USB Gadgets
Some of the craziest PC gadgets we come across are USB. Many are wacky or just plain pointless but we do get the odd USB gadget that is useful as well as fun.
Whether you are looking for the latest in USB flash disk, the coolest USB toy or the most useless USB gadget imaginable this is the right CG section for you.
PC Gadgets, USB Gadgets
Chinese Sword Flash Drive
For those of you that aren’t satisfied just carrying around a normal looking USB drive, now you can own one that is made to look like a Chinese sword. Not many USB drives make you feel tough and manly, but surely a sword shaped drive will do the trick. Plus you might not lose it since it has a spot to loop a keyring or even a chain through. I don’t exactly recommend wearing it as a necklace, but the point is you could.
PC Gadgets, USB Gadgets
USB X-Ray Reader
Most of us who have gone to the doctor’s for some serious health check up some time or another might have undergone an X-Ray to check on our innards in greater detail. Well, what do we do with those X-Ray films when we get back? Do you just stash them away somewhere, only to pull it out for curious family members and friends to show off that lodged ping pong ball? Why not be more proactive with the USB X-Ray Reader? Yes, you read that right. This device is able to convert standard X-Rays into digital images thanks to its scanning process, and best of all is, it is portable since it is connected and powered via USB. Just make sure you have $145.69 in your bank account before making a purchase though.
Cool Clocks, PC Gadgets, USB Gadgets
Too Late USB Memory keeps you on time
It used to be that I didn’t see much point in carrying around a device that keeps track of the time since most people keep their cellphones on hand. However, there are times that it looks bad to be glancing at your phone. If you run into those situations often, but don’t actually want to wear a watch, this could be a happy medium between the two. This keychain could easily be concealed in your pocket and you can keep track of the time as well as all of your important documents.
DIY Gadgets, PC Gadgets, USB Gadgets
Headless USB Barbie
Barbie must’ve been an unrecorded wife of Henry VIII – as she has to undergo a decapicitation each time you want to access data within her. Hmmm, who says blondes are dumb, considering the amount of memory she holds within? Definitely one of the creepier DIY USB flash drive projects, and it might traumatize some of the smaller girls around who love their Barbies to death, but it sure is one of the more interesting DIY weekend project to indulge yourself in. What are some of the other zanier USB flash drive mods that you have come across so far? Get your instructions from where else but Instructables.
Office Gadgets, PC Gadgets, USB Gadgets
Kingston secures your data with DataTraveler 5000
Most of us have a few USB flash drive these days, considering the extremely low prices that flash memory has dropped to. However, many of us USB flash drive owners don’t really think about security in the event where our little peripherals go missing out of carelessness, forgetfulness or theft. Imagine the sleepless night that would ensue if you have mission critical and sensitive data on it – not a nice thought to have, that’s for sure. Kingston understands this, and have unveiled their latest DataTraveler 500 which is a FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified with Level 3 pending device, boasting 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption. Apart from that, the DataTraveler 5000 will utilize XTS cipher mode as well as elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) algorithms in order to meet Suite B standards approved by the U.S. government.
Office Gadgets, PC Gadgets, USB Gadgets
Hands on with the Pogoplug
The last time we reported on the Pogoplug, it was when it made its initial first appearance at CES 2009. I’m guessing that it probably had some appearance at CES 2010, and if you compare the pictures from our previous posting, you can see that the Pogoplog has evolved, appearance-wise.
In case you don’t know, the Pogoplug is a device that allows its users to share content from a hard drive all across the Internet. Like the slogan says, it is “your personal cloud”.
The company was generous enough to supply me one to review. When I opened the box, I could not find any written instructions that tell me what to plug into what. There was a little paper that told me what site to go to, and this is where I learned to set up the hardware.
Electronic Gadgets, Office Gadgets, PC Gadgets, USB Gadgets
USB Rechargeable LED Book Light
I have a thing for book lights, but if I were being truthful I don’t really use mine a lot. It just runs out of batteries and I forget to put in new ones. Plus you’re only going to use it when you need a small light that isn’t going to disturb someone. Although that does happen, it still only works when you’re reading a book. This USB light will end up getting used a bit more than a normal book light. It comes with a dock that’ll allow for you to use it as a normal lamp.
Mobile Phones, PC Gadgets, USB Gadgets
Chargepod gets an upgrade
This isn’t the first Chargepod to be released. The last one covered 6 cellphones at a time, and it’s around $40 a gadget. Now this new Chargepod will charge even bigger gadgets and at an even larger price. Sure it’ll make it possible to carry less chargers when you’re traveling, which is ideal with a big family of gadget lovers. However, it’s a convenience that’ll cost you.
