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USB Portable Application - Burn CDs & DVDs

Editor — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:37:37 +0000

Infra Recorder has a open source CD and DVD burning software package which may be configured to run as a USB portable application. You can download the application for free, then make some edit changes in the properties box and run from a USB stick.

I’m sure the first question you have is, why burn a CD or DVD if you already have a USB stick. Well, maybe you are just slow to transition to 100% USB, or maybe you need to burn some video files at the parents house and don’t want to hassle with figuring out if they’ve got software to support the job.

How to make InfraRecorder entirely portable: (more…)

GetUSB Dealz: 1 Cent USB Car Charger - Limited Time

Editor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:45:52 +0000

USBFever has a high temperature again. They are currently promoting a USB car charge for only 1 penny! That’s right, you can now charge any USB device from your car lighter for only 1 cent.

USBFever will ship anywhere in the world for $2.99. So your out-the-door price is $3.00. Clearly an excellent deal.

Score yourself some brownie points with your geek friend and pass this hot deal along. It wont last forever!

*Also great idea for a stocking stuff this holiday season.

Source: Thanks Thomas of USBFever [product page to order].

USB Geekology

Editor — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:35:53 +0000

Here’s a super geek who’s gotten into some USB Geekology. Are those burns, tattoos or just a Photoshop hack job? You decide.

Source: TechySh!t.com.

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Connector

Editor — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:30:17 +0000

Now that SuperSpeed USB is out what does the physical connector look like? Well, GetUSB isn’t 100% sure but we’ve seen some images popping up on the internet.

First, lets take a look at the USB connector we reported about in Januarary of 08:

Now we have a new image coming up from UberGizmo which might be a more developed connector of the SuperSpeed USB connector:

Once we get word on the official socket / jack we’ll report back.

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Version 1.0 Is Officially Available

Editor — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:18:27 +0000

On Monday the USB Implementers Forum released the official documents for SuperSpeed USB 3.0. We’ve been reporting on the SuperSpeed for about 6 months and it’s finally come to fruition. The logo to the right might be the USB-IF official logo as we pulled it directly off their press release material.

What we have today is the specification outline, meaning we don’t have products yet, but now developers and chip manfucaturers have an official outline of how to build USB host controllers, hubs and other logic devices to manage the super speed of USB 3.0.

The new specification claims transfer speeds of 4.8Gbps [Gigabits per second] rate which translates to a data transfer rate of approximately 600MB per second.

So what next? Well, between now and the next year, manufacturers will be in a mad rush to get (more…)

Just Weeks After Halloween, Skeleton USB Drive

Editor — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:54:18 +0000

Brando is based in Hong Kong and isn’t familiary with all the traditions within the US, like Halloween. Just 2 weeks after our holiday, Brando introduces a skeleton USB stick. Maybe Brando was going after the gothic customer base rather than capitalize on the holiday buying trend.

Either way, here is the latest skeleton USB stick from Brando. The drive itself has a lever in the back to slide the USB connector in and out. This keeps the classic goth look to the device, while at the same time adding some protection to the USB connector.

Limited in range size, they offer only a 4GB version. That will set you back $32 USD.

Here is the sales pitch from Brando:

Fashionable USB Skeleton Necklace Flash Drive with decorative crystals and skeleton shape. Necklace is included to wear around your neck, surely will give you a stylish look.

USB Skeleton product page via Brando.

Little Is Better Says Mini USB LCD Monitor

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:45:22 +0000

Nanovision is aptly named because their product line is compiled of mini LCD monitors which connect via USB. The monitors are designed to be a single use screen for dedicated applications such as IM windows, stock quote streamers, toolbars for programs like Photoshop and calendars.

Nanovision is introducing 4 models of the mini LCD size with their technology backed by DisplayLink. The MIMO USB Monitor starts at a 7″ display with a 800×400 resolution, with higher end models including webcams, speakers and even touch screen capability.

Nanovision didn’t comment on availability in the states but the currency conversion gives the MIMO USB Monitors a price tag of just under $130.

Source: EverythingUSB.