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The USB powered laptop cooler

David Allen — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:45:40 +0000

Most laptop users realise that heat is bad for the computer, what they do about it is another matter. The best way to help a hot laptop is with a powered fan laptop cooler. This is the stylish transparent cased laptop cooler that gets is power from the USB port and is therefore completely portable. Technical Details 3 Fans (Plastic) + Flash LED Lights Extremely heavy-duty construction of the cooling pad to afford any weight or pressure put-on Power source supported easily by the plug-and-play USB connection as a self-power mode Convenient reliable and comfortable to carry; No need for any installation; Compatible with any not Plug and Play Supports Low Noise Ergonomic Shape Pulls heat away from notebook Priced at $11.99 Source [Amazon] a cooler, laptop, Laptop Accessories, laptop cooler, Laptop Hardware, Laptop Mounts, power, stand, USB

No battery option for Archos

David Allen — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:00:24 +0000

Most netbooks are offering a battery option where the consumer can opt to buy a six cell battery instead of the standard three cell battery. However, many of these more powerful batteries are bulky and tend to stick out, which spoils the look of the computer. Archos on the other hand have chosen not to offer this option, as this makes the computer lighter and more streamlined, but will consumers approve with this idea. Features: 10 inch LED backlit display powered by a 1.6 GHz N270 Atom processor One GB RAM 160 GB HDD 1.3 MP webcam Integrated Wi-Fi. Priced at around $300 Source [Liliputing] a 10" Netbooks, archos, Archos Netbooks, battery, netbook, Netbook Reviews, Netbooks by Size, options, power, size

The Targus Universal wall power adapter

David Allen — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:00:15 +0000

A universal wall power adapter comes in very handy especially for travellers who do not want to take all of their original equipment away with them. This device will work with most of the latest laptops from HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, IBM, Lenovo, Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Fujitsu. Product Features Compatible – Includes 10 interchangeable laptop connectors which support all major brands of laptop computers* up to 17 Smart – Automatically adjusts to meet the specific power requirements of your laptop Compact – Small, lightweight adapter with convenient carrying pouch is ideal for travel Flexible – Includes AC power cord for standard wall outlets; ideal for powering/charging laptops in the home or office Safe – Built-in over/under and short circuit protection to prevent laptop computer damage Technical Details Brand Name: Targus Model: APA63US Priced at $69.99 Source [Amazon] a adapter, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Chargers, Laptop Hardware, power, targus, universal, wall powered

The Apple portable power adapter

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:54:00 +0000

This power adapter is essential travel equipment as offers the user full protection from data loss due to power failures and computer loss due to power surges. Both of these issues can happen frequently while travelling and it is the worst time to loss use of the computer. Specification: Standard output Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger with Power Cord Enables you to operate your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets Full protection for the notebook computers If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, this adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge The best replacement for the original product Full 1 year warranty Different wires for option to meet your local standard All of our products carry a 100% satisfaction guarantee Output Tips: Magsafe LED Technical Details Brand Name: Apple Model: MA938LL/A Priced at $69.99 Source [Amazon] a adapter, apple, Apple Laptops, Apple Laptops, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, Laptop by Brand, Laptop Chargers, MacBooks, MacBooks, power, safety, USB, USB Gadgets, wall sockets

Three fan cooling pad

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:22:00 +0000

If a overheating laptop is an issue for you, then you might want to take a look at this device, it is a three fan laptop cooling pad, made specifically to keep cool air flowing into the laptop and thereby cooling it down to normal operating levels. The fans are powered by connecting the laptop to the cooling pad through the USB connector making it light and portable. Product Features Notebook cooler eliminates laptop overheating Three fans to dissipate heat build up and prevent heat-related damage Increases laptop user’s comfort by keeping legs cool Draws power from USB port; USB cable included Technical Details Model Number: UNBCPX Fan type: 3 x 50-millimeter fans Air flow: 30 CFM RPM: 300 RPM Power supply: Via USB port Power consumption: 1.3 W Current: 0.26 A Noise level: 21 dBa System requirement: Available USB port What is in the Box: Silver notebook cooler pad, USB cable Priced at $22.73 Source [Amazon] a cooling pad, Good Laptops, Interesting Laptops, laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, laptop cooler, Laptop Mat, Laptop Mounts, laptop stand, Laptop Table, power, three fan, USB, USB, USB Gadgets, USB Gadgets

Belkin 6 outlet Surge Master for Laptops!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:35:00 +0000

Belkin offer the laptop user high quality products and great prices, in this case it is surge protection that they are offering the laptop user. This is a major problem with laptops as power can fluctuate in different locations. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features 6-outlet surge protector Maximum spike current of 36,500 Amps 585 joules of surge energy suppression Filters EMI and RFI noise by up to 43dB 4 feet long Technical Details Brand Name: Belkin Model: F9H600-04 Item Height: 3 inches Item Length: 12 inches Item Width: 2 inches Item Weight: 0.9 pounds Priced at $10.76 Source [Amazon] a Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Chargers, Laptop Hardware, Laptop Surge Protection, plugs, power, protection, surge

Universal laptop power

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:57:00 +0000

There comes a point when buying a power adapter because your one has been lost or broken reaches its limit and the time comes when you would wish to find a solution to this problem. Maybe the Cooler Master SNA95, it is a 95 watt universal laptop power adapter that comes complete with nine different tips, the maker estimates that they should fit around 90% of all laptops! Specs: Input Voltage 100-240Vac full range Input Frequency Range 50-60 Hz Output Rating 18 ~ 20Vdc / 19Vdc：4.74A 4.75 ~ 5.25Vdc / 5Vdc：1A Output Power Total 95W / Peak 150W LED Indicator White LED for power on White LED flickers for OCP/OPP/SCP Blue LED for USB charge Operation Temperature 5 ~ 40oC Efficiency Up to 90% Dimension 75 x 17 x 145 mm; 2.9 x 0.7 x 5.7 inches Protection OVP/ OTP / OCP / OPP / SCP Priced at $70 Source [Tech Fresh] a adapter, cooler, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, Laptop by Brand, Laptop Chargers, Laptop Hardware, Laptop News, Laptop Rumors, Laptop Surge Protection, Latest News, power, sna

Surge protection for travellers

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:43:00 +0000

Plugging your laptop into strange power grids can be a bit of a risk, this is why some people like to carry surge protection this works for laptops and just about any electrical items such as PDA’s and mini laptops too. As an added bonus this includes insurance cover of $50,000 in the US and Canada. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Ideal for use with laptops, electronic notepads, personal organizers and other portable electronic devices 1050 joules AC surge suppression shields equipment from the strongest surges and line noise; Phone line surge suppression protects both dialup and DSL modems, plus fax machines, cordless phones and more Two AC outlets with room for two transformer plugs without blocking outlets cover computer and one peripheral Second RJ11 output jack serves as a line splitter, enabling the sharing of a single line for two connected devices Extra-small portable housing weighing less than 4 ounces neatly fits into laptop travel cases – retractable input plug prevents scratching of laptops and other devices Technical Details Power Protection Type: Surge Suppressor Dimensions: 3.5″ x 2.5″ x 1.75″ Weight: 0.4 lbs. Outlets: two NEMA 5-15R outlets Priced at $21.98 Source [Amazon] a laptop, Laptop Accessories, … Continue reading →

Universal laptop power adapter

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Occasionally there are those times when the laptop power adaptor either gets damaged, lost or forgotten when you are travelling. Without it you are in a mess and not likely to be able to charge up your laptop battery. It is times like this that these universal power adapters become a live saver. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Compatible with most PC laptops up to 17″, including Dell, HP, Compaq, Sony, Toshiba, Lenovo, Asus, Fujitsu, Gateway and Panasonic Works in the home or office Intelligent tip technology delivers the correct voltage to your laptop 15V – 24V output ranges Includes 6′ input cord, 3-4/5′ output cord and user manual Technical Details Model: RF-BPRAC2 Priced at $39.99 Source [Amazon] a ac, adapter, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Chargers, power, universal

Power adapter for MacBook air

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Purpose made power adaptor for the MacBook air, this magnetic DC connector makes sure that your computer, in this case the Apple MacBook Air, it will provide protection for the computer should the power fail or something similar. The unit charges up automatically and has LED lights to signal the level of charge. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Compatible with Macbook Air laptops Magnetic DC connector ensures your power cable will disconnect under strain to prevent fraying or weakening; helps guide the plug into the system for a quick and secure connection LED indicator shows you when your computer is charging and when it is fully charged Adapter recharges the battery in the MacBook Air laptop whether the system is off, on or in sleep mode; powers the system when no battery is present Adapter design allows the cord to be wound around itself for easy storage and convenient portability Technical Details Brand Name: Apple Model: MB283LL/A Priced at $78.34 Source [Amazon] a adapter, apple, Apple Laptops, charger, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, Laptop by Brand, Laptop Chargers, Laptop Storage, MacBooks, MacBooks, power

Cable set and adapter

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:15:00 +0000

Running out of cables or not having the right one available as and when you need it can be a right pain, especially if you need the computer to connect to something for work, then this little mishap could start to cost you money and reputation. Technical Details Use your 2.5″ / 3.5″ IDE hard drive or SATA hard disk as an additional external hard drive Connect your SATA / IDE device to your computer through a USB port Compliant with USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards Supports SATA Hard drive, 2.5″ laptop hard drives, 3.5″ desktop hard drives, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW Combo devices Suggested Applications: 2.5″ IDE Hard Disk / 3.5″ IDE Hard Disk / SATA Hard Disk / CD/CD-RW ROM / DVD/DVD-RW ROM, etc. Priced at $12.99 Source [Amazon] a adapter, cables, connections, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, Laptop Chargers, laptop Docking Station, Laptop Hub, power, USB, USB Gadgets

Ultraportable power inverter from Kensington’s

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:15:00 +0000

This can be used to plug into the power point and then that is instant access to a fully charged up laptop. It can also be used to get power into a powerless laptop while travelling on a plane, because the power inverter plugs into the airline empower port as it provides full a/c power. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Plugs into a car’s cigarette lighter or airplane’s Empower port Provides up to 150 Watts of AC power (120 Watts of continuous AC power) Bright LED Indicator – warns you of undesirable operating conditions Built-in Safety Features – over current protection, low and over supply voltage protection, and over temperature protection Technical Details Brand Name: Kensington Model: 33362 Priced at $53.03 Source [Amazon] a in car, in flight, invertor, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Chargers, power

In car power adapter for Laptops!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:11:00 +0000

The Pro series in car adapter will give your laptop a good boost of juice while you are on the road, it plugs into the cigarette lighter power socket and will run or charge the battery on your laptop. It weighs in at only five ounces and so can be easily carried around or stored away in the car or laptop bag. Technical Details 3 Year Warranty USB port to charge USB compatible devices such as cell phones, GPS, MP3 players & many more 300 watts of surge capacity, 175 watts peak power, 150 watts continuous power. Utilizes ICC Technology: Low Vehicle Battery Auto Shutdown Includes complimentary “A” to “Mini-B” USB cable. Adjustable Flex Neck to suit all vehicles Provides power on the go for Laptops, Portable DVD Players, Digital Cameras, GPS and more! Compatible w/ 916-2150 BTA0302001 CGR-B1870AE F4486-60001 F4000 Series AND Omni Book models 2000 series 300 3000 series 400 series 4000 series 500 5000 series 6000 series 7000 series 800 series 900 CTX XE 4000 series XE 4400 XE2 series XE3 XE3L XE-DA XT1000 XT6200 L2000 (Live Strong) L2000 series Tablet PC TC1100 Priced at $29.99 Source [Amazon] a in car, laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop … Continue reading →

Laptop power adapter

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:50:00 +0000

Sometimes there are issues when trying to charge up your laptop when travelling abroad, this is where a universal travel adapter comes in very handy, this device provides you with AC output no matter where you are in the world. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Compatible with most PC laptops up to 17″, including Dell, HP, Compaq, Sony, Toshiba, Lenovo, Asus, Fujitsu, Gateway and Panasonic Works in the home or office Intelligent tip technology delivers the correct voltage to your laptop 15V – 24V output ranges Includes 6′ input cord, 3-4/5′ output cord and user manual Technical Details Model: RF-BPRAC2 Priced at $9.50 Source [Amazon] a adapter, charging, laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Chargers, Laptop Design, Laptop DIY, Laptop News, power

The Tripp Lite Traveller Surge Protector

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:19:00 +0000

A power surge can cause serious damage to your computer; this is particularly serious in laptops probably because they are moved around to other different locations where the power supply is different or the maybe an older property that may not have an updated fuse box. A surge suppressor can help in these situations and they are not too expensive either. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Ideal for use with laptops, electronic notepads, personal organizers and other portable electronic devices 1050 joules AC surge suppression shields equipment from the strongest surges and line noise; Phone line surge suppression protects both dialup and DSL modems, plus fax machines, cordless phones and more Two AC outlets with room for two transformer plugs without blocking outlets covers computer and one peripheral 2nd RJ11 output jack serves as a line splitter, enabling the sharing of a single line for two connected devices Extra-small portable housing weighing less than 4 ounces neatly fits into laptop travel cases – retractable input plug prevents scratching of laptops and other devices Technical Details Brand Name: Tripp Lite Model: TRAVELER power_load_rating: Portable device Item Height: 6 inches Item Length: 10 inches Item Width: 3 inches Item Weight: … Continue reading →

Mini laptop that can run on AA batteries

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:25:00 +0000

How many times have you seen your laptop run flat and wished that you could simply stick in a couple of batteries and be up and running once more? Well now you can with this innovative idea from North Tec, the Gecko EduBook offers users the choice of running through the AC power line or the batteries and just in case you are wondering, North Tec says that the eight AA batteries will last up to four hours. norhtec_back-sm Features and specifications listed by NorhTec for the EduBook include: Processor – Xcore 86 (Vortex86MX SoC) clocked at 1.0GHz Memory – 256MB, 512MB, or 1Gb of DDR2 RAM, soldered on CPU module Display – 8.9-inch LED backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution Storage – Internal SD card or IDE HDD (hard disk drive) Networking – 10/100 Ethernet port Other I/O: 4 x USB 2.0 (3 external, 1 internal) VGA Audio – line in and line out Expansion – SD slot Battery – Accepts 8 NiMH AA cells, or lithium-ion battery packs, with run times approximately four or six hours, respectively Dimensions/weight – n/s Priced at around $200 Source [Eee PC] a 8.9" Laptops, 8.9" Netbooks, aa, battery, Laptop Accessories, Laptop … Continue reading →

The funny USB Chameleon

David Allen — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:59 +0000

As USB powered items this has to be one of the most annoying around, it has eyes that roll and even manages to stick it tongue it too, the user simply plugs it into the USB port and places the chameleon onto the open lid of the laptop and that is it, simple and you very effective. Technical Details Eye rolling tongue sticking out random amusement! Ideal for laptops or flat screen monitors, simply stick on the top, plug his USB lead in, and forget all about him, until his random eye rolling stares and his tongue starts popping out! Please note, he is not colour changing, and colours may vary from that shown. Lizard is approx 14cms long including tail (when straight) Priced at around $21 Source [Amazon] a chameleon, fun, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Fun, power, USB, USB