By Al Hilal on Tuesday, April 10, 2012Filed Under: Peripherals

Based on the USB 3.0 standard, the Kingston DataTraveler Elite 3.0 is an ideal choice for consumers who want fast data transfers. Based on Kingston’ internal testing, DataTraveler Elite 3.0 was approximately two times faster than a standard USB 2.0 Flash drive copying over 22GB worth of data. Available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, DataTraveler Elite 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, so you don’t need to worry.
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By Al Hilal on Tuesday, February 28, 2012Filed Under: Peripherals

There are various ways to boost or amplify the music sound of portable music players including iPod, iPhone, or anything else. The most popular way is using Bluetooth or cable, but do you know that there is more simple or traditional way to make the sound louder? Take a mic and put it next to the external speaker of the devices, and done, no cable or Bluetooth required. Let’s see how the new ZAGG iFrogz Boost Speaker amplifies the sound of portable music players.
Compatible with any portable devices that have external speaker, the ZAGG iFrogz Boost speaker works by syncing the external audio signal and then amplify the sound through two high-quality 2W x 2RMS speakers. Just pick your favourite player and lay it on top of the Boost, then you can start enjoying your favourite music in a new way.
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By Al Hilal on Friday, February 24, 2012Filed Under: Peripherals

The Flux Headset is another headset from SteelSeries that was introduced by the company during CES 2012 in Las Vegas last month, along with the illuminated Siberia v2 Frost Blue. The Flux is unique with its ability to “daisy chain”, what does it mean? The headset can share the stream with other Flux headset by plugging-in it into the available input jacks. The Flux has 2 jacks: one on the left side, and another on the right side. So users have an extra input jack while they’re plugging the microphone into the left or right side jack. The multi-used headset also packed with cable connections for an in-line, uni-directional microphone with mute controls that connect to PC as well as a connector with a single 3.5mm jack for Mac and mobile devices.
Designed with comfortably in mind, the travel-friendly Flux headset features new, on-ear mesh cloth cushions that pump out impressive sound levels via its 40mm driver units. Suitable for gaming, listening music, or making calls, the headset earcups to fold inward when wearing it around the neck, and collapse at the earcup hangers for quick and compact storage.
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By Al Hilal on Monday, January 30, 2012Filed Under: Peripherals

Hello photography enthusiasts, I know that instagram app is one of your favorites apps, and I think it’s safe to claim that you use it daily or at least weekly to share the moments you love, is that right? Forget it, there is another great inventing that could support what you love to do in the world of photography? It’s the AirStash Wireless Flash Drive which can save you when your iPhone or iPad runs out of storage space.
Combined with the AirStash+ app, the AirStash offers two way wireless storage for the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and other wireless devices. Users can capture photos anywhere without worrying about running out of iPhone storage or accidentally losing your captured memories. If your iPhone/iPad gettinng full, what you need to do to keep the great moment continues, is run the AirStash+ app to backup your camera roll (including video) to your AirStash Wireless Flash Drive for unlimited storage with interchangeable SD cards. And another good thing, this device allows you to share your photos with up to eight friends instantly through any compatible WiFi-enabled device.
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By Al Hilal on Wednesday, January 25, 2012Filed Under: Peripherals

Do we need an extra monitor while working on our laptop? Seeing that Toshiba introduces new mobile monitor, I think the answer is yes, there is demand. So what kind of monitor is it? It’s a mobile monitor with 15.6-inch display size that connects to any Windows-based laptop through USB 3.0. You may wonder who really needs an extra monitor, let’s say salepeople, finance professional, or any who make presentations are their daily activities. It makes a sense, right? They usually want larger display, but don’t want the hassle of projector while doing presentation in hotel lobby.
The Toshiba’s new 15.6-inch Diagonal USB 3.0 LED Mobile Monitor will hit the stores in April 2012 for pricing to be announced. Weighing about 3.6 pounds (1.6 kg) and measuring under 1-inch thickness, this monitor features 1366×768 HD resolution and packed with a hybrid case/stand for on the usage, looks like an iPad 2?. Along with this mobile monitor, toshiba also planned to sell other new accessories this month for $179.99. What is it? it’s new dynadock U3.0, a universal USB 3.0 docking station.
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By Al Hilal on Wednesday, January 18, 2012Filed Under: Peripherals

Logitech has a new thing for businessmen who often give presentation for their clients or business partners, the Logitech Cube. Unlike the common mouse available in the market, the shape of the cube is unique. Coming with a cube shape, the Logitech Cube scrolls when the main panel is swiped by your finger just like an iPhone or others touchscreen smartphones, it’s possible because of Logitech’s Flow Scroll software.
To switch to presenter mode, no button needed, just lift it in the air and it will be in presenter mode automatically. And controlling the slides of presentation is easy, what you need to do is simply clicking the top of the mouse. Priced at $69.99, the Logitech Cube comes with a small Logitech Unifying receiver that works on 2.4 GHz network. The receiver supports up to six connectivity of compatible devices, so you don’t need separate receiver for keyboard, number pad, etc.
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By Al Hilal on Friday, January 6, 2012Filed Under: Peripherals

When I found this new product, I remember what I used to do as a desktop PC users in the past (now I’m a laptop user). Everytime my computer failed to start, it’s always the hard disk failure to blame. And as we know, the solution is to format the HD and re-install the operating system. Data loss is not a choice, and I used to borrow friends’ computer and install my HD as a slave to back up my important data. There was no hard rive cloning device such CDD3000 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station at that time. Supports USB 3.0 and SATA 2, this docking station is able to duplicate HD without the need of PC. But backing up through PC is also possible, and thank to the software bundle that enable users to select what files to back up easily.
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By Al Hilal on Wednesday, December 28, 2011Filed Under: Peripherals

Honestly, I have never visited the CES trade show , but it doesn’t stop me to cover the excitement on this small blog. And I can tell you from here, that at the upcoming CES, you can take the chance to see the Wacom’s new line of Bamboo tablets including Bamboo Connect, Bamboo Capture and Bamboo Create. Highlights: new sleek designs; patented pressure-sensitive pens; wireless adaptability (in Bamboo Capture and Bamboo Create only); and unique software bundles. Available online at Amazon
, the Bamboo Connect, Bamboo Capture and Bamboo Create are priced at $79.95, $99.95, and $199.95 respectively.
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