Is this the most useful cellphone strap ever or what? Let’s face it, not all people you know have the SD card reader on their computers, and even if they do you’ll still need a converter from microSD/T-Flash to SD card. Alternatively, you could get yourself one of these Ultra-slim microSD/T-Flash card reader straps and when needed, just insert a microSD/T-Flash card and plug it in the standard USB port.

This card reader/strap is fully compliant with USB 2.0 specification, weighs just 3g and is available for only $11.50 from Brando. Yeah, you’ll have to wait for approximately two weeks until the package arrives from Hong Kong, but what the hack — it’s worth it!

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Wow, we’ve been waiting quite a long time for this thing to drop. After missing it’s initial shipping date for last year, we fully expected the Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U EVDO Rev. A USB modem in April. Well, now it’s August, and it seems that Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless is finally offering the 3G AirCard on their network.

The USB modem can be plugged in directly to your computer, or connected through a dock. The Sierra Wireless 595U comes bundled with VZAccess Manager software and features a removable battery. It’s gonna cost you a lot more than the expected $49.99 price point – $179.99 to be exact (after two-year contract and rebates, of course).

We’re expecting this thing to drop on August 30, let’s hope Big Red keeps true to the launch window this time around.

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Logic3 has launched i-Station Traveller, the first speaker system specifically designed for Apple (NSDQ: AAPL)’s handset. It’s slick, small (170mm across), black and should accommodate your iPhone both vertically and on its side while travelling.

In terms of specs, this baby gets power from four AAA batteries, has a total output of 4 watts and comes with noise reduction algorithm to reduce all sound emitted from the mobile phones. In case you don’t have an iPhone, don’t worry — the i-Station Traveller can work with all other devices (including your old iPod) which can connect with the standard 3.5mm audio jack.
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If massive storage and speedy data rates are your thing, then your best bet for miniSD cards are the new high capacity miniSDHC (SD High Capacity) cards from Kingston (your phone does support SDHC formats, right?). While there are plenty of other options for high-capacity external storage media, Kingston’s range-topping Class 6 miniSDHC cards are the cat’s meow when it comes to sustained data transfer rates. The 4GB miniSDHC Class 6 memory card zooms along at a minimum transfer rate of 6MB/s, making it “king” of all miniSDHC cards.

The Class 6 model is complemented by two lesser models in the product lineup – the Class 4 and Class 2 iterations of the 4GB miniSDHC card. But, with the Class 2 cards priced at $62 and Class 4 cards commanding $64, we’d be willing to shell out the couple extra bucks (literally) for the speed-king Class 6 card ($66).

[Via: TechShout]

Aside from custom-painting your iPhone with ColorWare’s customization (read: expensive) program, there’s little else you can do to spice-up your precious iPhone’s visual impact. Well, there is that iWood case that protects your iPhone while kicking up the design a notch in the elegance department – but it’s not available yet.

Wait, what’s that you say? The iWood cases are now shipping? Hurray!

The iWood cases come in your choice of Beech, Oak, Padouk, Cherry, and Walnut – all genuine wood. The Beech case will lighten your wallet of €60 (about $82.10 USD), while the rest of the woody choices will run you about €70 (about $95 USD). A matching wood stand (€20 ($27 USD)), engraved monogram or message (€10 (about $13.60 USD)), and protective display shield (€10 (about $13.60 USD)) are also offered, but they’ll cost ya. Oh, an engraved logo will also be available starting August 17, so if you can hold out that long, it might be worth it.

Head on over to the website to check out the previews and options for yourself. With all those beautifully crafted wooden pieces, we’re definitely getting wood for our iPhones.

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Chinese manufacturers aren’t just bringing the mobile phone goods to US shores anymore. With Huawei’s launch of their new EC360 data card, on Alltel’s network, the Chinese contingent is officially in US wireless network data-game. The Huawei EC360 serves up 2.4Mbps of downstream data through Alltel’s EVDO network and is offered for free after rebates and activation (read: contract required). If you just don’t want to get shackled with a couple years of Alltel servitude, you can pick up the EC360 for about $190.
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My never ending love affair with Suzy of ShinyShiny will never end, she can make something as utterly boring as A2DP headphones absolutely wonderful.

I’ve yet to see a pair of Bluetooth headphones I would want to purchase, these 2 are no exception. The Phillips SHB6102 and SBB7102 are available now.

[Via: Tech Digest]

Here’s something cute to buy for kids in case they have a cellphone — and many kids these days have one. It’s the Snoopy cellphone straps! But wait, this gift shouldn’t be only about the cute little puppy — it should be the overture to the wonderfull and funny world of Peanuts, the cartoon we all loved when we were kids (or at least that was me). Hack, the kids could even use the fluffy Snoopy strap to clean the screens of their mobile phone. See, it’s also the practical accessory?

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BlueAnt’s recently released Z9 Bluetooth headset had almost everything we could ask for in a Bluetooth headset – almost. We’d much rather do without that ear-hook  (does that mean it had more than we could ask for?). Regardless, wireless headsets these days are getting smaller – as they pack in more features. Enter the new Nokia (NYSE: NOK) BT8040 Bluetooth headset. The tiny 39×18x19mm, 10g, package sports a minimalistic 3-button setup – one for call answering/ending, and a set for volume adjustments – that packs in all the features you could want.

In addition to the voice-dialing, redialing, call waiting, and call holding features, this little headset rocks A2DP Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, noise-reducing DSP, auto-volume control, and acoustic shock protection. But, the slickest feature has to be Multi-point – allowing simultaneous Bluetooth connections to two devices at the same time. Think you can manage two different phones plugged right into your ear? Then the Jabra BT8040 is for you.

With 6 hous of talk-time and 200 hours of stand-by time, you’re going to have plenty of time to listen to your favorite tunes whilst your mom goes on and on about her new drapes.

[Via: Mobile Whack]

It’d be nice if Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) had enabled A2DP Bluetooth on our iPhones with that recently released update. We’d love to rock out to our tunes without the hassle of wires. We guess that just means iPhone owners will have to take matter into their own hands.

Wipe the dust off those fancy Bluetooth headphones of yours and grab and Icombi Bluetooth adapter for that iPhone. Apparently, the Icombi Bluetooth adapter will endow your iPhone with the sorely missing A2DP functionality that Apple forgot to include. Hit the vid below to see how the iPhone handles incoming calls and whatnot while listening to your tunes.

[Via: Mobility Today]