The IOGEAR Wireless 4-Port USB Sharing Station enables any connected USB devices such as external hard drive, flash drive, memory card reader, webcam, speaker, or multi-function printer (MFP) to be shared over a Wi-Fi network among different users. It offers the flexibility to place your USB devices anywhere in the home or office as long as there is a Wi-Fi coverage. The gadget comes equipped with a single USB 2.0 port on the front, three USB 2.0 ports at the back, an Ethernet port, and a wireless antenna. The IOGEAR Wireless 4-Port USB Sharing Station is priced at $99.95 a pop. [IOGEAR]
PNY Europe today introduced its latest USB flash drive, the Hook Attache. What makes this cap-less flash drive special is that it has a built-in metal hook and an aluminum body. Measuring 43.5mm x 18.5mm x 4mm and weighing at just 4 grams, the Hook Attache supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface with up to 25MB/s read speeds and up to 8MB/s write speeds. Available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB, the PNY Hook Attache are priced at $27, $41, and $86, respectively. [techPowerUp]
The USB Cassette Capture and Player from Brando converts your old cassette tapes into MP3 files to playback on your computer, iPod or MP3 player. The gadget has an easy-to-use USB connection for converting the music on your tapes into MP3 files. Its portable size allows it to fit in virtually any bag and enables you to play and transfer music anywhere. The USB Cassette Capture and Player is powered by a couple of AA batteries (not included). $26 is all you need to bring home this fancy gadget. [Brando]
The Griffin Powerjolt Dual Micro is a must-have item for summer vacations. This in-car compact charger provides two USB ports, allowing you to charge two mobile devices such as iPhone and iPod touch simultaneously. The device also has the Self Resetting Smart Fuse, which protects your gadgets against an excessive current. The Griffin Powerjolt Dual Micro is now available in South Korea for 29,000 Won or $28. Read more
Japanese online store GeekStuff4U has started selling the Elecom x nendo clip type USB memory. Dubbed as the Elecom x nendo DATA Clip, the storage device provides a 4GB of storage space, a maximum transfer rate of 480Mbps, and an AES 256bit encryption. Available in green, blue, red, black, or white, this fancy USB flash drive measures 55.4mm x 12mm x 2.5mm. If you are interested, you can purchase the Elecom x nendo DATA Clip for $43.40 each. [Product Page]
Clickfree today announced the new C6 Easy Imaging backup solution that allows you to easily backup all of your important data from your computer. To perform a full image backup, you just need to plug this external HDD into the computer’s USB port, and Clickfree’s patented EASY Run will automatically launch and begin backing up everything on the computer. If a computer crashes due to a software malfunction or a virus attack, the company’s patented EASY Fix will restore all the personal files, software applications and the operating system. Available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB of storage capacities, the Clickfree C6 EASY Imaging are priced at $140, $180 and $180, respectively. [Softpedia]
Pioneer has entered the PC speaker market by releasing the 2.0-channel S-MM301 and the 2.1-channel S-MM751RU. The 2.0-channel S-MM301 USB speaker features triple coil drivers, which are supposed to deliver dynamic sound with exceptional clarity at a volume not offered by ordinary USB-powered speakers. The 2.1-channel S-MM751RU speaker adopts the MAXX Bass Dynamic Sound with DSP Bass Enhancement, which will increase dynamic range and will deliver a richer audio experience. This speaker provides a total power of 40W – 20W for the subwoofer and 10W per satellite speaker. Additional specs include an SD card slot, a USB port and a line-in input. The Pioneer S-MM301 and S-MM751RU are priced at $49 and $129, respectively. [Twice]
A Russian designer has creatively designed the Numlock USB Stick. This storage device is encased in a metal sleeve that functions as a 5-wheel combination lock, restricting access to the secret data. It is a cool concept that will hopefully hit the light of production. See more pictures after the jump to get more details. Read more
Gem Hsin has recently announced a new LED desk lamp called TOPAZ in Taipei. Designed for desktop PC and laptop users, the lamp will work with any powered USB port on a computer to provide an external light source. The Gem Hsin TOPAZ consumes only 2 Watts per hour and provides up to 500 lux of illumination. The TOPAZ lamps can even function at three different brightness levels. The company will release this USB desk lamp in September 2011. No word on pricing at this moment. [Product Page]
IOGEAR has proudly introduced the USB Theater Sound Xperience (GUADT51), the first USB audio adapter with DTS Surround Sensation Headphone technology. Connecting directly to a computer’s USB 2.0 port, the IOGEAR USB Theater Sound Xperience simulates a surround sound experience on stereo headphones or speakers. It is the perfect audio companion for people who listen to music or watch movies on their computers or laptops. The adapter takes your 2-channel (stereo) audio and processes it with DTS Surround Sensation to create virtual surround sound through your 2 stereo speakers. The IOGEAR USB Theater Sound Xperience adapter retails for $39.95 each. [Press Release]
