Not long after the introduction of the first generation of iPad tablet, the HyperDrive from HyperShopoffering up to 750 GB of external storage through the Apple ipad proprietary external interface became available.

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These observations cover laboratory demonstrations, new uses for external interfaces, interface developments as well as flash memory and solid state drives.

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BeagleBone DVI-D Cape provides a DVI-D interface for connecting an external monitor.

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In 2010, Hypershop introduced a battery powered HyperDrive external HDD product offering up to 750 GB of external storage through the proprietary USB-based interface on the iPad.

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Shortly thereafter, Iomega will move the rest of its portable external hard drive models to the USB 3.0 interface.

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You generally play a software synth using an external music keyboard plugged into the Mac via some variety of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) hardware device for connecting electronic musical instruments to each other and to computers.

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An external power supply is included with the unit, however Forte can also operate as a USB powered interface.

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