A Color-Customizable Keyboard

Posted on May 14, 2009

Looking for an illuminated keyboard that’s a bit different from anything you’ve seen before? Then check out the Luxeed Dynamic Pixel LED keyboard. This cool keyboard contains 430 LEDs that are completely customizable. This means you can make each key light up in whatever color you choose! There are some preset color schemes such as a rainbow, and you can even create animations that make your keyboard do things More

Amazon Unveils Larger Kindle Reader

Posted on May 7, 2009

Amazon’s Kindle reader has been quite popular, but some have found that the screen is simply too small. To address these concerns, Amazon has launched the Kindle DX, a larger version of the e-reader that is about two and a half times larger than the first version. It is aimed at those who want to read their newspapers and textbooks on the Kindle. The main draw of the Kindle DX is the larger screen, which More

Roll up Keyboards Give You Flexibility

Posted on April 20, 2009

Are you tired of your fingers hitting several keys on your tiny laptop keyboard? Many people find them too small to type on, but it’s really impractical to carry around a full-sized keyboard. Buying a laptop with a full keyboard can be impractical, too, since they’re larger and heavier. The solution: a roll up keyboard! These keyboards are made out of flexible material that can be rolled up like a piece of paper and stowed in just about any sized backpack. More

Android Operating System Coming to PC’s?

Posted on April 6, 2009

If you’re familiar with the smart phone world, you’ve heard of Android, Google’s operating system that runs on mobile devices. So far, Android only runs on the HTC G1/Dream, but it’s scheduled to appear on many more phones this year. It also may appear on Hewlett-Packard’s netbooks, replacing Windows as the company’s default operating system. Android has already been tested on some netbooks, including those may be Asustek, and it ran fine. Netbooks are a relatively new concept—they are small, cheap computers designed mainly for internet and application use. They are, in some ways, the big brother of the smart phone, so it only makes sense that Android would be a great fit for them.

Unique USB Hubs

Posted on April 2, 2009

Are you tired of your computer station looking like everyone else’s? If so, there are a few interesting computer gadgets you can grab to spice up your desk. One of the computer accessories that have become very popular to customize is the USB hub. Sure, all you really need is a small, boxy hub that splits your one USB port into four or more, but where’s the fun in that? If you really want to show off your unique personality and style, you can find USB hubs in a variety of shapes and sizes.

If you want to work in a galaxy far, far away, the Star Wars R2-D2 or Darth Vader USB hub is perfect for More

USB Rechargeable Batteries

Posted on March 27, 2009

Do you spend way too much money on batteries? While rechargeable batteries can alleviate some of this cost, many of us simply forget to plug them into the charger. Plus, it’s always inconvenient to not have fully charged batteries when you need them. Well, with these cool USB rechargeable batteries, that’s not a problem. There’s no charger to keep up with. Simply pop open the top of the battery to reveal the USB connection. Plug it into your computer’s USB charger, and in 5 hours or so, More

Chill Your Beverages with a USB Cooler

Posted on March 18, 2009

Everything seems to be USB powered these days—printers, mice, speakers, tiny little refrigerators. Wait, refrigerators? Yes, if you have trouble keeping your drinks cool, you can actually purchase a small one-can USB-powered refrigerator. Many of these cool gadgets look like old-time vending machines, adding a cool retro look to your desk. All of them are guaranteed to keep your drink cold, though. If you’re tired of people at More

Laser Keyboards

Posted on March 17, 2009

Want to have the coolest keyboard around? Then check out the newest thing in typing: a laser virtual keyboard. You’ll feel like you’re in a science fiction movie when you set the small Bluetooth device in front of your monitor and turn in on. Instantly, a full-sized keyboard is projected on your desk. You then simply tap your fingers on the desk or whatever surface you’re using just like you would on a normal keyboard. More

USB Travel Drives Just Keep Getting Smaller

Posted on March 16, 2009

We’ve all seen tiny travel drives that are about the size of a stick of gum, but now there’s an even smaller travel drive that fits in your wrist watch! There are several different versions of the product out there. Some of these awesome time pieces actually contain a tiny USB drive in them—just pop it out and plug it into your computer to access your files. Others have the drive built in and feature a retractable USB cord to actually connect the entire watch to your computer. More

Acer working on MID (Mobile Internet Device)

Posted on January 25, 2009

A recent patent application by Acer reveals that it might enter the MID market (Mobile Internet Device). The MID market is not as More