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Apple Device Docks at CES

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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...

Logitech Expands Apple Offerings

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Logitech Expands Apple Offerings

Mac-using customers should not feel left out by Logitech-- the company reveals the Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard and Rechargeable Trackpad for Mac, all compatible with ever-so-stylish stylish Apple devices.

The Easy-Switch keyboard is near-identical to Logitech's own K810 Bluetooth keyboard. It pairs up with up to 3 Bluetooth-enabled devices and allows switching through the press of a button. It also has backlit keys, Mac-specific buttons and aluminium construction fitting with the Apple look. Continue reading...

Hardware Update for Razer Orochi

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Hardware Update for Razer Orochi

The Razer Orochi mobile gaming mouse gets a hardware refresh-- the latest version carries "the most precise laser sensor ever outfitted in a gaming mouse" and an improved set of batteries.

According to the company the laser is coupled with a 6400 dpi 4G sensor, all the more accurate to "take out the competition with deadly accuracy."

Wireless connectivity comes through Bluetooth 3.0 and wired use is also available. Powering the mose are x2 AA batteries promising up to 30 hours of continuous gameplay Continue reading...

An Exclamation in PC Speakers

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An Exclamation in PC Speakers

Edifier goes for punctuation with the e10 Exclaim PC speakers-- a 2.0 channel system with an interesting design similar to the exclamation mark.

Each Exclaim speaker carries an internal amplifier with (combined) 36W RMS of power driving 6 internal active speakers, while 2 passive radiators in the midrange/tweeter housings raise efficiency and dynamic range.

A further 2 supplementary passive radiators augment deep bass and woofer performance.

The speakers also include full integral DSP and DRC Continue reading...

Logitech Prepares for Windows 8

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Logitech Prepares for Windows 8

Customers wanting input devices for the Windows 8 PCs of the near future now have a selection of wireless Logitech options-- the Touchpad T650, Touch Mouse T620 and the Zone Touch mouse T400.

All the devices are compatible with Windows 8 gesture commands, connecting to PCs via proprietary Logitech 2.4GHz wireless technology instead of Bluetooth.

The Touchpad T650 is a Magic Trackpad-style touchpad. It has a fairly large glass surface and uses a number of gestures-- placing a single figure on the Continue reading...

Microsoft Pushes Motion Control Further

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Microsoft Pushes Motion Control Further

While Microsoft already covers full-body motion control with the Kinect, its Cambridge-based R&D lab reveals a portable means for tracking the 3D pose of an entire hand-- without the need for Minority Report-style "data gloves."

Dubbed the "Digits Project," the wrist-mounted device takes some inspiration from the Kinect. Using diffuse infrared light, IR laser, camera and inertial measurements the system software builds a 3D model of the moving hand the researchers claim is accurate to within one  Continue reading...

The Keyboard You Can Wash

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The Keyboard You Can Wash

The name "Logitech Washable Keyboard K310" leaves very little to the imagination-- here is a spill-resistant, washable keyboard Logitech says users can submerge in up to 28cm of water.

The USB cable has to stay dry (and preferably not connected to a PC) of course.

Drainage holes provide easy drying while the the laser printed, UV coated key characters should not fade away in the wash. The company also claims the keyboard can take "a pounding" with full-size keys lasting up to 5 million keystrokes. Continue reading...

Virtual Reality Headset Turns Heads

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Virtual Reality Headset Turns Heads

Do 21st century gamers still care for virtual reality (VR) headsets? Maybe they do, judging from the interest spurred by the Rift-- the latest attempt at head-mounted displays from newly-formed company Oculus.

Proof of such interest comes through Kickstarter, which Oculus are using for crowd-sourced funding. Unlike most Kickstarter campaigns, Oculus only "sells" early developer kits through the service-- managing to get over $1 million (with around 3500 sponsors pledging $300 for a single dev kit) Continue reading...

Microsoft Hardware Gets Windows 8-Ready

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Microsoft Hardware Gets Windows 8-Ready

With Windows 8 to launch soon-ish, your customers will want upgrades on the Microsoft peripheral selection, offering x4 wireless battery-powered and tablet-friendly keyboards and mice.

Most interesting are the Wedge Touch Mouse and Keyboard-- Bluetooth-enabled compact devices with Windows 8 features (such as shortcut keys) and pleasing industrial design.

The Wedge Touch Mouse features 4-way scrolling and Bluetrack technology, allowing customers to use it on any surface. Meanwhile the Wedge Keyboard Continue reading...

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