USB Guitar Link

USB Guitar Link cable turns your computer into a guitar amp and recording system Read more: USB Guitar Link cable turns your computer into a guitar amp and recording system

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Recording what you play on a guitar using your computer will normally need you to have an amplifier or mixer in between, in order to record at the desired quality and volume. But with the USB Guitar Link cable, you can simply turn your PC or Mac into a guitar amp and recoding system, so you can record what you play on your guitar without need of any other hardware.

The USB Guitar Link cable has a guitar jack which lets you plug in your guitar and it has a USB connector so you can connect it to your computer’s USB port. It also has a headphone jack which you can hook up headphones or speakers for listening or monitoring while recording.

The device also has variable-speed file playback of WAV, AIFF audio files, which is useful for learning and practicing. It requires no external power and is completely powered by the USB port of your computer. Features at a glance are as follows:

  • Plug in your favorite guitar and turn your PC or Mac computer into a guitar amp and recording system without the need for any other hardware.
  • Stereo Headphone output lets you jam with your computer and can also be used for monitoring with active monitor speakers
  • Works directly with PC or Mac computer, Ultra-low latency driver for PC included.
  • High-quality components and exceptionally rigged construction ensure long life
  • Variable-speed file playback function for MP3, WAV, AIFF audio files, perfect for easy learning and practicing
  • USB bus powered – Requires no external power
  • Easy Plug and Play installation

Cisco CRS-3

Cisco CRS-3 super fast router transfers 322 terabits per second

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Cisco has announced a new router, CRS-3 which has the capability to transfer huge amount of data at huge speeds of 322 terabits per second; equivalent to the ability to download 4 Billion MP3 files in about a minute or download every movie ever made in just 4 minutes or to allow the entire population of China to make video calls at the same time.

Such a super fast router is definitely not meant for home use, it’s over a million times faster than your cable modem at home. It’s meant to be used by Internet service or network providers such as AT&T.

If one of these routers to be used at any of the largest service providers of the country, it definitely helps speed up a lot the Internet speed of the country. This router would likely come in a massive body and it’ll be the best candidate to drive wireless network providers’ or ISP’s backhaul.

Hybrid USB TV tuner

Elgato New EyeTV hybrid USB TV tuner

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Elgato has announced a new version of their USB EyeTV TV Tuner, Hybrid, which now comes in a smaller form factor and added capability with Windows 7. The new EyeTV Hybrid tuner is housed in aluminum shell making it to look more appropriate while plugged into a MacBook Pro

The little device allows your computer to catch over-the-air ATSC broadcasts in HD quality and receive unprotected analog and digital cable signals. It comes included with a RCA input adapter which takes input from analog sources such as VCRs. And is bundled with EyeTV3, which provides DVR function and at the same time converts videos into a form usable in iTunes.

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Keyboard Gamepad

Pelikon MorphTouch morphs into keyboard, gamepad to suit your apps or games

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Pelikon MorphTouch is an interesting accessory for your mobile phones and MIDs, which can morph into a QWERTY keyboard or a touch pad depending on the applications or gaming that you’re using or playing. For example while you’re using an application that involves heavy texting such as emailing or composing a document, it’ll present itself as a regular QWERTY keyboard. While you’re playing a game, the MorphTouch will turn into a gamepad.

The user can even program the module with dedicated keys for accessing some specific services or applications. The little MorphTouch should let you increase your productivity if you do not mind the hassle of having to bring an additional gadget with you while you’re on the run.