USB
Bluetrek BUZZ: Bluetooth Headset cum USB drive!
By Andrew | February 26, 2008
I’m in love with two-in-one and multipurpose gadgets. And the latest thing that is drove me crazy was this unique combo of a Bluetooth receiver and USB-storage key. Yes, from now onwards, even if your phones Micro SD card showsa signal of ‘Full’, you need not worry about storing your data, songs and movies for right there inside your Bluetooth headset lies loads of space to be harnessed the way you want.
Christened as the Bluetrek BIZZ, this one is a fully functional is a fully functional bluetooth headset, that boasts of 7 hours of talk time, 10 days on standby, and customizable faceplates.
Just pull it’s head out and there you get a USB connector, that not only offers storage space but also acts as the charger to your headset. It can be used as a card reader and in case your phone is compatible with SD cards, there’s nothing to beat BIZZ. Transferring your favourite songs and videos cannot get easier than that.As far as the space goes, Bizz can hold data upto 8GB….now that’s something!
And will be priced at $80 as it hits the markets in some time!
Via: PocketLint
Solar powered USB drive
By Andrew | February 22, 2008
There are both positive and negative points in this USB drive. Positive that it features a little screen on the face of the USB flash drive that makes it easy to show how much space is available in the flash drive, without plugging it into the computer. Another positive point is that the drive takes power from the sun. Yes, this one is a solar powered USB drive.
But the only negative is that you can charge it only when you are working while sitting in the sun, which usually doesn’t happens coz most of the time the USB drives are lying either in our bags or drawers. So a piece of advice that comes here says that if you want to take the benefits of this Drive, keep it near a place where it can eat sun required to get the power.
But no doubts it’s a promising design!
Via: Dvice
USB takes animal avatars
By Andrew | January 27, 2008
It seems the USB drive makers are getting too much into innovasion as they are experimenting a great deal with the way they look. Its not just the material used tat is being challenged but also the shapes and sizes that they are available in. Sometime back we talked about the Wooden and precious stone encrusted USB drives and today we have come across the funky animal drives from the house of Minimoo
They are no better than the usual stuff apart from the fact that they are good enough to bring a smile on your face everytime you use one. Those which caught my fancy include the unique Turtle Goran, Fredrick, the USB gorilla, Jan the USB sheep and Maud the USB pig.
The USB drives are available in 1, 2 & 4GB space at the price that range between between $43-$75.
A great gift for your geel friend to make storing data a fun thing rather than the monotonous routine task!Via: getUSB
Precious USB keys from Zana
By Andrew | January 26, 2008
If the current trends are considered, it won’t be wrong to say that more than an object of technical utility a USB drive is turning into a fashion statement.
Check out the latest jazzy collection of USB drives from the house of Zana Designes, and you’ll agree what I’m saying.
Their unusual series of USB keys have everything from wood designs to silver linings to those encrusted with “precious stones”. This is not where the uniqueness of these keys gets exhausted; they boast their products to be totally handmade, adding in the element of personal touch and uniqueness to every individual key. Also, no two keys are identical, which means every one using the Zana product is unique in their own way.
As far as storage goes, the USB keys are available in 1gb or 2gb capacities, and are priced anywhere between $64 to $74 for the 2GB versions. Of course, $74 for 2Gb is way overpriced but these USB keys do look kind of luxurious. Hmm…quite a lavish way to store data!
Via: ChipChick
iPod look alike USB drives
By Andrew | January 24, 2008
Don’t know if anyone would actually find any unique feature in the USB drive other than the looks. Designed as a prototype of an iPod, this one is cute and different.
It’s just like storing your data not on the ipod but on the little version of your music machine, with the only difference that on these iPod will also store those files that your iPod fails to do.
Available at FruitShop this one is one of their funky drives that are sure to bring a smile on your face every time you use the cute tiny iPod drive flashing it’s eyes at you.
To plug them inside your comp you just need to bend them and plug. Don’t worry! They don’t break as the USB drives are made in soft and flexible material. Each drive comes home with a easy to handle electric strap and covered with a removable silicone case that’s soft to the touch.
Now this is not where the story ends, they are available in three funky colors, black, white and pink. No info available about the price as yet.
iPod USB drive
Via: Technabob
USB powered hotplate/chiller
By Andrew | November 22, 2007
You cannot image all that the USB can do for you. It’s reaching out to places and uses that you cannot even think.
The latest use that they have been put to is keeping your coffee hot and drinks cold. Yes, the all new USB-powered drink chiller and warmer contains a USB powered hotplate that turns hot or cold with just a flip of a button.
The device doesn’t boasts to steam hot your cold coffee or chill a warm drink, though it will do justice to bring them back to their respective enjoyable temperatures. The cooling will be till a temperature of 45degrees Fahrenheit.
Hmm…seems quite cool particularly for those late night sittings before your laptop in the office.
Price: $25
Via: ThinkGeek
Brighton Bi-Plugs: For comfortable charging
By Andrew | November 18, 2007
Gizmos and gadgets that can be given the lost life back or in short recharged with the wonder thingy, USB drive come as the biggest boon to GenX.
Carrying a few USB cables, while on the move as against those bulky AC adaptors is definitely a simpler bet, but what if you get an even simpler pick. Wondering what? We are talking about cute Brighton Bi-Plugs.
Working on the likes of a 2- in-1 plugs, this simple gadget has a plug on one end that goes into the socket on the wall, while on the other side is a USB port to charge your belongings. Just carry one or two of them and you are ready to groove, with no hassles at all.
Brighton Bi-Plugs will be available across the counter from November 28th for an undisclosed price.
Via: AkihabaraNews
Lighter with USB drive
By Andrew | November 5, 2007
It seems breaking the monotony of traditional gadgets is in vogue. First it was the alarm and now the USB lighter. Unlike the conventional lighters, this one designed by Nathan Gabriele uses resistance coils to generate heat instead of the lighter fluid and a flint.
Working on the pattern of the car lighters, this lighter features a tiny rechargeable battery to power the coil, which can be recharged USB. Now this make over story doesn’t ends here. Ther’s more in store in this lighter particularly for the geeky soul.
What?… Memory space…yes, the USB can store your impotant fils together with providing you the desired heat when you plan to take a fag.
Quite innovative…must say!
Via: Yankodesign
USB that’s a keyboard Vacuum
By Andrew | October 28, 2007
Apart from working as the memory device, I haven’t come across a USB accessory that actually comes to any other use. But, the one that going to meet your eye now, is sure shot winner. Check out this unique USB tat doubles up as a chic vacuum cleaner for your keyboard when you want.
Cleaning the keyboard is hell of a task, but with this USB drive you can covert it into a quick thing even while you are chatting with your friend or writing a mail. Just plug it into the port and there you tread your way to a cleaner key board.
Via: Productdose
ST Dupont Offers Trendy USB Flash Disk
By Andrew | August 25, 2007
SB flash disk or USB memory is the blessed electronic-product in the pool of gadget world. With its growing use, the expectation of the customers goes beyond its functionality. While picking one amid the myriad of USB devices, what catches geeks eye these days is the look.
Keeping this in mind, St Dupont has given a soft touch to its product by labeling its own brand over it. Made up of palladium and laquer, the new avatar offers you the finished body decked up with the solid Diamond Head plated. This beautiful memory is available in three colors viz. black, turquoise blue and soft pink.
Price: $480
Via Trendy Gadget
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