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IOGEAR USB Laptop KVM Switch!

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:29:26 +0000

Here’s a cool USB Laptop KVM Switch from IOGear that let’s you switch between your laptops easily using a single USB cable. I personally own a kVM switch that needs mouse and keyboard inputs separately, this solves that hassle. IOGEAR, makers of connectivity products that link up USB, video, and networking devices, has just announced their latest KVM Switch. KVM (short for Keyboard, Video, and Mouse) is a hardware and software technology solution that allows you to control multiple computers from one set of peripherals. This new USB Laptop KVM switch connects to any two computers via USB (laptop-to-laptop, PC-to-PC, or laptop-to-PC), so you can control one system from the other as a console. The software embedded in the Switch’s firmware adjusts for desktop resolution scaling and also facilitates drag-and-drop file transfers via a shared temporary window. An extra USB 2.0 port on the switch allows for extra device sharing, such as with an external hard drive. No extra power supply is required, and the entire cable stretches a total of nine feet (three feet on one end, six on the other). The USB Laptop KVM Switch goes on sale today for $129.95. via engadget, mpc a connectivity products, desktop … Continue reading →

Solar Powered Laptop Bag/Briefcase!

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:26:52 +0000

The Voltaic Generator is one of the seriously cool innovations, which you would really love to have, but just know that the price tag is going to be steep. However, this is proper hi tech stuff which has enough power to charge up a laptop. For the ultimate mobile computing these days, you need to carry a solar panel with you to charge on the go. But here’s a solar powered laptop bag that will allow you to get extra solar power without the hassle of carrying a big, lousy solar panel with you. Using high-efficiency solar cells, this bag charges a laptop, cell phone, and most other handheld electronics. The solar panel generates enough power to fully charge a typical laptop from a day of direct sunlight. It includes a battery pack, which stores the charge and automatically converts it to the required output voltages. Common adaptors are included, and other devices can connect via USB or a car charger. Holds up to a 17″ laptop inside a protective case. via keetsa, Product Page a battery pack, briefcase, car charger, efficiency solar cells, handheld electronics, hassle, high efficiency, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Briefcase, laptop cell phone, Laptop News, mobile computing, … Continue reading →