Turtle Beach New Ear Force P21 Stereo Gaming Headset For PS3

The leaders in gaming headsets for PC, Xbox, Sony PS2, PS3, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS lite gaming consoles, Turtle Beach has announced the launch of its new Ear Force P21 stereo gaming headset for Sony PS3 (PlayStation 3), which the company claims can enhance your PS3 gaming experience with superior stereo sound and crystal-clear communication on PlayStation Network (PSN), creating exceptional audio environment for playing popular PS3 games including Call of Duty World at War, Fallout 3, Resident Evil and Guitar Hero.


“The P21 gives PS3 gamers privacy, realism, and a competitive edge at an affordable price.” said Peter Ronick, Director of Marketing. “By combining game sound with PSN online chat, PS3 gamers can now enjoy the same immersive gaming experience XBOX 360 gamers have been experiencing for years with our Ear Force XBOX headsets. They can play PS3 games any time, day or night without being disturbed or disturbing others.”

The Turtle Beach’s Ear Force P21 that also can be used as a versatile PC headset with an optional RCA to 3.5mm adapter is expected to hit the market in coming July for about $80.

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Kingston Launches Cool HyperX Fan For HyperX Memory

The global leading manufacturer of memory products, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. has launched its new cooling fan specifically built to keep Kingston HyperX memory cool, named as HyperX Fan, which utilizes dual 60mm fans that the company claims just runs at a whisper-quiet 25 dBA, aiming to help HyperX memory run at peak performance for longer time.


“At LAN parties and benchmarking events worldwide, HyperX enthusiasts told us they wanted something cool looking to keep the memory cool,” said Dara Sun, HyperX product manager, Kingston. “We listened and thus developed this fan as the perfect complement for both the standard and taller HyperX T1 series modules. The hip blue lights give it a bling factor that could be the difference between first and second place in a system-build competition.”

According to Kingston, the HyperX fan that backed by a 1-year warranty and free 24/7 technical support features the same familiar blue color as HyperX heatspreaders.

The cool Kingston HyperX fan that made of anodized aluminum is available for MSRP of $23 (stand alone), and also available as bundled with 6GB 2000MHz ($334) and 6GB 1800MHz ($297) DDR3 kit.

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Massive Capacity with Kingston 128GB DataTraveler 200 USB Flash Drive

Famous USB Flash drive manufacturer, Kingston Technology, has again created another new milestone in the industry by introducing its new and first USB flash drive with a storage capacity of 128GB. The new Kingston 128GB DataTraveler 200 (DT200) apparently is the world’s largest flash drive in terms of storage capacity. However, great features always come with a great price. This new 128GB USB flash drive which comes with a password protection feature costs about $546, a fairly expensive price to many users. After all, with less than the price paid, users can easily get two or three 64GB flash drives.

However, the information explosion age has ushered in a need for bigger storage devices for easier mobility and higher efficiency. The new Kingston 128GB DataTraveler 200 (DT200) measures 2.77″ x 0.49″ x 0.89″ in dimension. Kingston gives 5-year warranty on this storage device. Even though the price is slightly expensive, users who don’t like the hassle of carrying many portable drives along for a massive database can consider it. “The new DT200’s robust storage capability lets consumers store complete libraries of music, photos and videos. It is also a great tool for business users who carry around large databases or files,” said Andrew Ewing, USB business manager, Kingston. “The password protection helps safeguard data and requires no admin rights, making the DT200 a terrific solution for the home or office.”

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OCZ Sabre OLED Gaming Keyboard With 9 Dynamic User Programmable OLED Hotkeys

Good news for serious gamers and CAD professionals seeking improved productivity and competitiveness! The world’s leading provider of ground-breaking, high performance memory and computer components that set industry standards, OCZ Technology Group has introduced its new highly-anticipated OCZ Sabre OLED multimedia keyboard, which the company claims as the world’s most intelligent gaming keyboard that combines user-friendly functions, durability and personalization features in a single device.


Features Of OCZ Sabre (OCZKBSBRUS):

9 dynamic user programmable OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) hotkeys
Convert any digital image or text into OLED key icon
Tilt design 5 to 10 degrees
128MB internal memory ; total of 103 keys
Ergonomic and high-quality design and construction with keys lasting over 5 million cycles
Superior tactile, low-noise key feedback
Plug and Play operation using an USB 2.0 interface, without the need of drivers
Backlit with glowing amber LEDs and Blue sidelighting effect
“The OCZ Sabre Keyboard offers the best of both worlds when it comes to OLED technology and a truly functional yet affordable gaming keyboard,” said Eugene Chang, VP of Product Management, OCZ Technology Group. “With nine dedicated OLED keys, the Sabre is able to leverage both the infinite customization benefits of the technology with the reliability and feel of a high-quality gaming keyboard, making for the ultimate all-in-one solution.”

The OCZ Sabre OLED gaming keyboard which measures 522 x 182 x 31-mm and weighs in at 2.7 lbs is compatible with Windows XP and Vista (32-bit) OS.

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First USB Powered Chainsaw For Office Use

For some reasons, you might need chainsaws in your office, for instance, to prepare some artwork or models to while away your boredom. The commercially available chainsaws might not be so suitable for your purpose due to its large size and weight. If your work requires you to have one in your office, probably this compact USB-powered chainsaw, i.Saw, might be a good choice.

















Measuring 15.2 x 5.8 x 5.1 inches (385 x 147 x 130mm) in dimension, the i.Saw is about a keyboard’s size and it weighs about 3.7kg. This mini chainsaw is powered by USB. Users just need to plug it to their computer or other USB-enabled devices to start using it. Even though it is small and light in size, i.Saw doesn’t compromise in terms of performance. The USB chain delivers fast cutting speed with good efficiency and it is tested on various types of woods and other materials. Let’s have a look at the video clip below on how the USB powered chainsaw works
see video of USB Powered Chainsaw here

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Samsung Spinpoint N3U 1.8″ 250GB Hard Drive Utilizes Native USB Interface

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its new 1.8-inch 250GB hard disk drive – Samsung Spinpoint N3U, which sports a native USB controller right on its printed circuit board, eliminating the interrupt service time for bridge circuit board to convert PATA into USB signals, aiming for smaller foot print, less power consumption as well as optimized performance that ideal for portable storage devices.

In addition, Spinpoint N3U also eliminates possible points of failure due to loose cable connections, consuming about 40% less power compared to 2.5-inch hard drive an equivalent storage capacity.

“The new high-capacity 1.8” 250GB drive enhances Samsung’s product offerings and is ideal for consumers who require a small form factor, high capacity data storage,” commented Choel-Hee Lee, vice president of marketing Storage system Division, Samsung Electronics. “It is easy to carry around and it is designed to withstand a free fall drop of up to 50 centimeters and be resistant to a maximum shock incident of up to 1500G.”

The new Samsung Spinpoint N3U native USB interface device is expected to hit the market starting mid-July 2009 for a MSRP of $199.

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