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We are fans of security products. We are even bigger fans of security products that don't require custom software solutions or have limited operating system support. The Kingston DataTraveler 2000 is a secure flash drive that requires no software on the host computer. All of the security is built into the drive and it works with anything that supports USB mass storage.Next Page »

In a world filled with various cables and connections, it's nice to know there are some companies that care about your connection. The ChargerLeash wants to make sure you never leave your cable behind. It presents an audible alarm when you unplug a device from it to remind you not to leave it behind. Does it work? Yes.Next Page »

You're sitting with a slightly older laptop or other type of computer that lacks a SD card reader built in and you think to yourself... "I should get a card reader for this thing." Two things to make sure of are the portability and that it can read the most common sizes of cards along with the current formats. Thankfully, the Kingston Mobilelite G4 reads SDXC cards in both full and micro sizes and is $10 to boot.Next Page »

Quick, you have an extended power outage and your cell phone is running out. Do you have a plan to keep in contact with your friends and family or to get help if something happens? If you answered no, it's time to think about getting a USB solar charging solution. EnerPlex's Kickr IV paired with the Jumpr allows you to not only charge your devices, but to capture the sun's power while you're using the device.Next Page »

It has been about three years since the MobileLite G2 was released. After that time, USB3 was released in force as was the new SDXC card format. It was time that Kingston stepped up and had a refreshed of its very mobile card reader and the MobileLite G3 was born.Next Page »

Most products in the market are "me too" in design and features. Sure, it is good to stick with something that works, but trying something new and different could make the experience all the better. That is why Rapoo steps in with their new wireless input devices with some unique and space saving technology. Pair this with excellent industrial design and you have a winning product on your hands.Next Page »

While we have many different input device reviews at ASE Publishing, we don't feature many stationary pointing device. This stops now as we bring the Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball for review and it brings new technology to this old style input device.Next Page »

Cooler Master may not be the first name you think of when talking about mice, but they have released a couple well-received products in the past year or so under their Storm sub-brand. Today, ASE Labs has their most recent release, the Cooler Master Storm Spawn gaming mouse. This mouse is supposed to slot in below the Inferno, but is it able to stand on its own as a great mouse?Next Page »

The Veebeam HD is a great way to watch all of your digital high definition content on your television. There's no sacrificing quality for ease here. This is full 1080p wireless digital content from your PC to your TV and it's never looked so good.Next Page »

If you own a laptop, you probably know what a pain it can be to use a trackpad or a nub. Sure, it works in a pinch, but you can't do much more on it than simple things. Ever played a game with a trackpad? Enter Swiftpoint with a mouse that brings true innovation to a crowded market. Notebook mice don't get much better than this product.Next Page »

Arctic Sound reinforces its introduction headphone lineup with another great set. The P321 offers quality sound at an affordable price. If you're a gamer that needs to be careful of what's coming out of your wallet, then the P321 is for you.Next Page »

Gaming headsets aren't all alike. Some are very expensive just because of a brand name. Some are feature packed and come with a good price. The Arctic Cooling Arctic Sound P531 USB Gaming Headset falls into the latter category. The P531 brings true 5.1 channel sound for your listening pleasure.Next Page »

The computer has become increasingly more important to entertainment in the home then it ever has before. So much, that it’s sparked the coming Internet TV revolution. Consumers want to be able to do everything they love to do on their computers straight from their TV. Imation’s Link can act as a bridge to carry us into the highly anticipated Internet TV era. It could provide us with the entrainment flexibility we’ve been aching for.Next Page »

There are occasions where you need to transport information of a sensitive nature while not worrying if it gets into the wrong hands. For that reason, many companies have created flash drives with a focus squarely being on security. We at ASE Labs have reviewed such products in the past, but the Imation Defender F200 Biometric Flash Drive is the first one we have seen that forgoes using traditional password encryption. Instead, it uses a fingerprint scanner to protect your data.Next Page »

Another flash drive? You're probably sick of seeing flash drive reviews that basically show a slow device with a moderate capacity. This is different. The Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate is a new USB3 version with write speeds of 60MB/s and reads of 80MB/s. This is more like a SSD than a flash drive.Next Page »

It sure would be nice to not listening to music with headphones in a hotel room or through the tinny laptop speakers. Arctic Cooling has a solution to the tinny sound present in many thin portable speakers. The Arctic Sound S111 may not win any awards for the size, but the sound quality is certainly superior.Next Page »

Green. That's the new buzzword. Sure, you can be as green as you want. Don't force everyone else to be, though. If you are in with the trend, Arctic Cooling has a product for you. The C1 Mobile is a portable power source with a solar panel for sun based charging. Being green doesn't mean expensive and this product works very well.Next Page »

Laser mice have been around for several years now and these days most peripheral manufacturers have more than one in their product stable. Today, ASE Labs has the Cooler Master Storm Inferno laser mouse, the second mouse in Cooler Master's Storm series of gaming accessories.Next Page »

Are there times that you are listening to your MP3 player and think that it would be great to not use headphones? Cooler Master may have the solution for you. The Choiix BoomBoom is a slim and portable speaker for use on the go. Taking power from any standard USB port, the BoomBoom can offer better audio than you're currently using on the road.Next Page »

ASE Labs prides itself on fair and honest reviews. We test many products and one of the hardest things to do is to write a review about a product that is lacking. What we have here is the M551 which we thought would be a good addition to the Arctic line up since the M571 was very good. We were wrong and it just proves you can't assume anything.Next Page »

Notebook mice are fairly standard. What could possibly be so interesting about another entry into the market? Cooler Master's Choiix Cruiser Notebook Mouse with Blue Trace is hoping to get you excited about a notebook mouse once again. It offers some very unique features with an attractive price.Next Page »

Arctic Cooling is the latest company to expand its market portfolio and create new products to crowd the consumer marketplace. Their first inputs devices are gaming inspired products. The Arctic M571-L is a laser mouse with features that make it run with the big boys, but not with their price.Next Page »

Portable hard drives have come a long way in the last few years. Increases in efficiency and design advancements have allowed them to be viable alternatives to USB flash drives. Verbatim has several portable hard drives on the market. Today, ASE Labs has the Verbatim Titan XS 320GB up for review.Next Page »

While Verbatim may not be a brand you think of when discussing mice, they are rapidly making new product lines and inching closer to the market heavyweights like Logitech. Healthy competition is good and we have the newest notebook mouse for review; the Nano Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse.Next Page »

Logitech tries to refresh its product lines every once in awhile. This serves a few purposes. For Logitech, this means a steady stream of revenue. For the consumers, it usually means a better product than before. The G110 is just such a product. It takes over for the G11 that was released about three years ago and bests it in every way.Next Page »

A few years ago, Thermaltake released the BlacX. It was one of the first (if not the first) hard drive docking stations for sale. Thermaltake was the company to really push the product to market. Now, Thermaltake is upping the ante by supporting two drives at once.Next Page »

Flash drives are fairly common in today. Lexar has been in the flash field for years. Today, we have the small and sleek Lexar FireFly on the bench at ASE Labs. While Lexar has geared this product towards the youth, anyone will enjoy it just the same.Next Page »

What flash drive design do you prefer? Some people prefer swivel designs with rotating covers, some people like ones where the connector slides out, and still others prefer the classic cap design. Today, ASE Labs has the JumpDrive TwistTurn up on the block. This is Lexar's entry-level submission in the first category.Next Page »

Compact but big on storage capacity, the InSight drive is available in a sleek piano-black finish with capacities of 320GB and 500GB and carries a 5-year limited warranty. With an Always On display, the Verbatim InSight hard drive is a plug-and-play external drive that keeps you in the know - even when it’s disconnected.Next Page »

Remember when Bluetooth came out? No one bothered to care for a long time until an explosion happened a few years ago. We believe that Wireless USB is in the same boat. The technology solves a problem that people need; the ability to connect peripherals to their computer without a wire. It is just that we are suffering on the implementation and faced without market saturation, the Wireless USB field seems to be stagnating. There are glimmers of hope and Imation brings the first Wireless USB enclosure to the table.Next Page »