- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Nov 16,2011
AVer Information announced the launch of the AVer U10 portable USB document camera.
The ultra compact and portable U10 is USB powered, connecting directly to a laptop or desktop computer to display live documents and 3D objects. The U10 is a high quality, yet easy to use and affordable document camera solution, perfect for classroom or presentation use as a standalone visual device, or for integrating live images into computer or interactive whiteboard presentations.
The U10 outputs crystal clear, smooth visuals of lesson and presentation material up to 720p high definition at 30 frames per second. USB connected, the camera does not require a separate power source or connection to a projector or monitor, but both video and power flow through the USB connection only. The U10 can be used as a standalone document camera through the included A+ software, used with Skype™ as a webcam, or seamlessly integrated with any interactive whiteboard through the included Flash plug-in.
“The U10 is an easy and affordable document camera solution that does not sacrifice quality or reliability,” says Rebecca Treachler, Product Marketing Manager for AVer Information Inc., USA. “Extremely flexible, the U10 can be used as a document camera alone, or can easily integrate with existing presentation and interactive technologies.”
The AVer U10 is available now at $199.99 MSRP.
iTwin Inc., the company that created iTwin, a USB device that enables users to privately access, edit and share their files and media from anywhere in the world, announced that it has been named an international CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree.
Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 32 product categories. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Nov 8,2011
Displays any Web and Windows-based Laptop Content on any HD Display
Wisair announced that the NETGEAR Universal Push2TV HD Wireless PC to TV Adapter (model PTVU1000) leverages technology from the company, to enable wireless connectivity between legacy and a wide range of Notebook PCs and any HD television.
The universal adapter does not require Intel Wireless Display to show any web or locally stored content via wireless on any HD television, and uses any HDTV as an extended second monitor for extra desktop space.
Enabling users to wirelessly connect their laptop to their HDTV and watch any personal content and any Internet web site on the big screen, the Universal Push2TV® HD Wireless PC to TV Adapter capitalizes on the hottest market trends – Internet usage trends (viewing online video and TV), PC trends (smaller form factor laptops storing big amounts of personal content) and the popularity of HDTVs. Those trends create an increasing demand for wireless connectivity between laptops and HDTVs to share, view and enjoy the availability and richness of online and PC stored content. Read the rest of this entry »
Cricket Communications announced the availability of the Cricket ZTE AC3781 modem.
The AC3781 modem provides affordable nationwide mobile broadband access to the user’s computer.
Customers can access email, internet, text messages and other applications when connecting it to their desktop or laptop computer. Its compact size is easy to carry around and connect to Cricket’s nationwide 3G coverage. The Cricket AC3781 modem offers convenience, speed and power.
The Cricket AC3781 modem is a full featured 3G broadband modem. In addition to swivel USB hinge, it has a microSD card slot that supports up to 32GB of memory. It is compatible with MAC and Windows operating systems.
The Cricket AC3781, with an MSRP of $99.99, is available in Cricket branded retail stores, dealers and at www.mycricket.com. Cricket’s broadband plans range from $45 to $65 per month per plan, all users on the new device will be able to access Cricket’s reliable 3G network which provides download speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Nov 3,2011
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, launches the Ezio Plug & Sign, the pioneering corporate banking device that tackles automated clearing house (ACH) and wire transfer fraud.
Ezio Plug & Sign is a truly zero footprint device. It provides a secure web browser for online banking, also called a “safe zone”, to overcome the inherent risks of an open online environment.
This capability in addition provides the ability to extend the services that can be offered to the users, including secure email, secure electronic bank account management and secure statement viewing.
Easy to use – the user simply plugs the USB device into any computer, launching by doing so a safe online portal that permits to review, approve and sign all types and volumes of banking transactions without risk.
With Ezio Plug & Sign corporate users and consumers can safely log into any online banking session and be assured of the session integrity even if the platform they connect from has been compromised.
PKI-ready, Ezio Plug & Sign integrates a smart card secure microprocessor and operating system, and is built on Gemalto’s Ezio technology already used by more than 40 million bank customers worldwide. Read the rest of this entry »