LaCie announced today a major breakthrough, introducing industry-leading performance to Mac users with the availability of a USB 3.0 driver for Mac OS®. The driver brings the fast speeds of LaCie’s USB 3.0 hard drives to Mac computers and laptops – delivering transfer rates that are up to two times faster than FireWire 800!
By downloading LaCie’s USB 3.0 driver for Mac, and using it in conjunction with LaCie’s USB 3.0 expansion cards, Mac users can easily experience USB 3.0 speeds. Simply check your compatibility with USB 3.0, install the peripherals, and download the driver.
“LaCie is excited to bring full USB 3.0 compatibility to our Mac customers,” said Marketing Director Minh Lê. “This milestone demonstrates LaCie’s industry leadership and longtime commitment to delivering the best performance possible to our valued Mac users.”
LaCie USB 3.0 product offerings now include:
-LaCie 2big USB 3.0
-LaCie d2 USB 3.0
-LaCie Minimus
-LaCie Rugged USB 3.0
-LaCie Rikiki USB 3.0
-LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
-LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34
If you already have one of LaCie’s USB 3.0 products and a LaCie expansion card, visit www.lacie.com/usb3mac to download the driver, get more information, or check your Mac’s compatibility.
*Maximum drive speed achieved with a 2big USB 3.0 in RAID 0 using Blackmagic Disk Speed Test.
The CHATAttach, which connects via USB cable to any Mac, PC, or laptop, works with leading brands of VoIP phone systems, internet phones, and web conferencing applications. It also incorporates ClearOne’s exclusive HDConference® technology, providing an immersive natural sound environment for all conference participants.
“As more companies realize the benefits of Unified Communications, they are looking for cost-effective solutions to extend those capabilities across the enterprise,” said Darrin Thurston, Vice President of Product Management, Conferencing and Collaboration at ClearOne. “ClearOne’s new CHATAttach 150 group speakerphone combines expandability and ease of use to a robust conferencing experience, all in one affordable package. It is a perfect audio compliment for any collaborative experience, whether it be paired with video or for stand alone audio. “
The CHATAttach 150 product features HDConference® audio technologies such as
full duplex, Distributed Echo Cancellation®, noise reduction, first mic priority, automatic gain and level controls and adaptive modeling
It is available now with an MSRP of $849.99.
Audio-Technica today announced the introduction of its AT-LP240-USB Direct-Drive Turntable System (USB and Analog), a premium-quality analog and USB turntable designed for home use. Built to deliver exceptional music reproduction, the AT-LP240-USB utilizes a direct-drive high-torque multi-pole DC motor for unwavering speed stability. The turntable also features an S-shaped tone arm with adjustable tracking force and anti-skate adjustment and removable universal cartridge mount (cartridge available separately), along with a damped cast-aluminum platter with stroboscopic speed indicator and felt slip mat.
The turntable’s USB output allows direct connection to a computer without any special drivers, making it easy to transfer favorite records to digital music files that can be played back on a portable audio device like an Apple® iPod®, iPhone TM, iPad TM and iPod touch®, or in the car or at home.
The AT-LP240-USB also offers a hydraulic tone arm lift and removable stylus target light to aid in perfect cueing, and adjustable arm height to dial in the vertical tracking angle (VTA), an important feature for achieving the most accurate-possible record playback. Its adjustable feet enable the turntable to be perfectly leveled.
The AT-LP240-USB includes a turntable, PC- and Mac®-compatible software, a USB cable, audio adapter cables, removable dust cover, 45 RPM adapter and accessories. It plays back 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records. Its built-in selectable phono preamp enables the turntable to be connected to a wide variety of music and home entertainment systems, powered speakers, and to A/V receivers that do not include a phono input. The included Audacity® software converts the audio on a record to MP3, WAV or other format digital audio files. The Audacity software also offers audio editing features including equalization and click/noise removal.
Crystal Griffith, Audio-Technica Consumer Marketing Manager, noted, “The new AT-LP240-USB expands our lineup with a superbly constructed high-performance USB and analog turntable designed for ease of use and top-quality sound.”
The AT-LP240-USB is currently available exclusively at J&R Music and Computer World and www.jr.com at a suggested retail price of $499.00.
The NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub is available immediately for $27.95 MSRP from NewerTech’s exclusive distributor, Other World Computing (OWC®), as well as through the retail channel. For more details on this adapter, as well as reseller inquiries, visit: http://www.newertech.com/products/7_port_powered_usb2_hub.php. For more information on NewerTech’s complete line of accessories and upgrades for Macs, PCs, and iDevices, visit: http://www.newertech.com/products.
Eliminates Annoying, Potentially Damaging Disconnections
By offering a full 500mA of power per port as required by USB interface power specification, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub can have up to seven different digital devices connected simultaneously. With this assurance of adequate power, users no longer have to accept annoying and potentially device and/or data damaging disconnections that plague underpowered hubs.
Space-Saving Design Cleans Up Desktop Clutter
With a user friendly, space-saving 3.1″ x 1.8″ x 0.8″ design, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub frees up desktop clutter and the need for multiple AC power adapter cords while providing seamless connection and data transfer rates up to 60MB/s with all USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Users can add additional hubs to support connecting up to 127 USB devices.
Rugged For Mobile Use And Easy To Use
Built for rugged mobile use with a durable aluminum enclosure and 11.3 ounce weight with all accessories, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub features a Plug and Play design with no drivers to install. It supports “hot swapping” of USB devices and offers intelligent self-monitoring with over-current detection and protection.
“Whatever a Mac or PC user’s connectivity needs are, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub handles them all with convenience and power to spare,” said Grant Dahlke, Brand Manager, NewerTech. “While many so called ‘powered’ hubs exist, few offer the true capability to fully power and keep multiple devices connected. With its
We probably all wished we had tougher USB keys as many easily break just from taking a journey in ones pocket mixed with keys from the key ring let alone dropping it on the driveway and you run over it with your car. LaCie will handle all that plus other extremes like boiling it in water, pounding it with a hammer, or dropping it from the roof of your home. The LaCie XtremKey comes in an industrial-strength cylinder shell that packs up to 64GB of storage.
“The XtremKey offers extreme durability and capacity in a convenient, well-protected and fun form factor,” said Alexis Kobassian, Product Manager, LaCie. “Despite the robust, industrial-strength protection we’ve added, it’s still a LaCie key that brings ease-of-use and reliability to customers looking to keep their data secure while on the go.”
The XtremKey is watertight up to 100 meters, withstands 5 meter drops, can take heat up +200°C and a chill as low as -50°C, and lastly the weight of a 10-ton truck. Not bad for a 3-inch tall USB flash drive that works on both PC and Macs with write speeds up to 30 Mb/s and reads at 40 Mb/s.
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GoodReaderUSB originally worked by transferring files to a special location on a user’s iPhone, which iPhone’s GoodReader app was able to access. However, accessing this location was a violation of Apple’s iPhone SDK Agreement, because the app had to access files outside its own private storage space, which is forbidden by Apple. This past November, Apple requested developers to remove this capability from their apps and, as a result, GoodReader lost one of its most popular features.
The development team at Good.iWare has been working hard to create a solution that would return this feature to its enormously successful GoodReader app, but without violating the rules of the iPhone SDK Agreement. With the update to GoodReaderUSB for Mac and Windows, it will now transfer files directly into the application’s private storage space (also known as the app’s “sandbox”) and, therefore, avoiding a violation of Apple’s rules.
GoodReaderUSB works similar to transferring files from iTunes to an iPad with its “File Sharing” feature, simply dragging a file with a mouse to the app’s sandbox. However, there are several key differences:
· Unlike with iTunes USB transfer, GoodReaderUSB enables users to browse all of the app’s subfolders.
· GoodReaderUSB users can transfer folders as well as files.
· GoodReaderUSB works with all eligible devices – iPhone, iPod touch, iPad – with all versions of the iPhone OS starting with 3.0. It also works with all versions of the GoodReader app, including GoodReader for iPad, GoodReader for iPhone, GoodReader Lite for iPhone.
This news will enable many GoodReader users, who depended on the USB transfer abilities, to finally upgrade to the latest versions of GoodReader and all of its newest capabilities without losing this important feature.
GoodReaderUSB is available as a free download for Windows and Mac desktops from www.goodreader.net/goodreader.html. GoodReader for iPhone and iPad currently retails for only $.99 in the iTunes App Store.
High school and college students (and parents too) have discovered the fun of record collecting and the inviting sound of vinyl. Part of the LPs renewed appeal is that turntables like the Audio-Technica AT-LP60-USB and AT-LP120-USB LP-to-digital recording systems make it simple to transfer favorite records to digital media files, which can then be listened to anywhere.
The AT-LP60-USB and AT-LP120-USB both include a turntable and phono cartridge, PC- and Mac®-compatible software, a USB cable that connects the turntable directly to a computer, a built-in phono preamp and other accessories. Their built-in phono preamps enable the turntables to be connected to a wide variety of music and home entertainment systems, powered speakers, and to A/V receivers that do not include a dedicated phono input.
The AT-LP60-USB offers completely automatic “one-touch” record playback, and a 33-1/3 and 45 RPM speed selector to play vinyl formats from LP albums to 12-inch and 7-inch singles. It features a precision aluminum platter, high-quality Dual Magnet™ stereo cartridge with replaceable stylus, and a pickup arm with soft damping control. Its sleek, compact design makes it easy to use with any home entertainment system or computer.
The AT-LP60 turntable is also available (SRP $149.00). It offers all of the features of the AT-LP60-USB except for the USB connectivity and software package.
The AT-LP120-USB is ideal for those who want to step up to a professional-quality USB turntable. The AT-LP120-USB offers a wealth of high-end performance and convenience features like a high-torque direct-drive motor with both forward and reverse “back-cueing” play capability; 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM operation; a pitch change slider control, a stroboscopic speed indicator and additional professional features. Its heavy-duty cast aluminum platter with slip mat, adjustable balanced and damped pickup arm, and precision Dual Magnet stereo phono cartridge deliver top-quality vinyl playback.
Both turntables come with PC- and Mac-compatible Audacity® software that converts the audio on a record to MP3, WAV or other format digital audio files, which can then be played back on portable audio players, computers, home media centers and car audio systems. The Audacity software includes a host of audio editing features including equalization and click/noise removal.
Victorinox was so confident of its new product’s elite security standards that it offered a £100,000 prize to a team of professional hackers if they could break into it during the two hours the launch event lasted. The money went uncollected. The event was attended by Victorinox’s CEO Carl Elsener Jr. and the Victorinox Secure’s designer Martin Kuster, a technology security specialist. “Life is becoming more digital every day,” says Kuster. “And yet people do so little to protect their data. The world’s most common password is ‘12345’ – and even encryption can be broken given time.”
This unique USB can hold up to 32GB of data and features secure data encryption technology. As well as its security elements, the Victorinox Secure also features the iconic tools you’d expect from a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife.
The un-hackable Victorinox Secure features AES256 technology, together with Victorinox patented unique MKI’s Schnuffi Platform Single Chip Technology. What makes this product exclusive is the integrated Single Chip Technology, meaning that there are no external and accessible lines between the different coding/security steps, as on multi-chip solutions; this makes cracking the hardware impossible.
The Secure Pro is available in three different sizes, ranging from 8GB to 32GB RRP £50 – £180 and features:
Removable USB flash drive
Biometric fingerprint recognition technology
LED Mini White Light
Retractable Ball Point Pen
Blade
Scissors
Nail File with
Screwdriver
Key ring
It features a high performance USB port which provides rapid charge convenience and is complimented with a ring LED charging indicator. The high gloss finish is an added bonus giving this product a slick and stylish look fit for any car.
Founder Oliver Evans said “ Car accessories is a huge market for us, and this car charger is just a taste of what is to come. ”
Ikit design and manufacture innovative accessories with a unique flair for apple products and digital media devices.
For a closer look at this product and new range go to www.ikit.com.
More than half of Americans leave their mobile device wall chargers plugged in 24/7, and 35 percent are unaware that their charger is still using electricity even if their cell phone is not attached, according to a study by Ventev Innovations, a manufacturer of wireless accessories that transform ordinary products into extraordinary innovations. To combat that loss of energy, also known as Vampire Power draw, as well as deliver a value-added charger, Ventev today launched the EcoCHARGE wall charger – the most advanced, energy-efficient wall charger on the market.
“The EcoCHARGE is a game changer in the mobile device charger market – both on the energy conservation and innovation fronts,” said Jeff Lime, vice president of Ventev. “In addition to being Energy Star certified and exceeding the 5-Star efficiency rating, the EcoCHARGE charges two devices at one time, is packed with user friendly features like our power strip friendly design, and gives our customers the confidence to leave it plugged in by eliminating the Vampire Power draw concern when no device is connected, or when the device is fully charged.”
Ventev Innovations is a division of TESSCO Technologies (NASDAQ: TESS), a value-added provider of the knowledge, products, and supply chain solutions needed to design, build, run, maintain, and use wireless systems. Ventev Innovations products embody exceptional design and functionality, creative performance and precision engineering. The Ventev Innovations division launched its first Ventev branded products in July 2008 and has continued its focus on new innovations and expanding its product line.
In addition to the EcoCHARGE, several Ventev innovative wireless accessory products will be on display at CTIA (TESSCO booth #1710), including:
Ø PowerCELL, a rechargeable power supply that lets users recharge USB-friendly devices while on-the-go. Its compact design offers easy storage and mobility, and it’s ready when needed, even after months of storage. LED indicator lights show just how much charge is remaining.
Ø AlumiSNAP, a new case construction following luxury auto industry trends, artfully combining the use of metal and plastic in a stylish and functional design. AlumiSNAP is a snap-on case made of real brushed-aluminum and protective polycarbonate, which offers colorful material contrast to the basic crystal case.
At CTIA, Ventev’s products will also be on display at Pepcom’s Mobile Focus on Tuesday, March 23rd at the Paris hotel from 7-10 p.m.
The EcoCHARGE is available now from Ventev in Mini USB and Micro USB for $29.99. The iPhone/iPod version of the EcoCHARGE will be available in April 2010.