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Typically, a wireless router is a rather large and bulky device that can be difficult to place in a crowded office or room. The other problem with your typical wireless routers is that they have a lot of different cables that go along with them. Satechi has a new wireless mini router that is small enough to easily fit in a pocket or briefcase to take with you on the road and takes up little space in your office or hotel room.

The device can function in multiple modes including router mode allowing you to connect to the Internet and broadcast wireless signal to create your own Wi-Fi network with in a hotel room or office. The device can also work as a repeater allowing you to connect to an existing wireless network and amplify it for extended range connections.

The router supports 802.11b/g/n connectivity offering up to 300 Mbps wireless throughput. The router also supports WPS security at the push of a button and WLAN security with WPA2, WPA, and WEP(128/64) capability. The router also has QoS functionality ensuring high-quality VoIP and multimedia streaming.

All of the working modes supported by the mini router include client mode, bridge mode, access point mode, router mode, and universal repeater mode. The little mini router measures 2.9 x 0.9 x 2.9-inches and weighs only 2.2 ounces. The router is available now for $39.99.

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Satechi Wireless Multifunction Mini Router costs under $40 is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Logitech offers all sorts of products that are geared more towards business users than consumers. One of the most common products the company makes specifically for business users are certain types of webcams. Logitech has unveiled a new webcam for business users today called the Logitech Webcam C930e.

The camera is designed specifically for desktop video and has features that promise to make it easy to use and to provide high-quality video. The webcam has a 90-degree field of view and supports H.264 SVC and UVC 1.5 video encoding standards. The camera also supports high-definition digital pan-tilt-zoom capability.

The webcam offers full HD resolution allowing enterprise-grade video collaboration with large groups thanks to its wide viewing angle. The camera has a Carl Zeiss-certified glass lens that is specifically engineered to avoid fisheye distortion. The camera is optimized for Microsoft Lync and is compatible with both Cisco and Skype as well as most unified communications and video conferencing applications.

The camera’s integrated digital pan-tilt-zoom feature is able to maintain high definition images at up to four times magnification. Logitech says the integrated support for H.264 SVC and UVC 1.5 video encoding frees up PC hardware bandwidth by processing video directly within the camera. The camera will also adjust performance for maximum video quality when bandwidth fluctuates. The camera will be available in May for $109.99.

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Logitech unveils new Webcam C930e aimed at business users is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
© 2005 – 2012, SlashGear. All right reserved.

In Japan, retailers are asking their customers: “Why don’t you be like chocolate for your loved one this year?”
Masaki Matsushima’s perfume “mat;chocolat” makes you smell like dark chocolate with a hint of fresh fruit flavor, blackcurrant and rose.
It’s not a sickly sweet perfume, it is more of a bitter dark chocolate smell. So why not be dark, mysterious and delicious this Valentine’s day?

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Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder after the fatal shooting of a woman in his home.

According to Reuters, Pistorius is was questioned by police in Pretoria about the incident. Domestic media reports say the victim is Pistorius’ girlfriend, though the woman’s name has not yet been released by authorities.

Lt. Col. Katlego Mogale told The Associated Press that officers found a 9-mm pistol at the scene.

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