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LaCie d2 Network File Server

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Lacie d2 Network File Server

LaCie have long been a provider of top hard drive solutions and the d2 is no exception – this is a professional file server built for office use as it allows up to 50 users to be connected, with a maximum of 15 being able to use it at any one time. Available in 500GB, 1TB or 1.5TB  – Amazon appears to have a 2TB version also, but LaCie confusingly doesn’t display this on their website. This should see any small office run perfectly and would also be suitable for the power home user that wants more storage and flexibility in their wireless network.

The d2 supports Windows, Mac and Linux users alike and supports multimedia playback through iTunes and other DLNA multimedia devices. Naturally, TimeMachine is supported for Mac users. Two (2) expansion ports on the back allow for additional storage to be connected to the d2, as well as data imports and external backups all via USB 2.0 or eSATA. A nice touch is the inclusion of a BitTorrent-compatible torrent server.

Buy now!
More info from the manufacturer

Price: $243.99 (1.5TB model)
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

GfG’s Article Recap for Week Ending May , 2009

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Another week – another recap; this week we looked at Cablevision’s new 100Mbps internet access plans for seriously fast downloads. Another technological breakthrough was General Electric’s 500Gb optical disc and China has developed a new competitor to Blu-Ray, although it will probably be primarily used within China.

Information Architects have released 2008’s Web Trend Map – pre-orders available now! We displayed the quite amazingly small wireless-N adapter.

The much awaited Tata Nano car surpassed a massive 200,000 pre-orders! And lastly, Vopium has released their free iPhone app.

Mvix Nubbin – world’s smallest wireless-N USB adapter

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If you’ve decided that you need to get your Wireless-N on, but would rather not shell out thousands for a new laptop or updated wireless device, then you need a wireless-N adapter. The Mvix Nubbin is arguably the world’s smallest such adapter.

The Mvix Nubbin is a USB 2.0 adapter that is 802.11n draft compliant as well as supporting 802.11b/g and 802.1e QoS. It works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

It really is small, extending only 18mm (0.7″) out from its host.

Buy now!

More info from the manufacturer
Price: $37.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Mvix Nubbin – smallest wireless-N adapter

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Mvix USA has just announced the world’s smallest wireless-N adapter, the Mvix Nubbin. The Mvix Nubbin is 802.11n draft compliant as well as supporting 802.11b/g and 802.1e QoS. It works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

The Nubbin plugs into USB 2.0 ports and only extends 18mm (0.7″) out from its host. Mvix Nubbin is priced at $39 and will start shipping May 7. You can pre-order right now at MvixUSA.com.

D-Link Print Server – only $20

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$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.

Buy now!
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)

Netgear Network Storage Device – 500GB/1TB external hard drive

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Netgear Network Storage Device

Wireless networks between computers and devices around the home, and office have become very popular recently, and this is a must-have addition to anyone’s network: the Netgear Network Storage Device. Featuring either 500GB or 1TB of hard disk space (depending on which one you go for), you have plenty of room to store high quality multimedia files and share them between everyone on the network. There’s also the option to extend the amount of storage available by adding another drive, which can also be used as a back up for the files on the original drive (RAID 1 for you power users out there).

These Netgears have built-in web interfaces to manage the files that are shared. It should also make it pretty easy for most folks to use. Furthermore, to ensure speed, you will find 256mb of RAM built in to the tower. The compatibility with other machines that you may have seems endless; media can be streamed to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and even DVD players. Even printers can be connected.

Buy Now! – 500GB Version

Buy Now! – 1TB Version

More info from the manufacturer

Price: $359.99-$569.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Sunglasses with built-in wireless Bluetooth headset

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Okay, so we’ve all heard of those glasses made by Oakley that have a built-n MP3 player, but sunglasses with built-n wireless Handsfree over Bluetooth – is this just taking it one step too far? I don’t think so.

With a talk time of 3.5 hours and a standby time of 90 hours (rechargeable via internal battery) there’s just nothing comparable on the market – and all for under $50. The glasses themselves are quite stylish; probably as good as any other $50 pair of normal sunglasses you can get – they have a matt black finish with smoke mirrored lenses.

With a temperature range of -10C to 50C, you can use these pretty much anywhere in the world. Perhaps these will be next year’s skiing must have, that is if you think you can manage calling people whilst you’re coming down the slope at break-neck speed!

In conclusion, a good buy, as long as you don’t mind walking around looking like someone out of the Matrix. And, in all fairness, they’re not quite as good looking as your pair of D&G designer glasses. Another gadget that combines 2 of our daily necessities into one simple, stylish product. Nice.

Gimme!
Price: $49.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is
correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Qualcomm’s Gobi platform – multi-carrier wireless card

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Qualcomm’s Gobi platform will let you access multiple carriers’ wireless data services. With Gobi, you won’t need to have separate cards and/or built-in chips in your notebook to get online.

Qualcomm is already partnering with Sony to put Gobi chips into Vaio P notebooks. Currently, Gobi will work at speeds up to 5.7Mbps which is not shabby at all.

The big question is whether or not carriers like Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, etc will start offering pay as you go or smaller window plans as opposed to the monthly plans that you find today that typically also come with yearly lock-in agreements.

If Gobi gets into enough netbooks, then it should pressure the carriers to do just that.

Kindle 2 e-reader announced by Amazon

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Amazon announced version 2 of the Kindle today, which will ship on February 24, 2009. Kindle 2 has a slew of improvements over the first Kindle such as:

  • Just over 1/3″ thick
  • Light: 10.2 oz (less than a paperback)
  • 3G wireless (and Amazon pays for the wireless bill!)
  • Improved e-ink display: 16 shades of gray & easier to read in sunlight without glare
  • Greater storage: hold over 1500 books
  • Text-to-speech – books to audio
  • 25% longer battery life
  • Built-in Dictionary

You can pre-order your Kindle 2 right now. You may remember that the 1st Kindle was in such high demand that many people simply did not get theirs. Their orders will be automatically converted to Kindle 2s without any action or additional costs on their part.

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