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USB-powered BBQ

August 24th, 2006

Look at this! BBQ using a computer? Yup, it is a USB-powered BBQ gadget. Not easy, they are using about six PCI USB Adapter cards which about 30 USB ports to power the grill and the computer is fully functional. Short video from techeblog on demonstration…
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ATI Radeon X1950 XTX Graphic Card

August 24th, 2006

Gamers here you are the ATI Radeon X1950 XTX graphics card featuring 512 MB GDDR4 memory (@ 2GHz), 48-pixel shaders and eight vertex shaders. The test system consist of an “Intel Core 2 Duo X6800 processor, an Intel D975XBX motherboard, a Western Digital Raptor X hard drive, 2GB of Crucial Ballistix DDR 2 memory and a Tagan 580W PSU. Radeon X1950 XTX is a very fast graphic card and it is the first graphic card which features GDDR 4 memory. ATI also fixed the noise problem on their previous high-end graphic card. This graphic will cost you only for $449.

[via Techeblog]

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Razer Pro|Type Multimedia Keyboard featuring iPod dock

August 23rd, 2006

Razer Pro Solutions has released a USB keyboard with an integrated iPod dock. The Pro|Type Multimedia Keyboard features an embedded 32kb of onboard memory, there’s also a specialized keys for programs like iTunes, there’s 10 pragrammable hot keys for storing macros and keystrokes, an ergonomic design, two USB Ports, and line-out ports for other devices. According to the gadget gurus at Gizmodo, Razer also plan to release another version of the keyboard designed to work with Microsoft’s the upcoming Zune player. Pricing and availability was not announced.

[via New Launches]

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USB Multi-Format Card Reader

August 19th, 2006


This card reader not only transfer pictures from your digital cams, it also can be use to read your mobile SIM card to back up all your contact numbers from your phone. This Card reader also comes with a free copy of SIM Editor 3.0, a software which use to manage your contacts in your computers. This card reader is available now for $19.
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Sony ships their 50GB Blu-Ray

August 17th, 2006

Sony Electronics start their shipping on their 50GB dual layer Blu-Ray disc in US. Each of the 50GB Blu-Ray can store over four hours of High Definition quality video at a 24 Mbps transfer rate, allowing users to take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc burners from Sony and VAIO desktop and notebook computers. The discs come with a special re-engineered AccuCORE technology which include a scratch guard, archival reliability to prevent data/image corruption and deterioration, stable writing that reduces fluctuation as the disc spins, and temperature durability to prevent warping during severe changes in temperature and humidity. The Sony 50GB dual layer Blu-Ray discs will be available for $48 each.

[via Ubergizmo]

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DTech USB Hub with bluetooth function

August 16th, 2006

The DTech USB Hub function as a Bluetooth dongle also for your PC. It has 4 USB port. 3 of the port are full USB data ports and the 4th port is for powering your gadgets only. This item is available at the gadget shop Brando for $19.

[via i4u]

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HDD case from Planex the PL-35UXA

August 11th, 2006

Planex has released a HDD case to keep your hard drive safe from external damage, the PL-35UXA featuring 3.5″ hard drive enclosure that can take in hard drives up to a maximum capacity of 750GB. It has two-port USB hub and a card reader. Data is transferred via USB 2.0 or FireWire, is on your preference. Not word yet on pricing and availability.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Hermione Speaker Set

August 9th, 2006


The Alien forehead-looking speaker set “Hermione” will launch in Korea this month. Britz International’s speaker delivers 2.1-channels of sound from your PC, with the .1 coming from the rounded HR Giger-inspired sub. Hermione is a perfect match with black case computer. Not pricing yet at this moment.
[via Gizmodo]

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USB self destruction button Video

August 8th, 2006


Still remember the USB self destruction button? The USB 2.0 hub which emits small audio sounds as soon as “Kill Kill Kill” buttons are pressed. It is available now at Geekstuff4u priced $62.63. Also, Akihabara News giving us the clips on this USB self destruction button. Video…
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O Sakana Mouse POI

August 5th, 2006


A cute design from Japan the Elecom offers a cute mouse called the “O Sakana Mouse POI”. It is a cute little optical mouse in a shape of cute little fish (Sakana stands for fish in Japanese). It measures 56.5×80.0×27.0mm, a mouse for kid use. More pics…
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