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Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 gets bigger, swappable drives

By Chris Davies on Thursday, Oct 8th 2009 No Comments

iomega storcenter ix2 200 nas It’s been a long time since we reviewed Iomega’s original StorCenter ix2 NAS, and the company have finally got around to updating the dual-drive consumer/small-office backup and media-sharing system. The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 keeps the compact footprint of its predecessor but boosts capacity – 1TB, 2TB and 4TB models are on offer – upgrade potential and green credentials.

Unlike the ix2, the ix2-200 has twin user-accessible drive bays, and they’re filled with low-power drives that are automatically spun-down when not in use. The StorCenter also has DLNA media streaming, RAID 1 drive spanning for improved data security, three USB ports for plugging in external drives or webcams, and optional Bluetooth for wirelessly transferring files from mobile devices.

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Novatel Ovation MC998D HSPA+ USB modem launches

By Chris Davies on Thursday, Oct 8th 2009 No Comments

Last we saw of Novatel Wireless' HSPA+ modem strategy was the MC996D clearing the FCC earlier this week; now the company has officially announced the Ovation MC998D, a triband HSPA+ (850/1900/2100 MHz) USB dongle that promises up to 21.6Mbps downlink rates and 5.76Mbps uplinks, network depending. Meanwhile there's also a microSD card slot and integrated MIMO+ antenna array.

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Novatel MC996D HSPA+ modem speeds through FCC

By Chris Davies on Friday, Oct 2nd 2009 No Comments

Novatel Wireless’ MC996D HSPA+ USB modem has cleared the FCC, paving the way for up to 21.6Mbps connectivity. While the company has successfully blocked internal or external shots of the modem, together with the user guide, we caught up with a prototype MC996D back in April.

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ASUS O!Play HDP-R1 1080p media streamer on sale now for $100

By Chris Davies on Thursday, Oct 1st 2009 1 Comment

ASUS’ diminutive O!Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player has finally gone on sale, with the 1080p-capable box priced at $99.99. Announced back in June, the O!Play offers playback of local, network or internet content, via various USB 2.0, eSATA or wired ethernet ports.

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DoubleSight’s 7″ and 9″ low-cost USB sub-displays

By Chris Davies on Wednesday, Sep 30th 2009 No Comments

We’ve a soft-spot for USB-connecting mini LCD displays – they’re a nifty way to get Photoshop toolbars, IM windows, Twitter apps and other windows off your main display but keep them readily visible – so we’re glad to see more options hitting the market. DoubleSight have three sub-displays to choose from, starting from the 7-inch DS-70U and then breaking into the hitherto unusual 9-inch segment with the DS-90U and DS-90UC.

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LaCie Sound2 Speakers promise Cabasse sound on a budget

By Chris Davies on Wednesday, Sep 30th 2009 No Comments

lacie sound2 speakers 1 LaCie have outed their latest set of USB speakers, the Sound2, and they’ve partnered up with acoustic engineering specialists Cabasse to quash any talk of sub-par audio quality. The LaCie Sound2 look a little like the paddles you use to play on an air-hockey table, but actually pack 30W of amplification, magnetic shielding and a bass reflex system.

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Xbox 360 WiFi 802.11n adapter to be $100 says tipster

By Chris Davies on Wednesday, Sep 23rd 2009 No Comments

Microsoft's Xbox 360 WiFi 802.11n adapter, tipped in another leaky FCC filing, will apparently be priced at around $100 when it lands later this year. The WiFi-n adapter will seemingly go on sale alongside, rather than outright replace, the existing version, which will see a discount to $79.99.

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TRENDnet TEW-648UB is world’s smallest 150Mbps WiFi-n dongle

By Chris Davies on Wednesday, Sep 23rd 2009 No Comments

If you’re a sucker for a dinky dongle then roll on up; TRENDnet have just launched what they’re calling the world’s smallest WiFi 802.11n USB adapter. The TRENDnet TEW-648UB is a little larger than a quarter coin, measuring 1.3-inches long, but boasts 150Mbps theoretical throughput speeds.

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Netgear Stora 1TB home NAS arrives

By Chris Davies on Monday, Sep 21st 2009 No Comments

Netgear have unveiled their latest home storage device, the Stora, which the company is positioning not only as a NAS backup but as a media-sharing hub. The Netgear Stora takes two 3.5-inch SATA drives and connects via gigabit ethernet; there are also two USB 2.0 ports for sharing printers or plugging in external drives. What makes it special, though, is its social network and device integration.

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