On the face of it this is a device that would seem to be brilliant, a solar powered USB hub now charging up devices such as the iPod and
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Category Archives: USB Gadgets
Hack for Dell Streak connector
Most new gear is impressive, but a device such as the Dell Streak soon lose their appeal when the owner realises the cost of the accessories, which can in the case of the Dell connector for syncing and charging work out at a tidy sum.
The solution to these woes is a quick DIY hack that u
Transfer data by USB
Transferring data the easy way is a dream come true for many computer users as it makes switching from one computer to another easier and faster, what’s more it can be done in your own home, so there are no embarrassing trips to the store for their people to the work for you anymore!
This is a simple to use device, just plug and you are away.
Here are the features of the USB to USB data tr
Secure online purchase system
The internet has made life so much easier for some people who totally embrace life online, this means banking, working and shopping. However, scare stories are putting some folks off from even buying things online and they are losing out on some great deals.
The main concern is using the credit or debit card online, however with this online purchase security system, the buyer can be at ease when making a purchase as it allows the user to swipe the card instead of imputing the details in manually.
The included software works within the browser and whenever there is a purchase,
Crystal clear speakers
Are you tired of plain old black, white or grey speakers, then why not go for something complexly different like these clear speakers, they are only small but pack in a big noise when required as they are built to produce 1 watt per channel.
The speakers connect via the USB port and therefore no drivers are going to be needed, these offer the user a neat solution to the speaker problem as they are only three and half inches high, which makes them ideal for laptops etc.
The USB Cellphone Booster
This is a nice and neat little device that offers the chance to boost the local cellphone signal. Simply plug the device into the USB port of the laptop and suddenly the user should see an immediate increase in the signal strength of the phone.
There must be at least one bar of signal in the first place, but this could increase by two to three bars once the device is activated.
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Get digital TV on your laptop
Now that digital TV is all around it makes it possible for laptop owner to pick up the TV signal and watch live TV on their laptops, all that is required to enable this is an adapter just like this one.
Simply plug the device into the USB port and connect it to the antenna, the user can then tune into the available channels, the device actually uses the same sort of tuner that you would expect to find in a quality HD television, so the quality of the picture should be very good.
Mini desktop digital photo frame
Why have photos hanging from the wall of your cubicle getting all tatty and curled up at the edges, when you could have all your favourite photos on this handy USB powered digital photo frame. The amount of images stored on the device depends on the size of memory card but even the small ones hold more than the average photo album.
Here are the features from the 3.5 inch mini digi
Got Gmail you need Board!
Millions of people use Gmail but some more than others and to those users who get the max from the email service, the Board has been created. Its purpose is to help save time by providing the user with popular shortcuts built into a 5” x 3” pad that connects to the computer though the USB port, so no software is required!
These are the specs for the interesting Board:
•Keypad with 19 common Gm
CD and DVD drive for Netbooks
This is device that is ideal for netbook users who want to be able to watch a DVD or download software from a CD onto a netbook as some users find that they miss being able to simply stick in a disc and get what they want.
This drive itself is slim and will read CD’s and DVD’s very fast so it is ideal for the user who likes to watch film every now and then.
These are the features of the USB powered CD a