Accessories & Peripherals

In addition to the Bluetooth 5000 and the Wireless 7000 laptop mice, Microsoft introduced the Mobile Memory Mouse 8000, which is “the industry’s first rechargeable notebook mouse with 1GB of flash memory built into the transceiver”.

“Designed to prevent USB port shortage, the single transceiver is a three-in-one supertool that lets users simultaneously work wirelessly, save important files with 1 GB of storage and recharge the mouse without deficiency in performance – all through one USB port,” the Microsoft’s press release says.

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Microsoft launched today a sleek new notebook webcam – the LifeCam NX-3000.

The Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000 features 640-by-480 pixel resolution in video mode, and is capable to capture high-resolution still images with its 1.3 megapixel sensor. The NX-3000 has a built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation.

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Microsoft announced today the Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 and the Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000.

The Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 is designed to work with Bluetooth ready computers. It does not need a transceiver, and features the High Definition Laser Technology for “smoother tracking, more responsiveness and better precision”, according to Microsoft.

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Logitech today announced the AudioHub Notebook Speaker System, which also features an integrated USB hub.

“The AudioHub combines a unique 2.1 one-piece speaker system and three integrated Hi-Speed USB ports in a compact design that fits neatly behind most notebooks,” the company’s press release says.

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Toshiba showcases its line-up of external storage, docking stations, protective carrying notebook cases and other PC accessories the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin this week. Marco Perino, general manager for PC Options, Peripherals and Services Division at Toshiba Europe says the showcased products are more than a set of optional extras.

“It’s a strategy he refers to as ‘the future success of this business’ for supplementing the configuration of low-end notebooks,” IT Pro reports.

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SanDisk Corporation has launched the SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter, offering “fast transfer speeds from memory cards to notebook computers”.

The Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter fits into the ExpressCard slot found in most new laptops. It supports six memory card formats: SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo.

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Sierra Wireless has announced the AirCard 880U and AirCard 881U USB mobile broadband modems for HSUPA networks.

“With Sierra Wireless AirCard 880U and 881U USB modems operating on an HSUPA network, mobile data customers will be able to send email attachments, upload information, and transmit data from portable devices at speeds more than five times faster than on current HSDPA networks, up to a theoretical maximum speed of 2 megabits per second (Mbps). This improvement in uplink speed creates opportunities for a variety of new applications involving client-generated content, such as web conferencing and live video, and for customers working over a virtual private network, the user experience is expected to significantly improve. Downlink speeds are also improved, with a theoretical maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps,” the press release says.

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Logitech has announced the addition of the Alto Cordless to the company’s notebook stand lineup. When compared to other Alto stands, the main innovation in this new product is its cordless keyboard, providing users with a more comfortable computing “away from the heat generated by the notebook”.

As same as the first Alto, Alto Connect and Alto Express, the Cordless model raises the notebook display to eye level, enabling the optimal display viewing. The specifications say it is designed for PC notebooks with up to 15.4-inch displays and connects to a computer via a single USB cable.

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Logitech today announced the V470 Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks, which connects to a laptop via Bluetooth.

The V470 mouse features Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology and laser tracking. In addition, with its Side-to-Side Scrolling Plus Zoom people can instantly zoom in and out, or scroll horizontally or vertically. This mouse has a battery life of up to 4 months.

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Logitech announced today the VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks, which features a very small USB receiver.

“The mouse’s plug-and-forget nano-receiver provides highly mobile notebook PC and MacBook users with a mouse that simplifies life on the road. Because the USB receiver is so small and is nearly flush with the notebook, people no longer need to constantly plug and unplug it when moving from place to place,” Logitech’s press release says.

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Cooler Master has introduced NotePal Infinite, the new product in NotePal laptop cooling pad series.

NotePal infinite cools down multiple heat sources in laptop at once, such as processor, graphics chip, memory modules, optical drives, and hard drives accordingly.

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Asustek has announced the Asus T500 3.5G High Speed PC Card, supporting GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, and WCDMA 2100/1900/850 mobile services.

The T500 PC card is able to provide users with 3.6Mbps data download speed, and offers unique phone communication functions for the desktop or laptop PC, according to Asustek.

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Belkin has released the Swivel Hub, Clip-On Hub, and Hub-To-Go, “making it more convenient to add USB ports to your PC or laptop”.

The Swivel Hub with four USB 2.0 ports rotates left, right, up, and down to provide easy port access for plugging in your devices. Belkin Clip-On Hub, which grips to the edge of a surface or a bundle of cables, also provides four USB 2.0 ports. Both hubs are priced at $29.99.

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