LTE is getting closer and closer and Samsung is getting ready for the new telecommunication standard. The Korean company has already developed another LTE USB modem and the FCC is currently reviewing it. Unfortunately we have no details about the device and we don’t even have a name for it. Listed as the A3LSLCU100, this LTE modem could be one of Kalmia’s brothers. No pictures of the devices are available at this point as Samsung has a 180 days confidentiality window that begun on September 24. That means we will be in for a long wait until we’re going to see the A3LSLCU100 in the flesh. Anyone excited about LTE yet?

via FCC

Tags: fcc, Kalmia, LTE, Mobile News, modem, Portable Devices, Samsung, Samsung, usb

How fast do you require your USB flash drive to be? Because if you want speed then there’s a certain Taiwanese company called Pretec that can get you such a product. The i-Disk Tango 266X will be able to offer you read speeds of 40MB/s and wire speeds of 30MB/s. That’s certainly impressive for an USB 2.0 device and those numbers make this USB 2.0 flash drive the fastest in the world.

If you want to grab one then you can choose between 8GB and 128 GB versions. That’s certainly impressive! Who needs an ultraportable hard drive when you can simply grab a couple of 128GB i-Disk Tangos and go about your business? We don’t have any pricing details at this time but don’t expect these gadgets to come cheap!

via pretec

Tags: flash drive, i-Disk, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Pretec, tango, usb, USB 2.0

If for some reason you feel the need to own a touch sensitive number pad then you should check out Elecom’s latest piece of hardware, pcitured above.

This USB powered device will give you the ability to input numbers with touch but that’s not all as it will also double as a trackpad with several gesture based features such as zoom/scroll etc.

There’s no word on if/when this device will hit North American shelves but it will be made available over seas later this month for around $72.

via akihabaranews

Tags: Accessories, elecom, gestures, Mobile News, number pad, Portable Devices, Touch, usb

ASUS has a new router offering that is ready for the world entitled the RT-N13U. While this particular wireless router doesn’t have many shocking hardware features, namely 801.11b/g/n compatibility, a USB 2.0 port and 4 LAN ports, the real gem is in the software ASUS will bundle in.

ASUS says that their EZ UI management software along with their EZ QoS bandwith prioritizing software and EZ All-in-One Printer sharing software is what really sets the RT-N13U router apart from the rest. If you couldn’t tell by their names, all of this software is extremely EZ to use.

Newegg currently has ASUS’ RT-N13U router for sale at a modest $59.99.

Tags: Accessories, ASUS, Desktop PCs, ez qos, ez ui, lan, Laptops, Mobile News, netbooks, printer sharing, Printers, router, rt-n13u, usb, wireless

A new USB broadband modem is available for your mobile and Verizon Wireless will have it in stores for you. The ZTE AD3700 USB modem is the new addition to Verizon’s lineup and it’s a gadget meant to work for you no matter where you travel. The modem will offer you support for EV-DO, GSM, GPRS, EDGE and UMTS. Feel free to travel anywhere and you’ll be able to use the device.

The ZTE AD3700 will be available in stores tomorrow for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate provided you also choose a new 2-year mobile broadband plan.

via Verizon

Tags: AD3700, mobile broadband, Mobile News, Portable Devices, usb, Verizon, Verizon, ZTE

This is an accessory you’ve been waiting for quite a while now, especially if you’re used to working on your laptop from anywhere. And Logitech has decided to finally make it! The USB Unifying Receiver is a little dongle which will fit perfectly in one of your USB ports. Afterwards you’ll be able to use any wireless device with your laptop as the dongle will recognize it accordingly. The USB Unifying Receiver will be available later this fall with the new Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350/K340 and the Marathon mouse M705/M505. The keyboards will be available in September for $59.99 and $49.99 respectively while the mice will be available in August for $69.99 and $49.99, respectively.

via Logitech

Tags: Accessories, dongle, K340, K350, keyboard, logitech, M505, M705, Mouse, Portable Devices, Unifying Receiver, usb, wireless

Apple is keeping busy and it keeps filing those patents. This time we’re talking about a patent talking about “Portable Device Capable of Initiating Disengagement from Host System” or a “touch and go” system. In other words, the system is a touch sensor attached to an USB devices which will be aware of your presence. Simply touch it and the drive will be disconnected from the computer. That way you won’t have to worry about unwanted data loosing. So what is Apple thinking about in the long run? Are we to expect some sort of new Apple USB device coming our way? Well the patent covers USB devices, SD cards, mobile phones, media players, game consoles computer peripherals, biometric sensors and headsets so we’re definitely going to see this patent in action at some point in the future.

via AppleInsider

Tags: Apple, Apple, Drive, gadgets, Mobile News, patent, Portable Devices, usb

Here’s an interesting concept — What you see above is the Split Stick, a double-sided flash drive that features 2GB of storage on each end.

You may be wondering, why would anyone ever need this? But the makers say its the perfect solution for those who need both business and personal storage and don’t want to carry around 2 flash drives. Load up some pictures of your family, flip the switch, and get started on some business documents

Aesthetically you’ll be able to choose fro a wide array of colors along with the ability to get pretty much whatever you want laser etched on it. Best of all, the Split Stick will sell for just $20.

Read (quirky) via Gizmodo

Tags: 2GB, 4GB, Business, Desktop PCs, flash drive, Laptops, Mobile News, split stick, storage, thumb drive, usb

Call me old-fashioned but I am happy with just an USB mouse attached to my laptop. Some people on the other hand would like something more exciting connected to their computer, like a chainsaw for example. What would you do with it that’s really beside the point. What matters is that the i.Saw is both cool and dangerous at the same time. Just crazy enough to impress your friends! Would you get one? Is it even legal for people to sell it as a computer accessory? Well it looks like it is. For $59.95 + shipping and handling you’re going to have this baby shipped to any address in the world this September.

via usbchainsaw

Tags: Accessories, Accessories, Computer, Desktop PCs, i.Saw, Laptops, usb

Originally announced to only be shipping in Japan, Sony has come forth and announced that their Vaio W netbook will be shipping to the states sometime next month with a $499 price tag.

Just like its overseas brethren, the US Vaio W will be running Windows XP and feature a 1.6GHz Atom Processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, Bluetooth, Ethernet, 2 USB ports and an SD card reader. Futhermore, buyers can opt for either a 3-cell battery rated for around 3 hours or the beefier 6 cell battery.

Unfortunately, there was no word of an SSD option, for those of you who like a bit quicker data access.

Read (Engadget)

Tags: atom processor, bluetooth, ethernet, netbook, sd card, Uncategorized, usb, Vaio W, Windows XP

A new USB modem is available from Bell. All those Canadian interested in browsing the web while traveling can get the newly announced Novatel Wireless U760 USB modem. The gadget is available for free if you get a 3-year contract although you can also pay $174.95 if you choose not to get tied into yet another lengthy contract. Bell’s mobile Internet plan range from $30 to $85 per month depending on your Internet needs. Bandwidth limit ranges from 500MB to 5GB, respectively and while roaming you’ll have to pay $3 for each MB consumed.

via Bell

Tags: Bell, Canada, Mobile News, modem, Novatel Wireless, Other Brands, Portable Devices, U760, usb

Virgin Mobile has finally released an official statment regarding their own USB broadband modem which had its picture leaked a few days ago.

The great thing about Virgin Mobile’s offering is that there is no contract commitment whatsoever. Plans are as follows:

10-days and 100 MB - $10
30-days and 250 MB - $20
30-days and 600MB - $40
30-days and 1GB - $60

And the Broadband2go USB dongle itself will cost $150.

So, you won’t be able to just stack up band with as other than the 10-day plan it will all run out at the end of the month. But oh well, at least you don’t have to sign your life away to a 2-year contract, right?

Virgin says the modem will be currently available only at Best Buy with only drivers for Windows XP and Vista having been announced at launch. What? No love for the Mac crowd?
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Tags: 3G modem, broadband2go, Business, dongle, Laptops, Mobile News, modem, usb, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Mobile, wireless

Iomega have revealed their updated array of eGo USB portable hard-drives, now available in four sporty colors and with up to 500GB of capacity. Based on 2.5-inch 5,400rpm HDDs sheathed in anodized aluminum cases just 16mm thick, the 200g drives feature Iomega’s Drop Guard to protect data from falls of up to 51-inches.

The 250GB Ruby Red eGo model is priced at $84.99; the 320GB Ruby Red, Midnight Blue and Silver eGo models are $94.99; the 500GB Ruby Red is $134.99; and the 500GB BlackBelt eGo model is $139.99. In the coming months, Iomega will add to their range with multiple-interface models, expected to introduce eSATA among other connections.

Tags: Accessories, eGo, hard drive, iomega, portable, usb

The Star Trek USB Communicator Internet Phone  that was re-released just in time to ride the wave of the Star Trek movie this summer. This VoIP handset has USB plug-and-play, making it compatible with most popular software including MSN, Skype, AIM, Ichat and others.

It also comes with a built-in microphone and earphone, as well as an incorporated speaker with 21 funky sound effects. You might not hitch a ride to outerspace with this, but perhaps you can pretend you’re talking to someone else on another planet. Retails for around $43.00.

Tags: Communicator, Crazy Mobile, internet, Phone, Star Trek, usb

Duracell has new portable devices which you should definitely considering for charging stuff on the go. The Duracell USB Charger can be used with the DC outlet of a car. It offers 5-volts of charging power and it can be connected to any USB devices you own. My Pocket Charger includes three new connectors: mini USB, mini USB and an Apple Dock Connector. That means you can charge your iPhone and iPods now with your My Pocket Charger.

My Pocket Charger requires just two AA batteries to run and it’s available right now for $17 while the Duracell USB Charger doesn’t have prices or release dates just yet.

via Duracell

Tags: charger, duracell, iPhone, ipod, Mobile News, Portable Devices, usb

One can never be too careful with one’s private data so one might want to try out Fujitsu’s Secure USB Memory Device which is supposed to protect all that data.

Besides the regular USB memory the device has a built-in battery and a chip which are needed to automatically delete the data after a certain period of time or if someone steals and tries to use it on an unauthorized computer. Not bad for an USB drive. I know I could have used that a number of times. We don’t have all the pricing and availability dates but we’ll keep you in the loop.

via Akihabara News

Tags: Fujitsu, memory, Mobile News, Portable Devices, security, usb

Post-It notes sure can clutter up your desk space in a hurry, so why not choose something a little tidier and reusable? The USB Moody Hub has a memo pad that is erasable, so you can write down your notes and erase them when needed.

The USB hub has 3 ports that allow you to connect other hubs or USB devices to your computer. This memo pad comes with a marker that has an eraser built right into the tip and the hub itself emits cool lighting in red, green and blue. Retails for around $14.00.

Tags: Moody Hub, Portable Devices, usb

Looking for a dual band wireless-N USB adapter? Trendnet has just announced the TEW-664UB 300Mbps dual band wireless-N adapter. It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz connectivity so you can choose exactly the bandwidth you need to use. It will connect to 802.11b/g/n wireless networks, so as long as you’re moving you’ll be able to connect to various hot spots. Especially if your laptop’s WiFi card isn’t capable of a similar performance. The device also features an easy setup process, advanced MIMO technology antenna and an encryption system ready to offer you safe and secure connection. The USB adapter will fit any OS and it will be available for just $59.99.

via Trendnet

Tags: adapter, dual band, Mobile News, Portable Devices, TEW664UB, Trendnet, usb, wireless-N

Huawei will launch the i-Mo 3G modem at the MWC. Sure you’ll say, Huawei is updating its 3G modem lineup but this baby has something up its sleeve. The i-Mo knows WiFi too. It’s not just an HSPA USB modem but it’s also WiFi capable. And the microSD slot will come in handy when you need some extra storage. The modem will be announced sometime next week and it will be available in stores in Q4. Just in time for the holiday season.

Tags: 3G, huawei, Mobile News, modem, MWC, Other Brands, usb, WiFi

Samsung has unveiled a new System-On-Chip which will bring Wireless USB to cellphones, MP3 players and any other devices. The company built a new ARM processor able to deal with ultra-wideband technology, a wired USB interface and a memory controller able to send data via wireless. The speed is impressive too as Samsung says the new processor will be able to transfer a 700MB mobile movie in less than a minute. The processor will offer us speeds of up to 120Mbps which is impressive. And customers are definitely lined-up at Samsung’s doors as production will start in spring. What phones are going to carry the new processor?

via press

Tags: Mobile News, Mobile Software, Processor, Samsung, Samsung, SoC, System-On-Chip, usb, wireless