Posts filed under 'USB'
I was in desperate need of a USB hub the other day so I picked one up at my local PCMall. I came home, plugged it in and presto, I had 7 additional USB 2.0 ports (it’s also backwards compatible with USB 1.1). A few days passed and the mouse I had plugged into it (an old Logitech MX7000) was having problems being recoginized when waking my computer from sleep. I thought nothing of it and just figured it was the Logitech drivers being wonky. Another day passed when I woke my computer from sleep and I realized that none of the peripherals were working. In addition, the LED lights on the face of the device that illuminate to show use, were all blank with the exception of the red LED power light. My frustration was furthered when I visited the Belkin site and couldn’t locate the USB hub by typing in the model number, F5U237. A quick search in Google, though, uncovered the associated page on the, you guessed it, Belkin site, but no help there. Why did it die? I have no clue, but it doesn’t work after a few modest hours of use.
I’m gonna give the D-Link 7-port a shot with fingers crossed.
Included in the box:
1 x 7-port USB Hub with LED status Light
1 x AC power adapter
1 x USB cord
Feel free to purchase it here, but you’ve been warned.
April 23rd, 2008
I am not sure what the practical application of the USB Theremometer could be, but where there’s a product there’s a way. It’s pretty simple: the device plugs into your computer and records the room temperature at custom set intervals - seconds or hours. You can then view the temperature log on screen. The USB Theremometer can measure -40 F to 248 F - I’m pretty sure your ‘puter would explode at that temperature as would your brain.
Available here for $15.
April 10th, 2008
The USB200PC is so niche it’s not even funny. I am not sure who needs to copy data to 20 USB sticks simultaneously, but if there’s a product there’s a need, sometimes. Unfortunately, it won’t work as a USB hub.
No word on price.
More info here.
[Gearfuse]
March 24th, 2008
What can I say, it’s just one of those days. The details on this product, the Cellink M, aren’t entirely clear, but from the looks of it, it doubles as a USB plug for compatible phones (not sure on the serial port) and can also be used as a USB
memory stick
. It might also be a ‘mobile charger’ according to some text slapped on the outer casing of the device, but I don’t see how it accomplishes that. Lastly, it looks like it can also work as an SD
memory card reader.
More pics after the ‘leap’
[Aving]
March 21st, 2008
If you travel abroad you’re probably already familiar with the numerous travel chargers on the market. None of them include a USB plug for powering the likes of an
iPhone until now. It’s apty called the Universal Travel Adapter With USB Port and goes for $17.
Available here.
[Ubergizmo]
March 19th, 2008
One of the inherent problems with a multitude of USB cords plugged in to your computer is reaching in between them to unplug or plug them in. This USB hub takes an innovative approach and allows each input to spin 180 degrees enabling easy access. It also folds up for easy storage and includes an AC adapter for those powered devices.
Available here for $25.
March 17th, 2008
No, this isn’t a digital photo frame. In fact, it’s a regular photo frame with a built-in light at its base to illuminate the framed picture. So what’s cool? It plugs in via USB and provides 4 additional USB 2.0 ports. Okay, so it’s actually a USB HUB then a photo frame, so what!
“Happy Feet” photo not included.
More pics after the ‘leap’
[Akihabaranews]
March 14th, 2008
Do you ever get that spinning colored wheel featured in the Mac OS? If you’re like me, it drives you nuts and you just wanna bitch slap
someone something. Well, I think I’ve found the solution: the Punch Head. It connects to your computer by USB and detects the power of your punch, which is reflected on screen with a face of your choosing getting one in the sucker.
Available here, but not price or order info just yet.
[EverythingUSB]
March 13th, 2008
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