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TrekStore USB Thumbdrive and Bottle Opener

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Ah yes, is there anything that you can’t USB-ify?! Well if there is, then it’s not a bottle opener! The TrekStor USB-Stick CO 8GB is a bottle opener and a USB 2.0 thumbdrive.

It’s a good-looking solid, brushed aluminum opener/stick. It’s a bit pricey, but should hold up for a long time assuming one of your buddies doesn’t swipe it from you when you get a bit too buzzed to notice.

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Price: $43.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

USB Tube Delight Audio – Novelty Sound Card

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USB Tube Delight Audio Sound Card

The USB Tube Delight Audio device is a portable sound card that connects to your computer via USB 2.0, completely plug-and-play. From there you can plug in your speakers, headphones, microphones etc. via the 3.5mm jack and enjoy some sound! As a nice touch, 2 little USB adapters are provided, depending on whether you want your tube to stick out of your computer, or perpendicular to it.

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Price: $32.00
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

D-Link Print Server – only $20

Computers, Gizmo of the Day, Networking & Internet / By /

$20 Print Server

Rarely do we find a bargain in this day and age, but that seems exactly what GetUSB.info have done; they’ve spotted a very nice D-Link print server for just $20 on Buy.com, with free shipping and no sneaky discounts – just an honest price – even D-Link are selling it direct for $40! If you’ve got an old printer knocking around that needs plugging into a computer to be used, then there isn’t any excuse not to get it set up wirelessly with this print server.

The DP-301U is compact, has easy configuration via a web-based utility and supports USB 2.0 for extreme printing. The majority of operating systems are supported, but Windows users get a lovely admin program to help manage it.

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More info from the manufacturer

Price: $19.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Palm probably announcing new OS, Nova, at CES 2009

CES, Phones, Portable, Software / By /

Palm is set to announce their next generation OS, codenamed Nova, at CES in Las Vegas next month. They’re being a little cagey about the announcement, but all signs point to it happening.

This is a welcome update to Palm’s offerings, with Nova most likely going to be a Linux-based mobile OS, with a focus on Internet and Web applications. Naturally.

I don’t understand why so-called experts want Palm out of the OS business. I think their CEO has it right that having the OS and hardware strongly tied leads to a better product. For now. I’m a big fan of standardization; for example, the PC platform that runs Windows, Linux or Solaris (and now, practically MacOS). But we’re not there yet with smartphones. Android is a good first step in that direction, but it’s not here yet. Over time, Palm will probably switch to making Android work well on their hardware.

I welcome “Palm OS 2.0”. I’m a bit saddened that I may not be able to update my existing Treo to this OS, but excited that there will be a refresh of a cool mobile OS.

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