ClearOne announced it is now shipping the CHATAttach 150, its latest USB speakerphone system for Unified Communications (UC) and soft phone applications.

The CHATAttach system, designed expressly for use in both small and mid-size conference rooms, contains two CHAT 150 speakerphones which can be connected together, even with a call already in progress, to function as a single system providing even, full-room coverage with outstanding audio quality.

The CHATAttach, which connects via USB cable to any PC or laptop, works with leading brands of VoIP phone systems, internet phones, and web conferencing applications.  It also incorporates ClearOne’s exclusive HDConference technology, providing an immersive natural sound environment for all conference participants.

“As more companies realize the benefits of Unified Communications, they are looking for cost-effective solutions to extend those capabilities across the enterprise,” said Darrin Thurston, Vice President of Product Management, Conferencing and Collaboration at ClearOne. “ClearOne’s new CHATAttach 150 group speakerphone combines expandability and ease of use to a robust conferencing experience, all in one affordable package. It is a perfect audio compliment for any collaborative experience, whether it be paired with video or for stand alone audio. “

The CHATAttach 150 product features HDConference audio technologies such as full duplex, Distributed Echo Cancellation, noise reduction, first mic priority, automatic gain and level controls and adaptive modeling.

It is available now with an MSRP of $849.99.


Kingston Digital Launches HyperX MAX 3.0 External USB 3.0 Drive

  • Author: USB World
  • Filed under: USB News
  • Date: Nov 24,2010

Kingston Digital announced the HyperX MAX 3.0 External USB 3.0 Drive. Shipping in December, the SuperSpeed USB certified HyperX MAX 3.0 drive is a fast and durable external USB 3.0 storage drive.

SuperSpeed USB is the specification delivering USB 3.0 transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.

Kingston’s HyperX MAX 3.0 has a read speed of up to 195MB/sec., and a write speed of up to 160MB/sec., when paired with a USB 3.0 compatible device. It is also fully compatible with USB 2.0 devices, as the speed defaults back to USB 2.0 capability. During internal testing, a 10GB movie file was transferred in only 1 minute, 12 seconds to the HyperX MAX 3.0 from a USB 3.0 system. The transfer time increased to 5 minutes, 52 seconds using a USB 2.0 port with the same test bed.

HyperX MAX 3.0 is an excellent drive solution for any prosumer, computer enthusiast or professional requiring extremely fast file transfer to their PC with portability requirements. Moving or backing up HD video, RAW images or other large project files are examples that can take advantage of the extremely high-speed data transfers of the USB 3.0 interface. Read the rest of this entry »


LaCie announces the smallest USB 3.0 SSD drive, LaCie FastKey

LaCie announces the smallest SSD USB 3.0 drive, delivering speeds up to 260MB/s – LaCie FastKey. Small enough to hide in the palm of your hand, LaCie’s FastKey can transfer 1000 mp3 or five DIVX files in less than 60 seconds.

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100 Times Faster than USB 2.0
While the FastKey can perform up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0, its peak performance goes far beyond that. Combining the performance of SSD, USB 3.0 and DRAM cache technology, the FastKey can write small files up to 100 times faster than your average USB 2.0 hard drive. Read the rest of this entry »


42 Mbps Capable Compact Ovation MC547 USB Available November 23 on the Bell Mobility Network in Canada

Novatel Wireless announced the upcoming availability of the Ovation MC547 USB modem on Bell Mobility’s Dual-Cell HSPA+ (DC HSPA+) network. In a separate release today, Bell Mobility announced North America’s first commercial launch of a Dual-Cell HSPA+ network supporting data speeds of up to 42 Mbps.

Continuing Novatel Wireless’ industry lead in enabling next-generation mobile experiences with solutions focused on ease-of-use,  reliability, leading edge technology and an innovative sleek style, the Ovation MC547 modem is today the world’s most compact and light-weight DC-HSPA+ USB modem.

“We’re excited to support Bell Mobility with the launch of the MC547 DC-HSPA+ USB modem,” said Peter Leparulo, Chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless. “We continue to emphasize bringing the most advanced technologies to market, and are proud to continue our long standing relationship with Bell Mobility.”

The Ovation MC547 is based on the 3GPP Release 8 standard. DC-HSPA+ supports theoretical peak downlink data rates of up to 42 Mbps and theoretical 11 Mbps on the uplink, allowing carriers to easily upgrade their existing infrastructure equipment to achieve significantly higher bandwidths.


Buffalo Launches Two New Easy-to-Use USB Storage Solutions

  • Author: USB World
  • Filed under: USB News
  • Date: Nov 17,2010

Buffalo Technology announced the MiniStation Stealth and DriveStation Axis LED, two external drive solutions designed to meet today’s storage consumer needs.

The MiniStation Stealth is a high performance portable storage solution in a remarkably compact and lightweight contemporary form, while the new DriveStation Axis LED is a single drive storage solution combining a unique LED capacity meter display with easy to use features and reliable performance.

“Buffalo continues to offer robust yet design-conscious products that make protecting and managing digital content simple, affordable and fun,” said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. With the new MiniStation Stealth and DriveStation Axis LED, Buffalo has once again delivered powerful yet affordable storage solutions for today’s growing storage needs.”

The MiniStation Stealth is a compact portable hard drive that is USB powered so there are no additional cables to manage and no need for a separate power source. Simply plug the MiniStation Stealth into any available USB port on your PC or Mac® computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road.

The DriveStation Axis LED is an easy to use external hard drive for the instant addition of external storage to any device using a USB port. Featuring an easy-to-read integrated capacity meter and a unique chassis, the sleek, attractive DriveStation Axis LED can be positioned vertically or horizontally, adapting to the location it is used in for efficient use of space and providing immediate feedback regarding storage capacity.

Included with both the MiniStation Stealth and the DriveStation Axis LED is Buffalo’s multi-purpose Buffalo Tools utility suite designed to enhance Windows PC performance and user experience. It features TurboPC, a utility designed to enhance PC performance for up to 2X faster file transfers. Also included, Buffalo’s Backup Utility protects your important files and documents by backing up your PCs to your Buffalo external hard drive and it provides an easy-to-use data restore function. Store, back up and transport your content instantly with plug and play connectivity. The MiniStation Stealth and the DriveStation Axis LED are the perfect solutions for expanding storage or backing up your computer. Read the rest of this entry »





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