Too bad they didn't incorporate a standard driver set for these things, so when you plug in your device, you must already have a connection established in order to get the proper drivers.

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Fortunately, Pioneer was thoughtful enough to include an auxiliary audio input on both units, so 4900 owners can still plug in and play whatever audio device takes their fancy.

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Just plug a mobile device via USB in any of the models and start charging even if the PC is shut down and unplugged.

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Consumers can simply plug it in, insert their photo through the slim device, and, with a single touch of a button, scan photos onto the included SD card.

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To start the heart journey plug in the small iOS module to the user's device and clip the sensor end to the earlobe to get an instant heart rhythm reading.

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Simply open the box, plug in the xPrintServer via USB cable, and print wirelessly from any iOS device running iOS version 4.2 or later, to virtually any USB or network-connected printer.

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It runs down again, you plug it in again, and repeat until the next gotta-have-it device comes down the pike.

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Moreover, since it is a stateless device, you can unplug it from one Ethernet port, plug it back in somewhere else, and continue working.

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Simple Plug and Play wiring means the device can be fitted and ready to play your favourite tunes in less than an hour.

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