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Microsoft Has Blue Over New Mouse
Microsoft has rolled out new BlueTrack technology in a new range of destop mice that can be used on any surface including shag carpet, paper and granite.


Kingston Launches Fast USB Stick
DataTraveler HyperX (DT HyperX) is a USB Flash drive designed for fast read/write speeds and is available in capacities up to 8GB.


Extreme Environment Watch From Casio
Casio has launched the G-Shock digital watch designed for extreme environments, including for use with defence force personnel.


Jaycar Electronics Making Sure Mums Get Connected
Jaycar Electronics is promoting a range of gift ideas for this Mother’s Day to ensure every mum is digitally connected.


Targus Intros Eco-Smart Laptop Bag Range
Accessories specialist Targus has introduced a new range of laptop bags which are designed for the environmentally conscious.


Sony Launches New Next-Gen Dictaphones
The good old tape-based Dictaphone has been a popular tool for students, executives and journalists alike. Now with digital recording and storage capabilities, there is a better way of taking notes. And this is precisely what you get with the new Sony "next-gen Dictaphones", the company says.


Windows Live Webcams From Microsoft
Microsoft has launched a new range of webcams for the Christmas season, which constitutes two new models – the Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 (RRP $149.95) desktop unit and the Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000 (RRP $99.95) for notebooks – allowing the public to keep in touch with their loved ones during the holiday season.


Stunning Skype Video Calls With Logitech
If you’re one of the 25 per cent of Skype users who make Skype to Skype video calls, it’s worth checking-out the new Logitech webcam range which, in partnership with the VoIP provider, enable 50 per cent better video quality than calls made on previous Logitech units using competing video-calling providers, according to Logitech.


Reduce Waste With Green Ethernet Switches
D-Link has gone a step further in its environmental pursuit than manufacturers of low-power computers and lighting – the business networking company has just launched a range of which uses the company’s ‘green Ethernet technology’ to minimise the amount of unused power transferred through network cables.


Microsoft Slashes Hardware Prices
Microsoft Hardware is offering a 25 per cent cash-back promotion on its webcams, mice and keyboards, as an incentive to drive sales in the lead-up to the peak Christmas selling period.


Dangerous Microphones Sold At Crazy Clark’s
A microphone sold at various discount stores from August to October this year has been pronounced dangerous by a government agency as its operating frequency could interfere with air safety.


New Residential Phones Numbers Proposed
The first few digits of your new home phone number could be different to that of your neighbours’ in the next year as a means to more appropriately link digit prefixes to geographical locations, according to a report presented by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).


Microsoft Mouse With Flash Memory
Microsoft’s latest home office peripherals include a rechargeable wireless mouse which doubles as a removable flash storage drive, as well as a rechargeable wireless keyboard and mouse.


Apacer High-Speed USB Flash Drive Made For Vista
Taiwan-based Apacer has shipped three USB drives in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacities which can swivel almost flush against the computer chassis allowing users to carry around their notebooks without pulling out the portable drive.


New Logitech Mouse Works In The Air
The latest laser mouse from Logitech claims to work not only on the desk, but also in the air in a similar way to how people use a remote to control the TV.


Targus Platinum Widescreen Laptop Bag
Targus has released a new ruggedised case designed specifically for widescreen notebooks, dubbed the Platinum 200 Edition.


PC Security In Credit Card Flash Drive
USB flash drives have become a popular way to transport your data, now CA has actually released its new Internet Security Suite 2007 software on a flash drive which is shaped like a credit card, so it can fit in your wallet.


Watch Out Women Have Found The On Button
Women it appears have found the consumer electronic on button and are taking to technology products in droves. Now manufacturers are listening and making products with female appeal.


Logitech Comfy Notebook Stand
Logitech has released a notebook stand which it says will make using your notebook a lot more comfortable.


Carry Your PC In A USB Flash Drive
The newest USB flash drive from Kingston Technology comes complete with Migo software to allow you to turn any PC into your personalized work space.


Vista Capable Logitech Peripherals
Logitech has announced a range of over 100 Windows Vista compatible peripherals, including keyboards, mice and webcams.


Smart Laptop Bag For Home
The Belkin Laptop @ Home range of notebook cases is designed for the many Australians who never take their laptops out of the house. And it looks like a pretty smart idea.


Virtual Keyboard That Fits In A Pocket
The Virtual Laser Keyboard (VKB) is a device about the size of a small mobile phone which can project a full-sized QWERTY keyboard on most surfaces.


Funky Notebook Bags From Belkin
For the many notebook users who are tired of the boring black case, Belkin has come up with a funky range of notebook bags and cushions designed for use in the home.


Microsoft Launches Super Mouse
Microsoft has launched its ‘superhero – styled’ notebook Bluetooth mouse which also functions as a slide presenter, a laser pointer, digital ink device and a media remote control.


Why Do We Need Multiple Chargers?
As Americans are more and more consumed by their consumer electronics, they are finding those ultra-light cell phones, Bluetooth devices, MP3 players and the like are useless without their heavy, homely cousins, those clunky "wall-warts" that deliver life-sustaining juice.


We Love A Mouse More Than A Partner
A new survey by Logitech has found that almost half of us spend more time with our computer mouse than our partner or pet.


Belkin Takes The Stress Out Of Moving (Files)
Moving is always a stressful process – be it moving house or even moving files from an old PC to a new one. Belkin has come up with the USB 2.0 File Transfer Cable to make the latter move a bit easier.


Give Dad Ammunition
With Father’s Day fast approaching, many of us will once more be racking our brains to think of the perfect present for ‘the man who has everything’.


Sneak Peak At New Microsoft Desktop
Word on the street says Microsoft Hardware will soon be releasing a new desktop featuring a wireless, backlit, rechargeable keyboard and a rechargeable mouse.


A MINI For Your Laptop
MINI collection has teamed up with Italian fashion house, Mandarina Duck, to create a luggage range for your laptop, CDs and more.


Kingston U3 USB Smartdrive
Memory product manufacturer, Kingston Technology, has released the Kingston U3 DataTraveler, a U3-powered, portable USB smartdrive.


Use Ultra-Skins Protection For Extra Safety
Using rubber can prevent accidents happening with your laptop, too. Dicota Ultra-Skins foam rubber sheaths protect laptop computers from bumps, knocks and shocks.


Knife-Style Music
Is it a knife? Is it an MP3 player? Actually, it’s both. Meet the S-Beat; where camping meets technology.


Lowepro’s Latest Camera Cases
Lowepro has introduced a new range of SLR digital-camera and notebook backpacks in a variety of colours. It has also released a lightweight, five-colour range of Lowepro Rezo digital camera cases.


Verbatim Keyboard Keynote
Verbatim has released a range of “affordable” computer keyboards, handy for multimedia and jet-setting users.


Logitech’s Back-Lit Keyboard
Gamer’s will appreciate Logitech’s G15 keyboard, which offers three brightness levels to suit variously darkened rooms.


Logitech Release Mac Cordless Desktop
Mac users out there – come out, we can hear you breathing – now have more to rejoice about, as Logitech have announced a cordless keyboard and mouse designed specifically for OSX.


Cordless Desktop With Remote
Logitech has delivered a very stylish cordless desktop with media remote control to the market. The keyboard, mouse, remote bundle might even make it into the lounge room.


See The Worlds First Keyboard With LCD Images
The worlds first keyboard with bright LCD images built into the keys has benn launched by US Company United Keys.


Logitech & Microsoft To Go Head To Head
Logitech is set to launch a new range of keyboards and mice is a battle to grab market share away from Microsoft who in early September will itself launch a powerful new range of products.


New Mouse From Apple
After 21 years of the same old boring mouse Apple has finally woken up to the fact that users need more functions and have introduced a multi button device.


Media Center Keyboard?!
The irony of Microsoft’s decision to release a keyboard for Media Center PCs seems lost in the company’s announcement of its latest wireless accessories.



 



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