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The Next Tobii Generation

21 March 2013 Marco Attard Accessories
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The Next Tobii Generation

Tobii announces the next generation of eye trackers-- the PCEye Go and PCEye Pro, allowing users to control all PC functions using only their eyes.

The devices connect to either laptops or desktop PCs via USB and are ideal for customers with communication and rehabilitative disabilities wanting to surf the web, play games, use environmental controls and even work on spreadsheets and documents.

The PCEye Go is the smaller option, designed for laptop and smaller display use. The PCEye Pro is optimised Continue reading...

Logitech Rebrands PC Gaming Line

21 March 2013 Marco Attard Accessories
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Logitech Rebrands PC Gaming Line

Logitech unites all PC gaming peripheral offerings under a single name-- Logitech G, a "new approach" to gaming complete with 6 redesigned mice and keyboards and 2 new headsets.

Apparently the work of "engineers compelled to test scientific theories," Logitech G devices feature finger-print resistant coatings on heavy contact zones, hydrophobic coatings on palm areas, Delta zero sensor technology and buttons able to take up to 20 million toggles.

"When science wins-– gamers win,” the company PR claims.

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Mobile Juice Anytime, Anywhere

20 March 2013 Marco Attard Accessories
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Mobile Juice Anytime, Anywhere

Lilliputian Systems claims it has a solution to your customers' mobile device power troubles-- the Nectar, a plug-less personal power device able to power devices for up to 2 weeks.

Compatible with all USB 2.0 devices, the Nectar does not require access to a power socket to operate. Instead it uses "Power Pods," charge cartridges based on thin-film Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology.

Charge cartridges are hot-swappable and recyclable but not user rechargeable, meaning one needs to have Continue reading...

The DAC in a USB Stick

20 February 2013 Marco Attard Accessories
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The DAC in a USB Stick

AudioQuest has a proposal to improve on the poor quality audio PC sound cards tend to produce-- the DragonFly, a USB Digital-Audio Converter (DAC) the size of a flash drive.

Designed to feed headphones or speakers (via 3.5mm jack), the DragonFly carries a 24-bit ESS Sabre DAC chip, 2 clocks and the Streamlength asynchronous USB data transfer protocol to ensure optimal, jitter-free digital-to-analog PC audio conversion.

The DAC chip circuitry is direct-coupled through the analog output section, Continue reading...

Apple Device Docks at CES

10 January 2013 Marco Attard Accessories
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Apple Device Docks at CES

Henge Docks reveals two docking stations ideal for Apple customers at CES 2013-- the Horizontal Dock for MacBook laptops and the Gravitas Dock for iDevices.

Designed for use with either MacBook Pro or Air models, the Horizontal Dock expands laptop connectivity options to x3 external displays, x6 USB 3.0 ports, x2 audio devices, Ethernet, SD card and FireWire 800 port. It also adds further physical security through a Kensington lock.

Docking laptops involves a 4-point positioning system for properly Continue reading...

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