Apple will release the Lightning port to HDMI and VGA adapters very soon. These adapters enables iPhone 5 users to connect their smartphones directly to any HDTV display. Without these adapters, iPhone 5 owners can only stream video and audio content through AirPlay. Apple will sell these new adapters for about $39 each. [The Verge]
Apple has started selling the Lightning to Micro USB Adapter. It enables you to connect the new iPhone 5 to micro USB cables and chargers to sync and charge your device. Priced at $24, the Apple Lightning to Micro USB Adapter is compatible with iPhone 5, iPod touch (5th generation) and iPod nano (7th generation). [Apple Store]
The TP-LINK TL-WN725N Wireless N Nano USB adapter is designed to be as convenient as possible. Measuring at just 18.6mm x 15mm x 7.1mm, the adapter offers 802.11n capability with up to 150Mbps speeds, which is ideal for smooth video streaming, voice streaming and online gaming. The TP-LINK TL-WN725N supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) and IEEE 802.1X. What’s more, it is compatible with the Microsoft Windows XP 32/64bit, Vista 32/64bit, Windows 7 32/64bit operating systems. The TP-LINK TL-WN725N Wireless N Nano USB adapter retails for $12.99 each. [TP-LINK]
Adapters to fit Canon's EF lenses on Micro Four Thirds and NEX camera bodies most definitely aren't new. Without any electronic link, though, that Lumix GX1 or NEX-F3 owner has had to focus by hand, sometimes without any aperture control -- what year is it, 1930? Kipon wants to make sure you'll never have to stoop to that level again through a pair of new adapters that keep the electronic controls working. As always with these parts, there's likely to be catches: we don't know the prices and ship dates, for one, and lens conversion can still hurt the autofocus speed. Even so, anyone who's been hoarding (or simply envious of) Canon glass now doesn't have to eye an EOS-M just to get a mirrorless camera with the lens adapter they crave.
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If you own an HDTV Smart Adapter and a handset with an 11-pin Micro USB port (Samsung Galaxy S III), you can use the HDTV Adapter Tip to allow your handset to function with an HDTV Smart Adapter. The HDTV Adapter Tip can also connect the Samsung Galaxy S III to your high definition TV or PC monitor using the HDTV Smart Adapter (sold separately). The Samsung HDTV Adapter Tip retails for $9.99 each. [Samsung]
TRENDnet has recently launched the TPL-407E Powerline Networking Adapter. The device connects Smart TV, media players, game consoles, and computers to the internet using existing electrical lines. You just need to connect one adapter to a router and plug another adapter into any outlet on the same electrical system for instant high speed network access. The TRENDnet TPL-407E features the power saving technology that lowers power consumption by up to 70% when in standby mode. You can purchase the TRENDnet TPL-407E Powerline Networking Adapter for $64.99. [TRENDnet]
The iCade Mobile is a gaming adapter for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch, allowing you to play games using a D-pad and a trackpad. The adapter has a rotating cradle that allows for landscape and portrait views of gaming action. The iCade Mobile gaming adapter connects to your iPhone and iPod Touch via Bluetooth connectivity. It works with Frogger Decades, Temple Run, and hundreds of games. Watch the video after the jump.
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It's not the cheapest, and it's not the first, but if you've been holding out on picking up an M-Mount adapter for your X-Pro1 with the hope that Fujifilm with launch a Leica-friendly accessory of its own, your patience does appear to have paid off. The camera maker just announced its very own M-Mount Adapter, featuring a 27.8mm distance between the lens mount and the sensor, an aluminum and stainless steel construction, and three levels of distortion correction. After you upgrade your camera firmware to version 1.10 (or later), you'll have access to an advanced M-Mount Adapter Settings menu, which utilizes pre-registered lens profiles and corrections. The software includes presets for 21mm, 24mm, 28mm and 35mm Leica lenses, leaving two additional slots for adding your own settings. You'll need to hang in there for a few more weeks -- the M-Mount Adapter is expected to ship for $200 in June. There's full specs in the PR after the break.
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The TP-LINK TL-PA511KIT AV500 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit turns your existing Powerline into a secure high-speed network. You can easily install these adapters on your existing Powerline. You just need to plug these adapters into your power sockets. The twin pack design of TL-PA511KIT AV500 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit provides a data transfer speed of up to 500 Mbps, which is perfect for HD video streaming, online gaming, VolP or any other bandwidth intensive applications. Additional features include a 128-bit AES encryption for network security. The TP-LINK TL-PA511KIT AV500 Gigabit Powerline Adapter retails for $89.99. [TP-LINK]
The Kanex ATV Pro is an HDMI-to-VGA adapter that enables presenters in classroom to mirror their iPad’s screen to an old VGA projector via an Apple TV. The ATV Pro connects to the Apple TV via an HDMI output port. The adapter also provides a VGA port and a 3.5mm audio jack to connect to older projectors. The ATV Pro is an HDCP 1.2-compliant device that accepts SD and HD signals via HDMI from 480i to 1080p. It requires no external power or AC adapter. The Kanex ATV Pro retails for $59 each. [Kanex]