IO Data announced in Japan the new ETG-DS/US net.USB network sharing adapter that is capable of bringing any USB devices to your home network. The device allows you to access to USB peripherals such as printer, USB external hard drive, USB optical drive through your home network, instead of plugging directly to your PC.

IO Data’s net.USB has only two USB ports and a Gigabit Ethernet LAN for connecting to home network. It will be released in December for 7400 Yen.

[iodata]

• Addonics NAS Adapter – Network your USB Storage
• NetGear MoCA MCAB1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter
• D-Link DHP-303 PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit
• TRENDnet TEW-647GA Wireless N Gaming Adapter
• Hitachi SimpleNET USB Drive Network Adapter

Razer brings a right-handed ergonomic mouse for palm and fingertip gamers, called the Razer Imperator. The mouse sports Razer’s first adjustable side buttons to ensure customized positioning for a variety of hand sizes and gaming grips.

The Imperator features the 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor for precision tracking, up to 200 inches per second/ 50g acceleration, seven programmable Hyperesponse buttons, 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response rate, Zero-acoustic Ultraslick Teflon feet. The gaming mouse includes Razer Synapse onboard memory and supports on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment.

The Razer Imperator will be released in late December 2009 for $79.99.

[razer]

• Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse
• Razer Abyssus Gaming Mouse
• Razer Orochi Bluetooth gaming mouse and Kabuto Mouse Mat
• Razer Naga Gaming Mouse and Megasoma Mouse Mat
• Razer Lycosa Mirror and Arctosa Gaming Keyboards

German company MaxPoint launches the new KSK-3200 RF mini wireless keyboard with built-in trackball. The keyboard uses the 2.4GHz wireless technology providing a wireless range of up to 10 meters.

MaxPoint’s new keyboard features built-in opto-mechanical trackball with mouse function and two mouse buttons, full-size layout and LED status lights. It has a compact design and runs on two AAA batteries.

[maxpoint]

• Logitech diNovo Mini Palm-sized Keyboard
• Mini Bluetooth Keyboard fits your palm
• Tiny Wireless Illuminated Keyboard
• Wireless Entertainment Keyboard with Touchpad
• Brando Wireless Multimedia Tiny Keyboard

Zemno introduces the DeskBook Pro, a portable docking station for laptop PCs. The dock includes Zemno’s ModBays technology that enable the DeskBook Pro to support internal connection of hard drives, batteries and peripherals and expand the functionality and life of your notebook.

Compatible with Mac or PC notebooks up to 15-inch with FireWire and USB ports. It offers a bunch of expansion ports as listed below. It will be shipped in January 2010 and is now available for pre-order for $499.99.

• 7 USB Ports
• 3 FireWire 800 Ports
• 1 FireWire 400 Port
• 1 DVI Output
• 1 Ethernet Port
• 1 ESATA Data Connection
• 1 ESATA Power Connection
• 1 Audio Stereo Input
• 1 Audio Stereo Output
• 1 Flash Card Reader
• 2 ModBays

[businesswire]

• Gigabyte BookTop M1305 CULV Notebook with Docking Station
• First Act DK1000 iPod Docking Station / Guitar Amp
• Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Stations with DisplayLink support
• Digital Signature Mint 220 iPod Docking Station
• Logitec LDS-Ri710 iPod Docking Station

Japanese company Elecom is launching the Like a SPOON: M-SODL wireless mouse. The spoon-like compact mouse uses optical tracking technology with 800dpi resolution and 2.4GHz wireless technology that provides a operation range of 7 meters.

The Like a SPOON: M-SODL requires as an AAA battery. It is compatible with Windows 7. Black, Red and White versions are available and the price is 8400 Yen.

[elecom]

• Elecom M-MK1UR Wind-up Mouse
• Elecom Scope Node M-SN1UL offers “Pen Precision”
• Chocolate Mouse Wireless Mouse
• HP Wireless Comfort Mouse is stylish
• Gold Bullion Wireless Mouse

Here is a perfect accessory for HTPC, a wireless handheld keyboard with integrated touchpad. The keyboard utilizes 2.4GHz wireless technology that offers 30-feet range and comes with a USB receiver.

The 48-key QWERTY format handheld style keyboard features backlight for easy operation in dark. It has built-in rechargeable battery. The device measures 126 x 83 x 9mm and weighs 66g. It costs $62 USD.

[usbgeek]

• Wireless Entertainment Keyboard with Touchpad
• Miyoshi TP-24G01 Wireless Keyboard with touchpad
• Sandberg Wireless Touchpad Keyboard
• Adesso SlimTouch WKB-4000UB Wireless Keyboard with touchpad
• Adesso AKB-440 SlimTouch Keyboard with Touchpad

Twelve South launches the BassJump portable subwoofer for Macbook. The travel-sized subwoofer uses USB for both power and sound. Once the BassJump software is installed, simply connect one single USB cable, launch iTunes and enjoy the new and improved sound of your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.

The BassJump software combines audio coming from your MacBook speakers with the low frequency bass coming from the BassJump subwoofer, offering a fuller sound. It costs $79.99.

[twelvesouth]

• Apple to Ship 15.4-inch MacBook in Q2?
• KEF HTB2SE-W wireless subwoofer
• JBL EON 500 Series Portable Speakers
• Polk Audio PSWi225 Wireless Subwoofer
• Elac MicroSub 2010 BT Rubik Cube Subwoofer

ROCCAT Studios introduces the Apuri that is the first component of the company’s Smart Desktop Management System. Basically, the Apuri is a USB hub with a mouse bungee designed to “bring new order to your desktop by taking control of your mouse cable.”

The Roccat Apuri has a stable tripod design. It offers four USB ports and can be powered by AC adapter or simply via USB. Designed for gamers, the Apuri has a flexible mouse bungee that guides away the mouse cable from the mouse’s gliding area so that it doesn’t get in the way during game play.
The Roccat Apuri is priced at about GBP36.99.

[roccat][redferret]

• Chocolate Mouse Wireless Mouse
• 3-in-1 Mouse Pad with USB Hub and Numeric Pad
• Z-Nano Mouse – World’s Smallest Optical Mouse
• Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse
• HP Wireless Comfort Mouse is stylish

Hard Candy Cases announced the launch of its Bubble Shell line of hard-shell protective cases for netbooks and the first two Bubble Shells to be shipped are crafted for Asus Eee PC 1005HA and the Acer Aspire One D250 10.1-inch netbooks.

Hard Candy’s polycarbonate Bubble Shell protects your netbook from scrapes and scratches while adding personality to your Netbook. It has a easy-to-use Snap-on Always-on design and offers complete access to all batteries and ports.

The Bubble Shell is available in black, blue, red, pink, white and clear colors and comes with stylized bubble texture detail. The cases will be shipped on 4 December and the price is $34.95.

[busineswire][hardcandy]

• Acer Aspire One Pro 731 and 531 Netbooks
• Speak-er – Speech bubble-shaped Speaker
• Asus Eee PC 1005HA-M and 1005HA-H Netbooks
• Asus Eee PC 1008HA Shell, S121, T91 heading to CeBit
• VOi! Lorem Hard-Shell Case for iPhone3G/3GS

For those who use notebook PC as their primary computer, IO-Data’s new DisplayDock USB-DD1 may make their life easier. Basically, the new DisplayDock performs similar function as Toshiba’s dynadock but is wired.

If you are a notebook user who will bring your notebook on-the-go, you may have to unplug/plug all your peripherals every time you leave/back home. Here is where the DisplayDock comes in. Simply connect all the peripherals, such as external monitor, mouse, keyboard, LAN cable to the Dock and then connect the DisplayDock to your notebook with a single USB cable. That’s all.

IO-Data’s DisplayDock offers four USB 2.0 ports, a LAN port and a DVI video connector for connecting external monitors. Thanks to the DisplayLink technology, the Dock can just use USB for video output and supports up to 1920×1080 Full HD resolution. The device will be released in Mid-December for about 10600 Yen.

[io-data]

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Announced
• I-O Data BRD-SP8 8X Blu-ray Burner
• A-DATA T703 Mickey Flash Drive
• I-O DATA GV-MACTV Digital TV Tuner for Mac
• Easier mobile search provided by Baidu and Nokia

Cartel launches the new CT-2000 Bluetooth hands-free kit for use in your car with your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. The kit features full-size lighted keypad so you can press easily, DSP two-way speakerphone, LCD display for showing call ID, and a 2.5mm jack. It includes also One-touch speed dial function.

The Cartel CT-2000 supports Bluetooth music streaming. It can connect to your in-car stereo sound system for music playback.

[cartel]

• Guidepoint Connect in-car Bluetooth Hands-free system
• Belkin TuneBase FM and TuneBase Direct iPhone car hands-free
• Joby gorillatorch hands-free LED flashlight
• iBike Rider iPhone Hands-free For Bikers
• YUBZ Magnum Bluetooth Speakerphone

Designer Alest Rukov has created this wooden mouse that is made as a “eco-friendly alternative to harmful plastic gadgets polluting our world”. The mouse body is made using industrial wood and natural linseed oil and carnauba wax are applied as a finishing protective coat.

Other than standard mouse functions, such as right click, left click, scrolling, the wooden mouse can also control sound volume of any computer, both PC and Mac. Simply press and hold the right button and rotate the click wheel, you can increase or decrease the volume.

Alest Rukov’s wooden mouse comes with also custom-built cord that “has a unique ratio of flexibility and elasticity”.

[behance]

• FiveWood Wooden PC Case
• Wooden Portable NES
• USB Memo – Wooden USB Drive / Post it dispenser
• Two-Faced Wooden Car – Half Convertible, Half Coupe
• eazo F70 Wooden PC

PLANon’s PrintStik PS910 is a portable printer that can be slipped into an laptop bag. The printer uses a thermal print head that prints black pixels onto treated paper. As printer prints on coated paper roll, basically users do not need to bring paper. A roll of this kind of paper is equilicant to about 19 pages of A4 paper.

The PrintStik PS910 features 400dpi print head resolution and is able to produce 3 pager per minute. It supports Bluetooth connection so you can print without a PC. USB port is also available. It has built-in rechargeable Li ion battery.

TrustedReviews has test the portable printer:

Verdict

If you really need a printer which takes up very little room and can print autonomously, without external power or paper, the PrintStik is pretty much your only choice. For any other portable application, though, we’d looked elsewhere.

Score

• Features: 6/10
• Print Quality: 4/10
• Print Speed: 6/10
• Value: 5/10
• Overall: 5/10

• Planon DocuPen Xtreme X-Series Scanning Pens
• Lexmark Z1520 Printer Reviewed
• Dell Wasabi PZ310 ZINK Ink-free Ultra Mobile Printer
• Epson PictureMate Charm Photo Printer
• Mimo iMo Foto Frame Printer

German company Sharkoon is going to release its SATA QuickPort USB 3.0 hard drive dock that includes a external USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface. Sharkoon’s SATA QuickPort is basically a desktop hard drive adapter that accommodates both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives allowing direct connection of a hard drive to PC.

The new QuickPort USB3.0 utilizes the faster USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface for faster transfer rate. It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 interface.

At the same time, Sharkoon also launches a USB 3.0 Host Controller Card that adds USB 3.0 connecitivty to your PC. The controller card uses PCI-e 1X bus and offers two USB 3.0 ports.

[sharkoon]

• Sharkoon QuickPort Duo HDD Dock
• Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 USB3.0 External Hard Drive
• SATA Hard Drive dock with Speaker and USB Hub
• Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 USB 3.0 Hard Drive Now Shipping
• IO-DATA HDJ-UT USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Hard Drive

V7, a house brand for Ingram Micro, introduces the new A320 and A321 series budget PC speakers. The A320 series inlcudes three 2.0-channel speakers while the A321 has two 2.1-channel systems. V7’s speaker systems start at just $14.99. See more details after the break:

2.0 Standard Speaker USB System – A320s

The V7 2.0 Standard Speaker USB System features easy connectivity and sound clarity. Powered through the USB connection of a PC, Macintosh or netbook, no batteries or AC cord are required. The system features an attractive, compact black wood casing with glossy front and silver accents and audio controls conveniently located on top of a tower. The speakers offer 1.6w RMS (Root Mean Square), the measurement for average audio output, and 3.2w PMPO, the measurement for Peak Music Power Output. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP): $14.99 (Model # A320S-N6)

2.0 Value Speaker System – A320V

Bringing together quality and affordability, the V7 2.0 Value Speaker System offers crisp, clear audio and the same sleek design and convenient audio controls as the V7 2.0 Standard Speaker USB System. The speaker system features 2.5 watts of RMS and 5 watts of PMPO. MSRP: $16.99 (Model # A320V-N6)

2.0 Performance Speaker System – A320P

Featuring the same design and audio controls as the previous speakers, the V7 2.0 Performance Speaker System takes it up a notch or two with six watts of RMS and 12 watts of PMPO for solid audio power to enjoy PC entertainment. MSRP: $29.95 (Model # A320P-N6)

2.1 Multimedia Value Speaker System – A321V

The V7 2.1 Multimedia Value Speaker System offers top-quality audio performance at a bargain price. The system includes two speakers with 17 watts of RMS and 34 watts of PMPO audio output and a nine-watt subwoofer for bringing out the bass throughout a room. The system comes with a remote for easy volume control. MSRP: $31.99 (Model # A321V-N6)

2.1 Multimedia Performance Speaker System – A321P

Offering powerful, clear audio in a sleek, cube-shaped form factor, the V7 2.1 Multimedia Performance Speaker System includes two speakers with 30 watts of RMS output, 60 watts of PMPO and a 12-watt subwoofer. With front control buttons for easy sound control, the system is loud enough for a small gathering while also offering subtle tones. MSRP: $45.99 (Model # A321P-N6)

[businesswire]

• Brightonnet BI-SPMINI Series Speakers for iPod
• MSI Syren Series Sound Card / Headphones / USB Speakers
• JBL ES Series Loudspeakers for your home theater
• LG LG60 Series LCD TV
• Kenwood SP0001 Glass Speakers

ZAGG is gping to launch it ZAGGskins product line, which is more like a service that allows consumers to customize the invisibleSHIELD. To create a ZAGGskin, customers select from a library of designs or upload their own high-resolution personal photos or images. The printed image, custom-designed for their device, is then merged with invisibleSHIELD film.

The ZAGGskin allows customers to both protect and individualize their gadgets with a single product. It will be available to worldwide consumer begining 20 November 2009.

[businesswire]

• ZAGG Z.buds earphones
• Commodore MLB-themed Gaming PC

Dell adds to its inkjet printer family six new all-in-one models for individuals and small businesses. These new additions comes with a fresh design and offers a power saving Eco-mode.

First of all, the Dell P713w and Dell V715w are wireless all-in-one printers with optical resolution of up to 1200 x 4800 dots per inch, input tray capacity of up to 150 pages and 2-sided printing. The former has 10,000 pages per month print volume, built-in fax capability and an up to 50-page Automatic Document Feeder while the latter features 5,000 pages per month print volume and a 4.3-inch touchscreen display. They are priced at $189 and $199 respectively.

The Dell V515w and Dell P513w are also wireless all-in-ones. The Dell V515w has a built-in fax, wireless printing and an up to 35 page Automatic Document feeder. The Dell P513w features a color display and 2-sided printing. They are priced at $149.

Lastly, the $99 Dell V313 and Dell V313w are all-in-one printers that provide professional quality documents and direct printing of photos via memory card slots. The $119 V313w is available in the U.S.A. and Canada with optional pink/white and blue/white trim.

Common Features:

• Print speeds of up to 33 pages per minute (mono) and 30 pages per minute (color) (letter) (actual print speed will vary with use).
• Copy speeds of up to 25 pages per minute (mono) and 21 pages per minute (color) (letter) (actual copy speed will vary with use).
• Eco-Mode switching to Power Saver after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• All “w” models have built in Wireless connectivity, and an optional Bluetooth dongle (sold separately) that may be plugged into the USB Pictbridge port.

[businesswire]

• Kyocera World’s Fastest Drop-on-Demand Inkjet Printhead
• Dell Intros 7 Latitude E Notebook PCs
• Kodak ESP3250 and ESP5250 All-in-One Printers
• Kodak ESP 7 and ESP 9 All-in-One Printers
• Canon PIXMA iX7000 Inkjet Business Printer

Speakal launches the iPom with two flower-shaped speakers and an apple-shaped 12-watt subwoofer. The iPom is able to play music from USB flash drive, MMC/SD memory cards and other audio sources that connects through 3.5mm jack, such as iPod, MP3 player, Zune, PMP..etc.

The Speakal iPom apple comes in White, Red and Green. It is priced at $99.99.

[businesswire]

• Speakal iBoo iPod Dock / Speaker
• Speak-er – Speech bubble-shaped Speaker
• Speakal iPig iPod Dock
• Speakal iPanda iPod Dock
• Egg Shaped MP3 with Wireless Control

Apricorn introduces the SATA Wire Upgrade Kit for Notebooks (model ASW-USB-25), which is basically a SATA to USB cable that makes upgrading notebook hard drive simple. The SATA Wire comes with Apricorn’s EZ Gig II Cloning and Imaging software for PC and ShirtPocket’s SuperDuper! for Mac for users to copy everything from their notebook drives to new hard drive.

Once the cloning is done, users can then swap out the old drive with the new drive. The kit works with any 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD.  It is priced at $19, but you can get one from Amazon for $18.

[businesswire]

• Apricorn 240GB Upgrade kit for iPod 5G
• Apricorn 1.5 TB DVR Xpander
• Apricorn Aegis Desktop 1.5TB Storage System
• Apricorn Aegis Padlock Secure USB Hard Drive
• Nixon Wire iPhone Headset

Korean company ZyRUS introduces the Sun Drive (ZYSD-S1), the 4-in-1 solar charger that serves as a solar charger, of course, a USB charger, an external battery and a USB flash drive.

The compact Sun Drive has built-in solar panel for charging the built-in 400mAh Li-Polymer battery. The device can also be recharged via USB port. On-the-go, you can use it to recharge your mobile devices such as mobile phone, PMP, MP3 player, GPS..etc. The Sun Drive is also a USB drive and comes in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities.

The ZyRUS Sun Drive is bundled with several mobile phone adapters.

[zyrus]

• Zyrus Sun Drive Pocket USB Solar Charger
• PowerFilm USB+AA Solar Charger
• S-ZWT01 Portable Hybrid Solar Charger
• Hybrid Solar Charger is also a 4-port USB Hub
• Battech iPower SX Solar Charger