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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and may be incorrect or out of date.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 - CE for
Kids
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
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Waterproof: Silicone material, 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 |
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www.belkin.com
Belkin Mini Surge Protector / USB Charger (3/08)
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- 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 |
Belkin Dual USB Power Adapter (07)
Belkin Swivel USB Hub - 4 Ports (7/07)
Next: Nickelodeon / Memorex Npower
Belkin Washable Mouse (8/07)
Belkin Mouse Trap - Mouse Pad Travel Pouch (6/07)
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ezGear / Audio Outfitters Accessories
www.ezgear.com
www.audio-outfitters.com
ezGear ezSpace UFO - 6-outlet surge protector
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www.LCDarms.com
Cricket Laptop Stand (5/08)
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- Flexible, height-adjustable laptop stand (also for tablet PCs)
Raise screen to more comfortable viewing height
Add a keyboard and mouse to recreate desktop computer
Share screen for presentations and meetings
Also allows air to circulate and cool computer
- Supports weights up to 12 pounds
- Collapses and folds up to 8 x 2 x 1 inches, carrying case included
- Press hinge button to swing open
- Adjust height by opening angle between front and back
6 increments, position computer base from 11 to 60
degrees
- Front legs spread apart with flip-down rubber feet
(holds laptops of any
width)
- Front legs extend, length from 6 to 9.125 inches
width between legs from 5 to 8.66 inches
- Composed of 70% recyclable materials
- Colors: Charcoal black, Mac White, Eco Green
- www.lcdarms.com/products/Laptop_Arms/Cricket.html
- 5/08 - $39.95
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www.lacie.com
See the Portable
Storage Gallery for LaCie flash and hard disk storage products
LaCie Flat Cables (12/08)
LaCie Hub -- USB 2.0 / USB & Firewire (11/07)
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www.logitech.com
See the Consumer
Home Media Gallery for Logitech webcam products
Logitech Comfort Lapdesk for Notebooks (1/09)
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- Comfortable, stable base for laptop, and helps protect against heat
- Home laptop users: 60% use on couch, 36% on bed, 16% sitting or lying on
floor
- 12-degree angled riser: Positions for more comfortable viewing
angle when seated
- 4-layer heat-shielding design: Work comfortably with notebook on
lap
- Arched base for open air flow, Soft, padded, air-mesh fabric on
underside
- Stable, lightweight, thin, built-in handle: Stores neatly on side near bed
or couch
- For PC and Mac notebooks up to 17-inch display. Not designed for use with
mouse
- 18 x 11 1/4 inches, x 3 inches (arched end), white
- Available 1/09 - $39
- www.logitech.com/index.cfm/notebook_products/stands/devices/4841&cl=us,en
- PR 12/08 - www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/5407&cl=us,en
Find the Logitech
Comfort Lapdesk on Amazon.com |
Logitech diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks (10/08) - Slim, wireless
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- Portable, stylish, full-sized keyboard with integrated number pad
- Modern, elegant design: Slim profile (0.87 inches from base to key caps)
Piano-black finish, brushed aluminum palm rest
- Cordless: 2.4 GHz wireless technology, reduces interference, delays,
dropouts
Includes USB mini-receiver
- 3-year battery life, battery status indicator, run on 4 AAA batteries
- Programmable F-keys, Media control and volume keys,
SetPoint software
- PerfectStroke key system: Longer travel than typical notebooks (3.2 vs.
2.2 mm)
Micro-scissors distribute force evenly, even if strike
edge of key
- Available 10/08 - $99
- www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/4742&cl=us,en
- PR - 11/08 - http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/5018&&cl=us,en
Find the Logitech
diNovo Keyboard on Amazon.com |
Logitech diNovo Keyboard, Mac Edition (11/08)
- Mac keyboard layout with integrated number pad
- Nineteen F-key shortcuts, one-touch access to Mail, Safari, iTunes, Exposé,
Cover Flow, Dashboard, QuickLook and Spaces
- 17.01 x 6.82 x 0.88 in., 1.98 pounds with batteries
- Available 11/08 - $99
- www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/4741&cl=us,en
- PR - 11/08 - www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/5296&&cl=us,en
Logitech MX Air Cordless Air Mouse (7/07)
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- Airborne laser mouse, use gestures for cursor controls -
wave and click
- Listen to music, browse photos, or surf the Web—from desk or across room
- On desk: Laser mouse for precise tracking and instant response
- In 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 fully charge Li-ion battery, operates 5 days
on charge
- 2.4 GHz wireless: 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
Works 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)
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- Compact cable “wrap” sleeve for home theater, office,
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
cables
- Slide the Cable•It sleeve onto the Zipper’s pointed tip
Grip
sleeve around the cables
- Holding handgrip, pull 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 - Outlets To Go Power Strips (7/08, 11/06)
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- Defense from bumps, drops and scratches - smartphones, PCs / tablets
- Waterproof cases
- Rugged and semi-rugged cases to safeguard technology and other valuables
- www.otterbox.com
OtterBox 1000 / 2000 - Waterproof Drybox Cases
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- Crushproof and watertight, waterproof to 100 feet, floats
- Protect valuables from the elements
car keys, film, batteries, credit cards, small wallets,
cell phones
- 1000: Exterior 4.837" x 3.682" x 1.652" (123 x 93.4
x 42 mm)
Interior 3.700" x 2.350" x 1.000", 0.3 lb
(0.14 kg)
- 2000: Exterior 6.855" x 4.571" x 1.829"
Interior 5.757" x 3.140" x 0.979"
- (1/09) OtterBox 1000 $11.49, 2000 $17.95, clear, yellow, blue, black
- www.otterbox.com/waterproof-cases/otterbox-1000
Find the OtterBox
1000 on Amazon.com |
OtterBox iPod / Smartphone Defender Cases
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- Defender series: Drop, bump, and shock protection (not waterproof)
also Impact series (bump and shock)
- iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, HP, ...
- Dust does not enter in a sufficient quantity
to interfere with satisfactory operation of equipment
- Layer 1: two built-in polycarbonate screens, one over screen and
buttons
second over camera and flash
- Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell
- Layer 3: Silicone skin to absorb bump and shock
- Access controls through case: audio jack, volume, and navigation
keys
- Acoustic vents safeguard microphone, speaker, receiver
while maintaining clear sound transmission
- Ambient light sensor remains functional through a polycarbonate window
- www.otterbox.com/ipod-cases
- (1/09) OtterBox for iPod nano $12.95 to iPod touch
$49.95
Find the OtterBox
Defender for iPhone on Amazon.com
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www.ppc-online.com
PPC Locking HDMI Cable (1/09)
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- Locking device reduces fallout, providing a more reliable signal
- Holds onto port with 3X greater strength than conventional
connectors
- Push-button operation - easy-to-use release tab prevents port damage
- Flexible cable - Perfect Flex jacket, Gold-plated pins
- Shielded - 100% foil coverage and braided shielding to eliminate
interference
- Category 2 cable, up to 1080p, compatible with all HDMI spec ports
- 3 foot $48.99, 6 foot $59.99, 12 foot $72.99
- PR 1/09 - introduced - www.ppc-online.com/insideppc/news/index.php?news_id=11
- www.ppc-online.com
- www.connect2ppc.com
Find the
PPC
Locking HDMI Cable on Amazon.com
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Verbatim TuneBoard Speaker Keyboard for Windows / for Macintosh (1/09)
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- Keyboard with integrated stereo speakers angled towards listener
Eliminates clutter of speakers and wires
- 1/09 - est. street $69, Windows or Macintosh versions
- Luminescent backlit illumination improve key visibility in low light
- Media console section with dedicated keys
For iTunes on Mac, Windows Media Player or other player
on PC
Multimedia keys: mute, volume, play, pause, stop,
prev/next track
Hot keys: enhanced bass, keycap background lighting
- www.verbatim.com
- PR 1/09 - http://www.verbatim.com/news/news_detail.cfm?....
Find the
Verbatim
TuneBoard on Amazon
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ZAGG invisibleSHIELD Protective Film
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- 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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Nickelodian / Memorex (Imation)
- Designed for kids: Rugged, affordable, functional
- Feature familiar Nick personalities:
SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!,
The Naked Brothers Band
- Launched September 2007, available at U.S. retailers in October
More than 20 products: digital cameras and photo frames, MP3 and video
players,
alarm clock, LCD TV and DVD player
- www.nick.com/npower
- www.memorexelectronics.com/npower
* Npower - iCarly Micro MP3 Digital Music Player (9/08)
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- 1 GB memory, stores up to 250 MP3 songs
- Preloaded with sample of iCarly’s new single, “Leave it All to
Me”
- MP3 and WMA formats: Drag and drop files, or use Windows Media
Player to sync
- USB rechargeable battery, 7 hours playback
- Belt clip on rear
- 1.5 x 1.7 x 0.6 in., 0.7 oz.
- $29.99
- Toys"R"Us - www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3179656
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* Npower - SpongeBob SquarePants Eyeball Speaker Dock (9/08)
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- Yellow sponge material, Top well cradles digital audio player
- Eyeballs are removable speakers, 2 x 4 watts
- Switch
to ROCK to wobble, rock and roll with music
- Line in connect to MP3 player, Left/Right Speaker output, Headphone jack
- AC power, 6.5 x 11 x 4 in. 2.2 lbs.
- $39.99
- Toys"R"Us (12/08) - www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3144396
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* Npower - iCarly Travel Speaker Case (9/08)
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- Zippered case protects digital audio player inside
- Soft padded interior, zippered design, shoulder strap
- Clear view window to watch videos
- Two built-in 1.5 watt speakers, Dual headphone jacks, listen with
friend
- Line-in jack connects with most MP3 players
- 4 AAA batteries, 4.0 x 5.9 x 1.8 in., 8 oz.
- $29.99
- Toys"R"Us - www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3144393
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* Npower - SpongeBob SquarePants Digital Photo Viewer (9/08)
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- Flip stand, cover with hallmark SpongeBob eye, clip to hang
- 1.44" color display, 2 MB memory, store up to 59 photos
- Automatic slide show, Clock
- JPEG, BMP, GIF formats, 128 x 128
- Requires built-in ImageViewer transfer software (Windows)
- USB rechargeable lithium battery, 6 hours playback
- 2.75 x 2 x 0.7 in., 1.0 oz.
- $24.99
- Toys"R"Us - www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3144400
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Accessories Gallery
* Npower - Fission Digital Music Player - 1 GB (10/07)
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- 1 GB internal flash memory (500 songs at 64 kbps = 32 hours playback)
- SD / MMC card slot, window on side to view inserted card
- Plays MP3, WMA (WM DRM9) -- Drag and drop or Windows Media Player
- Mini USB connector, Rechargable battery
- Music Mixer feature - Shake player to beat to play instument overlays
(Boing, Foghorn, Marimba, Ukulele)
- Equalizer, Voice recorder
- 3.6 x 0.7 x 1.7 in.
- SpongeBob SquarePants in silver graphite and white pearl,
The Naked Brothers Band in blue pearl and pink pearl
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$49.99
- http://npower.memorexelectronics.com/html/product_detail.php?PID=20
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Npower - Personal CD Player for preschoolers (10/07)
Npower - SpongeBob SquarePants Flash Micro Digital Camera (10/07)
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