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Disney USB memory keys from Buffalo
By Andrew | April 24, 2008
Not just kids but even adults specially the gadget lover adults are in love with Disney. I’m saying this as every now and then we keep writing about one or the other Disney famed gadgets. The latest in the series is the all new USB ‘mi-keys’ from Buffallo.
Six of them are available in two versions namely 2Gb and 4GB. The choice falls between The RUF2-DCNR series, which falls under the 2 GB capacity while the other i.e the RUF2-DCNR2 series is available lavish 4GB of storage space.
Talk about looks, then I don’t think there should be any prizes for guessing that they are loaded with Disney characters, particularly the former model which will feature 4 different pictures of Disney Characters.
With this I would like to give a suggestion, you can present the Mickey mouse version to your Bro and if you have a dear sister, then the Minnie mouse is perfect for her. Though the smart minds can also think about impressing their love with this hi-tech gift.
Via: Akihabaranews
p-Teq: USB pregnancy test kit
By Andrew | April 8, 2008
It seems the gadget world is all set t rule out the existence of medical tests from the profile of hospitals. Be it the ECG monitor or this unique home pregnancy test kit, both hint at the same.
Named as p-Teq, this one is a USB based pregnancy test kit.
Just like the regular pregnancy test kits, even with this one you need to pee on the absorbent strip available at one end and plug it into your computer with the USB on the opposite side covered with a cap Once you do this the power from your USB port starts the electrospray ionization process, creating a spectrograph of the various masses for your analysis.
You can know if you are pregnant and if so, the estimated delivery date based on the concentration of hCG, hCG-H, and LH hormones in your urine.
p-Teq USB Pregnancy Test Kit scores over the traditional kits as it can detect 5-50 mIU/mL, and will show you the exact concentration via its friendly onscreen interface, which takes place in the usual ones only with a level of 15-50 mIU/mL of hCG.
If you are pregnant the LCD display on the device will show a symbol of baby and if not then a no-baby symbol and even multiples. Not just this, it also gives you an Estimated Delivery Date based on the concentration of hCG, hCG-H, and LH in your urine.
Once you are done with it just take out the device from the computer and change the strip.
Via: TopBlogPosts
Tengu: Lip-syncing, emoting USB desktop companion
By Andrew | April 3, 2008
If going karaoke is your favourite time pass technique? If yes, then the latest musical wonder Tengu is sure to catch your fancy for it awesome lip-synching gimmicks. This is a cute USB-powered desktop companion that sits by your computer and keeps making faces in accordance to its mood. Now, what triggers it’s mood? It’s the music that it hear and keeps singing as your comp plays that makes tengu emote with 14 different facial expressions.
You’ll love the way Tengu make faces which you can see in form of LEDs glowing on its sleek rectangular bod. The moment you play your fav music the little chap starts moving its lips as if trying to lip sync to the words. Now the karaoke story doesn’t ends here. Not just to music, Tengu moves its lips even when you speak.
To set is go, all you need to do is simply blow and make some noise. And there goes Tengu to treat you for all your work-sickness with its cute facial contortions.
This perfect desktop companion can be plugged into your PC and do nothing but give you some relief from that not so good face of your boss!
Price: £19.95
Via: Firebox
USB Star HubII: 4-in-1 USB drive
By Andrew | March 30, 2008
Multitasking is the need of the hour, and those who are not adept in the art lack behind. If you don’t want to lack behind then give yourself this unique and highly useful multi-port USB hub called the USB Star HubII.
With this vibrant device at your service your desk will get a swanky colour revival. Also, your work will get faster as then you’ll be able to access data not from a single but multiple USBs attached in the HUb, irrespective of the number of ports your PC offers to be used in a single go.
With USB Star Hub 11, you can use 4 USB’s at one time, each of which can be rotated to an angle of 180 degrees, giving you a convenient way to access data smartly!
Price: $12
Via: CoolestGadgets
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
