Distinguishing Different Kinds of Cables and Connectors

Wireless world is the dream of the future. There will come a time when we can finally go on our daily activities without being wasting time dismantling tangled wires and connectors. Everything will soon be digitally connected.

In the meantime, while we are not into that phase of technology yet, we can only hold our complaints in and lengthen our patience in handling the bowl of spaghetti behind and around our personal computers and laptops. Perhaps, acquainting ourselves with their names and functions can help.

1. USB Cables

Who does not know a USB connector when he sees one? I bet everyone knows the basic function of a USB connector, or as many refer to it, Flash Drive cable. This is probably one of the biggest achievements of technology. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors are being used for different kinds of things including but not limiting to sharing media files, operate mouse and keyboards and access other hard storage devices.

USB cables have two ends. The other end we call USB-A is a standard rectangular connector which goes into the USB port of your computer or laptop. On the other hand, the other end of the USB cable, USB-B comes in different shapes and sizes depending on the use and compatibility to the device where you will be using it. Some have square connector commonly used with printers, external hard drives, and larger devices while others are smaller connectors such as the Mini-USB and Micro-USB that are commonly used with portable devices such as media players and phones.

2. Audio Cables

From the term itself, these cables are used to connect and listen to music or for personal listening purposes. The most common audio cord is the headset jack. This is also available in different sizes but the most common ones are the 35mm cable.

Most speakers and microphones can connect to the computer with these audio cables. The microphone port on your computer is usually pink while the speaker port, where you insert the stereo audio cable, is colored green. Please be advised of the warning that wearing your headset for a long time can harm your ears.

3. Video Cables

Video cables include the most common Visual Graphics Array (VGA), DVI (Digital Visual Interface) for old computers, S-Video or other known as separate videos which are used to connect camcorders or DVDs to the computer.

About the Peterson Group

The Peterson Group is a distributor of mobile phone accessories and laptop peripherals in South East Asia. Aside from Taiwan where it is currently based, TPG holds port in Jakarta, Indonesia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Please visit the site for more information.

Smart Devices for Smarter Phones

Smartphone devices do not serve as mere accessories anymore. They are now built to suit a specific need which your mobile devices cannot provide for you. Individuals now opt for a more functional device that can adhere to a specific demand on top of the applications that are provided for by their smartphones.

Manufacturers has been constantly evolving technology to predict the trend in the next few years by installing software which can monitor the applications which are mostly used at home. From these results feed through signal sent to space, just as how television network knows how to monitor their program rating, they develop new gadget, review the product through different specific testing and experimentations and release in public.

Since it would be too risky to develop an entirely new device that can catch enough attention, the behavior of consumer is a factor on the invention of new application or accessory. Distributors of mobile accessories and laptop peripherals like Taiwan-based supplier, The Peterson Group admit to being surveyed monthly on the most in-demand product in their list and as to where it is being shipped to. Last July, customized iPhone cases were a trend to Seoul, South Korea, Bangkok, Thailand and Jakarta, Indonesia.

Smart phones are called smart for a reason but it makes it smarter still with the addition of different accessories. Many manufacturers have already released sample products, some of which are even sent to proper testing but are being smuggled for various fraudulent and scam projects. Those which remain in legit market are now being sold at a reasonable price. The following are some of them:

1. Hone

This is probably one of the most popular among car owners. Hone is a Bluetooth device for iPhone and iPod owners that help you find your keys. Just attach the device to your key and press the Find button on your phone. The device will immediately light up and sound to indicate where your lost keys are.

2. Scanbox

You can use your smartphone to help you scan codes such as QR Codes but even better, you can get a simple, portable Scanbox to stabilize your camera to perform bulk scanning tasks! The Scanbox comes with LEDs that light up from the bottom, providing prominent light sources for the best scanning quality possible.

3. Healthy bands

We are currently aware of the Bluetooth enabled bands which are used for exercise activities that monitor our heart rate. Analysts predict that these products will continue to boom in the next couple of years with more than 70% of the population using them.