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Apple Posts Support Documents on Magic Mouse, Wireless Keyboard

Trying to stay ahead of the curve, Apple has posted a few Support documents online, outlining some of the aspects typical to its wireless peripherals, as well as providing troubleshooting for the new devices. The Mac maker explains how to remove and replace batteries, what to expect from the peripherals as far as the...

21 October 2009
08:27 GMT

Verbatim's New Easy Riser Mice Have Height-Adjustable Design

When you think about computer peripherals, Verbatim most likely won't be among your top choices. However, the company has decided to expand its product portfolio with the introduction of a new line of mice for portable computer systems. The new products are part of the company's latest Easy Riser family and...

15 September 2009
09:07 GMT

Lenovo Rolls Out New ThinkPad Keyboard

Lenovo is a PC vendor that has become synonymous with high-quality, portable computer systems designed to meet the requirements of business users. These systems are part of the company's famous line of ThinkPad laptops, which have a couple of distinctive features that have made them a favorite amongst business a...

7 September 2009
09:41 GMT

New Peripherals from Alienware Are Designed for Gamers

Alienware, Dell's new gaming division, has recently announced the introduction of a new line of desktop system peripherals, designed to provide gaming enthusiasts with support for a high-quality gaming experience on their latest Alienware gaming rigs. Being one of the most recognizable brands in the gaming and e...

3 September 2009
03:37 GMT

Certification Program for USB 3.0 Launched, Devices Closer to Debut

One of today's most widely used connectivity interfaces is the Universal Serial Bus, better known as the USB, a technology that enables users to connect various types of devices among themselves for data transfer and power. In its current state, the technology has reached its 2.0 version, which provides users wi...

2 September 2009
05:05 GMT

Modern Warfare 2 Confirmed to Get Mad Catz Peripherals

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will most certainly be one of this year's biggest video games to appear on the market. It drove away plenty of other games into 2010, as they feared that everyone would just focus on Activision's shooter, meaning that the big company has a free hand in regard to more marketing...

12 August 2009
15:01 GMT

Logitech Rolls Out New Wireless Desktop MK700

Logitech, one of the world's leading vendors of computer peripherals and gaming devices, has just announced the expansion of its line of desktop keyboards and mice, with the introduction of the new Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700. The new solution has been designed to provide users with an easy typing experience...

12 August 2009
06:07 GMT

'Compatible with Windows 7' Logo Sees Strong Momentum

Windows 7 was released to manufacturers about a week ago, and Microsoft also made it available to MSDN and TechNet users as of today. The platform will be released on the market on October 22, and a wide range of computers, including desktops, laptops and the likes, are expected to hit the shelves right on or after t...

6 August 2009
03:00 GMT

Logitech Rolls Out Seven New Webcams

Logitech, one of the world's leading vendors of computer peripherals, has announced today the launch of a series of new webcams designed to provide users with a wide variety of choices for video conference devices of this kind. The Fremont, California-based company has now introduced no less than seven new webca...

29 July 2009
08:44 GMT

NEC Unveils World's First USB 3.0 Host Controller

Coming to support the industry's accelerated adoption of new technologies, NEC Electronics has recently announced the introduction of the world's first Universal Serial Bus (USB) host controller to support the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 standard. According to the company, the new controller has been designed to...

19 May 2009
05:04 GMT

ASUS Eee Keyboard to Be Launched at the End of June

ASUS appears to have grown attached to Intel's Atom platform, which was initially designed as a solution for the growing market of netbook systems. Aside from the high number of Eee PCs it has already announced, the Taiwanese company has also experimented with the Atom platform for various other systems or devic...

14 May 2009
07:00 GMT

ASUS Eee Keyboard Specifications Unveiled

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, ASUS unveiled a series of new products, most of which take advantage of Intel's highly successful netbook platform. Aside from some new ultraportable computer systems, the Taiwanese company made good use of the netbook platform, which has been integrated in ...

13 January 2009
04:59 GMT

The Gokukawa Leather Keyboard, Rich but Meaningless

Leather has been associated with luxury for many tens of years, whether we're thinking about furniture or the automotive industry; but lately, it has entered the world of gadgets as well, and it looks like people (or at least designers) really dig it. And the leather-covered computer keyboard from Japan comes in...

15 December 2008
05:03 GMT

ViewSonic Presents PJ359w Projector for Widescreen Applications

It looks like ViewSonic has been on a roll out frenzy lately, probably preparing for the upcoming shopping period, which the company banks on for a boost in profits. So, we talked yesterday about ViewSonic's two digital photo frames, and now it's time to take a quick look at something far more serious, name...

12 November 2008
14:01 GMT

Samsung Presents World's First QWXGA (2048 x 1152) PC Monitor

Samsung has managed to keep itself at the top of the LCD PC monitor market by constantly taking into account the customer feedback regarding its products and coming up with innovative products that answer the users' demands. And especially for those office workers in dire need of more desktop space, the Korean c...

6 November 2008
09:40 GMT

iZ3D, the Coolest-Looking 3D PC Monitors Around

For most users, their computer display is just a peripheral, an extension of their machine. However, for others (gamers, especially), the monitor is the gateway to a whole new world and this is the reason why it should reflect, to some extent, its user's personality. That's exactly the case with the monitor...

6 November 2008
07:59 GMT

USB Digital Endoscope – Take a Closer Look Inside Your PC Case

We've all heard about medical endoscopes, those snake-like devices that help doctors take a better look inside the human body while maintaining damage to a minimum. And surely there are quite a lot of people out there who, at some point, wished they had such a product in order to take a closer look at some other...

4 November 2008
07:58 GMT

Fanatec Turns Your Xbox 360 Into a Porsche

Porsche is one of the best-known car manufacturers around, the brand being regarded as an automotive icon for decades. That's exactly what German company Fanatec had in mind when it launched its Porsche 911 Turbo S Racing Wheels, a couple of limited-edition gaming accessories that replicate to a very high extent...

31 October 2008
06:22 GMT

World Tour Issues Addressed by Activision

Guitar Hero World Tour has recently been launched and there already are numerous reports regarding problems with the peripherals used to play the music simulation game. This is not good news for a release which lives and dies by the quality of its fake instruments.  Activision, the publisher of the game, st...

30 October 2008
05:20 GMT

Fanatec RennSport Cockpit – Almost "Real" Virtual Racing

Although most gamers settle for playing their favorite car games with just the normal controller, the true, hardcore fans of racing titles will go for a more complex setup, typically consisting of at least a pedal system and wheel. For this reason, the Fanatec company, a German manufacturer specialized in the develop...

29 October 2008
16:31 GMT

Hands-On Bonanza with Latest Logitech Products

Logitech is one of the best-known names in the computer peripherals, gaming and home entertainment industries, releasing a very large number of products each year, whether we're talking about wireless audio systems, mice and keyboards, gaming accessories, etc. Each year, they organize special events for the pres...

18 October 2008
05:41 GMT

One Step Closer to 3D Printing - The Alaris30 Desktop 3D Printer

Printing and scanning in 3 dimensions will represent the next major leaps ahead in this particular field of electronic devices, but they're still in their early development stages. Thus, several devices that are capable of either scanning or printing in 3D have already been released onto the market, and the latt...

17 October 2008
12:11 GMT

Toshiba TLP-X150U, a Slim and Portable Projector with Closed Captioning Support

Although its projectors are not exactly what one might call "glamourous," Toshiba has kept pushing quite a few devices of this type on the market over the past couple of years, most of them combining a sturdy build with above-average features and, usually, a price tag that very accurately reflects their features. And...

8 October 2008
14:41 GMT

NEC Introduces 24- and 19-Inch Desktop LCD Displays

NEC Display Solutions is one of the world's best-known manufacturers of PC monitors, launching a very large number of products in several ranges over the past couple of years. And in order to complete its MultiSync EA Series, NEC has launched two new models, the 24-inch MultiSync EA241WM widescreen LCD monitor a...

2 October 2008
11:01 GMT

Dell Presents 7609WU WUXGA Projector

It would seem that it's "projector season" over at Dell, since the company keeps rolling out new models almost on a daily basis. We've seen their ultra-portable, pocket projector yesterday, and now it's time for a much more serious machine, designed most likely for the corporate environment, namely the...

26 September 2008
04:58 GMT

Apple Offers 2.4GHz Intel iMac, MacBook at Under $1,000

If you were saving to get your own Intel iMac or MacBook, and have managed to raise just under a grand, it's high time you checked Apple's store 'cause there are some deals there you simply can't miss. Also on sale are Apple Cinema Displays, Apple TVs, wireless base stations and Apple accessories....

25 September 2008
08:50 GMT

Xerox Launches Two New Powerful Office Workhorses

Although for some people the field of multifunction printers is a lot less "glamorous" than that of high-end mobile phones, advanced portable computing systems or PMPs, for example, the truth of the matter is that MFPs are actually extremely important for the business segment. For this reason, the Xerox company has j...

23 September 2008
16:41 GMT

Aleratec's Robot-Like Disc Printer Does Up to 100 Discs Unattended

Small-scale disc printers have become rather popular lately, since they allow small-scale users (advertising and PR agencies, small companies, etc.) to print an average amount of promotional discs in a very fast and easy manner, while at the same time keeping costs low. This is also the case with the Aleratec RoboJet...

23 September 2008
08:39 GMT

New Kodak Wireless AIO Inkjet Printers Tout Lowest Ink Replacement Cost Ever

As some of you might know, the ink used for inkjet printers is among the most expensive substances on the planet. However, in order to make their products more attractive for budget-conscious users, the most important manufacturers from this particular segment are now focusing on reducing the printing costs as much a...

23 September 2008
05:16 GMT

A First-Hand Tour of Epson's Stylus SX600FW Photo/Multi-Purpose Printer

Epson has come up with a wide variety of products targeting digital photographers in particular, but also quite a few models that can be described as "photo-enhanced office workhorses." And, at least to some extent, that can also be said about the company's Stylus SX600FW model, which offers photo printing featu...

10 September 2008
14:41 GMT

A Close Encounter with Several of Epson's Stylus Printers

Epson is one of the world's best-known manufacturers of printing solutions, whether we're talking about dedicated business products or consumer printers. So, it's no wonder that its line-up at the press event we've attended today was quite a comprehensive one, especially as far as the photo printe...

10 September 2008
09:27 GMT

OCZ Unleashes Dominatrix for Hardcore Gamers

This month, several major manufacturers are expected to put out new products, as we already noted in a couple of our previous posts. OCZ's name also popped up among those of the other manufacturers, and now we get to see why that was, as it has recently released a new gaming mouse with a unique and very interest...

22 August 2008
03:04 GMT

Epson Launches New WorkForce Line of Printers and All-In-Ones

The small office / home office (SOHO) segment has become quite important for the manufacturers of various office-related electronic products, most of the big names in the industry providing quite comprehensive product lineups targeting exactly this particular class of users. And that's also the case with Epson, ...

19 August 2008
02:33 GMT

Canon Rolls Out Three New Scanners, Two AIO Photo Printers

Although the back-to-school period is still pretty far away, the most important manufacturers of various computer peripherals have already begun to prep their offers for the respective shopping season. And one of the latest announcements of this type comes from Canon, which has just unveiled no less than 5 peripheral...

12 August 2008
06:21 GMT

Electronic Arts Is Creating Wii Peripherals

We've been reporting yesterday on how EA Sports is thinking of focusing on the Nintendo Wii in an effort to extend its appeal to a more diverse gaming demographic. It seems that part of the Wii emphasis strategy might consist of creating new peripherals for the console, which enhance the gaming experience with E...

26 June 2008
06:04 GMT

Canon's Latest Projectors "Exceed 1080 HDTV", Offer PictBridge Support

Canon's always been one of the most important names on the projection solutions' market, targeting both the business segment and the A/V enthusiasts. And in order to prove its continuous commitment to this particular field, the company has just announced the release of two high-end projectors, each providin...

4 June 2008
01:46 GMT

Asus' UFOTO UF735 Digital Photo Frame Doubles as a Secondary PC Display

You might say that digital photo frames have already become mainstream and they've gone beyond the level of cool novelty. You're probably right, but the fact of the matter is that we still see some pretty interesting and innovative releases in this field, much like the UFOTO UF735 Digital Photo Frame from A...

2 June 2008
02:00 GMT

Lite-On's External Blu-ray Unit Spotted On Display

As you might have found out from some of our previous articles, PLDS (the joint venture between Lite-On and Royal Philips) has managed to come up with some pretty interesting Blu-ray products lately, in an attempt to establish itself as a household name on the Blu-ray peripherals' market. Furthermore, it has eve...

9 May 2008
03:27 GMT

Sony Throws Two New Digital Photo Printers Out Into the Wild

Looks like Sony's on yet another release "frenzy", as it keeps pumping out various digital photography-related products almost on a daily basis. And among all sorts of new cameras, digital photo frames, etc., the Japanese company has also rolled out two new portable digital photo printers, which allow users to p...

31 January 2008
12:46 GMT

Today, Even Printers Have Their Own E-Mail Accounts - Meet the Ricoh HotSpot

A very large number of people around the world either use a mobile computing system or intend to do so in the near future. And since wireless communications will most likely completely replaced their classical, "wired" counterparts at some point (probably sooner than later), Ricoh has just announced the SP C410DN-KP ...

17 January 2008
07:16 GMT

Ultra-Short Throw Projectors, Also Very Popular With Epson

Projectors have become one of the basic "weapons" from the "arsenal" required in order to carry out any presentation, especially the short-throw models, which can be used even in smaller rooms. And that's exactly the type of devices Epson has just announced, namely the EMP-400W and EMP-400We models, designed esp...

17 January 2008
02:35 GMT

At Ricoh, Everything's About Lasers

As the SOHO segment of the CE market has become a lot more significant over the past few years, the manufacturers of various computers peripherals have also begun to design specific products tailored to the needs of home and small office users. And that's also the case with Ricoh, who has just announced a new fa...

11 January 2008
02:21 GMT

Will Microsoft Take Logitech to the Altar?

The fact that Microsoft is in the process of divorcing from Bruce Jaffe, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Development, and the key playmaker when it comes down to the company's acquisitions, has not influenced in the least its appetite for new purchases. At the beginning of January 2008, the Redmond company h...

10 January 2008
11:06 GMT

How To Duplicate DVDs On the Go, in a Matter of Minutes

Although duplicating DVDs is not exactly a very good idea when we're talking about copyrighted materials, there are certain situations when we need to make a copy of a certain DVD or CD as fast as possible and in the absence of a computer. And this is exactly the reason why the people over at EZ Dupe have rolled...

27 December 2007
02:01 GMT

Meet Nabaztag, The Rabbit That Brings The Whole Internet to Your Ears

It's quite a documented fact that most people spend more and more time online on a daily basis, either searching for specific information, interacting with other users via social networking sites or simply accessing various multimedia content delivery services.However, at some point, the amount of information we...

18 December 2007
06:59 GMT

Ricoh's GX2500 GelSprinter Printer is SOHO Friendly, Affordable

The SOHO segment is probably one of the largest "slices" of the computer peripherals' market, but, at the same time, it's also one of the most demanding, because we're talking about budget-conscious people who are very careful with their expenses. And this is the reason why the people over at Ricoh lau...

14 December 2007
02:20 GMT

ROCCAT: New Gaming Gear, Same Players

Gaming is one of the most profitable sectors in the consumer IT market. People do it for fun, for relaxation, but there is a professional "mob" that really know what true gaming is. Of course, when there is a market, there are suppliers, and a plethora of companies decided that it would be a wise idea to squeeze some...

11 December 2007
11:26 GMT

Hitachi's CP-X417 Projector Boasts 3000-Lumen Brightness, Wireless Connectivity

Wireless projectors (namely, digital projectors with built-in wireless modules) are extremely useful devices, since they can be controlled from a distance, thus making presentation setups a lot easier. And the latest info regarding such a product comes from Hitachi, who has just announced the availability of the CP-X...

11 December 2007
03:06 GMT

Samsung's New Monochrome Printer Is a Small Office Workhorse

Samsung has rolled out some pretty hot printers this year, some of them having some special (read out of this world) designs. Unfortunately, though, the newly-announced ML - 2851ND is not one of them, but rather a "workhorse" model, designed to provide high-capacity, yet low-cost printing for SOHO users. The ML - 285...

10 December 2007
01:59 GMT

New WWE Accessories on Their Way for PS2, Wii and Xbox 360

No one needs an update on just how popular the World Wrestling Entertainment series is. Players of the latest installment in the series, WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008, benefit from a huge lineup of WWE licensed accessories, which unfortunately aren't available anymore. Yup, starting November 14, Game On has seen non...

7 December 2007
04:46 GMT


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