The Sony VAIO TX3 features an Intel Core  Solo or Celeron M processor, 512MB of memory, 40-80GB HDD, digital TV tuner, 11.1-inch display, and a Super Multi DVD burner. Other features include two USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, 802.11 a/b/g WLAN, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, fingerprint scanner, 3-in-1 memory card reader, and a Type II PC Card slot.

The 301S (Core Solo) and 401D (Core 2 Duo) from Tsukomo Japan feature either an Intel Core 2 Solo T3100 (1.66-GHz) or Core Duo T2300E (1.66-GHz) processor, 256MB/512MB of memory, 40GB/60GB HDD, and a DVD Super Multi drive (401D only). These notebooks support four USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, 3-in-1 memory card reader, and a Type 2 PC card slot.

This laptop features a 1.66-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T2300 CPU, 512MB of memory, 80GB hard drive, and a DVD Super Multi drive (DVD±R DL). The 15.4-inch WXGA display with Clear SuperView technology is ideal for gaming or watching movies. On the outside, you will find USB 2.0 ports, a Type 2 PC Card slot, 4-in-1 memory card reader, FireWire port, and 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi.

It’s the holiday season, and shopping has begun. Who’s going to be on your naughty or nice list? For those people you know who fit in the former, the holidays are an excuse to buy them crappy gifts in exchange for the vomit-colored socks they give you or the useless “As Seen on TV” gizmo.

Reciprocate the love by getting them a USB Pet Rock!!! No, it doesn’t have any on-board storage. No gigabytes inside. Just a rock that connects to your USB port and does absolutely nothing! Genius isn’t it?

Here are the USB Pet Rock’s main selling points:

• They make a great gift for everyone we can think of.
• They don’t need food or water.
• They don’t chew on your stuff.
• They will make you instantly cool.
• They never talk back to you.
• They will forever love you in their own rocky way.
• They are the greenest USB products ever created, as they draw absolutely no electricity.
• They are compatible with Windows (7 and lower); Mac (all OS’s); Linux; and all other past, present, and future operating systems – no drivers needed!

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True Life: I’m completely dependent on my computer. It’s my life source, as sad as that sounds. But honestly, it can do EVERYTHING. And when I say everything, I mean it. I bet you didn’t know the extent of your computer’s power. With one simple USB port, the world is your oyster.

Heated gloves:  It’s 3:30 a.m. in the basement of the library, you’re studying for your last exam before winter break and there’s a draft blowing past you. You’ve already donned your collegiate Snuggie, but that isn’t enough.  As you ferociously type away on your computer, your hands are frozen to the point of no return. What can you do? Plug in a pair of handy-dandy heated gloves to your USB port. Your computer heats the gloves and you can finish the rest of your English 101 term paper in peace.

Lava Lamp/Disco Ball: Sometimes when the mood is right and you’re feeling frisky, you get that urge to plug in your lava lamp or disco ball and start an impromptu dance party in your dorm room. But of course, all of the outlets in your room are already occupied; anymore and the R.A. is going to fine you for a fire hazard. No worries, a USB disco ball has solved your problems and you are once again the Lord of the Dance.

Coffee Maker: With a USB-powered coffee pot you’ll save yourself the $1.3 million you spend yearly at Starbucks. It’s a time-saver and really just convenient. And if you need extra beer money for the weekend, bring it to the library with you and start selling cups of brain juice from your cubicle. A win/win!

Eye Massager: Say what?? What the eff is an eye massager? A medieval torture device most likely. But, if you think about it, there may be something here. Long hours of staring at a blank Word document can make ones’ eyes grow weary, especially for contact-wearers. The glow of your computer screen can put a strain on your eyes. And if I can plug in a USB-powered eye massager, why not? Just be sure not to use this device under the influence. I do not predict good things.

Missile Launcher: Because everyone gets a little stir-crazy from time to time. Plus, I think a small-scale rocket launch attack on the hottie sitting next to you could be a great ice-breaker. Who doesn’t love a flirtatious missile to the head? Great story to tell the grand-kids.

Vibrators: Now you can charge up the ol’ Rabbit on the go. Whether you’re in class, the library, the local Starbucks, you can be sure your vibrator will be ready for you. I’m actually not really sure what a USB-powered vibrator is good for, but it sure is comical. “Sorry, Professor. Don’t mind me. Just charging up for later!”

Having to compete with the likes of Garmin and TomTom is no easy task, but Navigon is hoping to woo some new customers with the Navigon 7200T. Now, in the past, we’ve always commended Navigon for offering feature-rich GPS for an affordable price, but we’ve had issues with the spotty performance and the complicated user interface. The 7200T follows a similar story line, but with a happier ending. The GPS offers an attractive design and plenty of features, including voice address entry, 3D landmark renderings, text-to-speech functionality, and integrated Bluetooth. The user interface and maps still aren’t as clean as a Garmin or a TomTom, but performance has improved and address entry by voice can be quite accurate with some training–better than the similarly featured TomTom GO 930. Plus at $499, it’s a more affordable alternative to the Garmin Nuvi 880, though you don’t get all the voice command features with the 7200T. Still if you’re in the market for a higher-end portable navigation device that won’t completely bust the bank, the Navigon 7200T is a decent choice.

Design
Like the Navigon 2000S, the Navigon 7200T features a slightly new design with a black matte casing rather than the lacquered finish of the company’s previous models. It still keeps the compact size, measuring 4.6 inches wide by 3.2 inches tall by 0.7 inch deep and weighing 6.5 ounces, so you can use it in multiple cars or take it with you on vacations for use with rental cars.

The 7200T’s display is slightly different from the company’s other models. The screen is completely flat and doesn’t have a beveled edge, so it gives the GPS a more sophisticated and streamlined look. The display measures 4.3 inches diagonally and is sharp and bright, making it easy to view maps. The touch screen is also more responsive than other Navigon units we’ve tested in the past. The onscreen keyboard is slightly larger than the Navigon 7100, so address entry was easier and more accurate. Also, the GPS features predictive text, so as you enter letters, it will automatically bring up possible result matches. Unfortunately, you only have the option of an ABC-formatted keyboard and not a QWERTY one.

The user interface is pretty intuitive. From the start menu , you have four main options: New Destination, My Destinations, Take Me Home, and Voice Entry. As we’ve noted in our other reviews, the Navigon interface isn’t quite as clean or easy as a TomTom or Garmin GPS. For example, if you simply want to go to the map screen, you have to tap Options first and then Show Map, whereas the other systems have direct shortcuts. The extra steps required on the Navigon 7200T, but it definitely made us appreciate the simplified interface of the other units.

There’s a power button on top of the unit, while there’s a microSD expansion slot, a reset hole, a mini USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom. Finally, there’s an external antenna jack on the back.

The Navigon 7200T comes packaged with a car charger, a vehicle mount (windshield and dashboard), a software CD, and reference material. The car mount is slightly different than the ones that shipped with previous Navigon units. It consists of a disc that attaches to the back of the GPS, and that piece connects to the arm of the mount. There’s a bit of assembly required, but it’s quite easy. What’s difficult is removing the unit from the disc; there’s a little release lever at the bottom, but we still had problems. The good news is the mount securely held the 7200T in place during our road tests.

Features
The Navigon 7200T includes maps of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To plan a trip, you can enter a location by specific address, point of interest, recent destination, user-defined home, and so forth. Of course, the big news is that you can enter addresses by voice. When you first use the voice command system, you do a little test read in your car so the GPS can learn your voice and the environment in which you’ll be using the 7200T. The first couple of times we used the voice entry system, the results weren’t very accurate, but the more we used it, the better it got (check out the Performance section for more details). Unfortunately, unlike the Garmin Nuvi 880, the voice command system is limited to just address entry and can’t be used for other tasks.

The 7200T can calculate routes in one of three ways–fast, optimum, and short–and gives you the option to allow or avoid highways and toll roads. There are also pedestrian and bicycle modes. In addition, the 7200T offers free real-time traffic updates for life, so you can know the road condition before hitting the road or finding alternative routes if you happen to get caught in traffic. If there are any incidents along your route, you’ll see a little exclamation point on your map screen (as well as get an audible cue) and by tapping it, it will bring up a list of congested areas. You can select a specific incident and get more details on the problem or choose to ignore it.
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It is a iPod Boombox. The Lasonic i931($120) is a portable music system in true retro ghetto blaster style, you can play this Boombox via an iPod dock.
“The i931 features playback of MP3s via an iPod dock, usb port, or SD/MMC card slot. In addition, the i931 has AM/FM radio, remote, mic input, and bass and treble EQ controls. The system is capable of blasting out 15 watts per channel through separate woofers and tweeters. Headphone jack output Radio function (AM/ FM) Large text display on LCD Full function remote controls Separate bass and treble controls Many adjustable features in menu Accurately real time clock display Volume level indication (LED) Powerful Audio Output USB slot compatible Support USB flash drive and SD/MMC card to playback MP3 files iPod control available for playback, charging and interaction Mic Mix with /ECHO VOL Max power 15W x 2 Dimension (mm):650 x 166 x 365 “

via: likecool

The UN telecoms agency said on Friday it has approved technology for a universal cell phone charger that aims to reduce the confusion, clutter and waste caused by today’s proliferation of devices.
The new chargers will use a micro-USB plug, similar to that used for digital cameras, to enter the cell phone for charging, said Sarah Parkes, spokeswoman for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Some manufacturers may also allow the cable to be disconnected from the adaptor at the plug-in end and inserted into a computer through a USB port instead. The power from the computer, however, would be smaller than from a wall socket and would take longer to charge a phone.
Some manufacturers already are using the new system, said Parkes. A number of companies have signed on to the new deal either with the ITU or earlier with the European Union.

USB Drive info Salvage Software

Pen drive info undelete tool is used to recover lost, missing, corrupted, formatted files and folders from logically crashed USB storage devices. Files retrieval utility recover removed word, excel, power point documents and rescue txt, ppt, mp3, html, pdf etc digital files from pathogen infected pen drive or other USB digital storage media. USB drive data retrieval tool recovers corrupted pictures, pictures, mp3 music songs, video clips and text documents from any device which can be accessed via USB port. USB drive data retrieval utility also offers a complete scanning of the logically crashed or corrupted disk to find and revive the lost and removed files and folders in a tree structure format. Pen drive info restoration tool is quick, easy and simple to use with interactive graphical control interface ( GUI ) and does not require any technical information to operate the software. Memory stick info restoration program is a fastest info retrieval utility that supports all windows operating system like windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2k, ME, NT, 98. Thumb drive files undelete application used to recover removed files, formatted folders lost due to random format, improper functioning of the disk drive, power failure and virus attack problem. Info restoration application supports diverse manufactures of USB drives including Sony, Samsung, SanDisk, transcend, Apacer, Kingston and Toshiba in all capacities e.g. 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB for example. Software Features : * USB drive info recovery software makes sure info recovery from accidentally removed files and folders. * Utility provides user friendly Graphical control interface so it is easy to use and operate. * Software support all type of USB drives of all capacities like 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 1GB, 4GB for example. * Software does not need any technical skills to operate it. * Pen drive info recovery software is easy to use read-only utility. Company Name : electronic camera info Recovery Download URL : http://www.data-recovery-digital-camera.com/downloads/pen-drive-data-recovery-demo.exe Website URL : http://www.data-recovery-digital-camera.com Tags : graphical control interface, windows operating system, info retrieval tool, info recovery software, power failure, storage devices, graphical control interface gui, virus attack, pen drive, thumb drive, usb drives, retrieval application, restoration tool, excel power, camera data, digital storage media, restoration program.

Already we have discussed about few USB Monitors in our site that hold more features for your USB experience. In such a way, this is another one gets ready to join such category. The name of the monitor is Mimo 710S, it is a mini USB Monitor better known for its “Mobile Slider” that makes the device more portable and easier to carry around. Moreover, the screen has come out with a double-headed USB cable, a 500:1 contrast ratio and an 800 x 480 resolution.

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At the same time, the digital display is capable for rotating 90 degrees and the monitor is expected to be available for sale at $149.99 later this month.

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Such pen, with video camera  which record color with sound , with internal memory of 4 GB and the movie resolution of 640 x 480 pixels now costs about 100$. Pen is elegant, and to register, just place it in the breast pocket or in any other place and click the button to start recording. Incorporated camera will shoot in continuous mode for recording up to fill up memory, or when you stop. Record results are in AVI format at resolution of 640 x 480, but you can make photos of 1280 x 960 pixels. Pen video has incorporated a microphone and camera Focus from a distance of 2.6 millimeters. Maximum distance recommended for registration is five meters for recording video and not more than three feet for the audio. After you finish recording, pen unloosen in two, and upper half looks like a memory stick. You enter into a USB port, the computer will recognize it as a memory stick, then copy or create files Play.

Century Japan has released its slick new dual Slot 2.5” to 3.5” HDD internal enclosure and claims first to release such kind of product. Therefore we can plug to 2.5” HDD or SSD where we can put 1 3.5” HDD. Moreover, you can have a nice little SSD Raid setting on your desktop. Unfortunately, this device is only available in Japan at 1990 Yen (15€).

Click to know abour 5 Bay SATA HDD Enclosure

Maker / Model – Century / Double Slot 2.5″ to 3.5″ HDD internal enclosure

Accepted Disk – 2.5″ SATA HDD
2.5” SATA SSD

PC Interface – Serial ATA x2

Size – 101 x 25 x 145 mm / 3.97 x 0.98 x 5.70 inch

Other – HDD / SSD Not Included

Free Slot – Two SATA Free Slot

Warranty – 3 Months

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USB Toys – Toys made for USB Ports

I was browsing the web looking for cool toys to look at the other day, and I chanced upon this cool site which talks about cool USB Toys. I realised that the toy world isn’t that simple anymore. Yes I am talking all about toys here, but the line between toys and normal everyday stuff has blurred tremendously.  Because if you look at these USB Toys, I shall pick an example which is the Spiderman USB Missile Launcher, these are toys yet they are not toys! Technology has just improved so much till you can plug a toy into a USB Port and walla you have a power source to power up your USB Toy! Buy the way, do you even know how a USB Toy works? Actually it is not a biggie if you do not know because there are just so many many wonderful things that you can do with that USB port to power up your small little toy. Other than usb missle launchers, you got all sorts of wacky stuff like USB CD destroyers, USB Star Wars lightsabers that acts as lamps and all other weird USB stuff. And this is just for the toys genre. Talk about other USB port powered stuff like fans or mug warmers and you got a whole new industry of USB powered devices! Welcome to the new world!

As you know already, we have discussed so many models of USB Hub with multiple ports in our blog. In such a way this is another model USB called GH-USNH4P that features Ethernet support with 4 Port USB Hub.

Click to know about 4 Port Soccer USB Hub

This is the latest Greenhouse latest 4 port USB Hub. Moreover, it has the capability to share almost any USB devices in our network. But unfortunately the other details of the device have not yet been announced.

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We have discussed many model USB hubs and now we too have another model 4-port USB hub. It is tiny, shiny and cute available in white, blue and green colors with the resemblance of wild animal tiger. It can support only older version of USB 1.1.

Click to know about 4 port Soccer Hub

Following are the some important features of this device :
•It has 4 port.
•USB 1.1
•Cute tiger design

•Colors: white, blue and green
•Size: 96*53*40mm
•Weight: 50g
This compact and cute USB hub is available only for $9.

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A new model 2o inch monitor has been introduced to an entry-level category. It has come brought the style of the XPS and Studo ranges with HDMI and VGA inputs.

Click to know about the LCD Monitor from Mitsubhishi

Some important features of this monitor:

•20″ screen size (viewable) with 16:9 aspect ratio
•HD 1600 x 900 resolution.
•Energy Star compliant.
•High Resolution and Energy Efficient

•Slim bezel and cool design matches Dell Studio and XPS systems
•Easily adjustable stand tilts the display 4°forward and 21°back for maximum viewing comfort.
•HD 1600 X 900 resolution
•16:9 aspect ratio great for watching movies on your PC

•5 millisecond response time (typical) for minimal ghosting
•1000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
•Meets tough new Energy Star rules

•2 lamp direct backlight system for as much as 25% energy savings compared to similar monitors using 4 lamps1
•HDMI and VGA connections with a VGA cable included
•Audio in/out connector
•Choose an optional matching AX510PA multimedia soundbar for rich stereo sound.

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Elecom is one of the well-known companies to release different kinds of products. As it is, it has released today two USB switches with a 2 and 7 port USB Hub. These hubs have brought many features to make you stress free.

Wan to know about USB 4port  Soccer Hub ?

With these devices you can connect and share from two to seven USB devices like scanner, printer with two PCs. When you use this feature, you don’t need any private network installation.

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Warpia Wireless USB-to-HDMI display adapter has come out from Source R&D and Wisair. This adapter has the capability to bring VGA and HDMI connectivity and it can support up to 1400 x 1050 resolutions.

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Moreover, it can provide you 30 feet of wireless range connectivity. It is expected to be available in May at the price of USD $129-$149.

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Although you have seen so many models of LCD TV, yet this model brings something different. This is dubbed as SK-DTV133JW, comes from CLAiR with a 13.3 inch LCD at the resolution of 1280 x 800. The brightness of this device is 300cd/m2 and the contrast ratio of this device is 600:1.

Click to know about World’s thinnest LCD TV

Moreover, it has come out with two HDMI 1.1 ports and couple of 3 watts front speaker. If you are having just 35000 Yen ($352) in your pocket, wait for none.

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Neko, is a new name to you that joins the USB Hub category. This device looks like a cat, which is easy for plug and play option. This device features 4 USB 2.0 ports, three of them are in its back and one port is in its mouse-hole.

Want to know about Cat tail USB drive ?

This is supposed to work with Windows, Mac and Linux. This hub is available in silver, green, blue and pink colors for just $19.50.

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I was not around for the pet rock craze. Thank goodness!!! It was the equivalent of the emperor’s new clothes. Sell the people something that isn’t anything other than what it is but convince them otherwise? That was the pet rock. And now Think Geek has made it available for you geeks out there who don’t already have a thousand gadgets making permanent residence in your limited USB ports.

Here’s why you need a USB Pet Rock:

• They don’t need food or water.
• They don’t chew on your stuff.
• They will make you instantly cool.
• They never talk back to you.
• They will forever love you in their own rocky way.
• They are the greenest USB products ever created, as they draw absolutely no electricity.
• They are compatible with Windows (7 and lower); Mac (all OS’s); Linux; and all other past, present, and future operating systems – no drivers needed!

My USB hub, my thumb drive, and RoboForm2Go.

GE USB 2.0 Slim Hub 4-port

I have a GE USB 2.0 Slim Hub 4-port, and it plugs into the USB port on my laptop (at home) or my desktop PC (at work). It accommodates four thumb drives, which I use to save work and photos (the different sizes are color coded, and I have a system based on the colors for what goes on what). Most importantly, though, I save all my passwords on the thumb drives in a program called RoboForm2Go.

Kensington 2GB Thumb Drive

RoboForm2Go is a fully portable program that encrypts your username and password info for all your accounts. I have so many accounts at this point, that I couldn’t possibly remember them all, and I don’t use the same name and password for everything.

My life used to be easier, in terms of usernames and passwords: I used the same ones for everything. Not only that, it was something really dumb (i.e., easy to hack) like my cat’s name. Then someone hacked my Yahoo! account and from there was able to get into my e-Bay account, with the same password, of course, and this trickster bid on lots of jewelry, as I discovered when I started getting notices that “my bid” was successful. This person was using my e-Bay account, which is associated with my credit cards. OY!  I spent the next three days getting everything straightened out and changing passwords on all my accounts, and I learned that lesson the hard way. My usernames and passwords now are much “stronger” and more secure, and different for each account. To keep track of everything, I downloaded RoboForm2Go.

So, I’m telling you this because RoboForm2Go is a good thing to have, especially if you’re setting up lots of accounts to use social networking and other online services for a job search. RoboForm2Go has a free version that you can begin with, to get the feel for it, start setting up some login info, and then when you hit the limit of accounts for the free version, I’m sure you’ll want to upgrade to the full version.

RobForm Logo

I downloaded the free program to my “F” drive (thumb drive) and started building info onto it as I worked. Now I carry my usernames and passwords with me (the RoboForm program also password protects the thumb drive), I plug in my thumb drive wherever I’m working, it loads RoboForm2Go on the computer, I do some work, and then when I close down all my programs and unplug the thumb drive, RoboForm2Go tells me it’s doing a “final clean up” and removes all the info on my accounts from that computer. I feel like a Cold War spy when I see that message on my screen. It’s very cool.

I back up everything on the thumb drive into an encrypted file on my hard drive, so if my thumb drive ever misfires, I can do a “restore” onto a new thumb drive. Is there anything those RoboForm people didn’t think of?

Another really nice feature of RoboForm is that you can fill in fields in the program and then use those fields to automatically fill out online forms. I get so tired of typing in my shipping info, billing info, etc. This automates all that, and again, it’s all password protected and fully encrypted.

Here’s the > LINK < to RoboForm’s Website. Go for it.