Jan 10

Toshiba introduces DisplayLink-enabled Dynadock V10 USB port replicator

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Don’t call it a docking station. Toshiba’s latest Dynadock is classified as a USB port replicator, but what makes this one a wee bit special is the integrated DisplayLink DL-165 chip that enables 1080p content to flow from a USB port and onto a DVI monitor. Put simply, this device acts just like a typical USB docking station, but with minimal bulk; as for inputs, you’ll find four USB 2.0 sockets, a single DVI port, mic in, headphone out, a power port and support for resolutions as high as 1,920 x 1,080. It’s available now in Europe for an undisclosed amount, but who knows if it’ll ever head Stateside.

Toshiba introduces DisplayLink-enabled Dynadock V10 USB port replicator originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 09

iTwin USB Drive Gives You Remote Access to Files

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Here’s a clever little take on the standard USB flash drive. This dual sided device lets user access files remotely over the Internet. The device pulls apart in the center. Plug on end into one PC and you can access its contents by plugging the other end into another system.
The device allows people to access files securely, without having to enter a password. The system works both ways, so files on both devices can be access by its counterpart.

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Jan 09

AVN Intros Porn Download Kiosks

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I know we made fun of Blockbuster a bit when the rental chain announced plans to release download kiosks. It seemed like something of a desperate move for a company to maintain a physical presence. Somehow the whole thing seems to make a bit more sense when adopted by the porn industry. 
The kiosks work like this: choose a video from the touchscreen, swipe your credit card, and download the content to either and SD card or USB key. When you’re done, you take the media home with you and, well, the rest is your call. 
If Blockbuster’s plan is going to be a success, the company may likely have the porn industry to thank. 

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Jan 09

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed gone wild at CES 2010, trumps even your new SSD

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USB 3.0 gone wild at CES 2010, trumps even your new SSD

Just in case you didn’t notice the arrow, that’s a USB 3.0 cable up there, plugged into a USB 3.0 port, running in a Fujitsu laptop that is the first to pack integrated support for USB 3.0. How fast was it? On the other end of this one was a Buffalo external enclosure stuffed with an old-fashioned, platter-based hard disk, which still delivered perfectly absurd transfer rates of about 135MB/sec. When another, similar setup ran with an Intel SSD what happened the results were even more impressive: a few ticks over 200MB/sec. Yes, we’re about to enter another dimension. A time when external drives are as fast as internal ones. Where the speed at which you can fill up your MP3 player is limited only by the speed of the storage on that device itself. You are about to enter… the SuperSpeed zone.

Gallery: USB 3.0 displays at CES 2010

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USB 3.0 SuperSpeed gone wild at CES 2010, trumps even your new SSD originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 08

Tandars: An Animatoric USB Pet

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I know beauty is a pretty subjective thing, but I don’t think this thing is quite as “cute” as Yoha Technology seems to believe. Either way, It’s a cool little tech toy. Tandars is an animatronic “pet” that senses its own, sings, and interacts with other Tandars.

The little primate has a USB connector tail that lets the user charge him up via their PC. So it may not be the cutest toy on the showroom floor at CES, but at least Tandars has personality to spare.

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Jan 08

Toshiba shrinks its universal USB docking station, calls it dynadock V

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Remember when Toshiba launched its original dynadock back at CES 2007? Man, those were good times. But trust us — not nearly as good as right now. The outfit has just pushed out the dynadock V here in Vegas, which is out and about only a few months after the dynadock wireless U was spotted. Essentially, this Windows-friendly device “offers the universal compatibility of its predecessor, the dynadock U, in a smaller package.” It’s half the size and one-third thinner, with four USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet LAN connectivity, a Sleep-and-Charge USB port and a 3.5mm audio in / out socket. There’s also an integrated video card that supports a single DVI or VGA monitor with up to 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, though you won’t find this even the least bit interesting if you roll in the OS X / Linux crowds. Check it next month for $119.99.

Toshiba shrinks its universal USB docking station, calls it dynadock V originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 06

MyDitto is the cloud-accessible NAS for people who don’t know what NAS stands for

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MyDitto is the cloud-accessible NAS for people who don't know what NAS stands for
There are plenty of ways to get your datas online, more coming online by the moment, but if you’re the type who doesn’t know your WAN port from a MAC address you’re probably looking for the most straightforward solution. As of now the myDitto from Dane-Elec looks about the simplest. It’s a dual-bay device that can manage RAID 0 or 1, also sporting a pair of USB ports for when internal storage just won’t cut it and DLNA and iTunes support for media accessibility. If you don’t know what any of that means here’s the important bit: to access that storage all you need to do is connect it into your network and then plug a myDitto USB key into any internet-attached machine. Then, hey-presto, your storage will be accessible and you won’t have to configure a thing. In practice these fire-and-forget sort of implementations can often create more headaches than they solve, but if this one works it could be an ideal way for non-networkers to get networked. Mind you, at $249 for a 1TB model that simplicity will come at a premium when it launches in March.

MyDitto is the cloud-accessible NAS for people who don’t know what NAS stands for originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 06

HP refreshes ProBook and EliteBook lines with Core i7 processors and just about everything else (update: USB 3.0!)

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HP has six new professional laptop models in the mix, with Core i7 processor options across the board and plenty of other high-end accouterments. The ProBook models, the 6440b (14-inch) and 6540b (15.6-inch), have a starting price of $949, while the gunmetal aluminum-clad EliteBook 8440w and 8540w start at $1,299 and $1,499, respectively. Finally the more traditional platinum aluminum 8440p and 8540p start at $1,099 and $1,249. The differences between the six models might seem minimal to the untrained eye, but high marks like the spill-resistant drains in the EliteBook models, 24 hour battery option on the 8440p / 8540p might help make sense of the endless configurations that will be available among these models. Everything should hit virtual shelves in February, and there’s PR after the break.

Update: PCWorld claims that HP will also be offering up to 3x USB 3.0 ports on its EliteBook 8540p and EliteBook 8540w laptops.

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Jan 05

OCZ unveils ultraslim USB 3.0 external SSD, Vertex 2 and new PCI-e SSDs

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OCZ has a thing for pumping out some pretty swank concepts at trade shows, and sure enough, the company’s storming onto the CES floor with a number of drool-worthy introductions. Up first (and dearest to our hearts) is the ultrathin USB 3.0 external solid state drive, which offers up a 5Gb/sec transfer rate and should ship in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities. Someday, for some price. The outfit is also dishing out the Vertex 2 line of MLC-based internal SSDs as well as a second-generation PCI-Express design that’s aimed for the enterprise crowd. Specifics are few and far between, but we’re hoping to get a little hands-on time (with as many details as we can gather) soon. Really soon.

Gallery: OCZ’s CES 2010 introductions

OCZ unveils ultraslim USB 3.0 external SSD, Vertex 2 and new PCI-e SSDs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 05

Seagate unveils USB 3.0 BlackArmor PS110 hard drive

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You knew it wouldn’t be long before Seagate hopped on the USB 3.0 bandwagon, right? Right. Here in Vegas, the company just announced its BlackArmor PS110, which is its first USB 3.0 portable HDD. What makes this one a touch different than the rest is the “performance kit” that it ships in, which is comprised of a 500GB USB 3.0 HDD (a 2.5-incher with a 7200RPM spindle speed), a power cable and an ExpressCard USB 3.0 adapter. ‘Course, your shiny new MacBook won’t take too kindly to this type of gesture — but hey, at least you can read SD cards without breaking a sweat! The kit is up for purchase right now for $179.99, and if you’re looking to take a closer look before pulling the trigger, you’ll find our hands-on below along with a glance at a for-demonstration-only 7mm 2.5-inch drive that was first announced last month.

Gallery: Seagate unveils USB 3.0 BlackArmor PS110 hard drive

Seagate unveils USB 3.0 BlackArmor PS110 hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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