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		<title>USB Retro Microphone</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-retro-microphone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-retro-microphone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microphone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[msn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retro]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.geekalerts.com/?p=3440</guid>
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Looking for an alternative to the previously covered Retro USB Microphone and the Retro Wireless USB Microphone? Here&#8217;s a new retro computer mic that might be just the ticket.


Features:

Driverness, plug and play
Special design for chatting over MSN, Skype and singing over internet
High quality microphone with noisy cancellation, prefect voice recorder
High-performance microphone accurately reproduces sound
Conveniently set [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/usb-re-mic.jpg" alt="Old School USB Microphone" title="Old School USB Microphone" width="560" height="482" /></p>
<p>Looking for an alternative to the previously covered <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/retro-usb-microphone/">Retro USB Microphone</a> and the <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/retro-wireless-usb-microphone/">Retro Wireless USB Microphone</a>? Here&#8217;s a new retro computer mic that might be just the ticket.</p>
<p><span id="more-3440"></span></p>
<blockquote><p>
<strong>Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Driverness, plug and play</li>
<li>Special design for chatting over MSN, Skype and singing over internet</li>
<li>High quality microphone with noisy cancellation, prefect voice recorder</li>
<li>High-performance microphone accurately reproduces sound</li>
<li>Conveniently set with the help of stand and clip</li>
<li>Volume control, LED indicator</li>
<li>Sensitivity: -55dB +/- 2dB</li>
<li>Impedance: < 2.2 ohms</li>
<li>Sensitivity reduction: within -3dB at 1V</li>
<li>Operation voltage: 1.5V</li>
<li>Frequency Response: 50MHz-16KHz</li>
<li>S/N ratio: more than 36dB</li>
<li>Dimension: 160 x 70 x 56mm (approx.)</li>
<li>Weight: 193g</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/usb-re-mic2.jpg" alt="Retro USB Microphone" title="Retro USB Microphone" width="560" height="415" /></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=1081">USB Retro Microphone</a> is yours for $20 over at the USB Geek website.</p>
<p><span class="via">(Via <a href="http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/usb-retro-microphone/">Geeky Gadgets</a>)</span></p>
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		<title>Ultra Slim USB Webcam</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/small-usb-webcam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/small-usb-webcam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[im]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.geekalerts.com/?p=3391</guid>
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Tiny gadgets are popping up like mushrooms on a rainy day. Yesterday we wrote about this DV Camera and this USB Microwave Oven &#8211; both the smallest in the world. And today we have this new and ultra slim foldable USB web camera.


Features

Compact size, suitable for notebook
Foldable design
Video conferencing/recording/still image capture/security function
Swiveling Base
Compatible with ICQ, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/slim-webcam.jpg" alt="Slim USB Webcam" title="Slim USB Webcam" width="510" height="350" /></p>
<p>Tiny gadgets are popping up like mushrooms on a rainy day. Yesterday we wrote about this <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/small-dv-camera/">DV Camera</a> and this <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-microwave-oven/">USB Microwave Oven</a> &#8211; both the smallest in the world. And today we have this new and ultra slim foldable USB web camera.</p>
<p><span id="more-3391"></span></p>
<blockquote><p>
<strong>Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Compact size, suitable for notebook</li>
<li>Foldable design</li>
<li>Video conferencing/recording/still image capture/security function</li>
<li>Swiveling Base</li>
<li>Compatible with ICQ, MSN, Skype, etc</li>
<li>Plug and play</li>
<li>Fully support 2.0</li>
<li>Video Frame Rate: 30 frame per second</li>
<li>Pixels: 8,000,000 (2,000,000 DSP build-in, extended to 8,000,000 by software)</li>
<li>Frame Rate: VGA, 30 frame/second</li>
<li>DSP :2.0mega pixels,effective 8.0 mega pixels (by software)</li>
<li>White Balance:Automatic/Manual</li>
<li>Expose Control: Automatic</li>
<li>Flash Control: Automatic</li>
<li>Support:Windows Vista,Linux,Mac</li>
<li>Dimension: 5.4 cm x 5.4 cm x 2.5 cm  (unfolded) / max 14 cm (Folded)</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/slim-webcam2.jpg" alt="Small USB Web Camera" title="Small USB Web Camera" width="450" height="296" /></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.gizfever.com/product_info.php?products_id=754">USB Mini Foldable Webcam</a> is yours for $15.99 from the GizFever.com website.</p>
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		<title>USB Mouse with Microphone and Speaker</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-mouse-with-microphone-and-speaker/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-mouse-with-microphone-and-speaker/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[audio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chat]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[microphone]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.geekalerts.com/?p=2949</guid>
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This chat friendly, as in good when you are using Skype, MSN and other communication software, USB mouse features a detachable microphone and a built-in speaker.

It connects to audio sources via a standard 3.5mm audio input cable.

Features:

Optical sensor 800dpi
USB interface
Built-in Speaker
Detachable microphone design
Support Window 98/ME/2000/XP
Dimension: 70 x 116 x 36mm (approx.)
Weight: 132g



The USB Mouse with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/micmouse.jpg" alt="USB Mouse with Microphone and Speaker" title="USB Mouse with Microphone and Speaker" width="413" height="422" /></p>
<p>This chat friendly, as in good when you are using Skype, MSN and other communication software, USB mouse features a detachable microphone and a built-in speaker.</p>
<p><span id="more-2949"></span></p>
<p>It connects to audio sources via a standard 3.5mm audio input cable.</p>
<blockquote><p>
<strong>Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Optical sensor 800dpi</li>
<li>USB interface</li>
<li>Built-in Speaker</li>
<li>Detachable microphone design</li>
<li>Support Window 98/ME/2000/XP</li>
<li>Dimension: 70 x 116 x 36mm (approx.)</li>
<li>Weight: 132g</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/micmouse2.jpg" alt="USB Mouse with Microphone and Speaker" title="USB Mouse with Microphone and Speaker" width="474" height="400" /></p>
<p>The <a href="http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00746">USB Mouse with Microphone and Speaker</a> is available from USB Brando for $19.</p>
<p><span class="via">(Via <a href="http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=7733">Geeky Gadgets</a>)</span></p>
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		<title>USB Condenser Microphone</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-condenser-microphone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-condenser-microphone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[audio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microphone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[msn]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.geekalerts.com/?p=2938</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
This high quality condenser microphone, equipped with a noise cancellation feature, will make a nice option when you want something better than your built-in computer mic.


Features:

Special design for chatting over  MSN, SKYPE and singing over internet
Noisy cancellation
High quality microphone, prefect voice recorder
Conveniently set with the help of stand
High-performance microphone accurately reproduces sound
Plug in and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/cond-mic.jpg" alt="USB Condenser Microphone" title="USB Condenser Microphone" width="520" height="390" class="border" /></p>
<p>This high quality condenser microphone, equipped with a noise cancellation feature, will make a nice option when you want something better than your built-in computer mic.</p>
<p><span id="more-2938"></span></p>
<blockquote><p>
<strong>Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Special design for chatting over  MSN, SKYPE and singing over internet</li>
<li>Noisy cancellation</li>
<li>High quality microphone, prefect voice recorder</li>
<li>Conveniently set with the help of stand</li>
<li>High-performance microphone accurately reproduces sound</li>
<li>Plug in and start recording &#8212; no extra gear needed</li>
<li>Works with any USB &#8212; equipped computer</li>
<li>On/Off switch design</li>
<li>Desktop microphone stand</li>
<li>Weight: 156g</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/cond-mic2.jpg" alt="USB Condenser Microphone" title="USB Condenser Microphone" width="541" height="336" /></p>
<p>The <a href="http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00745">USB Condenser Microphone</a> is available from the USB Brando website for $19.</p>
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		<title>Webcam with Fan and LED Light</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/webcam-with-fan-and-led-light/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/webcam-with-fan-and-led-light/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[led]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[light]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microphone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[msn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skype]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.geekalerts.com/?p=1819</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
This 4-in-1 USB 2.0 webcam features &#8211; apart from the web camera functionality &#8211; a fan for hot summer days, a microphone and a LED light.


Features:

USB 2.0
Excellent Still Image Capture
Video Recording
Video Conference
Work with any chatting software, like ICQ, MSN and Skype, etc
Built in sucker with lock
Built in Microphone &#038; Fan
Built in LED light
LED Dimmer switch
Fan [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/4-in-1-cam.jpg" alt="Webcam with Fan and LED Light" title="Webcam with Fan and LED Light" width="470" height="439" /></p>
<p>This 4-in-1 USB 2.0 webcam features &#8211; apart from the web camera functionality &#8211; a fan for hot summer days, a microphone and a LED light.</p>
<p><span id="more-1819"></span></p>
<blockquote><p>
<strong>Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>USB 2.0</li>
<li>Excellent Still Image Capture</li>
<li>Video Recording</li>
<li>Video Conference</li>
<li>Work with any chatting software, like ICQ, MSN and Skype, etc</li>
<li>Built in sucker with lock</li>
<li>Built in Microphone &#038; Fan</li>
<li>Built in LED light</li>
<li>LED Dimmer switch</li>
<li>Fan on/off button</li>
<li>Support Window XP/Vista</li>
<li><i>Driver free for Windows XP/Vista</i>
<li>Dimension: 75 x 75 x 228mm (approx.)</li>
<li>Weight: 211g</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/4-in-1-cam2.jpg" alt="Webcam with Fan and LED Light" title="Webcam with Fan and LED Light" width="450" height="338" class="border" /></p>
<p>You can get the above black USB 4-in-1 Web Cam from <a href="http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00587">USB Brando</a> for $23, or you can get a dark gray model from <a href="http://www.gizfever.com/product_info.php?products_id=585">GizFever.com</a> the same price.</p>
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		<title>Retro Style USB 2.0 Webcam</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/retro-style-usb-20-webcam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/retro-style-usb-20-webcam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[msn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skype]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[usb]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[webcam]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yahoo]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.geekalerts.com/retro-style-usb-20-webcam/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
Remember that cool looking retro style webcam from last year. Now you can get the same type of web camera, but with a brushed metal design.


Features:

Sensor: CMOS hardware with 13MP, 1/3-inch CMOS image sensor
USB 2.0 interface
Resolution: 288L
Manual external focus adjust
Brightness: auto-detect control
Picture format: 640&#215;480, frame rate: 30 fps (320&#215;240), 15fps (640&#215;480)
Supports CC2000, Netmeeting, VVQ, ICQ, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/webcam-retro.jpg" width="470" height="156" alt="Retro Style Webcam" title="Retro Style Webcam" /></p>
<p>Remember that cool looking <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/retro-style-webcam/">retro style webcam</a> from last year. Now you can get the same type of web camera, but with a brushed metal design.</p>
<p><span id="more-1453"></span></p>
<blockquote><p>
Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Sensor: CMOS hardware with 13MP, 1/3-inch CMOS image sensor</li>
<li>USB 2.0 interface</li>
<li>Resolution: 288L</li>
<li>Manual external focus adjust</li>
<li>Brightness: auto-detect control</li>
<li>Picture format: 640&#215;480, frame rate: 30 fps (320&#215;240), 15fps (640&#215;480)</li>
<li>Supports CC2000, Netmeeting, VVQ, ICQ, Skype, MSN and YM etc.</li>
<li>Features snapshot button</li>
<li>Retractable USB cable</li>
<li>Operating system: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP</li>
<li>Size: 1 x 1.4 x 0.6 inch</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p>The <a href="http://www.globalsourcesdirect.com/servlet/the-4807/Driverless-Webcams-1.3MP/Detail">Driverless Webcams 1.3MP</a> retails for $11.21 a pop (minimum order: 20 units) from the Wholesale Products website.</p>
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		<title>USB Speaker Phone</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-speaker-phone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-speaker-phone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[im]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[msn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phone]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-speaker-phone/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
The Iogear USB Speaker Phone is a handy little device, small enough to carry in your pocket. Designed for making VoIP conference calls using IM software such as AOL, MSN, and Yahoo.

Features

Full duplex speaker phone with 110dB peak volume 
Use with IM software (AOL, MSN, Yahoo, etc) 
Use with VoIP software (Skype, Vonage, Webex, etc.) [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/usb-speaker-phone.jpg" width="450" height="215" alt="USB Speaker Phone" title="USB Speaker Phone" /></p>
<p>The Iogear <a href="http://www.iogear.com/main.php?loc=product&#038;Item=GPH100U&#038;nameUSB%20Speaker%20Phone&#038;PHPSESSID=36f1c3fc2bb423aacb0a4718c6e68e1c">USB Speaker Phone</a> is a handy little device, small enough to carry in your pocket. Designed for making VoIP conference calls using IM software such as AOL, MSN, and Yahoo.</p>
<p><span id="more-260"></span></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Full duplex speaker phone with 110dB peak volume </li>
<li>Use with IM software (AOL, MSN, Yahoo, etc) </li>
<li>Use with VoIP software (Skype, Vonage, Webex, etc.) </li>
<li>Speaker: 2w peak, 40mm,4ohm, 500Hz to 5KHz </li>
<li>8KHz input sampling rate </li>
<li>USB Audio </li>
<li>2.5mm headset jack </li>
<li>Dimensions: 3.2 x 2.2 x 0.8 inches (8.1 x 5.5 x 2.0 cm) </li>
<li>Weight: 1.5 ounces (42 grams) </li>
<li>DSP voice Processor </li>
<li>40 mm mylar speaker and Electret Condenser omni-directional microphones </li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><span class="via">(Via <a href="http://www.redferret.net/?p=9032">The Red Ferret Journal</a>)</span></p>
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