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Esupply outs in Japan its new Bamboo keyboard and wireless mouse

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/1/2013 - 02:02] - 1 - Peripherals

Keyboard and mouses made of Bamboo are nothing new, but it is always a welcome surprise to see that companies or resellers like eSupply are still offering such a product in Japan. The new products are, for the keyboard at least 100% QW[...]

Esupply outs in Japan its new Bamboo keyboard and wireless mouse

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Elecom outs the M-TP01DS, a multitouch trackpad for Windows 8/RT

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [26/12/2012 - 02:16] - 0 - Peripherals

Elecom released in Japan a new multitouch trackpad, the M-TP01DS, designed for both Windows 8 and Windows 8 RT. Thanks to this USB (Wireless) Trakcpad you will be able to fully enjoyed Windows 8 gesture control and compatible with none[...]

Elecom outs the M-TP01DS, a multitouch trackpad for Windows 8/RT

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Elecom introduces a new Bluetooth keyboard for iOS with the TK-FBP052 Series

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/12/2012 - 09:21] - 1 - Peripherals

Here you are yet another compact Bluetooth Keyboard for portable devices. Designed to be used regardless of the operating system you are running (Windows, OSX, Android and iOS) this new TK-FBP052 Series comes in two colors (Black and W[...]

Elecom introduces a new Bluetooth keyboard for iOS with the TK-FBP052 Series

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[REVIEW] TTeSPORTS LEVEL 10M gaming mouse

By Ike - [15/12/2012 - 10:02] - 0 - Review Peripherals

Introduction A couple of months ago TT eSPORTS (better known in Europe and the US as ThermalTake) launched their new flagship mouse in Taipei: The LEVEL 10 M. The mouse caught quite a bit of media attention since it wasn’t your average[...]

[REVIEW] TTeSPORTS LEVEL 10M gaming mouse

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Sony outs trio of Xmas themed Disney keyboards for VAIO PCs

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/11/2012 - 01:55] - 0 - Peripherals

Xmas (Christmas) is soon upon us and what better way to enjoy this “holy” holiday with a new Christmas themed Disney wireless keyboard? Available in stores starting from tomorrow Friday 16th at around 2,980 Yen each, you will have to c[...]

Sony outs trio of Xmas themed Disney keyboards for VAIO PCs

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Elecom outs a new Windows 8 compatible Keyboard with a dedicated trackpad

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [14/11/2012 - 05:19] - 0 - Peripherals

Elecom announced yesterday in Japan the TK-FD055, a new QWERTY (JP) Keyboard that comes with a dedicated numeric/trackpad that is full compatible with Window 8 gesture commands and let you control your desktop or AIO computer like you [...]

Elecom outs a new Windows 8 compatible Keyboard with a dedicated trackpad

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[REVIEW UPDATE] Genius ‘GX Gaming’ Maurus gaming mouse

By Ike - [7/11/2012 - 09:17] - 0 - Review Gaming Peripherals

Genius sent over their Maurus mouse for testing (mentioned previously in this review). The Maurus was specially optimized for RTS/FPS games. Specifications Maurus Two instant shift macros (P1 to P2., P1 to P3) On board memory en[...]

[REVIEW UPDATE] Genius ‘GX Gaming’ Maurus gaming mouse

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Thanko’s new Air Gesture mouse let you control your PC “Minority Report” style

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/11/2012 - 02:17] - 0 - Peripherals

I have to admit it but since I saw teh movie Minority Report I can’t wait on having the chance to control my PC with my fingers as smoothly as in this movie! Sure we are not there yet, but Thanko launched last Friday in Japan a n[...]

Thanko’s new Air Gesture mouse let you control your PC “Minority Report” style

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Bakery goods POS visual recognition system on trial in Tokyo bakery

By DigInfo TV - [31/7/2012 - 08:23] - 0 - Peripherals

Brain Corporation has developed a system that can individually identify all kinds of baked goods on a tray, in just one second. A trial has started at a Tokyo bakery store. This technology was co-developed with the University of Hyogo.[...]

Bakery goods POS visual recognition system on trial in Tokyo bakery

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PFU new ScanSnap is now faster and more “open”

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/5/2012 - 03:15] - 0 - Peripherals

PFU (Fujitsu) will release in Japan May 25 a new iteration of its famous ScanSap series with the S1300i. Compact (28xx99x77) and portable (1.4kg) the ScanSnap S1300i comes now 1.5x time faster than its predecessor the S1300 as well as [...]

PFU new ScanSnap is now faster and more “open”

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Swapp your notebook ODD with an HDD/SDD thanks to Donya’s new universal adapter

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/5/2012 - 08:15] - 2 - Peripherals

Shanghai Donya launched this morning in Japan the DN-69810, a new universal HDD and SSD adaptor for notebooks. If you own a notebook that comes with a DVD or Blu-Ray drive chance that you may have the possibility to remove it and swap [...]

Swapp your notebook ODD with an HDD/SDD thanks to Donya’s new universal adapter

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The virtual laser keyboard is back thanks to Elecom

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [26/3/2012 - 09:16] - 3 - Peripherals

I first encounter this concept, the laser keyboard, back in 2005 when this was first introduced for PCs and sold in some very exclusive and secluded stores in Akihabara. A rather unique concept that unfortunately did not had all the fa[...]

The virtual laser keyboard is back thanks to Elecom

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[CEBIT 2012] Samsung’s booth and Galaxy Pocket introduction

By Ike - [15/3/2012 - 09:44] - 2 - Peripherals

Samsung Electronics announces the latest addition to its Android powered Galaxy portfolio, the Galaxy Pocket. Featuring AndroidTM 2.3, this new smartphone offers those on the lookout for a new handset, a stylish portable option. The G[...]

[CEBIT 2012] Samsung’s booth and Galaxy Pocket introduction

[CEBIT 2012] Starsway, on the way to deliver affordable SSD and flash based storage

By Ike - [13/3/2012 - 09:48] - 1 - Peripherals Storage

Starsway, a China based enterprise with solid roots in the manufacturing of PMP, MP3 players and USB Flash storage, featured a brand new line of SSD drives. The Starsway SOLID 3 drives are only available in 2,5 inch form factor. Starsw[...]

[CEBIT 2012] Starsway, on the way to deliver affordable SSD and flash based storage

[CEBIT 2012] Fancy USB pen drives, custom shape BTO

By Ike - [12/3/2012 - 08:34] - 1 - Peripherals

Built to order pen drives have been quite the rage since China was one of the first countries to offer competitive pricing for built to order shapes. This year at Cebit, they are putting the focus more and more towards the business seg[...]

[CEBIT 2012] Fancy USB pen drives, custom shape BTO

Elecom new Bluetooth keyboard comes with Linux, Windows, OSX and iOS Support

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/1/2012 - 07:30] - 2 - Peripherals

Today Elecom announces in Japan its latest portable Bluetooth keyboard with the TK-FBP029BK. Compatible with Linux, Windows, OSX, PS3 and even iOS, this compact Bluetooth 3.0 keyboard, comes with a nice little clamshell cover that will[...]

Elecom new Bluetooth keyboard comes with Linux, Windows, OSX and iOS Support

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Osaka U demonstrates its Balloon Input Device

By DigInfo TV - [7/11/2011 - 08:19] - 1 - Peripherals

A research group at Osaka University has invented an input device using a balloon. This system recognizes when the user strokes, strikes, or squeezes the balloon, and plays sounds in accordance with those actions. “The balloon co[...]

Osaka U demonstrates its Balloon Input Device

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Samsung SE-506ABA, a slim portable Blu-ray writer for those on the go

By Tom LESKIN - [3/9/2011 - 12:49] - 1 - Home Entertainment Peripherals

We all know that many companies are trying to kill the optical disc drive, but today Samsung announced its new slim portable Blu-ray writer, the SE-506AB ODD. Along with a beautifully engineered design, it features a hi-glossy anti-scr[...]

Samsung SE-506ABA, a slim portable Blu-ray writer for those on the go

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LG introduces its first Scanner Mouse at IFA 2012

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2011 - 12:12] - 1 - Peripherals

Here you are the LSM-100, LG’s first Scanner and Mouse combo that will let you scan any document that comes under your mouse. Being your average Laser Mouse, the LSM-100 also integrate a scanner that will later help you to save d[...]

LG introduces its first Scanner Mouse at IFA 2012

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ST’s MEMS Module Provides Six Degrees of Freedom in Advanced Motion-Sensing Applications

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [20/8/2011 - 10:05] - 0 - Peripherals

STMicroelectronics has expanded its portfolio with a new device that combines three-axis sensing of both linear and angular motion. ST’s high-performance multi-sensor module with six degrees of freedom targets advanced motion-sensing a[...]

ST’s MEMS Module Provides Six Degrees of Freedom in Advanced Motion-Sensing Applications

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Samsung Develops 32GB Green DDR3 Using TSV Package Technology

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/8/2011 - 08:00] - 1 - Peripherals

Samsung Electronics has developed 32 GB Green DDR3 for next generation servers using TSV package technology for the first time in the industry. It boasts the maximum transmission speeds of 1.333 MB/s, a 67% increase from the current mo[...]

Samsung Develops 32GB Green DDR3 Using TSV Package Technology

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Elecom announced yet another Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/8/2011 - 10:22] - 0 - Peripherals Tablet-PDA

Elecom announced yesterday the TK-FBP030E Series, available in Black and White, a new 11mm thick thin Bluetooth Keyboard sold with a dedicated pouch made for the iPad and iPad2, the TK-FBP030E Series can also be used with both iPhone a[...]