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STORIES ABOUT: peripherals
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 ... [read more >>]
26 June 2008, 06:04GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 providing certain very appealing features (at some extremely unappealing price tags), namely the REALiS WUX10 and REALiS SX80 models. ... [read more >>]
04 June 2008, 01:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 Asus, which, besides displaying your favorite digital photos, also doubles as a secondary display for your PC or notebook. ... [read more >>]
02 June 2008, 02:00GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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- ... [read more >>]
09 May 2008, 03:27GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 print out their favorite photos even while being on the road, namely the DPP-FP95 and DPP-FP75. The DP ... [read more >>]
31 January 2008, 12:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 color printer and the SP 4100N-KP monochrome model, which the company touts to be the industry's fir ... [read more >>]
17 January 2008, 07:16GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 especially for the corporate and education environments. According to ... [read more >>]
17 January 2008, 02:35GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 family of color laser printers, the Aficio SP C222DN Series, as well as several laser multifunction products (MFPs) from the Af ... [read more >>]
11 January 2008, 02:21GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 has made a $1.2 billion bid for Fast Search & Transfer, a provider of enterprise search solutions, a couple of days ago, a ... [read more >>]
10 January 2008, 11:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 out the DVD Coach Single Target Duplicator, a device that can take care of this problem fast and easy. Thus, t ... [read more >>]
27 December 2007, 02:01GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 have to deal with becomes way too large, and we feel the need to pass a few of these "tasks" to some ... [read more >>]
18 December 2007, 06:59GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 launched the GX2500, a new printer that uses the company's GelSprinter technology while providing certa ... [read more >>]
14 December 2007, 02:20GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 revenue out of this passion. When it comes to gaming gear, the first brands that come in the profess ... [read more >>]
11 December 2007, 11:26GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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-X417, a projector that offers wireless connectivity and networking, allowing end-users to monitor multiple devices from a remo ... [read more >>]
11 December 2007, 03:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 - 2851ND is capable of 1200 x 1200 dpi effective output, a first-page-out speed of less than 8.5 seconds, ... [read more >>]
10 December 2007, 01:59GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
What Happens When a Keypad Has Unprotected Sex with an Optical Mouse
It's late at night, after the wild Christmas party at the office. The hot, but rather tipsy keypad approaches the company's hunky optical mouse and with a soft whisper, asks: "Come on, you hunk of a peripheral, won't you push my buttons?". A steamy, Titanic-like scene follows, and 9 months later....the Adesso 19 Key USB Numeric Keypad and Optical Mouse comes into this world. I do believe that the two ... [read more >>]
07 December 2007, 12:41GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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 ... [read more >>]
07 December 2007, 04:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Printers Go 3D, Support Various Materials!
Up until now, printing in 3 dimensions has been a dream for quite a lot of printing solutions manufacturers (not to mention users, and especially graphics artists). However, things are changing rapidly in this particular field of technology, and one of the latest and most interesting developments comes from the Israel-based Objet Geometries company, which has just announced the development of the Connex500 3-D Printing System, t ... [read more >>]
30 November 2007, 04:16GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Sony Announces Two High-End, Extremely Expensive Large-Venue Digital Projectors
Although most people associate projectors with either home entertainment systems or business presentations nowadays, the truth of the matter is that they have a far wider range of purposes, including here large-venue projections. And that's exactly the particular market segment Sony's latest announcement refers to, as the company has just informed us of the release of two high-end large venue projectors, which deliver some pretty ... [read more >>]
28 November 2007, 12:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Brother Intros The Company's First Digital Color Laser Copiers/Printers
Despite being one of the world's best-known manufacturers of various printing solutions, the Brother company has not been particularly active on the laser copying/printing solutions market. However, it seems that things are about to change, since the company has just announced the release of its first line-up of digital color laser copier/printers, namely the DCP-9000 series, which includes the DCP-9040CN and DCP-9045CDN models. T ... [read more >>]
28 November 2007, 10:16GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Extreme Portability: The Matias Folding Keyboard
Portability is an extremely important concept in technological design nowadays and most peripherals' manufacturers are trying to make their devices as slim and easy to carry around as possible. And that's exactly the case with the Canadians over at Matias, who have announced an ultra-portable keyboard with a twist: it can be folded for transport. Designed as a desktop-like keyboard for notebook and laptop users, th ... [read more >>]
15 November 2007, 06:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Erase Every Byte of Information on Your HDDs Even Without a Computer
It's quite a commonly-known fact that the information stored onto any HDD is not completely lost, even if said device is software-formatted and it might be retrieved after the users dispose of the respective storage solution. However, in order to avoid this undesired situation, the people over at WiebeTech have created the Drive eRazer, a device that allows the users to completely erase the information on any drive, without requiring ... [read more >>]
13 November 2007, 11:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Envision's New G416 24-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Is Vista-Friendly, Affordable
Having a widescreen monitor is quite an important issue for a relatively large number of users, especially for those who require a lot of desktop space for running various specific applications. And this is the reason why the people over at Envision launched the G416 model, a 24-inch widescreen LCD display that provides certain advanced features, as well as a high level of compatibility with the latest OS from Microsoft. According to E ... [read more >>]
13 November 2007, 05:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Extreme Eco-Friendly: The Monitors That Require No Power While in Stand-By
It seems that an increasingly higher number of manufacturers are coming out with eco-friendly products nowadays, either due to the fact that they actually care about the environment (well, not very likely, is it now?) or simply because an increasingly larger number of consumers prefer this environmentally-friendly products. And the latest example of such a product comes from Fujitsu-Siemens, who has just announced a whole new lin ... [read more >>]
12 November 2007, 07:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
The Visuals USB Gauge from Gigabyte: Monitor Your Computer's Power Source in Real Time
Although for most users the computer's power source is just another component inserted in the chassis, a lot less popular than video cards or CPUs, for example, the truth of the matter is that it represents the heart of any computing system, the device that pumps the much needed "blood" (energy) into all of the PC's components. And since the PSU is the heart, the people over at Gigabyte have come up with a dev ... [read more >>]
12 November 2007, 03:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
InFocus Unveils The Play Big IN1 Projector for the Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3
Playing the latest next-gen video games directly on the perfectly smooth, extra-large wall of one's home is the dream of quite a lot of gamers out there. And while some have managed to make that dream come true with some high-end projection system, most can't afford such a luxury and this is the reason why the people over at InFocus have come up with the Play Big IN1 projector, a device designed especially to work with ... [read more >>]
09 November 2007, 03:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Samsung Finally Ships the SyncMaster 245T 24-inch LCD Monitor
Although Samsung is a company that generally delivers on its promises, things have been a little bit difficult with the company's 245T model, which should have hit the shelves at some point in March. However, the Korean company managed to finally deliver (after almost 9 months) and announced the commercial availability of the SyncMaster 245T model, which delivers some pretty impressive features, comparable with those of entry-level LC ... [read more >>]
08 November 2007, 05:26GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
The Optimus Maximus Keyboard Goes For Under $500, Will Be Software-Crippled
As things usually tend to happen with an over-hyped product, it seems that the truth about the famous Optimus Maximus keyboard is a bit different (and quite disappointing) from what the people over at Art Lebedev have been touting up until recently. Thus, according to a post on the company's official blog ... [read more >>]
06 November 2007, 12:51GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
InFocus Rolls Out Three New DLP Projectors
InFocus seems to be quite keen on making a name for itself on the digital projectors' market, as it has come up with quite a large number of such products over the past few months. And the company's latest announcement refers to no less than three such devices, namely the IN35, IN35W and IN37 models, which feature DLP technology from Texas Instruments and the BrilliantColor technology developed by InFocus. For year ... [read more >>]
06 November 2007, 07:36GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
One Toshiba 22-Inch Monitor = 55 Samsung 22-Inch Displays
Over time, the Japanese over at Toshiba have managed to come up with a large number of interesting computing systems and peripherals, including here several PC monitors. However, none of the company's previous offerings can even come close to their latest announcement, namely a 22-inch (56.4-cm) PC display that features a whopping W-QUXGA resolution (that's 3840 x 2400!!!). Although the device has not received an of ... [read more >>]
02 November 2007, 11:41GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
InFocus Rolls Out The Work Big IN15 Ultra-Slim Notebook Projector
The InFocus company has established itself as an important projector manufacturer over the past few years, launching some pretty interesting models targeting both business users and the SOHO segment. And the company's latest announcement, namely the Work Big IN15, is targeting mainly the first category mentioned above, as its slim and portable form factor makes it a good solution for those users who need to always have a projector at ... [read more >>]
02 November 2007, 08:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Samsung Intros Three New Multimedia-Enabled SyncMaster LCD Displays
Samsung's been on quite a roll lately, making all sorts of announcements regarding the future of its displays, especially those using OLED technology. However, since said technology is still rather far away, the people over at Samsung have decided to continue upgrading their SyncMaster line of desktop PC monitors for now, and released three new models with enhanced multimedia capabilities, namely the SyncMaster 920BM 19-inch ... [read more >>]
01 November 2007, 02:24GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Canon Rolls Out 2 High-End, Ultra-Bright Multimedia Projectors
Over time, the people over at Canon have come up with a large number of high-end multimedia projectors, designed to meet the demands of both professionals and the SOHO segment. And this seems to be the case with the company's latest announcement as well, since the Canon LV-7585 is designed especially for the installation market (and comes packed with the suitable options and features), while the LV-7365 is a very compact, portable and ... [read more >>]
31 October 2007, 11:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Samsung Preps LCDs Made With Ordinary Glass, Could Usher In Huge Price Drops?
One of the most important reasons why LCD monitors are generally quite expensive is that they require a very special type of glass in order to provide very good-quality images, namely one with very low levels of sodium, a substance that normally blocks light and prevents making extra-thin glass. However, it would seem that things are about to change (quite radically, if you ask me), since the people over at Samsung came up with a ... [read more >>]
26 October 2007, 12:16GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Gateway Launches High-End 22 and 24-Inch HD Widescreen LCD Displays
High-definition is a must-have for most display solutions nowadays, whether we're talking about high-end TV sets or PC monitors. And this is the reason why the Gateway company launched two new advanced such monitors, namely the new Gateway 24-inch High Definition Widescreen LCD (FHD2400) and the Gateway 22-inch High Definition Widescreen LCD (HD2200), which deliver advanced features including soft touch controls, ultra bright glare pa ... [read more >>]
26 October 2007, 08:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Samsung Quietly Rolls Out A 19-Inch Widescreen Desktop PC Monitor
Samsung's SyncMaster series of LCD monitors is one of the most successful on the market, as it provides good image quality and advanced features at some pretty decent price tags (actually, this very article has been written using a SyncMaster). And in order to attract an even greater number of consumers, namely those who require extended desktop space, the Korean company has just announced a new SyncMaster model, namely the 942BW, bui ... [read more >>]
26 October 2007, 03:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Envision's New G2016wa 20-Inch Desktop Monitor: Pro Features, Low Price Tag
Having a 2- or 3-monitor setup is quite an important issue for a large number of users, especially those whose lines of work require them to handle large amounts of documents, multiple images and software applications, etc. in the same time. And this is the reason why the people over at Envision came up with the G2016wa model, a device whose features (very high supported resolution and contrast ratio) and affordable price tag mak ... [read more >>]
25 October 2007, 10:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
SanDisk Targets Video Content Distribution, Rolls Out The TakeTV PC-to-TV Video Player
SanDisk is one of the most important names from the A/V industry, known not only for its advanced storage solutions and portable media players, but also for a large number of other interesting products. However, the company's latest development is something really out of the ordinary, as the combo between the TakeTV PC-to-TV Video Player and the Fanfare video distribution platform might also turn the company into one of the most impor ... [read more >>]
22 October 2007, 09:51GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
NEC Rolls Out Three MultiSync LCD Monitors with Multimedia Features
Since Christmas is approaching rapidly, an increasingly higher number of manufacturers announce certain products that will be out just in time for the shopping season that traditionally accompanies the respective holiday. And this is also (probably) one of the reasons why NEC, one of the world's most important manufacturers of LCD monitors and displays, has just released three new MultiSync LCD monitors, namely the standard-aspect 19- ... [read more >>]
19 October 2007, 10:16GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
BenQ's Got a New Short-Throw Projector Out In The Wild
It would seem that short-throw projectors are becoming increasingly popular nowadays, as they allow users to view widescreen images even within the confines of a small room. And since most projector manufacturers are coming out with such products, the people over at BenQ have also decided to tackle this market segment and launched the MP771 model, a high-brightness XGA projector, featuring a short-throw lens as well as certain interesting ... [read more >>]
19 October 2007, 05:16GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Canon Throws Two New Network Scanners on the Market
Canon is one of the undisputed leaders of the document imaging market, as it has come up over time with a huge number of scanners, printers, digital photo cameras and so forth. And the company's latest announcement refers to two new devices from the first category, namely the ScanFront 220 and 220P models, which could seriously improve the level of efficiency within any office. The ScanFront 220 and 220P are sleek, simple-to-use n ... [read more >>]
16 October 2007, 10:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Wide Format Printing? No Problem, if You've Got the Money
Ricoh is one of the world's best-known manufacturers of various printing solutions, as it has come up with various such products over time, targeting both home users and the corporate environment. And the company's latest announcement is the Aficio SP W2470 wide format printer, a device that is supposed to increase the work flow efficiency in small business environments, although its price tag is...well, a bit out of reach even f ... [read more >>]
15 October 2007, 03:36GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
How to Use Your Keyboard Even When Wearing Night Vision Goggles
Working on a computer during the nighttime or in low visibility conditions can prove to be a pretty daunting task, especially if there's absolutely no light source available. Furthermore, even lighted keyboards have their problems (especially in certain special conditions), and this is the reason why iKey, an important manufacturer of rugged computer peripherals for military applications, is now offering LED backlit keyboard ... [read more >>]
12 October 2007, 09:36GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Voice, The Controller of the Future
Computer controllers (and controllers in general) have evolved quite a lot over the past few years, as they've managed to keep themselves in the first line of technological development. And it would seem that voice might be the next big hit in this field, as a scientist from Washington University has come up with a very interesting approach to this field, namely the Vocal Joystick. Thus, according to an article by ... [read more >>]
11 October 2007, 07:56GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Hitachi Likes Its Projection Short Too, Rolls Out the CP-A100 3LCD
It would seem that very short-throw projectors are quite popular nowadays, considering the fact that an increasingly higher number of manufacturers come up with certain models of their own. So, after Toshiba released a short-throw projector a while back, Hitachi relea ... [read more >>]
09 October 2007, 07:36GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Razer Rolls Out Two New HOT Gaming Peripherals
Razer is one of the world's best-known manufacturers of gaming-dedicated peripherals, the company's products enjoying quite a high level of success among most gamers out there. And in order to keep its customers happy and satisfy all their gaming needs, the company has just announced the release of two hot peripherals, the Razer Lycosa keyboard and Razer Piranha headset, which will surely entice users with their advanced features ... [read more >>]
08 October 2007, 10:41GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
Become a FPS, MMORPG and RTS Master!
Although its fan base is slowly eroded by gaming consoles, PC gaming is still pretty popular and this is the reason why quite a large number of manufacturers keep rolling out new and improved peripherals that will allow avid gamers to take their skills to a whole new level. And that's exactly the case with Belkin's n52te, a hybrid gaming keyboard that can prove to be especially proficient in the field of computer gaming ... [read more >>]
08 October 2007, 07:16GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia
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