NOT YOUR AVERAGE COMPUTER ACCESSORY
With the computer peripherals and accessories market growing in congruence with the growth potentials of computer hardware developments and releases, computer accessory makers are constantly thinking up new products, in an effort to veer away the dangers
As such, there have been a number of "weird" computer accessories coming out, with some being overblown versions of base computer accessories, as others stand out in their purpose for being.
Here are some gadgets borne from various brands, with " features" which don't peg them as your average computer accessory.
The External Hard Drive Enclosure + WiFi Router Combination
Anyone who owns an external hard drive knows how much of a hassle using it can be, from properly positioning the external drive to finding available power sockets which its power adapter could be plugged to ( not applicable for mobile external hard drives).
A smart solution to such minor inconveniences takes shape in external hard drive enclosures- combined- WiFi router devices.
An external hard drive enclosure+ WiFi router device, simply put, brings the convenience benefits of WiFi technology to external hard drive access. As a router, the device can manage the networking needs of different computers and WiFi capable mobile phones, with the added benefits of data storage/ accessibility.
This means that external hard drive users don't have to literally plug their drives to computers, since access to data can be achieved wirelessly via WiFi technology.
The thing with most products of this class though, is that as they are routers, their ideal configuration requires significant tech know- how, particularly when network and data security is being talked about.
But minus the tech configuration considerations, external hard drive enclosure+ WiFi routers are smart computer accessories, in facilitating the networking and storage needs in homes and offices. Ring Presenter Technically, the Ring Presenter is not exactly a generic gadget type, given that there is a brand responsible for developing the " World's First Ring Style Thumb Controller" - Genius.
But as a human interface device ( HID) for computer systems, it is actually pretty smart, one which on- the- go businessmen would surely appreciate.
Wireless in its connectivity capabilities, think of the Ring Presenter as a portable remote control mouse for computers, with a built-in laser pointer for presentation purposes. Designed for singlehand use, the device's ring form factor also allows it to be used when typing on a computer's keyboard, doubling as a non- fixed trackpad for laptops.
Though not exactly a must- have item for every computer user, business representatives whose responsibilities involve holding presentations on their own will find it to be a nifty presentation and computer navigation accessory.
A Gaming Mouse with a Fan
Most gaming mice are developed with the needs of gamers in mind, with multiple buttons, adjustable DPI settings and even adjustable weights designed to perfectly balance the ideal mouse weight needs of users.
A fan for the hand is not considered to be a must- have feature for gaming mice, but Thermaltake went ahead and made one anyway.
Also a " world's first", the Black Element Gaming Mouse (Cyclone Edition) is designed for MMORPG fanatics, with a 6500 DPI sensor which allows its use for other game type genres. With multiple buttons and a " Military Grade" finish, the Black Element is quite impressive as a gaming mouse, with a fan being the item's novel feature.
Gamers with sweaty palms will surely be drawn to the fan- equipped gaming mouse, given how sweaty hands tend to affect gaming performances and expectations.
For the average computer user though, questions pertaining to its practical purpose and intent will surely be raised. In fact, if sweaty palms are a problem for a gamer, opting for a physical check up would be better than opting for a device that is slated to keep hands free from sweat during intense gaming sessions.
Given the myriad of gadget brands, models, types and brand- model- type combinations, the average Cebuano is bound to spot a " weird" computer accessory at one point in time, weighing down a given device's functional benefits over its potential for being a pointless purchase.
The abovementioned products stand as examples of such accessories, which can be perceived as practical computer accessories for some or pointless trivial waste of technologies for others.
Either way, the items mentioned here are simply tips of the actual " weird accessories" iceberg.