Computer Accessories

Genius just launched the SP-HF500A, a two-way Hi-Fi wood-enclosed speaker set that is priced under $50! Great for watching movies from your PC, listening to music or playing video games, the speakers feature a three-inch driver powered by a 14W amplifier. There is also a button for power control and one for timbre right on the front of the speaker cabinet.

Other features include an extra line-in jack to connect an iPod, MP3 player, or CD player without disconnecting the speakers from a PC, as well as a headphone jack for private listening.

The Genius SP-HF500A speakers are priced at $44.99 and will be available in November 2009.

Kingston Technology just announced it is increasing read and write speeds on its DataTraveler 410 USB Flash drive to 20MB/sec. read and write. The faster read and write speeds make the DataTraveler 410 perfect for music, videos, high-definition photos and more. It also includes SecureTraveler software which lets you create a password-protected area of the drive called the "Privacy Zone."

The DataTraveler 410 USB drive features a swivel design and is available in capacities up to 32GB. DataTraveler 410 drives have a five-year warranty with 24/7 tech support. Prices start at $26 (4GB).

NETGEAR today announced NETGEAR Stora, a new network attached storage (NAS) device for home media. With Stora you can centralize photos, music, movies and files and use them on nearly any network device. Easy to use (even for non-technical users), Stora lets you share photos, videos, and files without uploading them to the Internet or transferring them over email. Through www.MyStora.com, you, along with friends you give access, can view media files from an Internet-connected device, such as laptops, PCs and smartphones.

NETGEAR Stora (model MS2110) comes with a 1 TB disk and an extra drive bay that can be used to insert an optional disk for mirroring. Stora is now available for $229. Read more

Toshiba just announced the availability of its universal dynadock wireless U USB docking station. This device wirelessly connects to printers, scanners, router, speakers, an additional monitor…the list could go on and on. The point being, you don't need to physically connect your laptop to a docking station, which results in less clutter.

Features include:

• Automatic Connectivity: The dynadock wireless U can be set up to automatically connect to the laptop when within range.
• Data Protection: One touch undock button ensures all peripherals shut down properly when undocking.
• Enhanced Productivity: Six USB 2.0 ports including two front Sleep-and-Charge USB ports that supply power to cell phones, MP3 players and other devices even if your PC is off.
• Multimedia: Integrated Digital Audio card adds high quality 7.1 surround sound.
• High Resolution: HD Digital Video card for connecting to an extra VGA or DVI monitor with up to 1680 x 1050 resolution.
• Dedicated Video Support: Dedicated wireless radio for enhanced video performance.
• Bi-directional Audio Support: Bi-directional ISOCH support for Audio, webcams, microphones and USB speakers.
• Easy Software Installation: Toshiba dynadock Utility software for all video and audio drivers customize the dynadock experience.

The new Belkin Home Base lets anyone within an existing wireless network print to a single, shared printer from anywhere in the home. Simply attach an external hard drive to one of the USB ports on the device and you're ready to save and share pictures, music, and more.

Home Base will automatically back up the connected computer's files to a connected external hard drive, so you don't have to worry about sudden data loss. The device also has an automatic sharing feature, which automatically uploads your new photos to a Flickr or Picasa account. You can also access media files stored on your PS3 or Xbox 360.

Features:

• Connect and access up to 4 USB 2.0 devices over an existing wireless network
• Automatically back up files and share pictures on Flickr and Picasa
• Access media files stored on your gaming console
• Features push-button WPS security
• Compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices

The Belkin Home Base is now available for $129.99.

Short on desk space? Adesso's latest desktop keyboard, the AKB-440, features a touchpad located on the right of the keypad which works as a mouse. It has a vertical scrolling and tapping feature and two touchpad buttons for right and left click mouse functions. Back and forward, zoom in and out, and horizontal scrolling functions are also available by installing the GlidePoint touchpad driver.

The AKB-440 also has embedded multimedia and internet hotkeys, so you can control home entertainment functions directly on the keyboard.

The AKB-440 keyboard is compatible with Windows Vista, XP and 2000, as well as Mac OS X. It is available now at www.adesso.com and has an MSRP of $59.99.

Perfect for the college student heading off to school, Kensington has a new Essentials Kit for Netbooks. The kit features computer accessories that were designed with a netbook in mind. Each Kensington netbook accessory is sized just right for your netbook and fits easily in your bag.

Accessories in the kit include:

• Wired Mouse for netbooks: Plug-n-play via USB and built-in scroll wheel
• Security Lock for netbooks: Attaches to the Kensington Security Slot found on netbooks with 10,000 personalized combinations
• Reversible Sleeve for Netbooks: Stores & protects up to a 10" netbook

The Kensington Essentials Kit for Netbooks has a 2-year warranty. But best of all…this handy kit is priced at just $39.99.

Canon just introduced the new SELPHY ES40 Compact Photo Printer. This portable printer has ink and paper in one cartridge and prints color or black and white images in either credit card or postcard sizes. But what makes this portable printer different is it talks to you! It has a voice guidance system that gives you step-by-step instructions for printing and adding graphics to images without having to read the manual. Because, really, who reads the manual anyway?

The printer also features a, large 3.5-inch LCD screen, Easy Scroll Wheel and a Creative Print function that lets you add things like stamps, frames, and effects to your pictures. Its Portrait Image Optimize feature has face detection, backlight correction and noise reduction, as well.

The SELPHY ES40 doesn't need to be connected to a computer to print photos. You can print directly from your memory card, camera or Bluetooth device. It will be available in September 2009 with an MSRP of $149.99.