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Portable Peripherals and Accessories Gallery
by Douglas Dixon
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These galleries provide notes on some interesting technology and trends in
digital home media.
They include some sample products illustrating these trends.
Information and pricing are summarized
from public sources as of when they were added,
and may be incorrect or out of date. Corrections and updates are welcome. |
 
Keyboards and mice - USB / data connections - Portable power
See also:
Portable
Audio Accessories Gallery -- Headsets, speakers, Bluetooth
Portable Power
Accessories Gallery -- Batteries, chargers, adapters
Portable Storage
Gallery -- Cards and drives, Flash and hard disk
www.adesso.com
Adesso Flexible Keyboard
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Adesso Flexible Full Sized USB keyboard with PS/2
Adapter
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Full Sized USB keyboard with PS/2 Adapter
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Flexible, water resistant, dust and contaminant proof
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Good for industrial environments, hospitals, libraries,
marine and boating
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Waterproof: Silicone material, completely sealed,
washable (can disinfect)
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Portable: Light, thin, can fold or roll up
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109 Keys, Numeric and cursor pads, LED lights for Num-Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll
Lock
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Raised keys, need push to depress
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17.5" x 5" x 0.5", 0.6 lbs
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Temperature Range: 32°F to 175°F
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Full Sized Model AKB-230W - $34.99
- Compact $34.99 (105 keys, numeric pad, LEDs), Mini $34.99 (85 keys, LEDs)
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www.adesso.com/products_detail.asp?productid=311
Find the Adesso
Flexible Keyboard on Amazon.com
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www.belkin.com
Belkin Washable Mouse (8/07)
Find the Belkin
Washable Mouse on Amazon.com
Belkin Mouse Trap - Mouse Pad Travel Pouch (6/07)
Find the Belkin
Mouse Trap on Amazon.com
Belkin Swivel USB Hub - 4 Ports (7/07)
Find the Belkin
Swivel USB Hub on Amazon.com
Belkin Dual USB Power Adapter (07)
Find the Belkin
Dual USB Power Adapter on Amazon.com
Belkin Mini Surge Protector / USB Charger (3/08)
- Three AC outlets, plus two powered USB outlets (not HSB hub for data
transfer)
- 360-degree rotating plug, 4 locking positions
- Surge protection through all outlets
- Offers compact, lightweight, efficient design
- Mini-USB cable to charge virtually any USB device
- Comes with Lifetime Product and $75,000
- EMI/RFI Noise Filtration 150kHz ~ 100MHz up to 40 dB reduction
- Joule Rating 918J
- Maximum Spike Current 36,000A, Response Time <1 nanosecond
- Powered USB Output 5V/500mA each port
- Model BZ103050-TVL - 3/08 - $24.99, $19.99 retail
- http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=400738
Find the Belkin
Mini Surge Protector on Amazon.com
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www.logitech.com
See the Consumer
Home Media Gallery for Logitech webcam products
Logitech MX Air Cordless Air Mouse (7/07)
- Laser mouse goes airborne to use gestures for cursor controls -
wave and click
- Listen to music, browse photos, or surf the Web—from your desk or across
the room
- On the desk: Laser mouse for precise tracking and instant response
- In the air: Freespace motion sensing, use hand motions for natural,
responsive cursor control
Adjust volume by waving to right or left; flip wrist to
skip tracks
Technology from Hillcrest Labs (www.hillcrestlabs.com)
- Scroll panel: Fast scrolling by stroking finger, on the desk or in
the air
- Flush controls: "stealth" orange backlight, brighten when moved
- Charging stand: 2.5 hours to fully charge Li-ion battery, operates 5 days
on a single charge
- 2.4 GHz wireless: Operating range up to 30 feet (10 meters),
Micro-receiver USB dongle
- SetPoint software: configure mouse and control your applications
- MenuCast on-screen menus available for Windows XP and Vista
Compatible with popular media players, DVD players, photo
viewers, Web browsers
- 12/07, 4/08 - $149
- www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/3443&cl=us,en
- PR 7/07 - www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/3544&&cl=us,en
Find the Logitech
MX Air Mouse on Amazon.com
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www.monstercable.com
www.monstercable.com/Power
Monster Cable-It Cable Management Kit (11/07)
- Compact cable “wrap” sleeve for home theater, home office, home
studio
- Can cut to custom length with household scissors
- Monster Zipper tool to insert and zip cables into sleeve
- Zip up cables in 3 steps:
- Snap open Monster Zipper tool and insert cables. Close Zipper around the
cables
- Slide the Cable•It sleeve onto the Zipper’s pointed tip. Grip the
sleeve around the cables
- Holding the handgrip, pull the Zipper along sleeve to insert cables
- Cable-It Large - holds 8-12 cables: MSRP 8 ft $29.95; 16 ft $39.95; and 50
ft $79.95
- Cable-It Medium - holds 5-8 cables: MSRP 8 ft $19.95; 16 ft $24.95; 50 ft
$69.95
- Cable-It Small - holds 3-5 cables: MSRP 8 ft $16.95; 16 ft $19.95; 50 ft
$59.95
- PR 11/07 - www.monstercable.com/press/viewpress.asp?Article=137
- www.monstercable.com/cableit
Find the Monster
Cable-It on Amazon.com
Monster Power - Outlets To Go (11/06)
Find the Monster
Outlets To Go on Amazon.com
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ZAGG invisibleSHIELD Protective Film
- Clear, thin adhesive film: Tough, durable gadget scratch protection
- Screen protectors and full-body wraps
- Custom designs to wrap around entire device: screen, front, back, edges,
corners, sides
- Film is clear urethane plastic -- self-healing and abrasion
resistance
Material originally
used to protect leading edges of helicopter blades in U.S. military
- To install (after cleaning surface)
Spray fingers and
film with Application Solution: Water-based to avoid bubbles
Roll on to surface;
If needed, peel off, moisten, and re-apply for better alignment
Use included
squeegee (or credit card) to smooth out bubbles, remove excess moisture
Wipe with lint-free
cloth
- Completely removable: peal off, can use hair dryer to heat
- Available custom designed for over 2,000 specific devices
iPods, MP3 players,
cell phones, smartphones, PDAs,
Game systems, GPS
devices, digital cameras, laptops, watches
- Lifetime replacement warranty and 30 day money-back guarantee
- 3/08 - Phone / MP3 player front covers typically $9.95 to $14.95 (iPhone)
Full Body Coverage
$19.95 to $24.95
MacBook Air - Full
Body $54.95, Standard Coverage $39.95, Wrist Rest Coverage $24.95
- www.invisibleshield.com
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