Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[PowerPad 16 USB station charges your iPad and 15 others]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/powerpad-16-usb-station-charges-your-ipad-and-15-others/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/powerpad-16-usb-station-charges-your-ipad-and-15-others/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/powerpad-16-usb-station-charges-your-ipad-and-15-others/#comments So you've found the perfect solution for staying juiced up during your month-long African safari, but how are you possibly going to keep all 16 iPads powered until just before it's time to go? Why the Datamation Systems PowerPad 16 ES-IP-PP16 USB Charging Hub, of course! Sure, there's no practical household application for the PP16, even in the most gadget-obsessed of families, but it'd be more than welcome in an enterprise environment or even an airport (especially an airport). The PowerPad's maker claims that it was "designed for charging Apple devices," though there's no reason you wouldn't be able to put 16 2.1-amp USB ports to use with other battery-powered devices. And we do need to address the elephant in the room -- that rather beastly fan-sporting housing -- but as Datamation points out, the thing can always live under a counter and out of view. Hit up the source link for a closer look.

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PowerPad 16 USB station charges your iPad and 15 others originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applechargechargerchargingDatamationDatamation SystemsDatamationSystemsES-IP-PP16powerusbusb chargerusb chargingusb hubusb portusb portsusb powerUsbChargerUsbChargingUsbHubUsbPortUsbPortsUsbPowerThu, 26 Jan 2012 03:26:00 EST<![CDATA[iConnectivity outs iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer for iOSers (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/iconnectivity-outs-iconnectmuse-digital-audio-mixer-for-iosers/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/iconnectivity-outs-iconnectmuse-digital-audio-mixer-for-iosers/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/iconnectivity-outs-iconnectmuse-digital-audio-mixer-for-iosers/#comments Some hot music tech for iDevices already dropped at CES, but the product announcement concerto plays on. The next act? The iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer from iConnectivity, featuring six stereo in / outs, headphone out, two USB ports, a "hub-able" USB host, Ethernet / network sharing and MIDI pass-thru. Maker iConnectivity claims studio-grade analog-to-digital conversion will make it a snap to record professional sounding mixes on tour, back at the hotel or even at home. Your garage band can get mixing from Q2 and iConnectivity is asking $230 for the privilege. Hit the PR and curiously silent video over the jump for more details.

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iConnectivity outs iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer for iOSers (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiodigital audio converterDigitalAudioConvertericconectivity iconnectmuseIcconectivityIconnectmuseiconnectivityiconnectmuseinputiosios mixerIosMixeripadipad mixerIpadMixeriphoneipod touchIpodTouchmidimixermobilepostcrossmusicoutputrecordingstereostudioUSBusb hostusb hubUsbHostUsbHubvideoSat, 14 Jan 2012 07:26:00 EST<![CDATA[mLogic mDock extends your MacBook ports, steals your Thunder(bolt)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/mlogic-mdock-blocks-select-macbook-ports-while-extending-others/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/mlogic-mdock-blocks-select-macbook-ports-while-extending-others/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/mlogic-mdock-blocks-select-macbook-ports-while-extending-others/#comments
If you're trying to make a name for yourself in the incredibly crowded portable storage space, you can innovate and create something totally awesome, or you can do this. The mDock from mLogic is an external hard drive, port extender and port blocker all rolled into one pricey coffin-like chamber of fail. $219 will net you an eternal resting place for 500 gigs of data, while $299 ups the ante to an entire terabyte. Plus, with a pair of front-facing USB ports, you can add a third-party portable storage yokel for the less-than-princely sum of 50 bucks. If you haven't already gathered, the mDock is designed for mMacbook Pros, but there's also the iMac-mountable mBack (curiously not the iBack), designed with Apple's familiar desktop flavor in mind. That variant is slightly more affordable, with pricing ranging from $169 for 1TB to $349 for 3TB, but you'll forgo the dock-like USB hub and headphone jack. There's no word on when to expect these life-changing devices in stores, but it's never too early to dust off the mChair iChair and park yourself on 5th Ave.

Update: As pointed out by many in the comments most ports that are blocked by the mDock are replicated on the silver brick, including the Magsafe. The only restriction appears to be a lack of pass-through for Thunderbolt, but you do get a mini DisplayPort for hooking up external monitors. We've added one more pic after the break.

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mLogic mDock extends your MacBook ports, steals your Thunder(bolt) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledockdockingdocking stationDockingStationhard driveHardDriveimacmacmacbookmacbook proMacbookProportable hard driveportable storagePortableHardDrivePortableStoragestorageusbusb docking stationusb hubUsbDockingStationUsbHubSat, 10 Sep 2011 09:54:00 EST<![CDATA[IOGEAR USB Sharing Station connects to WiFi, cuts the cord on four of your devices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/05/iogear-usb-sharing-station-connects-to-wifi-cuts-the-cord-on-fo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/05/iogear-usb-sharing-station-connects-to-wifi-cuts-the-cord-on-fo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/05/iogear-usb-sharing-station-connects-to-wifi-cuts-the-cord-on-fo/#comments You're so over corded gadgets, but you can't justify replacing every device in the house with a pricier wireless version just because being leashed to a USB printer or external hard drive is a slight inconvenience. We get it, and it looks like IOGEAR does too. The peripheral company's Wireless 4-port USB Sharing Station makes any connected gadget WiFi-enabled, letting you wander far away from those desktop devices without dropping your connection. The compact hub includes one USB 2.0 port on the front and three on the rear, along with an Ethernet port and wireless antenna, and it's compatible with a variety of USB gadgets, including printers, hard drives, memory card readers, scanners, and webcams. Oh, but why would you want to wander far from your webcam, you ask? A remote webcam can be used as an instant, inexpensive home security system, providing access from anywhere within your wireless network. Sure, $100 may seem like a lot to spend on a wireless USB hub, but considering the cost of WiFi-enabling four individual devices, it's probably the way to go.

IOGEAR USB Sharing Station connects to WiFi, cuts the cord on four of your devices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ethernethubIOGEARusbusb hubUsbHubwi-fiwifiwirelesswireless camerawireless cameraswireless printerwireless pritingwireless usbWirelessCameraWirelessCamerasWirelessPrinterWirelessPritingWirelessUsbFri, 05 Aug 2011 03:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Aviiq Portable Charging Station does kitsch-free USB juicing in small black bag]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/aviiq-portable-charging-station-does-kitsch-free-usb-juicing-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/aviiq-portable-charging-station-does-kitsch-free-usb-juicing-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/aviiq-portable-charging-station-does-kitsch-free-usb-juicing-in/#comments We've seen some rather inventive USB chargers in our time, but surprisingly few have managed to make charging while traveling a painless process. Aviiq's new Portable Charging Station, on the other hand, has threatened to make the outside world a more welcoming place when it comes to juicing up. Acting as a sort of USB hub in a bag, this little black travel sleeve lets you pack and power three USB devices -- even an iPad -- with one outlet. What's more, the station allows for easy syncing by way of a retractable USB port. So $80 ain't cheap, and it won't cook up pork and beans while you sing Camptown Races, but if you're willing to shell out a little extra scratch for a practical USB travel charger, you can get your hands on one at the source link below. Full PR after the break.

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Aviiq Portable Charging Station does kitsch-free USB juicing in small black bag originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesAccessoryAviiqAviiq Portable Charging StationAviiqPortableChargingStationbagbagsbatterybattery chargerBatteryChargercasecaseschargerchargingcharging stationChargingStationPortable Charging StationPortableChargingStationtraveltravel bagtravel bagsTravelBagTravelBagsusbusb chargerUSB chargingUSB hubUsbChargerUsbChargingUsbHubWed, 27 Jul 2011 02:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best USB 3.0 hub on the market?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/23/ask-engadget-best-usb-3-0-hub-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/23/ask-engadget-best-usb-3-0-hub-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/23/ask-engadget-best-usb-3-0-hub-on-the-market/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Sam, who couldn't be more excited to hop onboard the SuperSpeed bandwagon. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I finally got a new laptop with a lone USB 3.0 port. I'm now looking at getting a USB 3.0 hub with a power adapter so I can use both of my USB 3.0 hard drives at faster speeds. I've read lots of horror stories where some hubs either don't come with power adapters -- and as a consequence the portable drives don't work with them properly -- or they are designed poorly which results in USB 2.0 speeds. Or, the hard drives keep getting disconnected. Do your readers have any suggestions or experience using USB 3.0 hubs? Thanks!"

A timely question, indeed. We too have seen USB 3.0 hubs act awfully finicky -- particularly when mixing USB 3.0 and 2.0 HDDs -- so we'd love to hear what one(s) are working out for folks. Shout it out in comments below!

Ask Engadget: best USB 3.0 hub on the market? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesaccessoryhubsuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusbusb 3.0usb 3.0 hubusb hubusb superspeedUsb3.0Usb3.0HubUsbHubUsbSuperspeedSat, 23 Jul 2011 22:29:00 EST<![CDATA[iHub gets shut down by the iPolice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/ihub-gets-shut-down-by-the-ipolice/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/ihub-gets-shut-down-by-the-ipolice/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/ihub-gets-shut-down-by-the-ipolice/#comments What happens when you decide to sell a device that brazenly features an apple logo you're not allowed to use? Well, not much actually, the robocops don't come busting through your door or anything, but evidently the Cupertino lawyers are on top of their game (they've certainly had enough practice lately) and have shot out a kindly note to the M.I.C. Store guys to ask them to halt sales of the iHub. That's exactly what's happened with the $10 USB hub, and before we get in a huff about Apple acting all totalitarian again, let's remember that a trademark is only as good as the enforcement you attach to it, so this pretty much had to happen. Strangely, M.I.C. still promises to complete delivery for those who've already placed an order, and this latest development should make it feel that much more special if and when it does arrive.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryapplechinahubihublawlegalmic storeMicStoreperipheralusbusb hubUsbHubThu, 21 Apr 2011 08:02:00 EST<![CDATA[USB iHub is the perfect knockoff accessory for your Apple-centric existence]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/usb-ihub-is-the-perfect-knockoff-accessory-for-your-apple-centri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/usb-ihub-is-the-perfect-knockoff-accessory-for-your-apple-centri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/usb-ihub-is-the-perfect-knockoff-accessory-for-your-apple-centri/#commentsiHub So, you waited in line for an iPad 2, snatched up an iPhone 4, and even bought one of those unofficial white conversion kits. You work all day on a MacBook Air with a Steve Jobs figurine sitting next to it on your desk -- you're exactly the person that the $9.99 iHub was created for. It's not an official Apple product but, as far as knockoffs go, this is one of the more accurate facsimiles we've ever seen. This four-port USB hub looks quite a bit like an Apple TV, has a glowing logo up top, and comes in your choice of white or black. Even the packaging is convincingly Apple thanks to the clear plastic lid that lets you peek the wares within. Glimpse the glamor shots and the video below -- we promise they're 100-percent authentic, even if the iHub is not.

Gallery: The iHub 2

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USB iHub is the perfect knockoff accessory for your Apple-centric existence originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Accessoryapplehubihubihub 2Ihub2keepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffPeripheralperipheralsusbusb hubUsbHubvideoTue, 19 Apr 2011 13:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Thanko's monitor hub takes all your desk clutter and hangs it from your LCD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/thankos-monitor-hub-takes-all-your-desk-clutter-and-hangs-it-fr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/thankos-monitor-hub-takes-all-your-desk-clutter-and-hangs-it-fr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/thankos-monitor-hub-takes-all-your-desk-clutter-and-hangs-it-fr/#commentsThanko's monitor hub takes all your desk clutter and hangs it on your LCD Your desk is a mess. Didn't your mother teach you anything? I mean, really, wouldn't that pen be better off in a drawer or something instead of tossed haphazardly behind your keyboard? And how long are you going to keep those empty soda bottles there? Maybe you should organize yourself a little, and maybe Thanko can help with its LCD monitor hub. It attaches to the sides and bottom of your LCD, giving you a four-port USB replicator below to help reduce cable-clutter and a series of tilt-out drawers on either side of your display where you can stuff the pens, pencils, cables, candies, thumb drives, screwdrivers, utility knives, digital cameras, toy cars, Gorillapods, memory cards, stickers, scissors, headphones, Wiimote wrists straps, and everything else that might not otherwise have a home. Or maybe that's our desks and we're just projecting.

Thanko's monitor hub takes all your desk clutter and hangs it from your LCD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryclutterdeskhublcdmonitorthankousbusb hubUsbHubThu, 16 Dec 2010 21:23:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's Hub4 quadruples your USB 3.0 pleasure]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/lacies-hub4-quadruples-your-usb-3-0-pleasure/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/lacies-hub4-quadruples-your-usb-3-0-pleasure/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/lacies-hub4-quadruples-your-usb-3-0-pleasure/#comments Even in their prime, USB hubs were never the sexiest part of a tech geek's shopping trip -- people would typically grab the most functional (or crazy) looking option and move on to picking out their next set of "future-proof" RAM sticks. We're not convinced LaCie's really going to change all that with its Hub4, but it sure is trying hard by giving it a curvaceous exterior and those oh-so-desirable blue USB jacks. Yes, the USB 3.0 color coding is large and in charge here, highlighting a full quartet of ports for all that SuperSpeed gear you've been stashing. Of course, you'll still need at least one 3.0 connector on your computer to make the most of this USB peripheral (otherwise you'll have a very curvy and very standard USB 2.0 hub), but if that's already accounted for, you'll just need $59.99 and the source link to get yourself connected to the future.

LaCie's Hub4 quadruples your USB 3.0 pleasure originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryhubhub4lacielacie hub4LacieHub4peripheralsuperspeedusbusb 3usb 3.0usb hubUsb3Usb3.0UsbHubMon, 29 Nov 2010 07:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Quirky Contort contorts around your excess cabling, doubles as 4-port USB hub]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/quirky-contort-contorts-around-your-excess-cabling-doubles-as-4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/quirky-contort-contorts-around-your-excess-cabling-doubles-as-4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/quirky-contort-contorts-around-your-excess-cabling-doubles-as-4/#comments Quirky's community has just outed another nifty peripheral that might just come in handy when looking for a few stocking stuffers later this year. Or, you know, right now if you can't make heads or tails of your USB peripheral collection. The Contort is a plug-in 4-port USB hub, and the cord management roll enables users to keep an iPod Dock Connector cable, micro-USB cable and mini-USB cable neatly spooled for charging just about anything. It's up for pre-sale as we speak at $29.99, and we can only offer you the best of luck in resisting.

Gallery: Quirky Contort USB hub / cable management accessory

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Quirky Contort contorts around your excess cabling, doubles as 4-port USB hub originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessorycable managementCableManagementContortperipheralquirkyusbusb hubUsbHubFri, 29 Oct 2010 01:11:00 EST<![CDATA[iMONO 13-port USB hub with independent power switches kills vampires en masse]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/imono-13-port-usb-hub-with-independent-power-switches-kills-vamp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/imono-13-port-usb-hub-with-independent-power-switches-kills-vamp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/imono-13-port-usb-hub-with-independent-power-switches-kills-vamp/#comments USB hubs with independently switchable ports to disable vampire power draw are nothing new, but this unit from iMONO takes things to the next delightfully absurd level, with a full complement of 13 ports -- enough for an entire army of undead novelty flash drives. Of course, you could also just unplug your devices after you're done using them to save power, but come on -- like you're gonna say no to an array of switches and blue LEDs. Next step: combining this with the 49-port hub we saw last year.

iMONO 13-port USB hub with independent power switches kills vampires en masse originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brandohubimonoswitchesususbusb hubUsbHubWed, 12 May 2010 19:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple iPad charging woes: USB hubs, non-Macs and weak ports not rejuvenating]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/apple-ipad-charging-woes-usb-hubs-non-macs-and-weak-ports-not/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/apple-ipad-charging-woes-usb-hubs-non-macs-and-weak-ports-not/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/apple-ipad-charging-woes-usb-hubs-non-macs-and-weak-ports-not/#comments Heads-up, iPad owners (or to-be owners, as it were) -- the same devices you currently use to juice up your iPod touch or iPhone may not work on your fancy new tablet. Consumer Reports, TUAW and our own Chris Ziegler have confirmed that their powered USB hubs wouldn't charge the iPad, and we're even seeing reports that some Wintel rigs won't either. The only sure bets right now are Apple computers and your nearby AC outlet, leaving iPad owners with fewer options when it comes to topping off that battery when away from your abode. We're pretty certain this all boils down to the iPad requiring more power than most powered USB ports are designed to give, but it's still something to keep in mind. So, any of you early adopters finding that your own powered USB hub or non-Mac does rejuvenate the iPad? Let us know in comments below.

Update: Macworld has a nice explaination of the whole situation. Looks like tablets just require more power to charge than smartphones -- who woulda thunk it?

Update 2: And now Apple has come right out with a support article -- head on over to see what it recommends.

Apple iPad charging woes: USB hubs, non-Macs and weak ports not rejuvenating originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadapple tabletAppleIpadAppleTabletchargechargerchargingipadissueproblemslatetablettablet pcTabletPcusbusb hubusb powerUsbHubUsbPowerSat, 03 Apr 2010 15:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Crapgadget: 'Just because you can doesn't mean you should' edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/crapgadget-just-because-you-can-doesnt-mean-you-should-editi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/crapgadget-just-because-you-can-doesnt-mean-you-should-editi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/crapgadget-just-because-you-can-doesnt-mean-you-should-editi/#comments To be quite frank, CES this year was so tame that we kinda thought our beloved Crapgadget series would have to go on hiatus. We needn't have worried. This latest batch of technological breakthroughs includes the regular team starters we know and love -- a mangled animal-emulating USB hub and a heart-shaped Bluetooth dongle -- but also some new recruits from way out of left field. We've got those crazy awesome finger lights above and a starfish-shaped quad-band cellphone that apparently manages to fit in a camera and space for dual SIMs, but the true winner has to be the camera-shaped spy camera. Working off the classic spy trick of double- and triple-bluffing, this pinhole camera is embedded inside what looks like a poor (really poor) man's point and shoot compact camera, which we suppose is the last place anyone would look for a spy cam. Hey, maybe there's something to this idea after all. Anyhow, get clicking then come back here and vote, won't ya?

Read - Party rats finger lights
Read - Heart-shaped USB Bluetooth dongle
Read - Doggie 4-port USB hub
Read - Starfish GSM cellphone
Read - Camera-shaped spy camera

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Crapgadget: 'Just because you can doesn't mean you should' edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetooth dongleBluetoothDonglecrapcrapgadgetcrapgadgetsdonglefinger lightsFingerLightsusbusb dongleusb hubUsbDongleUsbHubMon, 15 Mar 2010 11:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Buffalo Kokuyo reveals 4-port USB 3.0 hub, leaves you little choice but to upgrade]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/17/buffalo-kokuyo-reveals-4-port-usb-3-0-hub-leaves-you-little-cho/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/17/buffalo-kokuyo-reveals-4-port-usb-3-0-hub-leaves-you-little-cho/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/17/buffalo-kokuyo-reveals-4-port-usb-3-0-hub-leaves-you-little-cho/#comments Oh c'mon, that 80-port USB 2.0 hub served you well, and frankly, it owes you nothing. With USB 3.0 upon us, it's only a matter of time before every last external HDD, scanner and printer you own is cruising along the SuperSpeed highway, and while that's obviously a gross exaggeration, we've always been one for proactiveness. If you're worried about having the bandwidth to handle the next generation of USB, Japan's own Buffalo Kokuyo has just the thing: a 4-port USB 3.0 hub. The BSH4A03U3 supports Windows and Mac platforms and promises to handle speeds up to 5Gbps, though the ￥8,000 ($89) asking price does feel a wee bit steep.

Buffalo Kokuyo reveals 4-port USB 3.0 hub, leaves you little choice but to upgrade originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryBSH4A03U3buffaloBuffalo Kokuyobuffalo-kokuyoBuffaloKokuyohubperipheralsuper speed usbsuperspeed usbSuperSpeedUsbUSBusb 3.0USB hubUsb3.0UsbHubWed, 17 Feb 2010 04:36:00 EST<![CDATA[The Space Bar sleekly covers up your grimy keyboard, adds a few USB ports to boot]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/20/the-space-bar-sleekly-covers-up-your-grimy-keyboard-adds-a-few/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/20/the-space-bar-sleekly-covers-up-your-grimy-keyboard-adds-a-few/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/20/the-space-bar-sleekly-covers-up-your-grimy-keyboard-adds-a-few/#comments Let's face it -- there's at least an 89.4 percent chance that you'd be utterly embarrassed to let your mother, SO or inner neat-freak inspect your keyboard. Years of wear and tear have cleared the way for minuscule portions of delicacies, follicles and all manners of foreign objects to make their home just beneath the vowels you smash on a daily basis, and considering that cleaning said keyboard or buying a new one is far too difficult, the Quirky community has a better solution. The Space Bar ($42 in a 3-pack) is an aluminum keyboard cover that can slip right over 'boards that measure 18-inches wide and 1.5-inches deep; aside from covering things up, it also provides six easily accessible USB 2.0 ports. Too bad there's no germ-nixing UV light on the underside, but there's always hope for v2.0.

Update: The pricing has since been updated -- it's $42 for each.

Gallery: The Space Bar sleekly covers up your grimy keyboard, adds a few USB ports to boot

The Space Bar sleekly covers up your grimy keyboard, adds a few USB ports to boot originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Companies love to fly their "green" flags, regardless of whether or not manufacturing (or, indeed, operating) consumer electronics can ever truly be eco-friendly. That said, HP is quick to remind us that "white is the new green," in this case the low power, mercury-free, solid state White LEDs featured in the HP Compaq LA22f (22-inch) and HP Compaq LE19f (19-inch). Otherwise, the HP ZR22w (21.5-inch) and HP ZR24w (24-inch) are LCD displays with integrated 4-port USB hubs. All of these bad boys feature HDCP compliant DVI inputs, VGA, and optional USB graphics adapter for up to six simultaneous displays. Pretty sweet, right? No word on a price or release date, but you'll know as soon as we do -- promise. PR after the break.

Gallery: HP debuts a clutch of new, eco-friendly displays

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HP debuts a clutch of new, eco-friendly displays originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010compaqDisplayhewlett-packardhphp compaqHP Compaq LA22fHP Compaq LE19fHP ZR22wHP ZR24wHpCompaqHpCompaqLa22fHpCompaqLe19fHpZr22wHpZr24wLA22flcdLE19fledusb hubUsbHubWLEDZR22wZR24wWed, 06 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[HSTi Wireless Media Stick nixes the need for dedicated storage drives]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/hsti-wireless-media-stick-nixes-the-need-for-dedicated-storage-d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/hsti-wireless-media-stick-nixes-the-need-for-dedicated-storage-d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/hsti-wireless-media-stick-nixes-the-need-for-dedicated-storage-d/#comments The banners aren't even officially up in Vegas yet, and already we're catching a drift of what all will be unveiled in the days to come. Take this Wireless Media Stick for example, which is HSTi's way of telling you that a dedicated storage drive beside your Blu-ray player or media player is completely unnecessary. Put simply, this device (and the accompanying software, we presume) plugs directly into any USB-enabled disc player or media streamer that's connected to your television; from there, you can easily stream media that's already shacked up within your main PC to your TV-connected device(s), which cures the problem of having your media fragmented between varying drives. We're still waiting to hear exactly what kind of technology this thing relies on (we're guessing 2.4GHz), but hopefully we'll find out more (along with a price and ship date) real soon.

HSTi Wireless Media Stick nixes the need for dedicated storage drives originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010HSTimedia streamingMediaStreamingstreamstreamingusbusb hubusb streamerUsbHubUsbStreamerwireless media stickWirelessMediaStickMon, 04 Jan 2010 06:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Multifaceted adapter combines 3-port USB hub with iPod / iPhone connector]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/multifaceted-adapter-combines-3-port-usb-hub-with-ipod-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/multifaceted-adapter-combines-3-port-usb-hub-with-ipod-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/multifaceted-adapter-combines-3-port-usb-hub-with-ipod-iphone/#commentsMulti-purpose adapters aren't anything new, but it's often the simplest of the bunch that prove most useful. Take this bugger for instance, which is little more than a vanilla 3-port USB hub connected to an iPhone / iPod dock connector port. The purpose for its existence? To prevent you from having to haul Apple's flimsily built charging cable and a USB hub with you each time you scurry out, and to just generally make your time on this planet entirely more enjoyable. Now if only it could recharge our prototype Volt that we've secretly got hiding in the Engadget Garage, we'd really be able to extol the $14.99 asking price.

Multifaceted adapter combines 3-port USB hub with iPod / iPhone connector originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesaccessoryadaptacionappleiphoneiphone accessoryIphoneAccessoryperipheralusbusb adapterusb hubUsbAdapterUsbHubThu, 03 Dec 2009 17:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Elecom's simplistic multicard reader mounts nicely on walls, desks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/elecoms-simplistic-multicard-reader-mounts-nicely-on-walls-des/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/elecoms-simplistic-multicard-reader-mounts-nicely-on-walls-des/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/elecoms-simplistic-multicard-reader-mounts-nicely-on-walls-des/#comments Still using that heap from 1999 that shipped sans a multicard reader? We know, it's tough. As does Elecom, who has just pumped out a foursome of new flash card readers for those less fortunate among us. The token one, however, is the sticky guy pictured above, which can actually be mounted on one's wall or desk side in order to maintain your precious desk space up top. You know -- 'cause all that paperwork scattered about is so critical. Mum's the word on a price or release date, but if we had to guess, we'd say "cheap" and "soon enough."

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessorycard readerCardReaderelecomjapanmulticard readerMulticardReaderusb hubUsbHubWed, 28 Oct 2009 09:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Crapgadget: "That's actually kind of offensive" edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/crapgadget-thats-actually-kind-of-offensive-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/crapgadget-thats-actually-kind-of-offensive-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/crapgadget-thats-actually-kind-of-offensive-edition/#comments We'll be honest -- most Crapgadget roundups consist of a litany of patently absurd, but totally innocent USB-related input peripherals. We aren't exactly sure what the Universal Serial Bus did to deserve such treatment, but evidently it slighted someone important along the way. But this time, things are... different. Oh sure, there's the jewel car necklace flash drive that inexplicably combines a "jewel" and a "car" on a "necklace flash drive," but it's the USB banana charger and USB aroma diffuser that really has our politically correct radars on high alert. Amazingly, the aforementioned atrocities are just the beginning, so feel free to visit each and every one of this week's losers and vote for the most disgusting down below. Choose carefully!

Read - Jewel car necklace USB flash drive
Read - USB banana charger
Read - Finger flick punching bag
Read - USB digital microscope, Part II
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Read - Glitter ball alarm clock
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Crapgadget: "That's actually kind of offensive" edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Every so often, we come across a gadget (or five) that's so offensive, so absurd that we simply can't help but stick it in our back pocket and show it to the general public. Today, we're rounding up the worst of the worst once again, proving that there literally is no end to the spewing of gadget-related garbage that comes from unknown caverns in undisclosed corners of the universe. We mean, just listen to these products: "fried eggs night light," "Bic lighter spy camera," "hungry caterpillar USB hub," and "half-eaten chocolate mouse." Does those even sound like kit that any partially sane individual would purchase? No, no it doesn't. Have a gander while shaking your head furiously below, and feel free to drop a vote for the king of the crap while venting in comments below. Trust us, it's therapeutic.

Read - Half-eaten chocolate mouse
Read - USB Penguin 4-Port Hub
Read - Fried Eggs Night Light
Read - Spy camera Bic lighter
Read - USB Bulb Flash Drive
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bulbchocolatecrapCrapgadgetegglight bulbLightBulblightermousePenguinusbusb hubUsbHubMon, 10 Aug 2009 03:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Cambrionix 49-port USB hub for professional nerds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/cambrionix-49-port-usb-hub-for-professionals-nerds/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/cambrionix-49-port-usb-hub-for-professionals-nerds/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/cambrionix-49-port-usb-hub-for-professionals-nerds/#comments It's designed for professional test labs or even businesses where host-rigs must be protected against faulty USB devices. But there's nothing stopping you from decorating a living-room wall with this second-generation 49-port USB 2.0 hub from Cambrionix. Unless you consider the cost -- £399 / $657 (plus tax) -- or the fact that it requires an ATX-2 power supply to push 500mA across all 49-ports significant deterrents.

Gallery: Cambrionix 49-port USB hub for professional nerds


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Cambrionix 49-port USB hub for professional nerds originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, real quick -- are you a registered member of the Sierra Club? What about PETA? If you answered yes to either, we're going to kindly ask that you continue scrolling down the page while whistling heartily and "looking the other way." This week's roundup of horribly crappy gadgets involves far too many innocent animals, from a USB-infused tortoise that doubles as an ashtray to a tank of jellyfish that only receive their nutrients when the USB cable is connected. And then there's the Elmo that's forced to do sit-ups while your data transfers onto his feeble brain. It's sick, really. Once you're over the shock and horror, feel free to cast your vote below for the lamest of the lame -- and feel free to consult and / or hold a friend if necessary.

Read - USB tortoise hub / ashtray
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Crapgadget: "USB, meet animals; animals, meet USB" edition originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you need a flash drive or USB hub there are many useful and, more to the point, tasteful options out there. But if you want to saddle a hapless co-worker or relative with a silly, embarrassing, or just plain crapulant gag gift suitable for the current technological moment? Look no further than the following assortment of crapgadgets. Your illustrious Engadget eds have hand-picked a wonderful assortment of devices tailor-made to evoke awkward responses at office birthday parties and the like. So, without further ado...

Read - No Green Thumb Required: USB Fever 4-Port Flower Pot Hub
Read - USB Airplane Hub with built-in fan
Read - Robot USB Drives would make a cute gift
Read - USB Artillery Hub
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Crapgadget: 'Gee... thanks?' edition originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While there's a place for USB hubs that double as a mousepad and calculator, it's sometimes best to just keep things simple, which is what Elecom has thankfully done with its new U2H-TC410B "wall socket" USB hub. Contrary to what that name might suggest, however, this one doesn't actually plug into a power outlet, but is instead designed to be mounted on a wall or the side of the desk and become a wall socket of sorts itself. Apart from that, it's basically just your standard four-port USB 2.0 hub and, as you can see above, it's available in your choice of black or white. Unfortunately, it's not priced like a run-of-the-mill USB hub, with this one running a somewhat hefty $39.99.

[Via OhGizmo!]

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Elecom keeps things simple with U2H-TC410B wall socket USB hub originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We have no idea why Seagate buried this in a warmed-over press release touting rehashed FreeAgent for Mac drives, but there's a new $40 FreeAgent Go Dock+ that doubles as a powered three-port USB hub. Pretty convenient if you're into the whole FreeAgent Go lifestyle, we'd say, but we're sticking with our versatile bareback SATA docks.

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Seagate introduces FreeAgent Go Dock+ with powered USB hub originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, you may have seen plenty of calculators / mousepads / USB hubs in your day. But how about a calculator / mousepad / USB hub that lights up? Didn't think so. Head on past the break for a glimpse of that magic, and hit up the link below to get one of your own for just $17.99.

[Via Engadget Chinese]

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Behold: the illuminated calculator / mouse pad / USB hub originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vampires don't just inhabit the night and your AC power strips. They come in USB flavors, too, and so far only Buffalo seems to be doing anything about them and their wasteful ways, introducing the charmingly-named BSH4A02 four-port USB hub. It sports one switch per plug, making it easy for you to put a stake in your smartphone's battery maintenance cycle, comes in three colors, hits Japan this October for ¥3,885 (about $40), and includes an AC adapter to power itself -- making us wonder if this thing doesn't have a bit of the undead in it as well. Perhaps Buffalo will call it "Blade" and give it some cool sunglasses before a US release.

[Via GadgetReview]

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Buffalo BSH4A02 USB hub loves switches, hates vampires originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When the fine folks of the USB Implementers Forum put together the specs for USB 2.0 some nine odd years ago, they certainly never dreamed that this technology would be the standard connectivity option for the tacky knickknacks of the 21st century. We know you won't be lining your mantelpiece with any of these things (the space being reserved for your Franklin Mint collector plates depicting the cast of Gone With The Wind) but maybe your cube could use some gussying up? We have 2GB thumb drives for you that almost-not-really pass themselves off as cat's ears, a USB hub that comes with "chocolate" balls of dubious provenance, a hub that might look at home next to your skull bong, and lastly, a USB powered fan with a fetching Spider-Man motif. Do any of these sound good to you? We didn't think so. But feel free to hop on past the break for a good laugh.

Read - USB Chocolate 3-Port Hub
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Crapgadget: Tacky USB knicknacks edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LaCie is outing a few new wares today, and despite your best wishes, they ain't hard drives. Up first, we've got the Core4 and Core7 USB hubs, both of which are modeled after the Sam Hecht-designed LaCie Little Disk. As the model names indicate, the Core4 includes four USB ports and a built-in mini-USB cable, while the Core7 packs six USB sockets as well as a built-in extractable mini-USB cable. Both devices are shipping now in Warm Gray, Blue and Orange for $9.99 and $19.99 in order of mention. In related, somewhat less titillating news, the company is also introducing three new lines of mobile and desktop hard drive bags: the LaCie Cover, LaCie Coat and LaCie Cozy. The trio arrives in a rainbow of hues and models for 2.5- and 3.5-inch HDDs, with prices starting at $8.90. Huzzah?

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LaCie intros Core4 and Core7 USB hubs, various HDD bags originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 May 2009 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Still looking for something else to go with that transforming mouse and USB drive? Then you may want to try to get your hands on this seemingly official Qosmio laptop, which transforms into everyone's favorite cassette-playing Autobot, Blaster. Unfortunately, this particular Blaster can't actually play cassettes, and the laptop isn't actually a laptop either. It is, however, a fully functional four-port USB hub, which makes... sense? Not surprisingly, such wonders are a bit hard to come by 'round here, but folks in Japan (or those willing to go the importing route) will apparently be able to pick one up for ¥3,980, or about $40.

[Via Coolest Gadgets]

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Seriously, Ajay here would be downright ashamed. His Universal Serial Bus has found some seriously awesome uses over the years, sure, but the latest torrent of USB-equipped garbage is looking to do more harm than good to the venerable connector. In our latest roundup of crap found 'round the web, we see yet again that it's the USB-infused devices holding down the fort. From a flashlight-packin' USB SD card reader to a USB Parrot, our heads hurt from just imagining who among us is actually spending cold, hard credit on this rubbish. Feel free to inflict the same pain upon yourself by visiting the links below, and then cast your vote for the worst of the worst. Good luck, brave souls.

Read - USB SD card reader with flashlight
Read - Sparkling USB bracelet with no purpose or dreams
Read - USB Notebook Pocket Cooler puts 'Huffing' and 'Puffing' out of work
Read - Pepe, the USB Parrot
Read - 4-port USB hub gains a mirror... because it can
Read - Jewel Rose Pin USB Flash Drive: perfect for Great, Great, Great Grandmother's Day
Read - USB U-Shape i-Speaker just looks disturbing

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Crapgadget: USB embarrassments shame Intel's rock stars originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 May 2009 02:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel's Ajay Bhatt indeed deserves rock star status. Without his hard work we might not today have such a wondrous bounty of USB devices, like the hub pictured after the break. It not only sports a light for illuminating your keyboard or helping you find that last Skittle that skittered away into the dark confines of your desk, but it also has a rechargeable battery, meaning you can use it as a rather unwieldy reading light. New, too, is the Lego-themed (though not Lego(R)-branded) USB hub shown above, which enables you to elegantly add USB devices to your setup in blocks of four. Oh, and then there's the newfangled USB wristwatch ($26) which packs a connector at the end of the strap. Hot stuff, we tell ya.

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Latest USB gadgets light up your life, fill up your wallet originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're actually sort of surprised that we haven't seen many more iPod dock / USB hub / card reader hybrids, but the Dexim MHub here is the only one we can recall seeing apart from the Griffin Simplifi. At a steep $70, it's certainly not the cheapest way to add three USB ports and an SD card reader, but it certainly does look nice. Should be on sale now.

[Via Gear Diary]

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Dexim MHub mixes up an iPod dock with a USB hub originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 May 2009 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>card readerCardReaderdeximdockhubipodipod dockIpodDockmhubsdsd card readerSdCardReadersdhcusb hubUsbHubSat, 09 May 2009 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Elecom's USB hub shares devices, not feelings, with your spouse]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/08/elecoms-usb-hub-shares-devices-not-feelings-with-your-spouse/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/08/elecoms-usb-hub-shares-devices-not-feelings-with-your-spouse/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/08/elecoms-usb-hub-shares-devices-not-feelings-with-your-spouse/#comments Here's a 7-port USB hub for the hardcore-singles or corporate-couples amongst you. The ¥7,035 (about $71) AC-powered U2SW-B27SBK hub from Elecom lets you share up to seven USB 2.0/1.1 devices simultaneously across a pair of USB connected computers; Mac or PC, makes no difference to Elecom. While it'll share a USB keyboard and mouse between machines, there's no video-out so it's not a true KVM. It does, however, include a little change-over switch that's supposed to allow for a nag-free swap-out of computers. A welcome solution for couples toting laptops back and forth from the cubicle farms. At least it will be when it begins shipping in Japan starting mid-May.

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Elecom's USB hub shares devices, not feelings, with your spouse originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 May 2009 04:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>elecomhubkvmU2SW-B27SBKusb hubUsbHubFri, 08 May 2009 04:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Crapgadget: No wonder the economy sucks edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/27/crapgadget-no-wonder-the-economy-sucks-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/27/crapgadget-no-wonder-the-economy-sucks-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/27/crapgadget-no-wonder-the-economy-sucks-edition/#comments While we here at Engadget are doing everything in our power to get this philosophical "economy" back "on track," it's items like these that aren't doing anything to help. No innovation. No stimulating capabilities. No utility at all, really. Just a webcam that scans business cards, an MP3 player shaped like a cow and a flash drive that's absolutely not certified for circulation by the Democratic National Committee. Though, we must say that they're all tailor made for Crapgadget, which is (just barely) good enough for us -- drop your vote for the lamest below!

Read - CowCow MP3 player
Read - 4-Port Soccer Ball USB Hub
Read - MSI StarCam Flip Webcam
Read - USB Bird Fan
Read - Bling Bling USB Card Reader
Read - Obama Flash Drive

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Crapgadget: No wonder the economy sucks edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Seriously, just listen at this and try to stifle your sighs. "Bling Bling USB optical mouse." "Jewel Necklace USB flash drive." "Turtle-Look USB 2.0 Hub with a tray." "Magic Sensor LCD Alarm Clock." "Insect USB Mini Fan." Yes, friends, this is the type of utter garbage we're dealing with in this episode of Crapgadget. Honestly, we're simultaneously astounded and deeply depressed that anyone would even consider dishing out their hard-earned cheddar for any of this rubbish, but we're doing our darnedest to pretend that these were simply created for us to have a laugh at.The week's strongest contender? Some superhero magnet pixels... and that's saying something.

Read - Bling Bling mouse
Read - Jewel necklace USB drive
Read - Turtle USB hub
Read - Sensor alarm clock
Read - Insect fan
Read - Magnetic pixels

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Crapgadget: USB abomination edition (with a pinch of superhero) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crapgadgetflash driveFlashDrivejewelrysuper heroSuperHeroUSBusb driveusb fanusb flash driveusb hubUsbDriveUsbFanUsbFlashDriveUsbHubSat, 11 Apr 2009 15:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Brando delivers gaggle of wacky USB hubs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/10/brando-delivers-gaggle-of-wacky-usb-hubs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/10/brando-delivers-gaggle-of-wacky-usb-hubs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/10/brando-delivers-gaggle-of-wacky-usb-hubs/#comments
Oh Brando, will your wonders ever cease? The company famous for making our days with random, wacky, off-the-wall gizmos has just unloaded a small cadre of new USB hubs, all of which are delightfully eccentric and totally destined for neglected desks the world over. From the Clippy-approved USB Happy-Kid 4-Port Hub to the reading light-infused iteration, there's a hub for practically anyone looking to get more USB devices connected to their PC. Check 'em all out below, and don't feel like you have to pick just one, regardless of what your savings account is saying.

Read - Clippy hub
Read - Folding light hub
Read - 3-port clock hub
Read - Unreal watch hub

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Brando delivers gaggle of wacky USB hubs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brandoinputperipheralperipheralsUSBUSB hubusb hubsUsbHubUsbHubsFri, 10 Apr 2009 05:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Brando's fun lovin' SATA HDD dock / stereo speaker / USB hub]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/brandos-fun-lovin-sata-hdd-dock-stereo-speaker-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/brandos-fun-lovin-sata-hdd-dock-stereo-speaker-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/brandos-fun-lovin-sata-hdd-dock-stereo-speaker-usb-hub/#comments
Brando, known for its zany USB gadgets (and for playing Superman's father Jor-El) is back on the scene with a combination SATA HDD dock / stereo speaker / USB hub. This might not come with the laugh appeal of, say, the Buffalo USB speakers -- and it may not tell you the temperature at your desk -- but if you don't mind one of these ugmos cluttering up your workstation we're sure you'll be able to put it to good use. Features include: compatibility with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard disks, two USB 2.0 ports, USB audio, three watt stereo speakers (with "rich timbre"), and volume control.Yours for a smooth $59.

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Brando's fun lovin' SATA HDD dock / stereo speaker / USB hub originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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