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Securifi Almond Wi-Fi Router Gets Touchscreen Controls

Lambert Varias — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:00:22 +0000

A touchscreen on a router sounds like a gimmick at first, but I think start-up company Securifi has it on their device for the right reasons – making the router even more user-friendly. The Almond router’s 2.8″ 320 x 240 screen provides easy access to settings and info on the device itself.

As you can see in the picture above, you can add devices and change your network’s password without a web browser. You can even go on the Internet on the router itself! That will come in handy when you’re testing or troubleshooting your network. Booredatwork got a quick hands-on of the Almond at CES 2012:

The Almond isn’t perfect though. It only has two LAN ports and Gear Patrol reports it only supports the wireless-N protocol – a combination that leaves out a lot of devices if true. However, Securifi’s spec sheet says it supports 802.11 b/g/n – so you’ll want to verify that before you order one. I’m pretty sure Securifi will launch a higher-end model after Almond though, which should be available this March for $70(USD). No word if it’ll get Angry Birds.

[Securifi via Gear Patrol]

Marvel Digital Portable 3G Mini Router: Perfect for Hacking on the Go

Range — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:45:31 +0000

Marvel Digital’s 3G/LAN to WiFi Router is a portable device with a rechargeable battery and a 3G network dongle allowing you full mobility while up to 5 users get access to high speed Internet over the 3G mobile network.

The charge will last a few hours, but it allows you to bring Internet access where there is none, which happens more often than not. This router uses a single 3G SIM card to provide wired and Wi-Fi access to the Internet. You’ve probably used your smartphone in this capacity, but this does make a lot more sense, especially if you always need to be connected, and don’t want to kill your cellphone battery.

The 3G/LAN to WiFi Router will cost you $65 over at Marvel Digital’s store, and no there aren’t any superheroes included.

Logitec USB Powered Router Lets You Go Wireless Anywhere

Lambert Varias — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:00:08 +0000

With the popularity of Internet-capable portable devices, wireless access to the Internet becomes more and more desirable. That’s why Japanese electronics manufacturer Logitec – not to be confused with Logitech – recently released a portable wireless router that’s powered via USB.

Granted, there are already a lot of establishments that provide Wi-Fi to travelers, but since this device is only about 2 inches long, half an inch thick and weighs a mere 35g, it’s no big deal to keep it in your bag at all times, for those instances when only a wired connection is available. Your only problem will be the Ethernet cable. The LAN-W150NRIP USB-powered router is already available on Logitec’s website for ¥3900 (appx. $49 USD). I’m not sure if it’s available outside of Japan though.

[via Akihabara News]

Final Fantasy Xiv Computer Peripherals Look as Stale as the Franchise

Lambert Varias — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:45:25 +0000

The PC version of Final Fantasy XIV will be released on September 30, so I wasn’t surprised when I learned that several FFXIV-themed peripherals were going to be released. But I was surprised by how ugly they look. What’s worse is that except for the keyboard, which has a special slot for…something, none of the items seem to offer anything that would be of particular benefit to an MMO player’s experience. In short, these seem to be nothing but vanilla items with Final Fantasy XIV branding.

With the exception of the router, which is made by Planex Communications, all of the peripherals are made by Elecom. What’s up with the designs, Elecom? Didn’t you guys make the Ninja Turtle mouse? Now you’re asked to make peripherals for a major, albeit recently disappointing video game franchise, and you come up with these? They look like knock offs for crying out loud. At least Planex tried. I still think the router is ugly, but at least they tried.

The keyboard, mouse, gamepad and speakers are already available for pre-order at GeekStuff4U. The keyboard is priced at about $26 (USD), the mouse $59, the gamepad, that abominable gamepad sells for about $46, and the speakers will set you back $61. The router, which was shown at TGS, will sell for about $116. If Final Fantasy XIV turns out to be a lemon then I guess Elecom just did the game justice.

[via GeekStuff4U, FFXIV Core and Engadget]

[Evil] Plush Wireless Router Wants Your Connection to Fail

Technabob — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:49:13 +0000

For the past couple of days, I’ve been holed up in a tiny country cottage with spotty, catch-as-you-can WiFi access. More often than not, I had no connection, and I started to think that figured the wireless router was intentionally messing with my head. Perhaps it was this plush evil wireless router that was disrupting my connectivity.

Sewn from felt and embroidery thread by Flickr contributor craftytails, it’s not clear if it’s a Linksys, Netgear or some other evil router lurking beneath the angry (but soft) exterior, but given its fabric construction, it’s unlikely that it’ll ever connect to the Internet at anything faster than 802.11b speeds.

Then again, my experiences this weekend prove that just because your wireless router is packed with actual electronics doesn’t mean that it’ll actually work.

[via Craft: - thanks for the tip RoadsideScholar!]

Square One Personal Internet Server: Host Yourself

Technabob — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:28:22 +0000

Given all the recent challenges I’ve been having with my hosting environment, maybe it’s time for me to pick up one of these puppies. It’s a compact computer that’s totally ready to go for you to host your own dedicated server.

The $399 Square One Personal Internet server is a turnkey web hosting box that’s completely loaded with everything you need to get rolling. The Linux-based server even bundles in router and firewall capabilities. It’s pre-loaded with Apache, PHP and MySQL, so you don’t have to worry about installing those. In addition, you can use the Square One as an attached storage and backup device for your other networked computers.

From a hardware perspective, the little machines are pretty decent, with an ARM 922T RISC CPU, 320GB hard drive and 6 Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 1 DMZ and 4 LAN ports.) There’s also a memory card reader which lets you read from CompactFlash (Type I, II & III), MicroDrive, Secure Digital (SD), MMC, xD, Memory Stick, MS Pro, and SmartMedia cards.

Unfortunately, these machines only come with 64MB of RAM (and don’t seem to be expandable,) so I’m guessing they won’t be sufficient for serving high volume websites (like Technabob,) but if you have a need for a network file server, and have a small website, it looks like it could fill the bill.

[via GadgetGrid]

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