Kensington has launched a new keyboard, the Ci70 keyboard with top mounted USB ports.

Unlike traditional keyboards the Ci70 features two easy access USB 2.0 ports on the top of the keyboard so you can connect thumb drives, cameras, mp3 players or any other USB gadget with ease.

It also has a 35% smaller footprint than standard keyboards and a lower profile which is designed to reduce desk clutter.

Here’s the specs

• Two easy-access USB 2.0 ports allow a quick connection to cameras, MP3 players, thumb drives and more.
• A built-in mini USB connector with cable allows easy downloads of content from your camera or mobile phone.
• 35% smaller footprint and low-profile design saves desk space and reduces clutter.
• Five keyboard hot keys for instant access to mail, media, search and more.
• Media keys offer volume control, track control, play and pause.
• Soft-touch keys offer a crisp, responsive touch for added comfort.
• Sliding door offers a nice finished look.

The Kensington Ci70 keyboard is PC and MAc compatabile and is avaiable to pre-order online from Kensington for $49.99.

via Electonista

Everex is launcing a new gOS powered PC, the MyMiniPC.

The MyMiniPC comes with an Intel 1.86GHz Pentium T2,130 processor, 512MB of Ram, a 120GB hard drive, a DVD+RW, firewire, four USb 2.0 ports, DVI and S-Video, Ethernet.

The MyMiniPC is targeted My Space users with a glossy white case, 3D desktop, and a media center dock stacked with My Space and Web 2.0 folders for News, Photos, Videos, Music, TV and Movies, and more.

The Everex MyMiniPC measures just 1.5 inches tall and weighs just two pounds, and will retail for $499.

via Engadget

The guys over at Hot Hardware have some photos of what is reported to be a new desktop version of the Asus Eee PC.

I have to say it looks great from the photos, there are no other details available and no specs as yet, but if it turns out to be as good and as competitively priced as the Eee PC then it is bound to be a hit.

Hot Hardware via Engadget

Check out this SATA HDD Dock, with a built in USB Hub.

It can take 2.5″ and 3.5″ SATA hard drives and also has four USB ports built.

Here’s the specs

• Supports both S-ATA 2.5″ HDD and 3.5″ HDD
• 4-port USB hub
• USB 2.0
• Temperature and Humidity: 5 ° ~ 35 °, humidity 20 ~ 80%
• **This machine should be used in the operation range of the connected PC
• AC Power Adapter input: 100 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
• AC Power Adapter output: 12V/3A
• Support Windows VISTA, XP and Mac OS
• Dimension: 130 mm (W) x 68 mm (H) x 90 mm (D)
• Weight: 892g (approx)

The SATA HDD Dock with built in USB hub is available to buy online for $82 from Brando.

Check out this fun USB Ghost mouse inspired by the mask from the film Scream.

Here’s the specs

• Advanced 3-Button Optical Scroll technology provides precision control
• Plug-and-Play convenience
• Simply connect the mouse to your USB
• 800 dpi optical sensor, high resolution for powerful and smooth tracking performance
• Optical sensor stays precise on the most surface without mouse pad
• Compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE, Mac OS X, Linux
• Dimension: 11.5 x 5.4 x 2.5cm
• Weight: 60g

This fun Scream inspired USB ghost mouse is available to buy online for $12 from USBGeek.

via Geek Alerts

Check out this new prototype graphics card from ASUS which features not one, not two, but three  RV670 cores cooled by a heat-pipe construction and a water block, all in a single card.

The Asus EAH3850 Trinity features two cores on the back of the card and one on the front, the cores are cooled by heatsinks and heatpipes that transfers the heat away from the cores to the heatsink located in the rear of the card, which in turn is cooled by a water block.

It also features four DVI ports which means you can use up to four monitors with it when CrossFire is deactivated.

There is also a huge water cooling unit which is designed to fit into two 5.25 inch drive bays.

If Asus release this card it is going to be a serious bit of kit and probably a very expensive one as well.

Nordic Hardware via Gizmodo

Check out this new hybrid mini PC from Korean company MIU.

This tiny PC runs a dual OS of Linux Qplus and Windows XP, and it has a 4 inch screen with a resolution of 800×400.

It also features a mobile phone, a PMP which can play video and MP3 files as well as an electronic dictionary and a digital camera, a voice recorder and even mobile TV.

The HDPC will go on sale in July in Korea for about $500.

via Aving

Asus have released details of a smaller version of their Nova P22 PC, the NOVA LITE Mini 2L PC.

Measuring just 9.09 x 7.24 x 2 inches, this new PC is ideal for anyone short on space, and it weighs just 3.3 pounds.

The NOVA LITE Mini 2L PC will come with either a 80GB or 160GB HDD, a DVD burner, 2GB of DDR 2 RAM, built in speakers, four USB ports, DVI and VGA, and WiFi.

Unfortunately there are no details available at the moment on what processor it will have, or no information on what OS it will run but I suspect it will come with a choice of either Linux or Windows XP.

Pricing details have not been released as yet, lets hope it is as competitively priced as some of the companies other offerings.

via Slash Gear and Engadget

Check out this crazy PC mouse with no less than 11 buttons.

Here’s a list of the buttons.

• Play and Pause
• Internet
• Speed Switch (800 / 1200 /  1600 / 2000 dpi)
• Page Forward / Page Backward
• Volume Up
• Volume Down
• Double Click
• LED Indication (Yellow for 800 / Blue for 1200 /  Green for 1600 / Red 2000 dpi)
• Left Button
• Right Button

The 11 Button Multimedia mouse is USB 2.0 compatible and will work with XP, 2000 and Vista.

It is available to buy online for $14.99 from USBfever.

via Red Ferret

BenQ has released details of a new widescreen LCD monitor, which they are claiming is the World’s thinnest widescreen LCD monitor.

The BenQ V2400W is a 24 inch widescreen LCD monitor, which measures just 2.44 inches at its thickest point.

As well as being extremely thin the V2400W features a dynamic contrast ratio of 4000:1, and full 1080p HD support.

“The V2400W is inspired by the B2 stealth bomber, evoking a sense of mystery, awe and the elite” said Manfred Wang, Director of the BenQ Lifestyle Design Center.

“In addition, the displays asymmetry exemplifies our new design philosophy,” continued Wang. “One is captivated by its suspended energy, expecting the screen to tilt. But it stands still, as if time were frozen and the movement paused.”

The V2400W features a resolution of 1920 x1200, and measures 563.8×369.4×191.7 (HxWxD mm, and weighs 6.7 KG.The BenQ V2400W will go on sale in the US and Europe in April, no word on pricing as yet.

Product Page via Fareastgizmos

Most of the VOIP phones around today are not very stylish, well Thomson have the answer with this cool looking gadget which combines a VOIP phone and an Internet Radio.

The Symbio can also pick up RSS feeds and display them on the screen, it also has a battery life of 6 hours.

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OCZ has launched a new Sata II Solid State Drive.

At incredible capacities of 32GB and 64GB and premier speeds of 120MB/s read and 100MB/s write, OCZ SATA II SSDs enable enhanced productivity in your everyday computing and intensive multi-tasking applications.

Featuring durable yet lightweight brushed alloy housing, OCZ SATA II 2.5” SSDs have no moving parts that are prone to damage from common mishandling. Designed for ultimate reliability, these SSDs have an excellent two million hour mean time before failure (MTBF) ensuring peace of mind over the long term.

No word on pricing or availability as yet.

via Mobile Mag