News, reviews and articles about laptops and accessories.
The item I am going to talk about today has quickly become one of
my favorite gadgets; not only because it feeds my inner secret
agent fantasies, but also because it has proven to be very useful
and handy to own. At first glance, the Brando 512MB USB Flash Drive
Laser Pen looks similar to any other fat barreled writing implement
– with the exception of a small silver toned button next to the
clip.
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Here at The Gadgeteer, we love to discover good things that come in small packages. If it’s tiny, designed well and useful, we’re as happy as geeks at a HamFest. That’s why I performed an internal happy dance when the USB Rota-Rota 4 port hub showed up in my mailbox the other day, all the way from Brando’s shop in Hong Kong. One of these days, I hope to visit Hong Kong and Brando’s shop, but until then, I will just have to settle for testing out his products.
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Here is a review of a product that doesn’t appear to be all that exciting until you really require a use for it. It’s the latest version of a USB 2.0 to IDE / SATA cable from Brando. The first such cable I reviewed was back in 2004. It would only allow you to connect a 3.5 inch IDE drive to your PC or Mac. One year later, the 2nd version of this cable added the ability to connect 2.5 inch drives. Earlier this Spring, yet another iteration of this cable added SATA drive capability. And now the latest version adds one touch backup and a new compact adapter design.
USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Adapter with One Touch Backup Read More
Try as I might, I have never been able to fall in love with the
little joystick that sits surrounded by the “G”, “H” and “B” keys
on my Fujitsu laptop. That’s why I have been interested in finding
a small mouse which I could pack and bring along when traveling.
Oh, I’ve dallied with a few over the years, but the first one to
really catch my eye was announced at this year’s CES – the Newton
Peripherals MoGo Mouse.
Newton Peripherals MoGo Mouse Read More
Laptop owners, this review is just for you. Today I’m going to tell you about a stand for your laptop computer that is both stylish and functional. The Laptop Stand from Pfeffer Industries (I wonder how it took for them to come up with that catchy product name?) is a clear laser cut plastic stand that is available in 3 different sizes (7.5x10in, 11x13in, and 11x16in).
I have never really considered myself to be that picky about any of
my gear or laptop bags – just…particular. I know what I need, I
know how I like to organize my gear, and I don’t like to be locked
into someone else’s vision of how I should manage my stuff. My
perfect laptop bag will look feminine, but not too girly; it will
have well organized pockets, but not so many that I can’t find my
gear. It will be well made of quality materials so that it can
endure years of use, and it will be stylish without being too
trendy.
Lap Sack Perfect Tote Laptop Bag Read More
Has anyone else noticed the way that carabiners, once a tool used mainly by mountain climbers and other outdoorsy types have slowly been working their way into the mainstream? I have several water bottles with them attached, a pen, and even a travel wallet. I suppose it was only a matter of time before someone attached a carabiner to a flash memory drive, and this is actually an application that makes sense.
Imation USB Clip Flash Drive Read More
Today’s portable devices are as nice to look at as they are to use. But how do you protect them from the nicks and scratches that are inevitable in everyday use? One possibility is the Invisible Shield, from ShieldZone Corporation. The Invisible Shield is an adhesive-backed protector made of an extremely durable transparent material, custom-fitted
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It wasn’t long ago that I reviewed the Geneva Tote Laptop Bag, an experience which marked my introduction to Mobile Edge’s reasonably priced offerings. Today I am going to look at their very popular Milano Tote, a bag that is so popular it seems to be continuously sold out on their site as well as that of several suppliers.
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When I am working on my laptop, there is no doubt that using a supplemental mouse is much easier than trying to navigate with the Fujitsu P2110’s foam covered peg. After a day of wearing my pointer finger to a nub, I mentioned to Julie that I needed to buy a travel mouse. She got
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One of the results of my sending out that blanket Linked-In email last month was that I got replies from people I had not corresponded with in ages. One of those respondents, James Porter, happens to be the inventor of a product that I reviewed last year, the handy iPorter xSD Memory Card Case. He
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What happens when you merge a 512MB USB flash memory device with a memory
card reader? You get a product like the
iMONO SD/miniSD
Card Reader + 512MB Flash Drive, available from
USB Geek.
Measuring just 3.3" long x 1.2" long x 0.5" thick, the iMONO manages to pack
a lot of features into its itty-bitty white plastic package.
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For the longest time, I was the person that didn’t back up any of the files stored on my computer. Important emails, Money files, passwords, pictures, MP3s, programs I had paid for, Word documents, Excel Spreadsheets, years and years worth of ranch data and documents, reviews I had written – I was blissfully ignorant about
Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition Read More
As is the way with most electronic items, flash memory cards are getting more and more miniscule. Although the smallest ones usually come with an SD adapter, keeping one handy is not always convenient. Two of the tiniest formats available, MMC Micro and T-flash, are the special targets of the new USB Geek Q-Reader that
If I were looking for a casual backpack or messenger-style laptop bag, the selection would seem endless. With a budget of $100 I could have my pick of fabrics, sizes, pocket types; a near endless sea of options. But if I needed a laptop bag that would look good when I was wearing high heels
Mobile Edge Geneva Tote Laptop Bag Read More
I have the good fortune of recently becoming an “adult” or mid-career graduate student at a fairly prestigious (read punishing reading lists) Public Affairs school. I also have the less ambiguous honor of having a family with young children, and the good luck of having a full time IT job. About 1/2 of the way
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USB Flash based memory drives come in so many shapes and styles these days, it’s almost hard to remember the time when every computer didn’t have a USB port and a floppy disk was the most convenient way to transfer files between computers. Considering that USB ports are the only type port common to every
Walletex Wallet Flash 128MB Flash Drive Read More
Longtime Gadgeteer readers may remember that I had previously mentioned how researching my family’s genealogy has become more than just a hobby. Fortunately genealogy was also my uncle’s passion, and when he died his vast collection of research materials was donated to Angelo State University‘s West Texas Collection. Having local access to his files has
Plustek OpticSlim M12 Plus USB Portable Scanner Read More
If you are a geek, chances are that you have a gear bag or a gear closet / cabinet. If your geekiness is truly l33t, you may even have both. Yes, I am proud to say that I do have both! I carry a nice assortment of gear ‘stuff’ with me in my gear bag
Brando USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Cable Read More
Are you the type of gadget nut that goes completely over the top by customizing your PDAs, mobile phones or handheld game machines with 3rd party replacement buttons, antennas, shells, etc? I used to get into that sort of thing way back in the day… I remember lusting after and finally receiving a red aluminum
Cellfan Apple PowerBook Skin Read More