Razer’s BlackWidow is one of the most popular gaming keyboards for serious players. Now the brand has created one that really works for work, too. The new BlackWidow Lite is a mechanical keyboard with illuminated keys designed to go effortlessly from work to gaming and back. It has a built-in “gaming mode” that disables the Windows key and alt+tab keyboard and the keys are also fully programmable using macros.
Built to be bombproof & compatible with Apple MacBook Pro, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel XL, any USB-C device and more, the Volta XL is the charging cable you need. Designed to bring back the snag proof protection of Apple’s MagSafe connection. Its creators are calling it the toughest and fastest charging cable you’ll ever own & they’re backing that claim with a lifetime warranty.
Privacy and file security is something you need more of every day. Lexar now has you covered with a thumbdrive that offers fingerprint ID security. Their JumpDrive Fingerprint F35 gives access for up to 10 different fingerprints, offers 256-bit AES encryption, and fast, simple set-up. They offer models from 32GB up to 128GB.
Dell’s new ultra-wide monitor is like an iMax screen for your desktop. The 49-inch wide UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor is a multitasker’s dream, with the first dual QHD design, allowing users to run two full-screen apps side-by-side without any compromise in resolution. For photo & video editors, it offers an IPS panel that covers 99% of the sRGB color gamut to deliver precision color correction & output. Available October 26.
Microsoft now has 3 Surface products in its lineup, and all of them just got overhauled to be faster and more powerful. The 12.3” laptop/tablet hybrid Surface Pro 6 now has the latest 8th-gen Intel CPUs plus more memory & SSD storage. The Laptop 2 features similar upgrades with an 85% boost in speed. The Surface Studio 2 all-in-one got an improved display & 50% more graphics power.
Designed to blend into the background of your office decor, HP’s wireless Tango printer features a fabric cover so they look like a book when not in use. They also feature Amazon Alexa for voice-controlled functionality as well as app-based control, allowing you to print, scan, & copy from anywhere. Choose from indigo & charcoal linen, or a natural cork cover.
Designed back in the 70s by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and recently restored by Apple tech wizard Corey Cohen, this original Apple-1 computer is headed for the auction block. The sale includes the keyboard, monitor, manuals and other accessories and as it is one of approximately 60-70 original Apple-1’s still intact, it is likely to fetch north of $300K.
Logitech’s MX Vertical mouse puts a new ergonomic twist on mouse design by turning it on its side, to a near vertical 57º angle; reducing wrist strain and eventual wrist pain. Designed to fit the natural resting position of the hand, it still offers the familiar point & click functionality of a normal mouse as well as 2 customizable buttons and a comfy, grippy rubber pad for your hand.
Weighing less than 4 pounds, the ultralight ThinkPad P1 laptop from Lenovo is a 15″ pro-level mobile workstation that features a 4K Ultra HD display with 100 percent Adobe RGB gamut coverage, it’s equipped with eighth-generation Core i7, i9 or Xeon processors & Nvidia Quadro P1000 or P2000 GPU. Optimized for CAD/CAM/CAE designers, it’s certified for ArcGIS, AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, Inventor, Microstation, NX, PDMS, SolidWorks, Vectorworks and the like. So…it’s a serious machine that’s also seriously portable.
The Huntsman and Huntsman Elite keyboards from Razer are the brand’s first models to feature opto-mechanical key switches, a technology that combines the tactile clicking of a mechanical keyboard with optical, IR-based technology that detects when the key is pressed for much faster response & function—up to 30% faster which hardcore and aspiring hardcore gamers will love.
ASUS’ ROG Balteus Mouse Pad is purpose-built for gaming. With its massive 14.5” X 12.5” dimensions, it gives your mouse plenty of surface area for clean tracking. The brand is also offering upgraded versions of the ROG Balteus that feature Qi charging for your phone as well as 15 RGB LED lighting zones that are fully customizable using their Aura Sync RGB software.
Razer’s updated Blade laptop has been redesigned to give gamers exactly what they want in a customizable gaming PC. Three different displays are available, including a 4K. Also included are an Nvidia GTX 1070 graphics card, a vapor chamber-based cooling design, and ports galore: Thunderbolt (type-C), USB 3, HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort, a pair of USB 3 type-A ports, & a 3.5mm jack. Stock storage: 256GB or 512GB.
With its massive 50.5-inch screen and 4K resolution, the Surface Hub 2 from Microsoft is a serious upgrade from its original work-collaboration computer. It’s still a Windows PC but this new model rotates from vertical to portrait mode, has a touchscreen interface, a 4K camera, and it allows multiple user access for hassle-free file sharing.
Originally, Apple’s Space Grey accessories were only available with the new iMac Pro, but now Apple is offering the Space Grey stuff sold separately: a Magic Mouse Magic Trackpad, & Magic Keyboard, all available March 30.
If your mouse doesn’t offer wireless charging, what are you waiting for? The gaming geeks at Razer have upgraded their offerings with the new Mamba HyperFlux mouse and Firefly HyperFlux mouse pad. The mouse is charged entirely by the mouse pad and with no battery inside, it’s much lighter. Plus, a built-in Micro-USB port allows you to plug directly in and use even when you’re away from your mouse pad. Available as a bundle sometime in Q1.
