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Gibson Introduces A Cool New Line Of Computer Peripherals
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If you're at all into guitars, or a serious rock, pop, country, folk music, ot jazz fan, then you will probably be familiar with the Gibson Les Paul solid body electric made by the 108 year old Gibson Guitar Corporation, founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and moved to Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee in the early 1980s.
The all-time favorite Gibson model, the Les Paul is recognized the world over as an icon for rock and roll. Named for and inspored by pop star, electronics inventor and accomplished jazz guitarist Les Paul, this guitar has been used by a who's who of rock and pop music stars, including the Beatles' Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison; Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, The Who's Pete Townshend, and Eddie Van Halen, to name a small sampling. As Gibson’s first solidbody electric guitar, the Les Paul Model debuted in 1952, and has continued in production in many variants since then (although without the Les Paul name between 1960 and '68.
It may come as a surprise to some (it did to me) that Gibson has branched into computer peripherals and consimer electronics, with products some of which even carry the Les Paul logo.
At last week's Consuler Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada Gibson introduced a wide range of new consumer electronics products, including the Gibson Les Paul Standard 512 MB USB 2.0 Flash Drive, the Gibson External USB 2.0 500 GB Hard Drive, the Signature Series Les Paul Standard 1GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive, Gibson Pure Gold Digital Audio Fiber Optic Cable, Gibson Pure Gold USB Cable, Gibson Pure Gold HDMI Cable, Gibson Pure DVD-R & DL Media, Gibson Pure CD-R Media, Gibson Pure Gold External USB 2.0 Triple Format DVD Recorder, Gibson Pure Surge Protectors 10 Outlet, and the Gibson Pure Surge Protector 4 Outlet.
Being a longtime guitar freak and music fan, I think this sort of "convergence" is pretty cool. Take a look.
One of the most unique of the products is the Signature Series Les Paul Standard 1GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - the first in a collector series of flash drives that are miniature replicas of iconic Gibson guitars. Each drive comes with a miniature case and USB cable for connecting the drive to a USB port. The 1959 Gibson Les Paul is the first edition to be offered. The Signature Series 1GB USB 2.0 specs include read speed up to 14MBps, write speed up to 6MBps, data retention up to nine years and an LED indicator with read/write status. The USB extension cable is included.
Another flash drive, the Gibson Les Paul Standard 512MB USB 2.0 Flash Drive offers consumers the convenience of transferring and storing data, digital video, audio, and multimedia files in a flip housing that eliminates the need for caps and protects the USB connector. In addition, the Flash Drives offer the uniqueness of the Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar design which is recognized the world over as an icon of rock-n-roll. The Les Paul Standard 512MB USB 2.0 specs include read speed up to 14MBps, write speed up to 6MBps, data retention up to nine years, and an LED indicator with read/write status.
The Gibson Pure External USB 2.0 500 GB Hard Drive is packaged in unique Gibson designs, and is a large 3.5� 500GB hard drive with 7,200 RPM. It has an 8MB cache size, supports USB 2.0 high-speed data transfer (480MBps), backward compatible with USB 1.1. The universal adapter is included and has an aluminum-case body for optimal heat dissipation with a unique Gibson glow. Gibson Pure Gold USB cable helps achieve maximum performance from a USB device enabling clear, error-free data transmissions. This cable allows connection directly to a computer, providing quick and easy operation with a printer, scanner, external enclosure, USB hub, cell phone, digital camera, camcorder, PDA, and MP3 player. The USB 2.0 cable (backward compatible with USB 1) supports speeds up to 480MBps and has 24K hardened, gold-plated contacts. It has maximum data-signal integrity and features unique Gibson packaging with the company’s trademark Gibson headstock.
The Gibson Pure Gold HDMI Cable has the most advanced interface available, providing high-resolution sound and picture quality. Its specs include silver plated pure copper conductors to provide excellent signal and bandwidth, quad-layer high density shielding for quality protection against RF1 and EMI, nitrogen-injected dielectric insulator, 24K hardened gold contacts, stabilized impedance, and the highest uncompressed digital video signal transfer. Available lengths are 6.5’/2M and 13.1’/4M. It has the Gibson signature glow emblem on it also and comes in Gibson designed headstock packaging.
Gibson also introduced the External USB 2.0 Triple Format DVD Recorder emblazoned with the signature Gibson logo. The recorder is manufactured to connect easily to any computer and allows the consumer to burn to DVD+/-R Double Layer or DVD-RAM. It conveniently drags and drops files onto DVD-TAM repeatedly like a flash drive and stores up to 8.3GB per DVD DL disc. It has a built-in universal power adapter and aluminum-case body for optimal heat dissipation. It is plug-and-play and hot swappable. The Gibson Pure Gold Digital Audio Fiber optic Cable has advanced construction and ultra-high quality materials, raising the standard for high performance interconnection by reducing jitter and maintaining superior digital signal fidelity. Spring-load connectors ensure proper alignment and protective mesh exterior provides maximum durability and flexibility. With an 8’/2.4mm cable and durable metal connector, it is perfect for DVD/CD players, DACs, S/PDIF, and Dolby Digital Audio Devices.
Gibson also introduced the Gibson Pure Surge Protector series. The Gibson Pure Surge Protector 10 and 4 Outlet offerings have specifically designed power connections for home theatre and media center protection. Both come with a lifetime warranty, 24K Gold Plated coaxial cable connects and line protection. The 10-outlet surge protector features a built-in circuit breaker, coaxial cable protection, LED indicators, grounded outlets and labeled outlets. The 4-outlet surge protector features a power switch and audible alarm. Both come in Gibson designed packaging.
Gibson Pure Audio offers both DVD-R and DL Media and CD-R Media for the first time at this year’s CES show. Gibson Pure Video DVD-R & DL Media is best for archiving large volume data, digital video and multimedia files. Specs include 4.75GB/120 min 1x-16x and 8.5GB/215min 1x-8x, along with reusable high-gloss metal tins and movie-prop style DVDs. The Gibson Pure CD-R Media is best for archiving music and multimedia files. Specs of the CD-R Media include 700MB/80 min 1x-52x with reusable black high gloss metal tins and retro vinyl record style CDs.
For more information, visit:
http://www.gibson.com/Products/Audio/Consumer%20Electronics/
A few of the products in detail
Gibson Signature Series Les Paul Standard 1GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive
A unit themed on the all-time quintessential Gibson Model, the Les Paul Standard, recognized the world over as an icon for rock and roll 1959 addition is the first of Gibson's Signature Series flash drives.
FEATURES
• 1GB of storage capacity lets you safely store data, digital video, music, photos, and multimedia files
• USB 2.0 provides you with high speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbps
Specifications:
Read speed up to 14Mbps
Write speed up to 6Mbps
Data retention up to 9 years
LED indicator - read/write status
USB Extension Cable Included
For more information, click here.
http://www.gibson.com/Products/Audio/Consumer%20Electronics/Signature%20Series%20Les%20Paul%20Stan/
Gibson Les Paul Standard 512MB USB 2.0 Flash Drive
Gibson Pure USB 2.0 flip out flash drive offer's user's the convenience of transferring and storing data, digital video, photos, and multimedia files. The flip out housing eliminates the need for caps and protects the USB connector.
FEATURES
• 512MB of storage capacity lets you safely store data, digital video, music, photos, and multimedia files
• USB 2.0 provides you with high speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbps
• Specifications
Read speed up to 14Mbps
Write speed up to 6Mbps
Data retention up to 9 years
LED indicator - read/write status
Les Paul Standard Flash Drive
For more information, click here.
Gibson Pure Audio 500GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive
Gibson's External USB 2.0 500GB Hard Drive connects easily to any computer and lets you safely back-up your system, store business files, movies and pictures of family and friends, the latest computer games, and your favorite music.
FEATURES
• Large 3.5" 500GB Drive
• 7,200 RPM
• 8MB Cache Size
• Supports USB 2.0 High Speed Data Transfer (480Mbps) Backwards Compatible with USB 1.1
• Universal Power Adapter Included
• Aluminum Case Body for Optimal Heat Dissipation
• Plug & Play and Hot Swappable
• Unique Gibson Glow
For more information, click here.
To find a Gibson dealer or distributor, visit here:
http://www.gibson.com/Dealers/
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