The LaCinema Rugged HD from LaCie is a 250/320/500GB, USB-powered external hard drive. What makes this one different is that it incorporates an HDMI slot and a remote so it can be used as a multimedia player. It is designed to output 1080p video to a TV or other device.
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Available in 250GB, 320GB, and 500GB capacities it supports a wide variety of formats and is compatible with both PC and Mac.
For more information visit LaCie.
Japanese company Haruyama, has developed a new suit with pouches under the armpits for specially designed ice packs. The intent is to produce a cool suit for office workers.
Last year saw the introduction of the deodorant suit to counter the effects of the summer heat and this year the “New Ice Suit” integrates cooling packs in use with athletes to help keep the Salaryman cool. It is only available in 277 store across Japan will set you back about $540. We wonder how long it will be until we see garments that use the refrigerated gel packs to keep the wearer cool introduced into the American market.
We received some new information on the Lock Pick business card used by Kevin Mitnick.
Mitnick Card
Melvin Card
Mitnick actually got permission to slightly modify the design from Melvin self-described “hacker, entrepreneur, and all around mischief maker.” ultimately, the Mitnick card is more show than go, but, TOOOL, the Open Organization of Lockpickers have a VERY practical last ditch card that is usually only available at hacker and security conferences.
Thanks to WK at c4i.org for the info!
We ran into this item at the recent Multi Agency Craft Conference at Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base. The EZ Loop Lock from utilizes two steel cables connected by a series of steel lugs. Each locking lug is made of forged steel that is press on to the steel cable and coated in plastic to prevent scratching. The unique design allows the user to make up to 4 locking loops. This means you can lock up four individual items with one locking cable. Additionally, the 54″ cables can be connected using the loops on the end as girth hitches to extend their length as long as is required.
Current production features a different key set for each rattler but teh next wave of rattlers will allow users to purchase as many as they need with a common key. The Rattler is available in Black, Green, and Military Green. Order from www.ellock.com. They are also looking for retailers.
ITW Military Products has just released the TAC Link. Designed as a low cost alternative to snap links that see duty for such administrative tasks as attaching slings and gloves as well as other non-life support functions, the Ghillie Tex Tactical Link is non-infrared reflective and like all ITW products, color matched to your equipment.
The spring-loaded gate closes with a solid tongue and groove joint. This helps to ensure that the gate doesn’t break under constant use. The TAC Link supports up to 200 lbs but is NOT intended as a life support item and should never be used for climbing.
Available in Coyote, Foliage Green, Black, and Orange, they are currently in-stock at Supply Captain. Our only advice is that you need to buy a handful. We brought samples home from SOFIC and they immediately disappeared and began to show up on packs and as key rings. They are like Grimlocs, once you start using them, you come up with more and more uses and you can never have enough of them around.
UPDATE: The TAC Link will also be available as a commercial product as the Polymer Attachment Link or PAL. Additionally, another color was approved today; Red.
cRadia has produced a new laptop stand that not just elevates the computer off of the desk but also allows you to configure the fan placement for optimal cooling. This could come in mighty handy in some of our more hot and dusty AORs.
The USB powered fan can be moved around the base of the stand via a series of pins and holes allowing you to configure your cooling fan under the hottest spot on your laptop. For more information visit cRadia.
Knight’s Armaments is world renowned for their weapons and accessories. So naturally, the question goes, why would someone want to mount an iPod to a weapon? For long-time readers of Soldier Systems Daily, the answer is simple. KAC’s BulletFlight software runs on an iPod/iPhone platform.
Up to now there has been a couple of expedient mounting solutions. The new engineered iPod Mount P/N: 25695 attaches directly to an Otter Box case and affixes the case to a Mil-Std 1913 rail.
Still, many who use the BulletFlight application choose to keep their iPod or iPhone separate from the weapon but KAC is finally poised to release the new mount for those who require it. To order visit KAC.
I once worked for a guy obsessed with getting his business card just right. He would try raised lettering, different colors and even had his sized slightly larger than everyone else so his would stick out. But nothing that guy did even compares to the card below.
The guys over at ITS Tactical Blog clued me in on this beauty. It is the business card of Kevin Mitnick, infamous “hacker’ turned security consultant. The business card has all of the pertinent data engraved on a stainless steel card. That alone is pretty cool, but the card also includes a set of laser cut picks. The cards are made by Metal Cards and are pure genius for a guy running a security firm.
I am not a lock picking kind of a guy but from what the article at ITS Tactical says, they aren’t the best picks in the world but rather, really shine as a back up set stored in a wallet. In fact, they suggest purchasing two and practicing with one of them.
To echo the warning from the guys at Imminent Threat Solutions, check your local laws regarding carrying Lock Picks before you rush out and get one of these.
I am a big fan of the ITS Tactical Blog and visit about once a week or so. They have lots of how-to guides and some cool reviews. Check them out.
