Filed under ‘Computer accessories’
Watch HDTV on your Mac
If you want to watch HDTV on your Mac, it’s a simple as plugging in the uber tiny USB Elgato EyeTV Hybrid. It can receive HDTV signals and standard definition TV signals – plus it has inputs for your camcorder, VCR, and game console. Although it uses the Macs processor to ‘make the pictures’ – I’ve seen one of these running on a low spec Mac mini with absolutely no glitching or stuttering. It’s almost enough to warrant the purchase of a Mac mini to use solely as an HDTV recorder.
» Best price at Newegg.com
Ultra micro USB drive
Kingmax have released a new micro USB drive – the Kingmax Super Stick. It’s only 34 mm in length, and is available in a bunch of sizes: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB or 4GB. Best of all, it’s both dustproof and waterproof. This looks like the perfect candidate for running PortableApps or MojoPac.
RFID project kit
Want to tinker with RFID? This kit includes over a dozen types of RFID tags, a USB based RFID reader, various cards, a keychain, and instructions for many RFID projects including an RFID door lock, RFID login to Windows XP, and RFID enabled safe.
» Apx $99 from ThinkGeek.com
USB charger
If you’ve got a device that can be charged via USB, then this is a must have for travelling. These USB chargers enable you to charge your iPod, cell phone, PDA, or any other USB charged device – all from four AA or AAA batteries. They have a built in USB plug, so all you have to do is add batteries and plug in your USB device.
» Available from ThinkGeek.com
Swiss Tech Util Key
ThinkGeek have just got new stock of the Swiss Tech Util Key – it’s about the same size as a normal key, but features a nice bundles of essential tools:
* Semi-serrated knife blade
* Micro flat or Phillips screwdriver
* Eyeglass screwdriver
* Bottle opener
* Made from 420 stainless steel
* Lifetime warranty
» More info at ThinkGeek.com
