Pocketsize USB Speakerphone

• Author: USBWorld
• Filed under: USB News, USB gadgets
• Date: May 19,2008

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If you’re a heavy user of VOIP phone technology like Skype you owe it to yourself to pick-up this inexpensive but great-sounding Pocketsize USB Speakerphone. The MV100 is a full-duplex user-friendly speaker and array microphone combination that allows you to have clear conversations through your internet connection, whether you’re at home, at work, or on the road. A headset is included for private conversations.

The DSP-enabled built-in echo cancellation and noise suppression allows natural and smooth conversations with your friends and family. Simply plug the USB connector into a computer with internet connection, connect the Pocketsize Speakerphone, and you’re ready to talk. No external power source is needed.

The Pocketsize USB Speakerphone works with virtually any Instant Messenger (IM) or Voice of IP software. This includes, but is not limited to: Yahoo IM, AIM, MSN Messenger, Apple iChat, Skype, WebEx, NetMeeting, Vonage, and Net2Phone. No drivers are needed, just plug it in and start talking.

Product Features

• USB Speakerphone features built-in echo cancellation and noise suppression
• Full-duplex means you can talk and hear the person on the other end of the call at the same time
• Portable size fits in your pocket
• No external power source needed
• No drivers needed, just plug in and start talking
• Supports almost any VOIP phone application including: Yahoo IM, AIM, MSN Messenger, Apple iChat, Skype, WebEx, NetMeeting, Vonage, and Net2Phone
• Works with Windows or Mac OS

Price:$17.99 Buy here:ThinkGeek.com

Mr. Burns USB Webcam

• Author: USBWorld
• Filed under: USB News, USB Webcam, USB gadgets
• Date: May 7,2008

Explain yourself before I release the hounds

Charles Montgomery Burns, the owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, believes in productivity. “A well oiled machine”, he is often found saying, “is made up of one part human resources, two parts quality equipment, and three parts soul-crushing surveillance.” He is known to have his long skinny fingers in every pie in Springfield and the surrounding boroughs.

“A good worker”, he elaborates, “is a monitored worker. Also non-unionized mind-controlled automatons do a fine job.” So, until he perfects his R&D’s department’s work in cybernetically enhanced capuchin helper-monkeys, he’ll have to settle for keeping a close eye on his employees.

“Those nincompoops think I’m giving them a nifty doo-dad that lets them communicate with acquaintances over the Internet-o-phone,” he says conspiratorially, “but really I’m watching their every move.” His finger, then, wavers precariously over a button marked, “Hounds.”

A high-quality webcam shaped like Monty Burns at his desk includes a large clip that allows it to be attached to your flat-panel monitor or laptop screen.

Features

• 30 fps @ 640 x 480 with built-in microphone
• Supports USB enabled machines running Windows 98, 2000, XP and Vista
• Runs with Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and AOL messenger
• 140cm long USB Cable
• Optional removable clip included

Price: $34.99 Buy here: ThinkGeek.com