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Just a Stylish 'Wall Socket' USB Hub
It's not a formal wall socket replacement, but this Elecom U2H-TC410B 4-port USB hub will look sharp (and a bit misleading) when mounted to a desk or table. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Edog72: Another product that shouldn't have made it's way to the shelf. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Elecom Scope Node Laser Mouse Clearly Built With Robot Paws in Mind
I am joining others in not caring about the legitimacy of Elecom's claims of precision based on positioning the laser between your thumb and forefinger for their Scope Node mouse. This thing looks awesome. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Christopher Cox: Okay ... the author of this article obviously did not re-read his own article. QUOTE: "I am joining others in not caring... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Elecom 2GB MicroSD Loverish Line Prettifies Your Memory Cards
MicroSD cards are so prolific nowadays that it's about time for companies to differentiate their products using cutesy designs. If you're a 15-year-old girl, these goth- and love-themed 2GB ought to thrill. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by Benguin: Because I've always wanted to show off my trendiness with a piece of plastic that will spend 99% of it's... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Elecom MicroSD Reader Is a Barely Noticeable Nub
Elecom's MicroSD USB reader takes advantage of the storage format's miniature size to ensure that the only thing poking out of your computer is a colorful— and dare I say stylish— little nub. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by voxthaen: Finally, I hope it comes over to the US soon. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Elecom Waterproof SDHC Cards Keep Wet Memories Dry
While they won't do much to salvage that fancy camera, Elecom is trusting that some of us will benefit from their waterproof SDHC cards. -
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Elecom ASP-S750 Speakers Have a Look That Jumps Out At You
Good-looking mini speakers are few and far between, IMHO, but Elecom's ASP-S750 diagonal speakers have a certain je ne sais quoi. Designed to go "forward toward the sound of fire," according to the Engrish blurb, the 2.5W-per-channel speakers come in white or silver, and full specs are below the gallery. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by MagnoliaX12: Very elegant and simple, they kinda remind me of some kind of Gundam shoulder mounted cannon thing. more » | Other threads
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Elecom Memory Card Reader Keeps Your Gigs in Order
Elecom's USB 2.0 memory card reader supports all of the following; SDHC, SD, MMC, xD and Sony's Memory Stick MagicGate/Pro/Duo cards. That is nothing out of the ordinary; a cross format reader is near enough the norm these days. Elecom goes one better with a storage space built into the card reader. More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by DaSmith: Actually I think it's not that clever. After all the people that use all the types of memory storage cards... more » | Other threads
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Four-Way USB Hub with Extender Cable from Elecom
Elecom has come out with two ingenious four-way USB hubs that look like they would be more at home in a tool box than on your desk. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by digitaluddite: post again when it is available stateside! more » | Other threads
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Elecom Prumie Mouse: Wireless, 31 Function Macro
Oh my God, it's a wireless mouse from Elecom with a dumb name: Prumie! Should I take road traveled by everyone blogger and say how "cool" it looks or how "awesome" it is to use a mouse with no wires? 'Cause that's so amazing in the grand scheme of things. Or what about its famed "+1 button" that lets you—get this—map a whopping 31 functions to it? Incredible, yes, I know. Funny, since the only function I need a mouse to do is "click." Even more incredible is that it's only available in Japan, that mythological place where so many useful "gadgets" come from. But hey, if you wanna drop $43 on a hunk of plastic be my guest. More » -
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By Jason ChenComment by mela_luvs_gizmodo: Thanks for the tip, Dr. Paul Proteus. I found it on Radioshack's website and I'm probably going to pick... more » | Other threads
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Elecom Rose EarDrops Phones: Rosebuds for Your Ears
Just in time for Valentine's Day (or maybe a bit too late) are EarDrops, rose-shaped earbuds from Elecom that give you a unique flowering rose backing in a variety of colors. They supposedly sound as good as they look, too, with the company touting their frequency response at 20Hz to 20kHz. The EHP-AIN40 series is shaped like a rosebud, and the EHP-AIN50 series (pictured above) is more open, looking more like a rose bloom. Both are on sale now in Japan for about $25. More »
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Comment by Collins1990: They don't actually look like roses though... Not really good enough, I'd say. Must try harder next time! Grade: C- That's... more » | Other threads
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Lefties Get Elecom Mouse, Are Still Inadequate
Hey lefties, I'm sorry you were born with that uh, disability, but it's okay because Elecom has designed a mouse just for you! Aren't you special? Actually, this mouse is better for a lefty sharing a computer with a normal human being, err, righty. This beautiful canary yellow mouse includes a switch that will swap the mouse buttons for left or right handed individuals on the fly. The symmetrical design also ensures that the mouse will fit nicely in either hand. More »
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Comment by GC736: I am also left-handed & use my mouse in my right hand. Probably because when I game that I am... more » | Other threads
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Elecom SCR-CD0001: Destroys CDs, DVDs in Five Seconds
Japan's Elecom knows that you've got some sensitive data stored on your computer. Thankfully, if you've stored that data on CDs and DVDs, the SCR-CD0001 is pretty much a Godsend. All it takes is about five seconds and the device will scratch up the disc so throughly that it'll be rendered useless. It should hit Japanese stores by the end of the month for around $26. More » -
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Elecom iPod Dock with Integrated Speakers
Still having problems choosing out the perfect dock for your beloved iPod? Here, allow me to throw another speaker dock into the ring that will tantalize the hoo-hahs of minimalists out there. More »
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Comment by WCD_Thor: Wow, this is one of the more lame docks I have heard of. Yes, please give me 1W speakers that... more » | Other threads
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Elecom Emergency iPod Charger Looks Ugly, Get the Job Done
This emergency charger from Elecom has the ability to give your dock-capable iPod some juice with the addition of only two AA batteries. The device itself isn't quite seamless, but it can power your iPod back up in emergency situations. You know, those emergencies where you have to listen to an iPod or possibily die. More »
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Comment by Hello_Newman: Hmm. Wouldn't an Ipod case wrapped in solar panels help a lot more than that thing? more » | Other threads
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Elecom USB Flash Drive Puppet Bags
Carrying a flash drive on a keychain is so 2002. Increase that style by cramming that boring 'ole flash drive down the throat of a crazy stuffed Japanese toy thing. Seriously, what is wrong with the default lanyard. Didn't anyone tell the Japanese that lanyards are in this year? More »
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Comment by jimmbojones: Um. This is kinnda disturbing. Do the japeness always stuff gadgets down deffenceless animals throats and market it? more » | Other threads
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Elecom 3-Way USB Hub
Elecom makes some pretty sweet stuff, and this is no different. This three-way USB hub helps keep the cable clutter to a minimum by plugging directly into a USB port and being bus-powered. The angular USB ports help keep cables all nice and organized. Not too shabby of a hub, as long as you use a front USB port, or one that won't obstruct other ports. More »
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Comment by DeeJayQueue: this reminds me of the 4 way plug adapters i used to have in my house. i'd hardly call... more » | Other threads
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Elecom 3D Laser Mouse Scrolls In Three Dimensions
Great for CAD apps, Google Earth, and that old game Descent, this M-3D1UR mouse lets you move and rotate on the x, y and z-axes with just one hand. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by DavidSilverlight: Yes, those 3D mouse at 3dConnexion are cool, but does anybody know where I can find the Elecom 3D laser... more » | Other threads
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Elecom's Gear-Driven Keyboard Prevent Typos
Elecom's TK-U09FG keyboards have gears mounted under each key, depressing evenly even if just hit on a corner. Apparently, the cause of typos is hitting a key on a corner and having the keystroke not regstr. By detecting and activating the keys on the corners, this keyboard supposedly cuts down on typos. We don't know if this is true, but the keyboard is only 5040 yen ($42), so it may be worth a try. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by imsoclever: Im trying out htis thoery by typing as fast as i can. For me most typos seemt o be a... more » | Other threads
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Elecom Silicone Protectors for Sony E Series DAPs
The same type of silicone that has protected untold numbers of iPods 'round the world will now be protecting some of Sony's portable audio players thanks to Elecom. Designed to protect the Sony NW-E005/003/002 line of portable audio players, the AVD-SCSE005 sits nice and snug over the little music player, helping to shield it from the shocks and harassment of everyday life. More » -
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Elecom PCMCIA Card Reader With SDHC
Instead of lugging around a separate card reader with your laptop, why not buy this Elecom MR-PCA12 PCMCIA card reader that slides directly into your laptop. The card supports SDHC, SD, MMC, smart media, memory stick, memory stick pro, xD, miniSD, microSD, microSD, RS-MMC, RS-MMC 4.0, memory stick duo, and memory stick pro duo—though some need adapters. More » -
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Elecom M-ABUR Series USB Mouse: Antibacterial Coating, But Don't Kid Yourself
Elecom Corp. is getting creative with its mouse design, and its M-ABUR series takes its prospective buyers into the area of fear, uncertainty and doubt. If you're really scared of bacteria and viruses, Elecom tries to come to the rescue by adding an antibacterial resin to its surface that the company says prevents bacteria from replicating. No question that this is a clean design; it looks just like a bar of soap just to remind you that this is about the cleanest mouse you could ever get your hands on. More »
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Comment by Kent: Those things actually work. I can remember seeing but there is this type of plastic that actulally shuts down some... more » | Other threads
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O Sakana Mouse POI: Mouse Swims With the Fishes
Leave it to the Japanese in their never-ending and ever-expanding search for cuteness to call a mouse a fish, where Elecom's latest mouse has been named the Japanese word for a fish: Sakana. It's the O Sakana Mouse POI (that's its official name), and except for its unusual design, there's nothing fishy about it—it's a conventional optical mouse. More » -
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Elecom Ear Drops Earphones: Cheap Hookers Listen to Music, Too
These Ear Drops Earphones from Elecom are sure to delight that young lady in somebody else's life; they're spangled with crystals and fully decorated with that certain esthetic that's so appropriate for that dime-store Cleopatra who lives next door. And no, we're not going to use the word "bling." More »
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Comment by rainfever: gag, talk about stupid gadgetry. I want two sets, one for Ken and one for Barbie. more » | Other threads
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Comment by BowserUSC: Uh, dont the buttons say 1,2,3,4,5,6 and auto and clear. Last time I checked numbers werent an unknown language, unless... more » | Other threads
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Elecom K-Scott CD Pouch Dispenser
Even though this product falls nicely into the "kind of useless" category, it would still fit nicely at any workstation, next to the other box of tissues—ahem—that keeps getting used even though you haven't been sick for months. The Elecom CD pounch dispenser will hold enough CD pouches to keep even the pirateiest pirate happy and burning all day without worrying about damage to the discs. Pretty good idea Elecom, but could you at least put it in a prettier box? More » -
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Elecom MS-77W USB Speakers
Elecom, the Japanese company that specializes in making cheap mice, hard disks and other USB thingamajigs smaller, has even put together some fairly nice-looking speaker orbs for iPods. Now it goes for the cubic look with its MS-77W USB 2.1 speaker system, with two satellites and a subwoofer powered by an integrated 3-channel amplifier. The speakers are unusually light, too, together weighing just 6 ounces—and if they sound halfway decent they might be a good companion for a laptop. Available later this month in Japan for $55. More »
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Comment by Repton: Hang on, 77W from USB? So these things are gonna be drawing 15 amps through a USB port? ... more » | Other threads
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Elecom Laptop Cooler
Pretty soon those sidewalks will be hotter than a matchhead—and so will that MacBook—so here's Elecom to the rescue with its USB cradle, adding extra fannage to your notebook in your choice of powder blue or gray. More » -
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Elecom M-MBDUR Wireless Travel Mouse
Elecom, the Japanese company that is constantly in search of building a better mouse but rarely succeeds, has come up with the inelegantly-named M-MBDUR, a wireless pointing device for road warriors whose case doubles as its charger. Unless you have a square hand, it's certainly not ergonomic, but its battery is said to last for 32 hours on a charge and can sleep for 180 days. We'd like to sleep for 180 days after a long trip, too. More » -
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Elecom MF-DU204G - World's Smallest External HD
I'm a little skeptical about calling this the world's smallest external hard drive, but whatevs. This isn't Guiness. This is more a USB-key than anything else, but it has a 4-GB hard drive inside and is about 2.6 inches long, so I guess it qualifies. More » -
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Gizmodo Japan: Elecom's Ball-Shaped Speaker for iPod
Elekom presented a series of ball-shaped compact speakers last year, but unfortunately none of the colors (blue, pink, etc.) really made it look cool with your iPod. Finally at the beginning of February, two new colors (or absence thereof), black and white, are going to be on the market. About two inches in diameter, it has a stereo mini plug for your portable audio player. The plug and cable can be stored inside. More » -
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Gizmodo Japan: USB Hubs of the Gods
Elecom announced two more USB hubs coming on the market in the middle of February. The "U2H-I4S" (about US27$) is a USB 2.0 hub with a top port for either a portable player or flash memory. More » -
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Gaming Mouse from Elecom
Another day, another company releasing a "gaming" mouse. The only thing "gaming" about this mouse is its ability to switch between 800dpi and 1600dpi on the fly. Other than that, it seems to only have two main buttons, which is very non-gamer friendly, and it is also shaped in a very non-gamerlike manner. Nice try, Elecom. More » -
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Port-o-Skype
Elecom has come out with a new device to satisfy those people who really need Skype on the go. This is a 32MB USB drive that's preloaded with the Skype software. The memory allows storage of profiles and it also keeps track of more private information such as usernames and passwords without storing them on the PC. There are two versions, one of which is more expensive and features Bluetooth capabilities. This mobile Skype goes for $75 and up. More » -
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Retractable iPod Grappling Hook
For those times when you need to transform your iPod into a rudimentary grappling hook, Elecom's new retractable iPod cables could be exactly the item you are looking for. Available in 31- and 59-inch varieties. Sure, we've seen products like this before, but this may be one of the first (of an impending onslaught of) black accessories to complement the new generation of black 'Pods. More » -
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Sporty Mice
Computer mice must be a booming business, because here's another take on the humble pointer. These innovative new "Palvo" optical mice by Elecom come in seven sporty colors and a "modern" shape that looks kinda like my sneakers. It also comes in three different sizes to fit a variety of hands (baby, adult and sasquatch). The Palvo comes out in Japan in mid-October for around $31. More »
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