This new portable USB stereo speaker is shaped like the letter ‘U’ and the product has been given the somewhat contradictive name iSpeaker. It connects to portable audio players, laptops and other products using a standard 3.5mm stereo audio plug.

Features:

• Recharged by USB
• Built-in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
• High quality sound with a 2W + 2W power output
• Dual 36mm stereo speaker with volume control
• On/Off switch
• Charging/Status LED indicaotr
• Apply to any audio devices with 3.5mm audio plug, e.g. PC, Mac, iPod/iPhone, PDA, MP3 player… etc.
• Dimension: 132 x 93 x 42mm (approx.)
• Weight: 105g

The USB U-Shape i-Speaker is available over at the USB Geek website for $19. There are two different colors to chose from: red and blue.

Funkeyboards is a unique set of designed stickers, shaped to fit your PC or laptop keyboard with fun and colorful graphics. There’s even a “Glow in the Dark” version.

Additional stickers are attached to each set of stickers to suit different Keyboard types. Funkeyboards stickers fits Dell, HP, Gateway, Compac, Apple, and other major brands.

One set of Funkeyboards Designer Keyboard Stickers will cost you $9.99.

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This laptop cooler – probably one of the better looking ones out there today – is not only equipped with a 3-port USB hub, it also comes with a 2.5-inch SATA HDD slot.

This Notebook Cooling Pad has built-in 2 fans and together with 3 USB 2.0 ports. It is good for cooling down your laptops and convenient for you to connect any other USB devices. In addition, it designed with a 2.5″ SATA HDD slot. You can plug any 2.5″ SATA hard drive to extend your storage conveniently.

Features:

• Slim and smart design of the cooling pad system with large
• High-performance and extra quiet 2 Fans built-in which absolutely helps to dissipate the heat-air away from underneath the notebook computer for cooling down the overall temperature of your system
• Extremely heavy-duty construction of the cooling pad to afford any weight or pressure put-on
• Power source supported easily by the plug-and-play USB connection as a self-power mode
• Convenient, reliable and comfortable of carry
• No need of any installation
• Compatible with any notebook computers
• Caution: 2.5″ HDD to be used in paralleled inserted
• Hard Drive capacity support up to 250G
• Fan Size: 70 x 70 x 70mm (approx.)
• Dimension: 300 x 252 x 32mm (approx.)
• Weight: 504g

The USB Notebook Cooling Pad + 3-Port Hub + 2.5″ HDD is available over at the USB Brando website for $33.

We’ve seen the Transformers, Superman, Batman and Darth Vader do it. Now it’s also time for Pixar’s trash-compacting robot Wall-E to take the shape of a laptop to teach your kids about about maths, grammar and other important stuff.

Young space explorers will discover 15 activities in five modes of play teaching letters, words, math, logic and games. The Wall-E Learning Laptop comes with a flip-down QWERTY keyboard, moving arm controllers, an LCD screen and a “winking” right eye.

The Wall-E Learning Laptop is available from VTechKids.com for $29.99.

(Via Gearlog)

This USB 2.0 compliant hub is placed under your laptop to create a cooling space for dissipating heat away and, as a bonus, you will have access to four new USB hubs.

Features:

• 4 ports hub
• Stick the hub at the bottom of the laptop
• Cooling space is increased in order to cool down the overall temperature
• USB 2.0
• Powered by USB
• Blue LED indicator
• Support Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Linux 2.4, Mac OS 8.5 or above
• Size: 99*40*40mm
• Weight: 50g

The USB Hub Pad is available in two colors, black and white, and you can get the product from the gadget4all.com website for $14.

Here we have a low-tech fanless take on those USB laptop cooling pads we have recently seen in the shape of penguins and dogs and a Chinese opera face mask.

The fanless design let you enjoy zero noise with cooling feature. In addition, the roll-able design make it convenience for storage.

Features:

• Unique structure design meets different needs
• Aluminum brushed execution with wonderful thermal circultaion
• Power unneeded – Zero noise
• High quality bag, free to carry
• Light weight
• Dimension: 343 x 303 x 7.5mm (approx.)
• Weight: 485g

The GIGABYTE Roll Pad (Notebook Cooling Pad) is available from USB Brando for $65.

Remember those Animal USB Laptop Cooling Pads that we wrote about some week ago? A new model designed like a Chinese opera face mask is now available.

This Chinese facial USB cooler pad in large air vent design, 3 fans in one, omnidirectional refrigeration system, retractable USB cable, special design for anti-skid. Slim and smart design of the Laptop Cooler Pad system with large, high-performance and extra quiet fan built-in which absolutely helps to dissipate the heat-air away from underneath the notebook for cooling down the overall temperature of your system.

Here’s a video demonstration of the USB laptop cooling pad:

The Chinese Beijing Opera Face 3-Fan USB Laptop Cooling Pad is available over at the sourcingmap.com website for $24.99.

(The Gadget Guide via Crave)

Brian Kelly, a freelance designer currently living in Philadelphia, has created this beautiful retro-modern laptop case, put together using two panels of plywood.

This project is an exploration into the process of bending plywood.

The laptop case is formed from two bend panels of plywood which slide along one another to encase the laptop computer.The case is lined with cork to provide additional heat resistance and protection.

See more photos of the Ply Laptop Case over at the Brian Kelly Design website.

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These animal themed pads, a penguin and a dog, are powered via your computers USB port and will lower the temperature of your laptop using the two built-in fans.

With two built-in cooling fans, it can dissipate heat away from the bottom of your laptop and cool down the overall temperature. Compact size offers easier portability while travelling.

Product Specifications:

• Powered by USB
• Retractable USB cable at the bottom
• 2 Built-in cooling fans
• Slim, lightweight and portable
• Fan size: 70*70*15mm
• Noise level: <19 dBA
• Size: 300*300*48mm
• Weight: 480g

Both models are available from the gadget4all.com website for $25 a a pop:

• Penguin USB Notebook Cooling Pad
• Doggie USB Notebook Cooling Pad

iSleep is the name of this fun concept by the German designer Ivonne Dippmann. The idea is to provide you and your laptop with a useful analog multi-function extension.

i -sleep, a comfortable soft pillow which can be attached on the top of each leptop and functiones like a rescue west in an airplane – with the difference…it really saves us. If we tend to fall asleep, we just close our laptop, a pillow gets filled with warm air, music is being played and after 10 minutes the alarm clock rings.

Heating up
By closing the laptop an air cushion blows itself up, which is connected by a valve with the fan of the computer. The computer is in the “sleep mode” and warm exhaust air is blown into the pillow. The material is coated with Latex at the inside, so the supplied warm air can be kept for a longer time. The heat supply is interrupted by opening the laptop again.

Making music
By closing the computer a playlist is activated by a music program. This playlist can be individually created or is automatically generated by the program. The titles being played correspond to the duration of the desired sleeping time.

Waking up
After the last music title being played, the possibility exists to be waken up. The waking time, the waking tone and the distances of the repeating waking noise are individually adjustable.

Read more about Ivonne Dippmann’s iSleep project over at digital.udk-berlin.de.

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Designer Sangho Jin has come up with a clever solution that allows you to add more hard drive space to your laptop in a stylish way, and without taking up desk space.

The Hang it On enclosure lets you hang an external 2.5-inch hard disk drive at the back of your laptop screen and shows you “in use” info with its front LED indicators.

Check out the Hanging Hard Drives entry over at Yanko Design for more information.

(Via Slippery Brick)

Are you looking for a fun and geeky way to protect you precious portable computer when you’re on the move? Check out the “My Documents” laptop sleeve, a bright yellow case designed like the virtual folders on your hard drive.

Behold – this neoprene laptop sleeve is big enough to snugly house your laptop, up to 15.4 inches, inside. The inner fleece lining keeps everything shiny and scratch-free. Plus, we’ve included the pixilated cursor-pin to ram that concept home.

Features:

• Neoprene laptop sleeve
• Fits up to a 15.4″ laptop
• Included “pixilated” pin included!
• Dimensions: L 38.0cm W 32.5cm D 2.5cm

The My Documents Laptop Sleeve is available from ThinkGeek for $29.99.

Etsy member Novellamarie has created this cool retro style laptop bag, featuring the Pitfall game on an Apple II computer decorated on the front.

Only one Apple Pitfall Needlepoint Laptop Bag has been made and it is now available for $150 from the NovellaMarie Designs webshop at Etsy.

(Via geeksugar)

We have seen both Transformers and Star Wars versions of these learining laptops. Now, with the new Batman movie out, it’s no surprise that Oregon Scientific has decided to release a “Dark Knight” model.

Gear up for Gotham City adventures, plus a whole lot of learning, with this Batman-themed laptop. Through cool activities and games, young superheroes can hone school skills like math, spelling, music, logic and more. Easy-to-use keyboard and sleek Batman styling make this one laptop that’s sure to save the day.

The Batman Powerwing Laptop measures 9(L) x 14.7(W) x 10(H) inches, requires 3 x AA batteries and is available from Amazon.com for $89.99.

The Connect-A-Desk laptop harness and desk system allows you to use your laptop with both hands free – if you don’t mind looking a bit goofy that is.

Works with any size laptop, notebook, or tablet computer. Adjustable to fit any size person. Quick and easy to put on and take off and ergonomically designed for comfort.

Here’s a demo video of the Connect-A-Desk laptop holder:

Product description:

• Great for: archeologists, insurance adjusters, real estate appraisers, architects, engineers, students, site surveys, inspectors, inventory, warehouse, nurses
• Fits into most computer bags
• Straps can be removed for use as a lap desk
• Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches
• Weight: 1lb, 6oz

The Connect-A-Desk laptop holder is available from Amazon ($39.95) and ThinkGeek ($39.99). Check out the official website for more info.

Via a bunch of great blog:

• Crave
• Gizmodo
• Geeky Gadgets
• SlashGear
• SlipperyBrick
• UberReview

The stylish retro modern Snowflake USB microphone is described as ” the first portable professional USB microphone to hit the market”.

The Snowflake embodies everything Blue has become known for: stylish looks and exceptional sonic quality (TBD). Blue has combined a USB bus powered capsule with a class-compliant design to make the Snowflake truly plug and play on both Mac and PC.

The Snowflake’s form factor is not only eye catching and modern, but functional as well. The mic folds into a single compact case which also houses a USB cable for easy transport in a laptop bag or even a pocket. Unfolded, the case serves as a desktop stand or a laptop clip, making the Snowflake a natural for everything from podcasting, calling over the Web, narrating a home video, or sketching out a song idea on the go.

The Snowflake USB Microphone will retail for £40, or $79 in USD.

(Via Coolest Gadgets)

If you don’t feel comfortable using a mouse with a built-in keypad, but still like having a separate set of numeric keys for your laptop, this product might be just the ticket.

The USB-powered keypad measures 113 x 73 x 10mm, features 18 keys and comes with a PS/2 port for plugging in a mouse or a keyboard.

The USB Numeric Keypad with PS/2 Port ($12) is available at USB Geek.

This cool little USB speaker will allow you to turn the music up to a level that your built-in speakers probably won’t be able to.

USB connection provides battery-free and wireless power for clean and clear sound to go; flexible gooseneck construction allows for customized speaker placement.

The USB Laptop Speaker measures 3.25(W) x 7(H) x 1.25(D) inches and is available from the UrbanOutfitters.com website for $39.

(Unplggd via Shiny Shiny)

iBlaze has custom-made a bag for iPod users, allowing you to turn the player on and off, skip tracks and adjust volume – all whilst your iPod is in the bag.

It showcases a design solution that perfectly integrates technology and textile. With a built-in waterproof silicon control panel, users can conveniently turn on/off, skip tracks and adjust the volume without having to take out the iPod. Cables of the retractable earplugs can be easily rolled back when not in use, making iBlaze’s overall look neat and stylish – just like iPod.

Recognising that iPod users are also technology savvy consumers who often carry their laptop computers with them, iBlaze is compatible with all laptops up to 17″ screen size. The notebook compartment is padded for extra protection and can be removed easily.

Features:

• Waterproof silicon control panel in shoulder strap
• Integrated retractable earphones in shoulder strap (replaceable)
• EVA thermal pressed pocket for iPod
• Removable padded Notebook compartment compatible with up to 17″ PowerBook
• Spacious main compartment expandable to two A4 ring binders with additional two pockets
• Two front pockets
• Extension zipper
• Waist strap
• Foamed airflow back for comfort and ventilation Foamed shoulder straps
• Size : 46×31x23cm; 1kg; Volume for iBlaze unexpanded is 27 litre and expanded 33 litre
• Colour: Black-gray
• Ten-years guarantee/electronics one-year guarantee

The Intelligent iPod Bag from iBlaze is yours for £49.99 (about $99 USD).

(Via e-Potpourri)

The guys over at Laptop News Daily are speculating about the possibility of using the Optimus Maximus style OLED technology for laptop keyboards.

Each key image can be fully customized, separately for any of the applications used. Language layout can be easily switched. There is no need to display secondary symbols like !ӣ$% on the keys, they will appear automatically after SHIFT is pressed. And you can get rid of some annoying keys that you never use, like, in my case, the one just below Esc.

Check out the Optimus Maximus Style Keyboard for Laptops? story over at Laptop News Daily for more information and pictures.