On the bottom edge is a trick flap that's both a micro-USB socket and a USB Type A plug depending on how it's positioned -- the micro-SIM slot is cleverly hidden behind it.
The current power carrying capacity of USB 3.0 connectors is limited today but by the Spring of 2012 a USB IF (USB trade group)a specification will be released that allows up to 100 W of power through a USB 3.0 cable.
He also noted that a smattering of companies would be showcasing USB 3.0 gear at upcoming trade shows, with a Buffalo external hard drive, an ExpressCard-to-USB 3.0 adapter and even a full-on laptop with a functioning USB 3.0 port making a stop at IDF later this week.
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Plug a USB flash drive into a free USB port.
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The All-in-One Mobile Companion features a USB port for sharing content from a USB storage device or charging smartphones, as well as an Ethernet Port that enables users to easily connect to an existing network in a conference room or hotel room.
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On the tablet itself, you've got a USB 2.0 port, a micro-USB socket for charging, mini-HDMI, a headphone port, micro-SIM slot and a full-size SD reader.
There's also an HDMI port for outputting 1080p video to a TV, along with one full-size USB port, a mini-USB connector for syncing and updates, a power port and a micro-SD card slot, for adding up to 32 gigs of extra storage.
Based on wireless technology from Wisair, a leading provider of single-chip based Wireless USB solutions, the Easy Dock consists of a USB dongle that connects to your laptop and a receiver that connects to your monitor, mouse, keyboard, and speakers.
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The Surface also features a USB port, a full keyboard, and a multitouch keyboard and trackpad.
The book includes a USB card featuring a cross-sampling of his best music.
Data from the GAME device is synced to the cloud via Bluetooth to a smartphone or via USB to a PC.
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It is impossible to use a USB port for a printer, for a memory stick, to download pictures from a camera, etc.
But critics point to the basic features the iPad is missing including a USB port, a camera, and the ability to view Flash video.
The Onkyo UBT-1, which is similar in size to a USB flash drive, plugs into the front USB port of a 2012 Onkyo Network receiver (models TX-NR414 and higher).
Often toting nothing more than a USB stick and a pair of Pioneer CDJs, their production costs are often negligible, unlike rockers and pop stars who typically take home just one-third of gross ticket sales.
The Spark's 39 Watt hour battery has both a high-powered USB port for tablets and a standard USB port for phones and other handheld electronics.
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The box will still ship with a micro-USB to USB cable in the box, allowing the handset to plug into a deskbound computer or a mains charger with a USB socket.
The Switch 8 has the ability to change from a universal USB charger to a flashlight, fan or a cord-free charger with built-in tips for phones, such as iPhone, Droid, and 1, 000s of other handheld devices.
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The kit is also versatile, with interchangeable tips it has the ability to change from a universal USB charger to a flashlight, fan or a cord-free charger with built-in tips for phones, such as iPhone, Droid and thousands of other handheld devices.
The primary difference between the HD and XD models still appears to be the latter's ability to push out 1080p video, while the XS adds a USB port and gets a spiffy new RF remote, which we're hoping takes a cue from the Boxee clicker.
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Users simply connect a USB or hard drive to a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router and click to link their account.
The USB Music Box consists of a USB socket, which can be placed out of sight in the glove compartment, centre console or armrest.
While size is the main focus, there are also a few other improvements being toted in the Sprint -- it sports a micro-USB port for charging (changed from mini-USB), a softer cable between the buds, an inconspicuous notification LED, enhanced call quality and the multifunction button has been repositioned to the top of one of the earpieces (the JF3's is on the outside).
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Just as the name suggests, the device comes in the shape of a cube, with an IR receiver on the front side, a USB port on the right, and a bunch more on the back: HDMI-in, HDMI-out, another USB port, RJ-45 and IR-out.
In the USB IF exhibit area at the CES I saw a high definition display that only had a USB cable connected to it that provided power for the display as well as a channel for the video traffic.
One potential device for computer users is a USB-compatible drive often called a pen.
Many PC cameras still connect via parallel ports, but USB is a rising trend, according to IDC.
However, the ZPen receiver includes a USB connector for plugging directly into a notebook to transfer notes.
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The one on the right hides a USB port 2.0, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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