The Dart won’t let chunky laptop chargers weigh you down

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New laptops seem to be coming out every week. They’re thinner, sleeker, and say they can do more than any other version out there. The biggest drawback with these things is having to use a charging cable that is attached to a big block of an adapter. They’re a nuisance to wrap after unplugging, so they often end up a tangled mess that only adds weight to your bag.

If you’d prefer to keep things as streamlined as possible, then you might like the idea of the Dart. This is the world’s smallest laptop adapter, and it can work just as well as what you have at home right now. This is a 65W charger that can fit in your pocket, which makes life for traveling professionals who frequently work online a whole lot easier. This can work with all major PC brands, and can keep its cool when in use.

This is available in blue, magenta, silver, gunmetal, or orange, and will cost around $89-110. It can charge devices while simultaneously juicing up your laptop without issue. To plug up your laptop, the people that are creating Dart named FINsix will provide the correct DC connector(s) with each adapter. This would be great for those who have to pay attention to how much weight they carry around, but otherwise, there’s no real point in tossing a hundred bucks for a smaller version of something you already have.

Available for crowdfunding on Kickstarter
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Adesso Tru-Form Media 1500GB Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard & Mouse unveiled

adesso-truform-1500There are times when you would need to bite the bullet and actually do something about your existing situation if you do not want the same old mistakes or scenarios to repeat itself. I am referring to the likes of putting up with an old, stuttering keyboard and mouse at your workplace, being frustrated when the cursor does not go where you want it to, as well as keyboards that have keys which do not register with a regular tap. Well, those who are in the market for a keyboard and mouse combo might consider checking out the recently announced Adesso Tru-Form Media 1500GB wireless ergonomic keyboard and mouse.

Yes sir, the Adesso Tru-Form Media 1500GB also goes by the moniker WKB-1500GB for short, where it allows users a couple of advanced input devices with ergonomic design, multifunctional features, and a wireless range of up to 30 feet. The asking price stands at an extremely affordable $69.99, and you will be able to pick up the Tru-Form Media 1500GB from major retailers and e-retailers.

The Adesso Tru-Form Media 1500GB comes in a stylish form factor as well as gently-sloped split keyboard design (reminds you of Microsoft’s old ergonomic keyboard, does it not?) that will complement the natural curves and positioning of hands, wrists, and forearms for maximum comfort and extensive use. Of course, if you’re a gamer, the way the keys are split right down the middle might not be the most optimal arrangement, especially when you need to access certain hotkeys, and a millisecond slower might result in defeat instead of victory. The Adesso Tru-Form Media 1500GB seems a whole lot more comfortable in an office setting, where its membrane key switches provide improved tactile response and a quieter typing experience, which is touted to last up to five million keystrokes.

As for the wireless, ergonomic laser mouse, it has laser sensor technology that delivers improved speed and accuracy, alongside a switch for DPI resolution control (800/ 1200/ 1600dpi), apart from a pair of Internet navigation buttons. Any takers?

Product Page via Press Release
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Corsair Vengeance K70 Mechanical Gaming Keyboards unveiled in various color choices

corsair-vengeance-k70Gamers can be a fickle lot, and it can get pretty tricky trying to figure out what it is exactly that they are looking for. Well, if you have been waiting to pick up a new gaming keyboard for the longest time, but have never really managed to get around to it, perhaps you might want to see what the Corsair Vengeance K70 is all about, where this mechanical gaming keyboard has been specially designed for PC gaming performance with German-made Cherry MX mechanical keyswitches for that ultimate gaming experience.

I am quite sure that gamers too, would have heard about Corsair because of their exploits in the RAM department as well as SSD storage. They aren’t a slouch in the high-performance PC gaming hardware department, either, having announced the award-winning Vengeance K70 mechanical gaming keyboard to arrive in black aluminum with red backlit keys, where it will also be available with Cherry MX Blue and Brown keyswitches, if variety is what you would like to have in your life.

First of all, your eyes will definitely appreciate the sophisticated aesthetics that have gone into the refreshed Vengeance K70 gaming keyboard, where it sports an anodized black aluminum chassis for long-lasting durability and timeless style. There is also a vibrant red backlight that shines through each key, oozing an industrial look that is capable of complimenting any gamer set up. The overall backlighting is adjustable to four different levels of intensity, where the lighting for each key can be independently enabled or disabled. There is key-by-key lighting customization that opens the door for users to highlight just the keys they require to emphasize, including WASD, before one saves the setting directly to the K70′s onboard memory.

You should not miss a keystroke ever again, thanks to its 100% anti-ghosted matrix, full n-key rollover and 1000Hz reporting rate, while multimedia controls provide you with quick access to volume, skip tracks, play, stop, and pause. There are also a nifty USB port that supports accessories including Corsair’s very own Vengeance gaming headset or mouse. Expect the new versions of the Vengeance K70 gaming keyboard to be available this month with an asking price of $129.99, where each of these will feature a 2 year warranty.

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Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 makes for easier living room navigation

Logitech_Illuminated_Living-Room_Keyboard_K830-640x400Not all keyboards are created equal, which is why some others out there tend to have their loyal fans. Logitech has had quite a long and colorful history when it comes to computer peripherals such as keyboards and mice, where we will concentrate on the former today. For starters, the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 is a beauty to look at, thanks to it picking up a 2014 Red Dot award for excellence in design. To put succinctly, your living room would be a whole lot more refined with the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 in row.

Just what are the capabilities of the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 that makes it a must have? Well, it will be able to enhance your PC-to-TV entertainment experience simply by letting you access your favorite TV shows, music, movies or share your photos with family and friends right there and then from the comfort of your couch.

Apart from that, as you relax in the comfort of your own home, the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 would enable you to sit back and browse your connected TV from up to 33 feet away, as this is made possible courtesy of its advanced wireless connection. In addition, there will be backlit keys that will automatically dim or brighten based on the amount of light that is in the room, in order to have it save more energy during use. Also, you no longer need to have to use a separate mouse as Logitech has thrown in a smooth and responsive touchpad into the keyboard.

All of that will be accompanied by rechargeable power, soft-feel keys that have been specially optimized for media and entertainment control. I suppose having fun with your connected TV has never been easier, and neither has it looked this good to date. Any takers?

Press Release
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Rapoo 8900P Advanced Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Set

rapoo-8900It goes without saying if you want to work at an optimal level, you ought to make sure that the physical – your body and mind, gets enough rest, not to mention having the right kind of tools to go along with the situation. For office drones who are destined to remain behind a cubicle for most of their working lives would do well to ensure that they have a comfortable workstation area, and that includes a good quality monitor, as well as a keyboard and a mouse that allows their fingers to dance across the keys in a jiffy. Rapoo has seized this particular market opportunity by introducing the Rapoo 8900P advanced wireless mouse and keyboard set.

The Rapoo 8900P happens to be described as “the ultimate desktop set for the power user”, where it will merge a slim, intelligent keyboard that has managed to garner bouquets at the IF Product Design Awards, and it comprises of a wireless mouse that has been fitted with a high-definition laser, allowing this bundle to add style, and optimize productivity in your home or office.

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The first segment of the 8900P package would be the E9270P, which is an ultra-slim touch keyboard that sports intelligent, multimedia touch keys. It has been crafted from stainless steel and aluminum alloy which measures a mere 4mm thin, where the keyboard’s elegant look allows one to type comfortably and accurately for long periods of time thanks to the scissor key structure and floating chiclet keys. You will also find illuminated multimedia touch keys at the top of the keyboard, where they would light up as it detects your hand moving closer.

As for the second component of the 8900P, it would be the 7800P wireless laser mouse that has half a dozen buttons and a zoom in/out slide switch. Being a full-size mouse that has a high-definition laser engine, it is a snap to control and navigate. There is also a 4D scroll wheel that makes it possible to scroll horizontally and vertically, where you can choose between 800 DPI (for accuracy) and 1600 DPI (for fast movements) with the push of one key. The Rapoo 8900P would retail for $89.99 per set.

Press Release
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MyIDkey – Biometric, Military Grade, Password Protection and More!

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Picture it, you’re rushing to pay your credit card at the last minute, or looking to check out on the auction site you’re so fond of, but you’re on a different computer. You know the one… the one that doesn’t have your passwords saved! Thus begins the endless, lost password scenario. Everything is password protected these days, let’s look at a brand new way to handle that.

Check out MyIDkey, the most complete solution for managing your passwords and protecting your files. MyIDkey is meant to be carried with you, on your keychain, and uses cool biometric technology to authenticate your identity, and safely display all your password information on the go. Using military grade encryption, your MyIDkey unlocks with the swipe of your finger, and will even self-erase if the fingerprint security feature of the password vault is breached.

MyIDkey not only guards your precious passwords with a unique fingerprint scanner, it also connects to your devices via WiFi, USB or Bluetooth, has a voice search feature so you can find what you need effortlessly, and it provides you with 16 GB of storage for important files, folders or photos. Simply download the mobile app, enter your information and passwords, connect MyIDkey with your devices,  then swipe with your finger to authenticate, and everything you need is displayed on the screen.

MyIDkey also stores confidential files and folders, like passports and banking information, credit card numbers and insurance documents. MyIDkey helps you manage all your sensitive information in one place, safely and securely. Who can out a price on that? So if you’d like to start using proper passwords, and safeguard your identity, and all of your personal data , MyIDkey might be just what you’re looking for. Visit myidkey.com to buy one for around 250 bucks, or just to learn more about MyIDkey’s other impressive features.
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The ChocaByte will let you create 3D printed masterpieces out of chocolate

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What leisure activities fill up your spare time? Do you play sports, watch TV, or play games? Whatever your choice, it’s likely something you enjoy thinking about, as it’s a mental escape from work and the humdrum of life. If a hobby makes you happy, why not pursue it? What if your passion lay with making sculptures out of chocolate, and you don’t have the materials to do it?

While you could learn the arduous process associated with tempering and forming chocolate, there are easier ways pf doing things. The ChocoByte will take your crazy chocolate ideas, and make them into a reality. This is a chocolate 3D printer which is capable of producing a 2x2x1” chocolates. You can’t make anything large scale obviously, but this may open the door in a smaller sense into the intriguing world of chocolate.

This is currently only available for pre-order, and will cost about $100. Of course, that doesn’t include the cartridges, which you can purchase 4 of for around $10. By the time this ships you will likely be able to upload your own designs, but as of this moment, it has 100′s of template files for you to choose from. The chocolate cartridge will need to be warmed before being put to use, as you’ll otherwise be trying to mold hard chocolate. This is a interesting idea, but the quality of the chocolate is likely a bit questionable, and you would probably learn more through making your own chocolate creations minus the machine.

Available for pre-order on solididea, found via redferret
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The Das 4 Keyboard Ultimate – play time is over

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Video games are a fun way to relax and escape from reality for a while. Many of them make you think strategically, can show you a new perspective, or have beautiful art and music. The way you interact with this other world is through your controller. When it comes to PC gaming, this translates to a keyboard and mouse. Seeing that many games require precision and speed, having equipment that can keep up with you is important.

If you’ve passed the point where gaming is considered ‘casual’ in your life, then you likely want some hardware that will move as quickly as you can if not faster. When it comes to precision, Das is all over it, and it’s looking like they’ve proven it again with the Das 4 Keyboard Ultimate. This has done away with any and all letter and number markings on the keys as you don’t honestly need them after a while. Much in the same way you can play a stringed instrument without frets.

You’ll have the option of Cherry MX Blue or Brown switches, which mean you’ll get two different options of clicky goodness that have gold contacts. There’s an instant sleep button to save energy, a footbar to raise the keyboard (that can also act as a precise ruler when not in use because…why not?), a 6.5ft cable, and 2-port USB 3.0 hub. If it wasn’t apparent, there are media controls as there is a fairly large volume knob for when you want to listen to music that doesn’t come from the game, or need to adjust volume in a Skype call. This will cost you $169 if you want to upgrade your gaming equipment.

Available for purchase on Daskeyboard
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Third generation 4-bay Drobo delivers portable storage in a stylish design

drobo-gen3Connected Data are the ones behind the award-winning Drobo range of smart storage solutions, and in their latest product announcement, they have turned our attention to the the newest 4-bay Drobo. This third generation Drobo will be easy on your finances, and not only that, it is also three times faster compared to its predecessor, and you will be able to enjoy updated features including the likes of USB 3.0 connectivity, significantly faster rebuild times and enhanced support for Apple’s Time Machine. Not only that, in order to entice existing customers to perform an upgrade, the company has rolled out a customer loyalty discount program of $50 off for all first and second-generation Drobo customers.

Touted to be the “Most Advanced 4-Bay Drobo” ever, this third generation Drobo will cost a relatively affordable $349 each, packing in a totally new architecture that makes it three times faster compared to the previous generation. Not only that, we did mention that it will have faster rebuild times, but just how much faster would that be? We are looking at four times the speed in order to maximize data availability just in case there is a disk drive failure, and there is also the option of throwing in a battery back up that delivers additional protection in the event of a power outage.

Data protection becomes a no-brainer with Drobo, as whenever a drive fails, Drobo will automatically protect your precious data without requiring any form of user intervention. Apart from that, you will be able to purchase the capacity that you need at the moment, with the flexibility to increase space by throwing in extra disk drives, or through the swapping of smaller disks with larger ones some time down the road. Not only that, Drobo even offers protection against one or two simultaneous drive failures with but a single click.

Pre-orders for the third generation Drobo are already being accepted as you read this, and shipments are set to commence later this April.

Press Release
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Microsoft announces Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850

wirelessmobilemouseThe computer mouse has certainly come a long way ever since Apple introduced them to the market many, many moons ago. The early models of computer mice in the market have proved to be unwieldy and downright ugly in comparison to today’s sleek design, but then again that is a given with any kind of technology, right? For those of you who grew up playing LucasArts’ X-Wing on the PC, you would be able to identify with the frantic use of the mouse when a TIE Fighter flies by you, especially when you do not have enough money for a decent joystick. Other games like Starcraft and Quake have also refined the use of the mouse in the computing world as more than just a mere pointing device. Microsoft has introduced their latest addition to the mouse market, which is known as the Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850.

Gone are the computer mice of yesteryears where you would need to clean out the dirt and grime from the internal rollers periodically, otherwise the sensitivity of your mouse would be affected negatively. Most modern mice these days rely on optical or laser technology, and there are no more trackballs left to worry about. With the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850, it is touted to be a super lightweight peripheral that was specially designed ergonomically so that your hand does not hurt despite long hours of use, never mind if you are right handed or are a southpaw.

The Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850 would play with your devices using 2.4GHz wireless technology, delivering a reliable wireless connection to your PC thanks to its built-in mini USB transceiver. Since the mini USB transceiver is so small, you are able to leave it plugged into your laptop all the time, or when it is not in use, stash it within the mouse itself so that it does not go missing. Those who are interested in picking up the Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850 can choose from five stunning colors – Coal Black, Flame Red, Orchid Pink, Pantone Purple, and Wool Blue, as it carries an estimated retail price of $14.95.

Press Release
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