Computer Accessories

Epson just introduced two new photo all-in-ones – the Artisan 810 and Artisan 710. Both all-in-ones feature built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet, wireless printing from an iPhone, fast print speeds, and many creative applications. Not only can you scan, copy and print, these AIO's offer double-sided printing to save paper, and have built-in Automatic Photo Correction to improve poorly exposed images. Also, using the front USB port, you can charge your cell phone, GPS device or MP3 player.

Do you need a fax too? In addition to the above features, the Artisan 810 has a built-in fax, 7.8-inch smart touch panel with a 3.5-inch LCD screen, and a 30-page Automatic Document Feeder for added convenience. Read more

Logitech just announced a new computer mouse that you can use almost anywhere – even glass surfaces! With Logitech Darkfield Laser Tracking, you can use your mouse on clear glass (that's at least 4 mm thick) and high-gloss surfaces. The new technology is available in the Logitech Performance Mouse MX, a full-size mouse, and the Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX for the notebook computer.

To track on glass, Logitech Darkfield uses dark field microscopy to detect microscopic particles and micro-scratches on these surfaces, rather than tracking the surface itself. The mouse's sensor sees the clean areas of glass as a dark background with bright dots (the dust). Then, the sensor interprets the movement of these dots to track exactly where you've moved the mouse. Pretty cool, huh?Read more

Verbatim today announced their new InSight Portable USB Hard Drives. The two drives, in 320GB and 500GB capacities, feature an Always On display that calculates and displays available free space – even when disconnected from the computer.

Verbatim's new InSight Portable Hard Drives weigh less than 6 ounces, and measure just 6 in. x 3.4 in. x 0.63 in. The 2.5" drives have a 5400rpm spindle speed and also feature 8MB of cache memory. Equipped with a USB 2.0 port, the bus-powered drives have high-speed transfer rates of up to 480MB/sec. Read more

Perfect for Verizon customers who travel the world, the new AD3700 Mobile Broadband USB modem gives you access to high-speed networks in more than 175 destinations including Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM)/General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)/Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA)/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) wireless platforms.

To use, Verizon customers simply activate the global feature on their Verizon Wireless account and the AD3700 automatically detects the local network and connects to the fastest Internet speed available.

The USB modem is priced at $79.99 (after a $50.00 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a Mobile Broadband plan) and will be available in Verizon stores and www.verizonwireless.com on August 14.

Monster's new Outlets To Go USB Worldwide is a portable adaptor solution for international travelers. This new device solves the problem of how to charge your laptop and other electronic devices when traveling internationally. It even has additional outlets so you can charge your iPhone, MP3 player etc. at the same time.

The Outlets To Go USB Worldwide has a universal adaptor that lets you plug into any international outlet and charge your electronics.* It features a dual-side design and three ultra-wide spaced outlets for charging of several devices at once. Also, the USB port lets you charge any USB accessory, such as smart phones and MP3 players. The product can easily fit into your laptop case thanks to Monster's FlatWrap cord management feature.

The Monster Outlets To Go USB Worldwide is available in black with an MSRP of $39.99.

* When traveling in countries with varying voltage standards, the Outlets To Go USB Worldwide should always be used with dual voltage personal electronics.

Verbatim just announced two new TUFF-CLIP USB Drives. Weighing less than 2 ounces, these new 4GB (turquoise) and 8GB (black) flash drives are not only convenient, but offer industrial strength toughness. The TUFF-CLIP USB drives are made of rugged plastic and feature a retractable slider that protects the USB connector. The USB drives also have an integrated carabineer clip that can be attached to a backpack, belt loop, notebook or key chain. The drives come pre-loaded with password security software for Windows systems that protects data in a private zone (which you define), while also having a public zone for open access.

Verbatim TUFF-CLIP USB Drives run on Windows Vista, XP or 2000; Mac OS 9.x or higher and Linux kernel 2.6x or higher systems, and are available with an MSRP of $29.99 for the 4GB drive and $49.99 for the 8GB drive. The package includes the TUFF-CLIP USB Drive, pre-loaded password security software for Windows systems and a Quick Start Guide.

Epson just announced that they are offering a $40 instant rebate on two of their AIO printers – the Epson Stylus NX415 and Epson Stylus NX515. The $40 discount will be applied instantly at checkout through the end of August.

Both printers have fast print and copy speeds, a 2.5-inch color LCD screens, memory card slots, one-touch copy functions, manual two-sided printing, and instant-drying DURABrite Ultra inks. Also, the Epson Stylus NX515 has built-in Wi-Fi and networking capabilities, and you can scan directly to e-mail with one touch.Read more

These 3.5-inch external HDD are the first ones to be released from Toshiba. The product offers digital consumers and business professionals a stylish and affordable back up device with dual connectivity, robust software features and up to 1TB of capacity from a trusted brand.

Aesthetic Features

• Slim form factor and foot print to save desk space
• Sleek high gloss finish
• Vaporized metallic silver rim
• LED activity light with white glow effects

The core clock speed and the SDR DRAM cache have been bumped from 166MHz to 180MHz and have a 64MB onboard cache. These drives also house a custom firmware designed specifically for performance junkies. OCZ also states that we will see read and write speeds of up to 270MBps and 210MBps, respectively. The Vertex Turbo SSD will come backed with an industry leading 3 Year Warranty, as well.

Currently, OCZ has not announced any prices, but I'm pretty sure you can expect to see 30GB (32), 60GB (64), 120GB (128), and 250GB (256) versions to hit store shelves shortly. Check out the full spec sheet on the Vertex Turbo SSD here.