Gizmodo: elecom

Nifty Elecom Card Reader Sticks to Metal Surfaces

Danny Allen — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:35:15 EDT

With a magnet backing, this clever multi-card reader frees up desk space by sticking to most metallic surfaces like PCs, or a filing cabinet. It costs ¥2520 (about $27), and will likely be available from GeekStuff4U. [Elecom via Akihabara News]

Elecom's Lego Style Earphones Sound Like a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen

Danny Allen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:59:00 EDT

Available in a range of colors, these knock off Lego-inspired earbuds are perfect for those too lazy to pull out a glue-gun. The PlayBrick EHP-CIN40s include four different earbud sizes, and cost $44 imported from: [GeekStuff4U via Akihabara News]

Just a Stylish 'Wall Socket' USB Hub

Mark Wilson — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:20:00 EDT

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.

In all actuality, it's just a typical 4-port USB hub with a tad more style and a lot of extra space for larger USB devices to plug in. Yes, the hub is a bit expensive at $40, but when a friend electrocutes himself trying to stick a USB dongle into a wall socket because he saw you do it, the price will seem minuscule next his the medical bills and the subsequent lifetime of misery as his bowels no longer have the patience for toilets. [AudioCubes via OhGizmo!]

Elecom Scope Node Laser Mouse Clearly Built With Robot Paws in Mind

John Mahoney — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:40:00 EDT

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.

Joel @ BBG is right on saying that the Scope Node is "designed with the clinical asymmetry that the Japanese do so well." It looks like at any moment, one of these panels could swing out, revealing even more intricate robot innards. It's around $60 in yen, with no obvious plans for a US release.

Whether it's comfortable for hands that aren't made of carbon fiber and polycarbonate polymers, who knows. Who cares. [Technabob, BBG]

Elecom 2GB MicroSD Loverish Line Prettifies Your Memory Cards

Elaine Chow — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:26:44 EDT

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.

The Loverish line comes in four colors each and a read/write speed of 6.5MB/second. Pricing was not yet available, but it probably doesn't matter considering these most likely won't make it over to the States anytime soon. If and when it does, we're sure you'll be able to find it at a Hot Topic. [Elecom via Akihabara News]

Elecom MicroSD Reader Is a Barely Noticeable Nub

Elaine Chow — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

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.

The MR-SMC03 is so small that it kind of looks more like a USB hole stopper than a media reader. To use it, you slip your microSD card into the top part of the usb stick and then plug it into your computer. It's available in cherry pink, Azuria pink, black and white for roughly $13... from Japan only for now. [Elecom via Gizmodo Japan]

Elecom Waterproof SDHC Cards Keep Wet Memories Dry

Mark Wilson — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:15:00 EST

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.

In 4GB and 8GB sizes, the quick Class 6 (6MB/sec) memory cards promise to get wet without losing a whole vacation's worth of shots. (Or, for those who already use waterproof cameras, it could just be another level of protection.) There's no price at this time, but look for the Elecom cards on the international market this month. Importing on this piece of gear won't cause you any compatibility issues. [Elecom via Akihabara News]

Elecom ASP-S750 Speakers Have a Look That Jumps Out At You

AddyDugdale — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:59:12 EST

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.

2.5 W 2ch.
180 Hz to 18kHz.
Input jack.
Power button and volume on the right speaker
AC adapter
Dimensions 60 x 133 x 84 mm
Weight 450 g
The ASP-S750s are out now and cost around $45. [Impress]

Elecom Memory Card Reader Keeps Your Gigs in Order

Haroon Malik — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EDT

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.

Now, that is the art of simplistic, useful design. This very much begs the question; why did no one think of this earlier? Elecom's marvel of functionality is set to ship on October 20th 2007, available in; blue, black, red or white trims and will be priced at $28.13. [Product Page via Gadgetell]

Four-Way USB Hub with Extender Cable from Elecom

AddyDugdale — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:02:36 EDT

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.

Available in four colors - black, blue, gray and white - the U2H-FC024S is a drum design for you to roll the cable up on - so no more office spaghetti. Its brother, the U2H-FC034S has four suction pads so that you can attach it to wherever for more stabillity. Weighing 80 grams, they are available in Japan for a smigeon under $30.

Self supply of electricity possible 4 ports USB and the like 4 series [PC Watch through Google Translate]

Elecom Prumie Mouse: Wireless, 31 Function Macro

Gizloco — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:40:34 EST

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. – Nicholas Deleon

Product Page [Elecom via Akihabara News]

Elecom USB Hub Offers Unparalleled Hubbage

Jason Chen — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:45:46 EST

These cross-shaped USB Hubs offer two, three, or four un-powered ports for you to plug all your USB gadgets into. It's nice that they're angled in such a way that no matter how big your USB device is, chances are it probably won't block another port.

What with this and those rose eadrops, it seems that someone at Elecom declared every day a "bring your child to work and let them design products" day. – Jason Chen

New Elecom USB hubs [Akihabara News]

Elecom Rose EarDrops Phones: Rosebuds for Your Ears

Charlie White — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:30:00 EST

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.

These are all pretty and cute now, but how will they look with a good coating of ear cheese slathered on the business end? Perhaps it'll look like the buds have been pollinated. That's okay, keep those tips in your ears, and only the attractive rose-shaped side will show.

Now that we've gotten that out of the way, take a look at the rosebud models and some attractive female models wearing them as well:

We're liking the idea of earbuds as fashion items, akin to earrings. The artform is improving, as evidenced by comparing these rose buds with a crude earlier attempt at catching the eyes of the ladies. – Charlie White

Rose EarDrops [Newlaunches]

Lefties Get Elecom Mouse, Are Still Inadequate

Travis Hudson — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:13:10 EST

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. – Travis Hudson

M-EKURDR, the ambidextrous mouse [Akihabara]

(Just kidding, lefties. Me love you long time.)

Elecom SCR-CD0001: Destroys CDs, DVDs in Five Seconds

Gizloco — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:26:31 EST

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.

Hmm, I think I feel a poll a-comin'.

Press Release (in Japanese) [Elecom via CrunchGear]

Elecom iPod Dock with Integrated Speakers

Travis Hudson — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:59:48 EST

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.

The ASP-P100 is a very small iPod dock that is available in black and white and it includes two, 1W speakers to pump out those phat beats. It has an included USB connection for syncing, but it can also operate on four AAA batteries. Portability ftw. –Travis Hudson

An Elecom dock with speakers for iPod [Akihabara]

Elecom Emergency iPod Charger Looks Ugly, Get the Job Done

Travis Hudson — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:29:49 EST

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. – Travis Hudson

The new Elecom emergency charger for iPod [Akihabara]

Elecom USB Flash Drive Puppet Bags

Travis Hudson — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:33:42 EDT

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? – Travis Hudson

USB Pupper Bags for Flash Drives [EverythingUSB]

Elecom 3-Way USB Hub

Travis Hudson — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:10:54 EDT

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. – Travis Hudson

Elecom Sick 3-way USB hub [EverythingUSB]

Elecom 3D Laser Mouse Scrolls In Three Dimensions

Jason Chen — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 16:58:25 EDT

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.

The mouse has the regular scrollwheel along with three separate joystick-like knobs positioned left, top, and right of the wheel so that you can move around in the three axes. For greater precision in both fragging and house design, it offers 400, 800, 1600 and 2000 dpi resolution.

At a price of 12,800 yen ($108), it's pretty affordable too. Who cares if teenage boys buy this to rub the knobs like nipples? – Jason Chen

Elecom Offers Advanced 3D Laser Mouse [Bios Magazine]