So you look at these and think, “You gotta be kidding.”  This is what I have to put up with because my hands are freezing at the office?  Do I really have to sacrifice my dignity with these and subject myself to snickers and snorts just because I’m a wimp and hate cold hands? … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Miscellaneous

Tagged: Health, USB

USB Bear Head Hand Warmer Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 15, 2009 at 9:45 am.

Continuing their tradition of snow theme product names, Blue Microphones is announcing today the Yeti, the world’s first THX certified mic, USB for studio-quality recording at home. I still like and use the Blue Mic Snowflake microphone and can vouch for the fact that they make great quality gear. The Yeti will be priced at $149.99 and will be available beginning December 2009, at Apple, CompUSA, Fry’s Electronics, Guitar Center and directly through Blue Microphone. Press release junkies can get their fix after the jump. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, News, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: microphone, USB

The Yeti is no longer just a big hairy missing link originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 10, 2009 at 8:26 am.

Like most Gadgeteers, I have multiple laptops, monitors, and assorted tech cluttered on my desk.  I’ve always searched for many different ways of organizing my desk space.  That’s where the U-Board USB Multi-Board from Pyramid Distribution comes in.  I’ve always wanted a small second shelf, like a mini-hutch, for my glass desk.  The problem is that many places that sells them are made of wood, which doesn’t really match well with the glass desk.  Luckily the U-Board is made of tempered glass too. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Stand, USB

UBoard USB Multi-Board Keyboard/Monitor Stand Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 22, 2009 at 5:30 pm.

Robin sent this to me this afternoon and I thought it was worthy enough to share with all of you. Do you suffer from cold hands? I sure do. Here’s a neat solution that can actually kill two birds with one stone. It’s the visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Laptop Gear, News, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Mouse, USB

Cure for frostbit fingers – ValueRays Warm Mouse originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 13, 2009 at 5:31 pm.

Earlier this year, we reviewed the Clickfree Portable Backup drive. Now they have an even smaller solution with more features. The new Clickfree C2 is a Windows and Mac … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Laptop Gear, News, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Backup, Hard Drive, USB

Lose your Sidekick data? Don’t let the same thing happen to your PC – Clickfree C2 originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 13, 2009 at 10:29 am.

With an enthusiastic nod to the original 80’s TV show and toys, Takara will soon release the Transformers Device Label line of functional tech gadgets that transform into heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons.   Fans will recognize … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Geek Toys

Tagged: Flash Drive, Mouse, USB

“Ravage, eject!” originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 9, 2009 at 3:54 pm.

Cirago is claiming that their new CST-5000 is the smallest, thinnest USB hard drive on the market. I’m going to stack it up against the Aegis Apricorn A-25 to see how the claim measures up. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Laptop Gear

Tagged: USB, USB Drive

Cirago CST-5000 Slim USB Hard Drive Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 7, 2009 at 7:00 am.

OWC has announced today its newest OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro model – the first FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 bus powered 2.5″ portable drive offering 1TB of storage capacity in a pocket-sized portable storage solution for Mac or PC users.  It … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Laptop Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Hard Drive, USB

Is that 1TB in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 1, 2009 at 9:56 pm.

Poken was created to solve one simple problem: how do you remember the email addresses and screen names of everyone you meet? You Poken, of course. A Poken is a cutesy little dongle thingy with a flip out hand. When you meet other Poken owners in the real world, you can quickly swap … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Social Networking, USB

Do you Poken? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 1, 2009 at 9:58 am.

If you’ve been looking for a simple way to physically expand your computer desktop, you now have a few more options.  DoubleSight Displays has announced the release of their Smart USB line of USB LCD displays, ranging in price from $120 for a 7-inch display to $160 for a 9-inch display with a built-in webcam.  All three models in the line support both portrait and landscape mode, use USB for both power and video, and are PC and Mac compatible.  These displays are designed to be portable, each featuring a folding stand and including a snap-on screen cover for traveling.

The manufacturer web site indicates that their Smart USB displays should be available at a number of big-name retailers, both online and brick & mortar.  Press release is available after the jump. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Laptop Gear

Tagged: monitor, USB

DoubleSight ups the USB display ante originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 29, 2009 at 10:36 am.

The rumors had been circulating for weeks, but yesterday Wacom officially announced the addition of multitouch features to their Bamboo … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Tablet, USB

Wacom releases multitouch Bamboo tablet originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 25, 2009 at 10:05 am.

If you have ever had a multi-monitor setup you know the added productivity it can provide.   The Diamond USB Display Adapter is a simple device that allows you to add an additional monitor using a spare USB port.  The adapter is basically a portable video card that works with your Mac or PC. The Diamond USB Adapter provides a portable solution for setting up multiple monitors, particularly ideal for laptop setups. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Desktop Computer Gear, Laptop Gear

Tagged: Adapter, USB, Video card

Diamond USB Display Adapter Pro Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 24, 2009 at 7:27 am.

The Data Locker from Origin Storage is a device that combines a external USB hard drive with an added layer of security. It has a touch screen interface that can be programmed with a password of up to 18 digits. There’s also a self destruct response … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Flash Drive, USB

Keep your data safe with a Data Locker drive originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 7, 2009 at 5:05 pm.

Nothing can ruin a nice day outside quicker than unwelcome mosquitoes. Keep them at bay with this USB powered, ultrasonic insect repeller from Uxsight. It generates a … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: USB

Wacky USB device of the day – Ultrasonic Mosquito Repeller originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 7, 2009 at 9:31 am.

Like a lot of us, I travel for work fairly often, lugging my rotator-cuff rending Lenovo T60p (with extended life battery) and its builders-grade power brick through airports and hotels.  Because of this, I am rather fanatical about accessories that can help me save time, weight and space, both on my daily grind commute and on more adventurous voyages.  But, you may ask, does the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 meet these goals?  Does the length of the product name correlate with the number of useful features?  Let’s find out. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Laptop Gear

Tagged: Bluetooth, Laptop, Microsoft, Mouse, notebook, USB

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 5, 2009 at 6:12 pm.

The Targus for Mac wireless mouse is a slightly misnamed but interesting 2.4GHz 9 button “scroll wheel” mouse with one surprising trick – it uses a touch sensor instead of a wheel. It’s about the only neat trick this otherwise compatible USB/Wireless mouse has. Plug it into any fairly recent machine with a USB port, running just about any OS that understands what a USB mouse should do, and it’ll work. There are some other nice bits of engineering too. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Laptop Gear, Wireless

Tagged: Mouse, USB

Targus for Mac Wireless Mouse Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 1, 2009 at 5:47 pm.

About a month ago my husband and I decided to cut the cord…the television cable cord, that is.  I was more than happy to get rid of the monthly bill. I watch mostly network television anyway, and with the HD conversion I get excellent picture quality over the air.  But then reality set in.  I missed my DVR!  My solution was the Kworld USB ATSC TV Stick (UB435-Q). … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Home Tech

Tagged: televison, USB

Kworld USB ATSC TV Stick Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 31, 2009 at 7:30 am.

This 3 digit combination lock from Brando is an actual physical lock for your USB Flash Drive. It allows you to set your own 3 digits code and prevents your flash drive from being used without the correct code. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Flashdrive, USB

Combination lock for your USB Flash Drive originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 26, 2009 at 10:38 am.

The new iLuv iAD 115 Micro USB Car Charger is a solution for people with iPod, iPhone, MP3, GPS and other devices who need an easy way to charge their gadgets while driving. The iAD115 Micro USB Car Charger is so small it can be concealed inside the … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Charger, USB

Charge USB gadgets in your car – iLuv iAD 115 Micro originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 20, 2009 at 1:52 pm.

Verbatim has just announced their upcoming line of InSight external USB hard drives, which … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Laptop Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Hard Drive, USB

Verbatim announces InSight external HDD originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 17, 2009 at 12:45 pm.

Well, OK, maybe not guaranteed, but it might be a good start.  If you’re in need of de-cluttering (and we know who we are), check out the USB … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Beverage, Coffee, USB

Guaranteed to de-clutter your workspace originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 15, 2009 at 10:30 am.

iLuv has just announced the iAD 117 Triple USB Port Power Adapter and iAD116 Mini USB Power Adapter. This new series of small easy to carry power adapters aimed at travelers wanting to lighten their gadget load. The iAD117 features 3-USB ports for charging up to … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: charging, USB

Charge 3 devices at a time – iLuv iAD117 Adapter originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 13, 2009 at 5:32 pm.

A few years ago, I wanted a Mini Cooper very badly. I didn’t get one though because I still owed money on another car. The infatuation wore off, but I still think they are cute. I couldn’t help but smile when I saw this officially license Mini Cooper flash drive from visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Flashdrive, USB

Get your Mini Cooper fix with this flash drive originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 13, 2009 at 5:14 pm.

Do you regularly backup your important files? If you answered no to that question, then you deserve to be spanked. Seriously, it’s just a matter of time before disaster strikes. When it does, I’ll be there to say I told you so… unless you get smart and start backing things up. Today I want to show you a super easy way to get started with the SanDisk Ultra Backup USB drive. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Laptop Gear

Tagged: Backup, Flash Drive, USB

Sandisk Ultra Backup USB Flash Drive Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 28, 2009 at 8:15 pm.

I wouldn’t normally find a USB card reader interesting enough to post as a spotlight gadget, but this one from Epraizer caught my eye for a couple of reasons. First of all, it’s small and has a swivel USB connector. I like the fact that you … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Card, Memory Card Reader, USB

Epraizer card reader – compact and reads SIMs originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 20, 2009 at 8:00 am.