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External SATA Drive Dock

Posted on October 20, 2009 by David Allen

Ever wondered what to do with your old hard drives? Why use them through this brilliant drive dock, just pop into the toaster style slots and they become usable.

The device connects via a USB connection and is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux; the dual drive will take a 2.5 inch or a 3.5 inch drive.

Features – Connects to one or two 2.5″ or 3.5″ internal SATA hard drives, USB or eSATA connectivity, Plug and Play, Transfer rates up to 480Mbps with USB 2.0 and Transfer rates up to 3Gb/s with eSATA. Prices start at $39.99 rising to $77.99.

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Recon plane with USB connection

Posted on October 20, 2009 by David Allen

Fancy yourself as a bit of a spy or even a paparazzi? Then get close the action with this remote controlled spy plane, it has a built in digital camera that can take up to fifteen images or up to fourteen seconds of video at the press of a button on the controller.

Just image the sort of images that you could download via the USB connection. The planes battery takes twenty minutes to charge, this will provide the pilot with six minutes of flying time.

Features – It has a digital camera built into the top of its wing that records up to 15 still photos at the push of a but

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Gold Hardware Encryption

Posted on October 19, 2009 by David Allen

Storing data on your computer is risky; it is a fact of life that businesses and even governments have been repeatedly attacked and valuable data stolen from right under their noses. The reason for this the simple fact that the files are not encrypted and yet it they were the danger would not be as serious.

You too can encrypt your files and keep all of your personal data safe with this GoldKey device; it uses the same technology as the NSA would be using for “TOP SECRET” documents.

Features

Tiny USB Key with 256bit AES Hardware Encryption

Encrypts and decryp

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Mini micro monitor

Posted on October 16, 2009 by David Allen

These things are really useful and can help out with a lot of applications, the benefits are obvious and because it runs completely through the USB port. There is no need for additional wires etc. these little monitors are ideal for busy people as an email or messenger service could be run directly through the device while the user carries on working without interruption.

Product Features

Small monitor runs completely off USB, giving you an extra mini display whenever and wherever you need it.

No extra power needed. The Mimo monitor is powered by USB.

No extra vi

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Beam me up Scotty!

Posted on October 16, 2009 by David Allen

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Did Kirk actually ever say that or is it one of those saying that we think was in the series but never really happened.

Anyway this is your chance to be part of the Enterprise crew with you own communicator, this design was way ahead of its time as there are cell phones out there now following the same design although the signal may not reach orbit. With this device you will however be limited to connecting to your laptop for the time being.

Features – Faithful to the original design first seen in the original series, it plugs into a Mac or a PC running Windows XP, Vista

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Laptop all in one controller

Posted on October 15, 2009 by David Allen

The PowerMate adds a bit tech to your desk, it’s a great looking thing that simply plugs into the USB port and then it can be used to edit video, search web pages, documents and in fact just about anything that you can do with a mouse and probably a few things that you cannot do with a mouse.

Specs of the PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller & Input Device

•Pump Up The Volume- PowerMate is the coolest volume knob your desk has ever seen. Crank up your MP3s and CDs. Then with a push of its button, mute your music to answer the phone and handle the complaints.

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Great idea for a laptop mount

Posted on October 15, 2009 by David Allen

Using a laptop in a car is not the easiest of things to do, I should know I have tried to do this and even sending emails is difficult because of the limited space available and that is why this car mount for laptops is so cool and useful.

Features

Dedicated netbook mount

Ideal for most of 7-13 netbooks

Fits netbooks with standard and extended battery

Flexible bracket, can adjust the direction you need

Worldwide patent design

Strong suction

Fantastic design

Easy to operate

Can be setup for short or long gooseneck

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Get those old LP’s out

Posted on October 15, 2009 by David Allen

You know the other I was clearing out an old cupboard and right in the furthest corner was a box, inside there are quite few LP’s, nothing rare or anything like that. However, it did me thinking about what to do with them.

The obvious reaction would be to play them but on what? So then, the next choice is going to be selling them and then I found this USB powered record player that not only lets you listen to those old tunes, but will convert them to a digital WAV format.

Features – An independent media testing firm used 21, 31, an

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DIY Dell Mini 9 Tablet!

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Laptop Pimp

Check out this incredible Dell Mini 9 that someone hacked into a mini tablet! Brilliant! If you know a little bit about disassembling laptops and hardware, this might be a doable project for you.

The base model is a Dell Vostro A90 (bluetooth, .3mp webcam, 1GB RAM, upgraded 16GB SSD). The touchscreen is the Hoda Technology solderless touchscreen kit.

I started this project back in June, and it was 80% complete then. I took a

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A modern twist

Posted on October 14, 2009 by David Allen

For most computer users email is a way of life, this becomes an issue when we go back to the real world it is sometimes very difficult to relate to old style communications like writing a simple note.

That is why these email notepads are so great, it’s a notepad that but in the style of an email, that way if it is one of those rare occasions when a handwritten note is needed, it can be done in a way that we know best, it’s cool!

Features: Each 4″ x 5.5″ pad of Paper E-mail has enough sheets for 50 paper e-mail messages at a price of just $3.99

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