SanDisk Cruzer Gator 8GB, 4GB, 2GB USB Flash Drives

The new SanDisk Cruzer Gator USB Flash drives feature one click security password protected access control and are available in 8GB, 4GB and 2GB memory capacities.

Available in pink, red and black, this range of Flash drives feature a unique design that obviously complements the name 'Gator'.

Featuring U3 compatibility, the Cruzer Gator USB Flash drive will allow you to carry your software applications on the same drive that carries your files. U3 compatible software applications are loaded on the Flash drive itself. You can plug the drive into any PC and send emails, message friends, edit photos and play games. When the drive is unplugged, no personal data is left behind. U3 compatibility is provided for PC users only. Linux and Mac operating systems are not supported.

With capacities of 2GB, 4GB and 8GB, the Cruzor Gator USB range of Flash drives provide a good selection of memory space for your personal requirements.

These drives are available to buy now for the following prices
- Cruzer Gator 8GB - US $79.99
- Cruzer Gator 4GB - US $39.99
- Cruzer Gator 2GB - US $24.99

System Requirements:
- USB port (USB 2.0 high power required for high speed transfer)
- PC (Windows 2000 SP4, XP Vista), Linux and Mac OS X v10.1.2+
- U3 functionality is only supported for PC

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Gefen 2x1 DVI KVM SL Switch - USB 2.0

The Gefen 2x1 DVI KVM SL Switcher allows one DVI display, USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse to be switched between two cross-platform computers (PC or Mac). Stereo Audio signals can also be switched and are routed though with the video to the display.

This unit is a single link DVI switch, a term that describes the standard use of DVI with resolutions of up to 1920x1200. Dual link DVI is capable of resolutions of up to 3840x2400 and uses all 24 pins of the DVI connector.

Setting up the Gefen 2x1 DVI KVM SL Switch is a simple task that involves connecting your DVI display, USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse to the switchers outputs then connecting the DVI, USB and audio ports of both computers to the switchers inputs using provided cables. A supplied IR remote can then be used to switch between the two computers. Alternatively, the front panel push button or any contact closure remote control such as the Gefen RMT-2 may be used.

DDWG standards for DVI monitors are followed and display resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz are supported.

The Gefen 2x1 DVI KVM switcher is powered from a 5V power supply that is included with the package.

Specifications:
- Video Amplifier Bandwidth: 165 MHz
- DVI Connector: DVI-I 29 pin female (digital only)
- Audio Connector: Mini phone stereo 3.5mm
- USB 2.0 Input Connection: type "B"
- USB 2.0 Output Connection: type "A"
- Power Supply: 5V DC
- Power Consumption: 15 watts (max)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 8.5" x 1.75" x 4.625"
- Rack mountable: 1U half rack

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Alesis M1Active 320 USB Audio Speaker System

The Alesis M1Active 320 USB Audio Speaker System lets you play audio from your computer and also record audio coming into the speaker to your computer. This speaker system is claimed to set a new world class for USB audio playback and capture.

The M1Active can also be used as a convenient audio interface for keyboards, mic pre's, guitar effects, DJ mixers and standard audio devices such as CD and tape players.

No device drivers are required which means that the speaker system is ready to use as soon as the USB cable is plugged into your computer.

For situations where more bass emphasis is required, a Bass Boost switch feature is available to emphasize bass frequencies.

The Alesis M1Active 320 USB Audio Speaker System has been designed for portability and only weights 3.4kg.

A range of interface connections are available and include Pro-grade 1/4" plugs and standard RCA Jacks, TRS Headphone output, two 1/4" phone jacks inputs, stereo 1/8" TRS mini-jack input, Stereo RCA inputs and a 1/8" TS output to passive speaker.

Specifications:
- USB 1.1 audio interface
- Magnetically shielded for placement near TV and computer monitors
- Woofer: 3" lightweight, magnetically-shielded, polypropylene cone with rubber surround and high power handling voice coil [4 Ohm impedance]
- Tweeter: 1" silk dome
- Frequency Response: 80 Hz – 20 kHz
- Bass Boost: 4.8dB at 100Hz
- Power: 10 W per channel RMS
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 88dB weighted
- Input Impedance: 20k ohms
- DAC/ADC: 16 bit delta sigma, 44.1kHz or 48kHz sampling rate
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 6.0" x 5.0" x 7.5" / 15.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 19.0 cm
- Weight: 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg

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StarTech USB to DVI and USB to VGA Adapters

Startech.com have announced the availability of new USB to DVI and USB to VGA adapters. These devices will allow users to conveniently add second or third displays to their computer.

Both adapters connect to a single USB 2.0 port on a host computer and can be used in addition to the existing VGA or DVI capability provided by an existing graphics card.

These devices provide a simple and versatile method of adding multi-display capability without the cost of additional video cards. The small size and portability of these devices will make them ideal for a wide range of applications where additional monitors are required.

USB to VGA Adapter
The USB to VGA adapter (USB2VGA) allows for the connection of up to five additional monitors when five USB2VGA devices are connected. This device offers display resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 (32-bit) and up to 1920x1600 at 16-bit colour.
The MSRP for the USB2VGA is US$116.99.

USB to DVI Adapter
The USB to DVI adapter (USB2DVI) also allows for the connection of up to five additional monitors when five USB2DVI devices are connected. This device offers display resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 (standard) at 32 bits and 1680 x 1050 (wide) at 32 bits.
The MSRP for the USB2DVI is US$179.99.

Avocent SwitchView 100 KVM switches

The new Avocent SwitchView 100 KVM switches are space saving desktop solutions that allow a single keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor to be shared across multiple computers. These devices allows you to take full control of your small-office-home-office (SOHO) desktop environment.

The SwitchView 100 switches are simple to setup and come bundled with all of the necessary cables. Full audio support is included which means that one set of speakers and microphone can be used across all computers.

There are four models available in the SwitchView 100 series, providing two and four port configurations with either PS/2 or USB connections. This allows access and control of two, three or four multimedia computers.

Channel selection is provided with pushbuttons or hotkeys.

The SwitchView 100 family of KVM switches are available now from US$45 to $100.

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Western Digital My Passport 320GB USB Hard Drive

The new My Passport Essential 320GB USB Hard Drives from Western Digital feature a sleek new glossy black finish and will easily fit in your pocket or the palm of your hand. These devices are light weight (105g) and USB powered making them highly portable drives.

The My Passport Essential drives come equipped with sync and encryption software (Windows only) to provide security for the many files that may be stored on the 320GB disk. WD Sync software allows consumers to take desktop content with them by simplifying the sychronisation of personal files and Microsoft Outlook data. Data on the drive is protected with 128-bit encryption. Google software is also included on the drive to let users quickly find files with the Google Desktop Search tool and manage photos with Picasa photo organiser.

No installation is required for the WD My Passport 320GB Hard Drives - they are ready to use from the moment they are plugged in. Compatibility is provided for Windows and Mac computers although the 128-bit encryption is only available with Windows.

The Western Digital My Passport Hard Drives are available now for US$199.99.

Specifications:
- Interface: USB 2.0 with a bus transfer rate of 480Mbits/s
- Capacity: 320 GB
- Weight: 105 g

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Freecom Network Drive Pro NAS

The latest NAS (Network Accessible Storage) unit from Freecom is the Network Drive Pro. Housed in a high-quality aluminum enclosure, this unit features a multi-functional data centre and is available in 500GB and 1000GB (1TB) models.

The multi-functional capabilities of the Freecom Network Drive Pro include network storage, file server, web server, FTP server, USB server, USB print server and torrent client. This NAS drive could be used to host your own website, manage your own FTP server, add more storage via the USB Host ports, share your USB printer, manage your downloads with the built-in torrent client plus many other tasks that could take advantage of the multi-functional capabilities.

The Freecom Network Drive Pro is compatible with both PC and Mac and comes with a built-in configuration assistant to help you get setup. NTI Shadow Backup software for PC and MAC is also included to automatically & continuously backup and protect your data.

This NAS drive can even be configured so that it can be securely accessed via the internet, making your data available from anywhere in the world.

Specifications and features:
- Storage Capacity: 500GB and 1000GB (1TB) models
- Gigabit Ethernet (downwards compatible with 10/100Mbit networks)
- USB Host: 2 x USB 2.0, fully bus powered to connect and share USB printers etc
- LED capacity indicator
- One button backup
- TCP/IP protocol for network communications
- Temperature controlled, dual ball-bearing coolfan
- High quality, award winning design in heat absorbing aluminium enclosure
- Two years manufacturer’s warranty and unlimited free helpdesk support

Sweex 1.5" Digital Photo Key Chain

With the new Sweex 1.5 inch Digital Photo Key Chain (MM004) you can store up to 69 photos on the internal 1MB memory and view them as a slide show with intervals of 0 to 120 seconds.

The display is a 1.5" CSTN full colour LCD with a resolution of 128x128 pixels. Quite impressive for a key chain!

Menu buttons at the rear of the key chain can be used to navigate through the pictures and set the slide show time interval between 0 and 120 seconds.

A USB interface is provided for uploading digital photos to the device and also for recharging the integrated rechargeable battery (a USB cable is provided).

The Sweex Digital Photo Key Chain supports JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF image formats and is compatible with Windows XP and Vista.