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cellphones

Phone Charger Doubles as Data Backup Unit, Triples as an SD Card Reader

There are other methods of backing up your cellphone contacts, but integrating that capability into a cellphone charger makes a lot of sense from a convenience standpoint. Plus, throwing in the ability read your SD/MMC cards doesn't hurt either. It can even act as a portable battery backup in a pinch. The cleverly titled "Data-backup mobile phone charger" (also referred to as the VT-100 elsewhere) works with most major phone brands and can be used for PMPs, digital cameras and other gadgets strictly as a portable power supply. The device is available for around $30 US. [Longshow via Gizmag and Alibaba]

3:30 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,936 views, 14 comments

Latest by OtioseScandal: @scarbrtj Hm... I prefer Hextuples. ...though Sextuple sounds like a fun night involving 3 or more women that look the same. more »

usb

USB Memory Card Reader With Compact Mirror. Verdict: Wacky!

So, sometimes you need to check to see if your lipstick is okay, and sometimes you need to download data from a memory card. To do both of those you need a device to help you out. But why would you combine both devices into one gizmo? I suppose it could save space in your purse if you're a really habitual memory-card and mirror user. Anyway, this product reads a broad range of cards, except for Compact Flash, is just 2.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 inches, has built-in USB plug and you can always stash spare cards inside. Yours in gray or blue for $15. [Gadget4All]

10:39 AM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,993 views, 19 comments

Latest by DJRome: "Oh let me check my makeup" says your secretary. Really she's stealing government documents! *duh duh duh* more »

usb

Brando Cellphone Charm is Charging Cable, MicroSD Reader Too

Sometimes the "Keep It Simple Stupid" principle and product mashups really do work: like this multipurpose cellphone charm from Brando. Unclasp it and there's a USB-to-phone cable for data and charging, customizable with plugs that suit your cellphone or mini-USB device. Flick a switch, slot in a MicroSD card and it's a card-reader/USB memory stick. Couldn't be neater. Available in five colors for a ridiculous $14. [Brando via BBGadgets]

11:00 AM on Wed Apr 9 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,921 views, 18 comments

card reader

USB Card Reader Squeezes in a Thermometer and Digital Clock Too

This gadget from Polar is a multifunction card reader that distinguishes itself from all the others with a dust-proof sliding lid and a built-in clock (wow!) and thermometer. It is an analog thermometer, but what the heck: everything else is digital nowadays, so its nice to see some cheapo mashup analogness. The reader supports SD, MMC, T-Flash and MemorySticks of all varieties, is USB 2.0 for speed, and if its triangular goodness appeals to you, you can find it in black, white and orange for $15. [USBGeek]

10:00 AM on Fri Feb 22 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,701 views, 11 comments

Latest by jarque: Hideous. more »

peripherals

Kingston DataTraveler Micro is a USB Stick with MicroSD Card Reader

USB thumb drives stopped being cool about 10 years ago, but what happens when you stick a microSD card reader on board? It gets cool again, that's what. Kingston's DataTraveler Micro does just that, and even holds up to 4GB of onboard memory inside the thumbdrive itself. The reader can read not only microSD cards, but microSDHC and Memory Stick Micro (M2). Prices are $19, $28 and $42 for the 1, 2 and 4GB models respectively. [Kingston]

1:15 PM on Mon Feb 11 2008
By Jason Chen
3,823 views, 21 comments

peripherals

SanDisk's 8GB Ultra II SDHC Doesn't Even Need a Reader

Making flash memory USB compatible without a card reader seems to be the hot thing to do nowdays, and SanDisk is following up on the craze with their Ultra II SD card with USB interface. It's 8GB, has a $99 MSRP, and can fold in half to reveal the USB connector that you can easily shove into the USB slot on your machine. Because if we have to carry around one more thing in our bags when making the mad dash to grab a seat at Macworld, we may just collapse halfway in and have to blog prone on our stomachs in the aisle. [BusinessWire via jkontherun]

2:05 PM on Thu Feb 7 2008
By Jason Chen
6,676 views, 24 comments

Latest by strawberry_yogurt: I have something similar for one year, but in addition to serving as key USB and card SD, also it serves as MicroSD. more »

gadgets

Deskscape Card Reader Has Curious Bulges

This may not be the smallest or most advanced card reader out there, but the Deskscape sure has the weirdest look. Outside of that, its reading abilities are limited to memory sticks, MMC and SD cards, and it clocks in at $30.77. If you think the unusual design and multiple color options are worth that much cash, knock yourself out. I'll stick with smaller readers with more functionality— thank you very much. [GeekStuff4U via OhGizmo]

6:10 PM on Thu Jan 31 2008
By Sean Fallon
4,046 views, 7 comments

Latest by jakus: Its strange, i shudnt want it, but its like an evil siren calling me to the impending doom. must buy it..... more »

gadgets

80-in-1 Card Reader for Only $17

The card reader wars have a new champion, so take a seat Mr. 62-in-1 reader from earlier this month. You now officially suck thanks to this 80-in-1 reader from iMono. It supports just about everything, including SDHC, MMC4.2, CF4.0, micro SDHC and mini SDHC. It also had an average read speed of 32.6MB/s and an average write speed of 24.4MB/s when tested with a Sandisk Extreme IV. Plus, it measures about 4" x 1" x .5"—making it extremely portable. And the best part is that it will only set you back $17. [Product Page via GetUSB]

7:00 PM on Thu Jan 24 2008
By Sean Fallon
8,099 views, 29 comments

Latest by soundengineer: ooh i wants. only because i'm sick of using cables to transfer stuff from my gadgets rather than direct from the card. more »

peripherals

Stupid Race for Ultimate Card Reader Continues with 65-in-1 Model

Remember that 62-formats-in-1 card reader for your desktop PC from last week? Old Hat. Check it out: an extra three formats, including SDHC, are apparently readable by this little number, though we're still at a loss as to what they all are. The next edition will also read your mind and your future in tea leaves. Oh look, there's a MacBook Air on that Earl Grey! [Akihabara news]

10:00 AM on Tue Jan 15 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,839 views, 14 comments

gadgets

62-in-1 Card Reader / Hub: The Only Thing it Can't Do is Pleasure You (Or Can It?)

This 62-in-1 USB hub can read just about any memory card you can throw at it, and maybe some that don't even exist. Seriously, I had no idea that there were even this many formats out there. It also features an internal 3.5" connect bay, USB, Firewire and SATA slots, and audio in / out. And the best part is that it only costs $39.99 —which seems a little too good to be true. [Product Page via TRFJ]

8:00 PM on Fri Jan 11 2008
By Sean Fallon
11,822 views, 46 comments

Latest by ContemplativeTwig: hey guyz spam is a meat and a weapon more »

review

Lightning Round: Kingston's 19-in-1 Card Reader

The Gadget: Kingston's 19-in-1 card reader that not only handles the standard SD, CF, MS and MMC cards, there's a native slot for microSD and MMCmicro as well. What this means is you won't need a separate adapter to fit your microSD cards into before docking—fantastic, since lots of phones now use these tiny ass cards in order to save physical space (but sacrifice storage space). More »

1:30 PM on Wed Dec 12 2007
By Jason Chen
3,320 views, 18 comments

Latest by barfoo: @Ultraorange: I bought a 4 GB SDHC card at Newegg that came with a supercheap USB reader (SD and size-compatible formats only) that works extremely well. I can actually read SDHC directly with the SD slot in my laptop (though more »

price war

FCC Reveals Details on New PS3 Model

Why can't Sony just come out and say that they're making another PS3 model? We know it, they know it, and now the FCC knows it. While most of the details are blocked from the public eye, such as what size hard drive will be included, it does note that there will only be 2 USB ports and the card reader seems to have gone missing. Hopefully this will be that rumored $399 40GB model we've been wishing for. [DailyTech]

6:12 PM on Thu Sep 27 2007
By blongo3
5,023 views, 16 comments

Latest by n/a: I am holding out for the new 3DO jk more »

sucks to your ass-mar

Golden Piggy MicroSD Card Reader is Definitely Creepy

If we had a "weird gadget of the day," I'm fairly confident that this would be it. This is a pretty simple MicroSD card reader, but it is in the shape of a pig—a gold pig. If pigs weren't scary enough as it is, now they are terrifying my dreams in shiny gold. Just look at the little pig and his removable head and satanic eyes gazing into your soul. Scared yet? You should be. $8. –Travis Hudson More »

2:00 PM on Wed May 30 2007
By Travis Hudson
1,191 views, 8 comments

Latest by bungee: Come on Gizmodo, two culturally ignorant posts in a single day ( http://gizmodo.com/g )?! Here's a clue, if the linked site is a Hong Kong or China website, chances are is that what you find creepy may be a perfectly appropriate more »

gadgets

IO-Data USB2-W31RW Card Reader is Monochrome, but Well-Read

This card reader from IO-Data, the USB2-W31RW, comes in black and white, and can read 31 different types of cards—SDHC memory cards, micro SDs, memory sticks, MicroProles, SecuriMinge, SDHoHos, STDs, BumperMong Sticks, Multi-Media Splanges, High-Speed Jezebel Sticks, KrispyKremeKards, MemoryCleet, Fangs4DMemory and HDSpazzTwigs, for starters. What it won't read: credit cards, birthday cards, business cards, bus passes and kidney donor cards. It weighs 120 grams and is now Vista-friendly. – Ad Dugdale More »

7:50 AM on Wed May 23 2007
By Addy Dugdale
1,114 views, 10 comments

balls

Brando Goes Balls over Hubs, Card Readers

It's ball day over at Brando, which is why they've just released a USB Ball Hub and a USB Ball Card Reader. More »

7:30 PM on Tue May 22 2007
By Jason Chen
3,850 views, 5 comments

peripherals

Swivel USB Hub, Card Reader

Nothing tickles me pink more than a small, cute and efficient device. Save space, and USB ports on your desk with this miniature USB hub and card reader. Each USB port can swivel outwards up to 90 degrees. The entire shebang is even small enough to throw in a laptop or accessory bag. $18. –Travis Hudson More »

5:30 PM on Thu Apr 26 2007
By Travis Hudson
2,498 views, 15 comments

peripherals

USB Piggy Card Reader: Careful Who You Give This To

Not that we would recommend this for a Mother's Day present or anything, but for those who have pig fantasies, here's the fulfillment of all your wildest dreams. The $10 Brando USB Piggy Card Reader has four slots for your favorite memory, and supports SD, CF, XD, MS, Mini SD, T-flash/Micro SD cards. More »

9:45 AM on Tue Apr 3 2007
By Charlie White
2,461 views, 1 comment

peripherals

USB Racing Car Memory Card Reader

This little peripheral is the work of none other than Brando. It's a car-shaped card reader with working lights that accepts SD, CF, XD, SIM, MiniSD and MicroSD. It looks a little cheesy, but I'm sure there are car-photography junkies out there reaching for their wallets right now. $15. –Travis Hudson More »

2:00 PM on Mon Mar 12 2007
By Travis Hudson
2,098 views, 2 comments