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3-in-1 Skype Webcam, Speaker and Microphone

Ryan Cooper — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:00:27 +0000

They call it a 3-in-1 Skype Speaker, but this combination webcam, microphone and speaker can be used by all kinds of video conferencing and web chat applications. Instead of cluttering your desk with separate speakers, webcams and microphones, this handy USB gadget allows you you combine them all in one sleek package. Because it is [...]

Droplet USB Email and Instant Messager Notifier

Robert Birming — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:04:41 +0000

As with other email notifiers, this droplet-shaped gadget will alert you when new emails arrive. But in addition to that, this model will also let you know when you receive something new on your instant messenger. Connect Droplet USB Email and Message Notifier to your computer and it will light up when you get new [...]

MIDbot the Internet Monitored Robot

Robert Birming — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:44:24 +0000

The new MIDbot is a robot that can be monitored via Skype or other video chatting software. MIDbot is an ultra low cost tele-present and an easy to use Internet Remote Monitoring Robot with interactive robot arm, allows one to control the robot remotely and globally, with real time video through the common video chatting [...]

Ultimate Gaming Headset

Robert Birming — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:21:18 +0000

GHS 1 is the name of a new portable gaming headset announced by AKG. The product won the Red Dot award for outstanding product design and is said to offer a “sound for the ultimate gaming experience”. Grenade explosions and rumbling jet engines will seem as if they are in your very own room when [...]

Tokyoflash Multifunction Bluetooth Accessory

Robert Birming — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:21 +0000

The latest product from the famous Japanese watch importer Tokyoflash is called Kisai Escape C – it’s a stylish gizmo described as a “revolutionary new Bluetooth fashion accessory”. Pair with your cell phone to make and receive calls hands-free, pair with your MP3 player to listen to your favorite tunes in comfort or use with [...]

USB Retro Microphone

Robert Birming — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:58:39 +0000

Looking for an alternative to the previously covered Retro USB Microphone and the Retro Wireless USB Microphone? Here’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 [...]

Ultra Slim USB Webcam

Robert Birming — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:07:52 +0000

Tiny gadgets are popping up like mushrooms on a rainy day. Yesterday we wrote about this DV Camera and this USB Microwave Oven – 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 [...]

USB Mouse with Microphone and Speaker

Robert Birming — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:40:04 +0000

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 [...]

USB Condenser Microphone

Robert Birming — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:18:23 +0000

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 [...]

Webcam with Fan and LED Light

Robert Birming — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:36:04 +0000

This 4-in-1 USB 2.0 webcam features – apart from the web camera functionality – 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 [...]

Retro Style USB 2.0 Webcam

Robert Birming — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:12:36 +0000

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: 640×480, frame rate: 30 fps [...]

Flexible Keyboard with Skype Phone & USB Hub

Robert Birming — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:07:10 +0000

This flexible and waterproof keyboard features 3 products in 1. Apart from the keyboard, you will also get a VoIP phone and a USB 2.0 compliant 2-port hub. Features: USB 2.0 compliant Foldable Light weight Support VoIP (e.g. Skype) Built-in Speaker Built-in Microphone Still able to connect with external speaker and microphone Speaker on/off switch [...]

USB Skype VoIP Phone

Robert Birming — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:31:01 +0000

This green and white USB Skype VoIP phone features a built-in audio speaker, a microphone, and a full numeric keypad for speed-dial and SkypeOut callng. Features: Support Plug & Play and Hot-Plug features. Compliant with USB 2.0 Full-Speed operation. Powered by USB bus, no need for external power supply. Full numeric keypad for speed-dial and [...]

Wireless USB Skype Phone

Robert Birming — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:42:03 +0000

This white wireless Skype phone connects to your computers USB port and allows you to talk up to 160 feet (50 meters) away from the base station. Features: Fashion look and human design Large graphic LCD with blue back-light Contact list and calling history in any language easily reviewed on handset Caller ID function With [...]

Skype USB Phone

Robert Birming — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:39:57 +0000

If you don’t want to use your computer mouse or keyboard as a Skype phone, simply plug this little communication gadget into the USB port instead. Features: Highly Integrated with Skype, X-Lite, X-Pro etc. Featured with Speaker Phone, with hotkey for mute and un-mute. Support Group Feature in Skype 2.0. Compliant with USB 1.1 specification [...]

Mouse Skype Phone with Earphone Jack

Robert Birming — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:03:13 +0000

This is probably one of the better looking Skype mouse combos we’ve seen so far. It’s also equipped with a 2.5mm earphone jack for “extra privacy”. This Skype Phone doubles as an 800 DPI optical mouse making this an excellent idea for managing the area around your desk. It also has a built speaker for [...]

Flexible Keyboard with Skype Phone & USB Hub

Robert Birming — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:10:37 +0000

This black, flexible and “virtually indestructible” keyboard features both a Skype dial pad and a built-in 2-port USB hub. The keyboard has a built-in microphone and speaker, and it comes with a software to handle your contacts and enable dialing in/out. Features: Virtually indestructible Strong and silent Washable and hygienic Portable and storable Simply wipe [...]

SOLO: Skype Desktop Phone

Robert Birming — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:31:39 +0000

Don’t like the idea of having using R2-D2 or a computer mouse for those Skype calls? Maybe you should take a look at SOLO – a phone that looks a standard corded land line handset, but is designed to be used with Skype. The SOLO Skype Desktop Phone features a 2.4-inch TFT color LCD display [...]

Roboquad Skype Demonstration (Video)

Robert Birming — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:40:51 +0000

This new video shows a Roboquad robot being controlled by voice, over the Internet with the help of Robodance and Skype’s video call service. The robot explores the house while beaming back audio and video to a laptop running only Skype. The laptop dials into the home computer which is running Robodance version 4, a [...]

USB Handsfree Skype Mouse

Robert Birming — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:16:04 +0000

This USB Handsfree Skype Mouse ($25) features a built-in microphone, USB sound card and a speaker with echo-cancellation technology. It seamlessly integrates with not only Skype, but also with these services: VoipButser, VoipStunt, VoIPCheap, VoipDiscount, SparVoip, Internetcalls, poivY, WebCallDirect, VoipCheapCom, FreeCall and NetAppel. Features: 800dpi optical USB mouse Full-duplex communication Earphone connector Handsfree speakerphone function [...]

Skype Mouse Phone with Sliding Cover

Robert Birming — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:01:07 +0000

Here’s a Skype phone / computer mouse combo that looks like something that might just work in both aspects. A two buttons and scroll wheel mouse that seem to fit quite good in the hand, and a sliding cover cellphone style handset when you want to use it as a phone. The backlit LCD screen [...]

R2-D2 Wireless Webcam with Skype Phone

Robert Birming — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:16:09 +0000

Coincides with the 30th anniversary of the first Star Wars film comes this cool Artoo replica webcam. An included lightsaber-shaped remote control functions both as a Skype phone handset, and a way to take the little droid on a tour. A sensor on R2′s front leg detects the edge of a table and automatically stops [...]

Skype and Skype Phones Video Roundup

Robert Birming — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:15:48 +0000

Susi and Alex from Shiny Shiny have put together a nice quick rundown of the whys and wherefores of Skype and of available Skype-acredited VoIP phones. Head over to Shiny Shiny to watch the video.

USB Speaker Phone

Robert Birming — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:19:26 +0000

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, [...]