Friday, March 28, 2008
Micro USB Cables Now Available
Our selection of USB products and cables was updated this week to include the much anticipated Micro USB cables.
There has been a great deal of chatter about the importance of this technology, including the Open Mobile Terminal Platform (OMTP) recommendation that Micro USB be standardized as the common interface for connecting mobile devices (e.g. Smart Phones, Cell Phones etc.).
One major benefit with which the Micro USB interface provides mobile device manufacturers (and end users), if implemented cross-industry, is that the Micro USB connector is very small (hence the name). This will allow for devices to be designed based on a more compact form factor...in other words, a step towards smaller mobile devices!
Another advantage of the Micro USB connector becoming a cross-industry standard is that it would mean not having to worry about cable compatibility for devices from different manufacturers. From a convenience standpoint, having to carry a single cable to connect a multitude of devices makes a great deal more sense than a cable for each device.
Our initial selection of Micro USB cables is of 3', 6' and 10' lengths.
Check out the 3' USB A to Micro USB B Cable here!
Posted by Ken @ 5:47 PM
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
StarTech.com receives Global Expansion Award
Last evening, we were privileged to have been recognized by the local (London, ON) Chamber of Commerce, with the 2008 Global Traders Market Expansion Award!
From the London, ON Chamber of Commerce Website: The award recognizes the "pioneering spirit of companies that have successfully established themselves in a new export market, in addition to existing markets", based on having demonstrated a significant increase in export sales and job creation as a result of having entered a new market, and/or overcome difficult obstacles in order to establish itself within the market.
Needless to say that we were very proud of this recognition and of course the accomplishments that prompted it, as it's particularly rewarding to be acknowledged by a local organization. My sincere thanks to the London Chamber of Commerce, and congratulations to all of last night's nominees and award recipients!
Posted by Paul @ 2:45 PM
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
6' DisplayPort Cables Now Available!
You may recall my post from 2/5/2008 (see DisplayPort Cables now available!), regarding how impressed I was with Displayport technology and the potential it offers.
I'm pleased to report that our selection of DisplayPort Cables has been expanded to include a 6' Latching Displayport cable, in addition to the 10' DisplayPort Cable originally listed.
In fact, we've created a separate DisplayPort cable category, anticipating the inevitable growth of the technology. Click here to go to DisplayPort Cable section!
Posted by Paul @ 11:15 AM
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Friday, March 14, 2008
USB to Parallel Adapter Cable an Ideal Solution
As mentioned in a previous post (see "Lab Makeover - StarTech.com Edition"), our product testing lab recently underwent some revisions, and seems will constantly be updated as necessity dictates.
Last week, we were confronted with a slight dilemma - our test lab required additional local printing capability, aside from the network printing that has become commonplace. Luckily, there was an older laser printer (circa 1998) waiting to be permanently put to rest - problem being that the printer offered only a built-on parallel connector.
Your first reaction will likely be something like: "if StarTech.com specializes in hard-to-find parts, why would this be an issue?"; certainly, it wasn't an issue that had us panicking, as we knew we would have either an I/O card or adapter that we'd be able to use to solve the problem. The real complexity lay in the fact that to use an I/O card in one of our test computers would permanently require the use of a PCI slot that may be required for testing purposes.
To install the PCI1P 1 Port EPP/ECP Parallel PCI Card, or the PEX1PECP 1 Port EPP/ECP PCI-Express Parallel Card would allow us to connect parallel devices (including the printer in question) to the test computer, but should another need for the PCI or PCI Express slot it used arise, it would require uninstalling the card from the motherboard.
Instead, we opted to use a less permanent solution, in the form of the ICUSB1284D25 USB to Parallel Adapter Cable, which could be removed in seconds in the event that the USB port it used was needed for something else, or swapped from one computer to another if necessary (e.g. a notebook computer.
Posted by Ken @ 4:15 PM
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Thursday, March 06, 2008
Specialized Cables course now available
Specialized Cables course content is now online at StarTech University! Course topics include Connectors and Conductors, Jackets and Insulation, and details of some of the custom cable projects StarTech.com has worked on in the past.
Access the Specialized Cables course here!
Posted by Paul @ 11:02 PM
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