LapWorks Inc. today announced Laptop Desk Futura. It is a dual-purpose notebook stand, which provides an ergonomic workspace across the lap, and folds into a wedge-shaped stand for desk use.
The Futura retains key design features of other products in Laptop Desk family, such as dual-purpose Laptop Desk 2.0 and Laptop Desk UltraLite, but it additionally offers improved cooling and a “fashion-forward” look.
AMD today introduced the ATI TV Wonder 600 USB external TV card, featuring high-definition television (HDTV) viewing and digital video recording (DVR) capabilities.
Besides the main USB unit, the ATI TV Wonder 600 USB package includes a credit-card-sized infra-red remote controller, and an A/V input adapter for video capture from a camcorder or VCR.
Amazon.com offers Quicksilver Men’s Workstation laptop bag, which features an innovative unfoldable design.
Although it looks like a standard shoulder bag, Quicksilver Workstation forms a unique workspace when unfolded. The bag has compression molded mouse pad and lid, an anti slip laptop surface, and pockets for peripherals storage. It is made of 100% polyaide. This 15 inches tall and 11 1/2 inches wide bag “stretches to accommodate most laptop sizes”.
Logitech today unveiled the QuickCam Pro 9000 and the QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, both featuring lenses designed in a collaboration with Carl Zeiss, one of the world’s leading optics companies.
The new QuickCam Pro-series web cameras incorporate a Carl Zeiss Tessar, “a lens design renowned for delivering superior sharpness while being very light weight and compact”. Another improved feature in new QuickCam Pro cameras is Logitech’s autofocus system, which refocuses images in less than three seconds and helps ensure that images remain crisp even in close-ups (up to 10 cm from the camera lens).
Computer cooling solution provider Evercool has released the Magic NB-MA1 Notebook Cooler, “the world’s first patented air extracting fan for laptops”.
The Magic NB-MA1 allows quick extraction of the hot air, which stabilizes the operation of the notebook and prolongs its lifetime, according to Evercool. It comes with a universal clip making it compatible with major laptop brands and can rotate up to 180 degrees to adjust the angle.
Logitech today introduced its Kinetik 15.4 Backpack and Kinetik 15.4 Briefcase for notebook computers.
The Kinetik backpack and briefcase feature an exo-shell casing, which helps protect the laptop from damage, and a contoured back panel, which conforms to the back. These cases, made from lightweight and durable materials, provide bays for devices, as well as easy access to the laptop and other equipment, the computer accessories maker says.
Logitech has expanded its Alto line of notebook stands with the new Alto Connect and Alto Express.
The X-shaped Logitech Alto Connect laptop stand incorporates four-port USB hub. One of the ports is located at the front of the stand for easy access when plugging in a device such as an MP3 player or thumb drive. Alto Connect also offers a cable-management system and a cavern for storing the USB cable when not in use. The new stand is compatible with any notebook PC, as well as with MacBook and MacBook Pro computers.
Pinnacle Systems has announced the retail availability of Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick, the sub-$100 USB TV tuner for watching high definition TV on laptop and desktop computers.
Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick enables HDTV watching via ATSC, which is the new digital TV standard. The ATSC comes over-the-air and for free in high or standard definition, with no required subscription fees. In addition, Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick supports standard analog TV (NTSC) via cable or antenna. This Windows Vista- and Windows Media Center-certified device enables consumers to view live television on their PC with pause, rewind and fast-forward time-shifting, as well as with recording functionality.
Kensington has announced today 26 new notebook and desktop computer accessories products. For laptops, there are two new notebook mice, four power adapters, and three security locks.
The released Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse (SKUs K72278US and K72288US) connects to a laptop via USB port, while the Kensington Ci85m QuickStart Wireless Notebook Mouse (SKU K72287US) uses the ExpressCard slot. These mice are priced at $34.99 and $39.99 respectively.
Yoggie Security Systems today announced Yoggie Pico, a miniature computer contained in a USB stick, aimed to provide Internet security protection for notebook and desktop PC users.
“For the first time users can access 13 security applications on a miniature computer contained in a USB stick. Uniquely, the Yoggie Pico, a full and robust Linux based computer, offloads all security applications onto the USB stick allowing Internet traffic to be screened before it executes on the laptop or PC and only once it has been cleansed is it allowed to enter the computer,” the press release says.
Magma announced today the immediate availability of ExpressBox1, “the first external PCI Express expansion product for laptop computers”. It provides a fast and easy solution for attaching a desktop computer-use PCI Express card to laptop computers through the ExpressCard slot, according to Magma.
“Now you can use PCI Express cards, typically installed in a desktop computer, with your laptop computer. Practically any type of card can be used in ExpressBox1 ranging from video graphics (GPUs), audio processing, video capture, test & measurement, data-acquisition, engineering development boards, FibreChannel, SATA and more,” the press release says.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved yesterday the first WiMAX laptop card. The approved Clearwire Corporation’s WiMAX-class product is made to connect to the Clearwire network and is on target to be available during the second half of this year.
Clearwire’s WiMAX notebook card fits into a standard Type II laptop card slot and is compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista and XP operating systems.
Along with AirCard 875U USB mobile broadband modem, AT&T has announced the Option GT Max 3.6 Express ExpressCard, enabling notebook users to connect to AT&T’s 3G network.
The Option GT Max 3.6 Express and Sierra Wireless AirCard 875U, the products in AT&T’s LaptopConnect portfolio, can be used in conjunction with AT&T BroadbandConnect in more than 165 major markets — where users can download a 1MB file in about 15 seconds on average. Also, these modems provide the connectivity outside 3G-coverage areas on AT&T’s nationwide EDGE high speed wireless data network, according to the company.
Sierra Wireless today announced the AirCard 875U USB modem will be available from AT&T. The AirCard 875U USB modem offers tri-band UMTS/HSDPA connectivity for PC and Mac users, making it compatible with mobile broadband networks worldwide, with data speeds up to 3.6 megabits per second, Sierra Wireless published today.
“As notebook computers become ever more compact, there are many users without a PC card slot who are looking for an alternative,†said Dan Schieler, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales for Sierra Wireless. “The AirCard 875U offers the same reliable, high quality performance customers have come to expect from our AirCard products, and the flip-out USB connector allows customers to purchase it with the confidence that it will be compatible with not only their current laptop, but also with one they may be planning to buy in the future.â€
LapWorks Inc. has announced the Aluminum Desktop Stand that elevates PC and Mac notebook computers when working at a desk. The Stand improves screen viewing and typing ergonomics, and also cools a laptop “up to 23 percent to extend its life”.
“Constructed of heat-dissipating brushed-aluminum, the sturdy Aluminum Desktop Stand is also portable, weighing 1 pound, 5 ounces and folding flat and thin (12 x 9.5 x 3/8 inches) for easy storage in a computer bag. The laptop stand also includes non-skid rubber pads to grip the laptop, a built-in turntable for 360 degree rotation and screen-sharing, a neoprene travel bag/slip cover which doubles as a mouse pad, and it carries a one-year warranty”, LapWorks says.
You are currently browsing the archives for the Accessories & Peripherals category.
