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more about #usb Purple Dave: I had a friend in college who would have paid a fortune for one of these. The guys in the next room were running a Tecmo Bowl tournament through the ... more » Killjoy: My hero. more » carpe_k9006: GAME OVER MAN, GAME OVER! more » Yerzriknot: This is the coolest thing I've seen all week. more » Jakooboo is unfortunately in Ukiah for the week. ;(: Now gentlemen, if you'd all step into this room, we'll conduct routine eye exams... more » OCEntertainment: Yes, yes, that's all well and good. But can I use it to shoot timed sticky bombs onto the sides of Chinese skyscrapers? more » Cash907Censored: "Are you still there?" more » KnifeySpooney: I would never trust this hard drive with my data... Everyone thought the economy was 2Big to fail... and look where that got us. more » OldCrow: Seriously stay away from LaCie. I've had 7, count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 power supplies go bad at work. Never again. more » lankysob: 2 Live Crew will be pleased. more » DMF: What's failed to be mentioned here is that this Lacie 2Big drives have been plagued issues. Most notably, an extremely loud fan. So loud that many use... more » Kaiser-Machead: Because something that resembles the severed tip of a cat's tail makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. more » Deckard: ... I have 3 cats. This thing wouldn't last 5 minutes. My newest cat is hellbent on destruction. more » Alfisted: Portable compact data storage is murder! more » lpranal: "Currently only available in Japan." That may explain the fact that when I look at it, all I see is a lecherous anime stereotype. more » shorty63136: Yeah, it's not worth it if it's not also a bottle opener. I mean, it looks so inviting for a cap. more » fuchikoma: Awesome, but... it's too small to have a full size shortwave antenna in it. Also, I have to shut off all computers to hear anything more than loud rep... more » stanluv: Is shortwave really relevant anymore? With pod casting from around the world whats the point. more » dsh: I'd be interested in a device that lets me broadcast FM over a decent range from my computer. Not anything that is going to get me in pirate-radio tr... more » chefgon: As a left-handed person, I must admit that I have no idea why anybody would want a left-handed mouse to exist. Unless you want to make 99% of the wor... more » -
#diy
Rfiddler Rifle Zaps USB Sticks and RFID Chips Into Oblivion
Sensitive data is no match for the Rfiddler rifle. It can burn out RFID tags and USB sticks by zapping them with a strong electromagnetic field generated by a hacked 0.6kJ photo-flash unit driving a 50 turn copper spool. More » -
#storage
LaCie 2Big: The First USB 3.0 RAID Drive
You can't buy them until early 2010, but LaCie's next generation 2Big drives will be the first USB 3.0 devices to support dual-SATA-disk RAID 0/1 configurations, promising real time HD video editing and burst speeds up to 275MB/s. [BW] -
#usb
Attention, PETA: Fur-Covered USB Sticks ALERT
Courting controversy, Danish designer Magnhild Disington has created a range of USB sticks covered in real fur, because without fur they're "neutral in appearance and lack emotional appeal." Err...okaay. More » -
#usb
Lockface Facial Recognition Puts a Little MI5 In Your USB
Hey, look! It's a gimmicky USB drive that actually provides a somewhat useful service! Lockface, developed by Futen in Japan, uses your computer's web cam to identify you before letting you access its data. More » -
#radio
Thanko's Raremono Is the USB Shortwave Radio You've Been... Waiting For?
The Raremono's a shortwave radio that connects to your computer via USB, which is a dream come true for a niche audience. But wait! There are also some goodies for the non-shortwave enthusiasts among us. More » -
#mice
The Track Ball Mouse Numerical Keypad Hub Does Not Think Less Is More
The very literally named Track Ball Mouse Numerical Keypad Hub manages to Frankenstein an array of accessories into a trackball-style mouse. It also continues the long tradition of lefty-hating trackball mice. More » -
#peripherals
1.5-Inch USB Screen Is of Questionable Usefulness
Hey, do you ever wish you had an extra inch of screen real estate, for a clock or a tiny picture or a single tweet? Yeah, me either. But this is $30 if you change your mind. [GadgetDisplay via SlashGear] -
#brando
USB Wristband Charger Comes, Obviously, From Brando
Brando, master of USB stocking stuffers (both literally and figuratively, probably) introduces another one that's a little useful and a lot dorky: The USB wristband gadget charger. It is, I guarantee you, exactly what you think it is. More » -
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#lacie
LaCie's Color-Coded Flat Cables For Sassy Setups
Known for their emphasis on design, LaCie has given a makeover to the tired old computer cable by making it flat and colorful. Now that is a big pile of sassy if I have ever seen it. More » -
#usb
$10 USB Power Outlets Sound Like a No-Brainer
We have USB outlets in our cars, so why do we still use adapters in our houses? No more! These stock UCS power outlets with USB are just $10 from True Power, shipping in 2010. [FastMac via CrunchGear] -
#peripherals
Just a Cheap iPhone/iPod Adapter USB Hub
If the Griffin Simplifi is too expensive for you, this $15 generic iPhone/iPod 3-port USB hub will allow you to sync an Apple product while accommodating up to three other devices that resent your favoritism. [USBFever] -
#usb
What's Wrong With a USB 3.0 ExpressCard?
Well, there really isn't much you can do with USB 3.0 yet for starters. And people who still have laptops with ExpressCard slots don't strike me as the early adopter type. Oh, and then there is the AC adapter. More » -
#diy
How to Quickly Convert a Wall Outlet Into a USB Charger
I can't tell you how many times we have come across USB chargers that can be plugged into an outlet, so why not cut out the middleman and simply convert the outlet to USB? Instructables shows you how. More » -
#security
Sony Selling World's Tiniest USB Finger Vein Reader
Fingerprint security? Ha! Maybe that's fine for those of you wearing zebra pants and slap bracelets. More » -
#steampunk
64GB Steampunk-Inspired USB Stick Priced Into the Stratosphere
If I may, I'd like to borrow a bit from comedian Bill Maher. New Rule: If you're going to ask $1,000 for a steampunk device, it must actually do something worthwhile, preferably related to steam power. More » -
#usb
Second Generation Pet Rock is USB-Powered, Still Does Nothing
Maybe I'm just not a good pet owner, but I never understood the original Pet Rock. Mine just sat there holding down papers on my desk and refused to eat. Looks like this USB-powered one doesn't do much either. More » -
#starwars
Star Wars USB Drives Hands On Gallery
Tyme Machines' Star Wars sculpted USB drives might not have your favorite characters available yet, in its first series, but they do have Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda and a Storm Trooper, and they're quite good. More » -
#att
AT&T Lets You Pay-As-You-Go For Notebook DataConnect Coverage
Instead of signing up for a monthly plan on a notebook data card, AT&T now lets you pay for chunks of data beforehand. Unfortunately, it's really expensive. More » -
#furniture
USB Sofa Allows People to Share Files While Resting Their Pretty Butts
I like these USB sofas with 14GB of storage. They are designed to be used in public spaces, to let people share videos, photos, music, and any other file. You know, like an Internet you can sit your butt on. More » -
#adapters
Sewell USB-to-DVI/VGA/HDMI Delivers Resolutions Up to 2,048x1,152
Old PC, new PC—doesn't matter. This DisplayLink chip-equipped display adapter from Sewell will take any ol' PC and provide support for resolutions up to 2,048 x 1,152, all powered via USB. More »
