The Kinect SDK (software development kit) will continue to be free, and it will get updates from Microsoft over time. The Kinect for Windows computers will feature some differences such as a shorter USB cable, and the ability for the camera to track objects as close as 50cm in front of it without losing accuracy or precision – which makes using the Kinect on a desktop computer a more viable option. Anybody planning on picking one up?

Currently, most computers purchased that come with integrated wireless are more often than not outfitted with either 150 Mbps Wireless N or even slower 54 Mbps Wireless G technology, where they are the bottleneck culprits when you’re connected to a 450 Mbps router. This is what TRENDnet intends to reverse with the TEW-684UB.

Boasting of advanced Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology alongside a trio of spatial streams per antenna are able to generate a maximum theoretical wireless throughput of 450 Mbps. You can quickly connect to a 450 Mbps 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless network with but a touch of a button, apart from the convenience of one-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

The inclusion of a 3-foot USB extension cable also makes it easier for you to strategically place the adapter in your home or office, while TRENDnet has also thrown in the WMM Quality of Service (QoS) technology that will do its bit to prioritize gaming, Internet calls, and video streams. LEDs are conveniently located on the front of the adapter to convey device status.

According to Pei Huang, President and CEO of TRENDnet, “In the highly competitive Networking market space, it is fairly difficult to be the first to market with new technology. Thanks to the dedication of all TRENDnet employees, we have brought to market, not only the first 450 Mbps USB adapter, but also the first 450 Mbps router, 450 Mbps Ethernet adapter, and 450 Mbps access point. Now for the first time, TRENDnet gives consumers the opportunity to network all of their devices to a high speed 450 Mbps network.”

If you want to up the ante for wireless performance in your home or office, then the 450 Mbps Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter can be yours for a highly affordable $79.99.

The Genius LuxeMate T810 Media Cruiser combines three devices into one providing a wireless remote control, keyboard and mouse all-in-one. Its equipped with dual-way wireless 2.4GHz technology, allowing you to control your Home Theater PC (HTPC) from a distance of up to 10-meters away, its also fitted with  an anti-interference function to prevent its communications becoming confused by other devices.

Genius Wireless LuxeMate T810 Media Cruiser is fully compatible with the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and is also backwards compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, and the Vista OS hotkey function.

The new LuxeMate T810 Media Cruiser is  now available to buy for around $89.99.

The Mirrored keyboard is possible as the reflective surface is essentially one big capacitive touch panel. Though you may not hear any clickity-click of the keys, it has haptic feedback to give you a little vibration when you hit the keys.

One of the best parts is the easy clean option. All the user has to do is give it a good wipe, and it is clean. No more dust getting caught in between the keys anymore!

Now for the price. The Cool Leaf is about $318, and will be on sale in Japan for about $318. The Minebea Cool Leaf keyboard is only available in a Japanese variant and only works with a Windows computer, but it will be released with an English, German, French, and Italian layout later in the summer.

I am wondering if the Φ-Calculators and Φ-Remotes will be available soon. Those are calculators and TV remote controls that have that same mirrored surface. Perhaps this reflective look could be a new standard of accessories.

A company called Nexus has a new mouse called the Silent Mouse  that has a new patented switch for the button that makes no sound when used. The mouse is also wireless with 2.4GHz tech for good range and low latency. The mouse uses a tiny nano receiver.

I really like the nano style receivers since you can plug them into a notebook and just leave them. The mouse has 1000 or 1600 dpi sensitivity with a switch to choose. That is more than your average mouse offers at 800dpi and will be welcome by users that have big screens on their computer.

The USB551L is extremely portable, being small enough to fit in the palm of the hand. Of course, since it plays nice with the 4G spectrum, you would expect this to be a high performance USB modem, where it offers the right kind of mobile connectivity for you to check email, download rich multimedia content and stay connected to family, friends and coworkers in a jiffy.

If you do a whole lot of traveling, then chances are pretty good you will from time to time, venture outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, but no worries about that – chances are you won’t be too disappointed with the Verizon Wireless 3G network that will come in to save the day. Some of the features found in the Verizon USB551L include its form factor which is cCompact and lightweight, boasting advanced proprietary antenna technologies that will maximize data throughput and operating range.

You will be able to pick up the Verizon USB551L for $99.99 a pop after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a 4G Mobile Broadband plan, of course. Bear in mind that it might get a wee bit more expensive that what you’re used to, since the 4G LTE Mobile Broadband plan starts from $50 for a monthly access pass of 5GB.

This time around, we have a couple of wireless mice for your perusal, where they are the Traveler 6000 wireless mouse and Traveler 6000 Classic wireless mouse. Already up for sale in both the US and Canada, they were specially designed to be of ambidextrous use – that means, they can see action on either hand, with the Traveler 6000 wireless mouse proving that user-friendliness and detailed design are Genius’s tradition.

The Genius Traveler 6000 wireless mouse will feature a smooth and accurate 1200 dpi optical engine, and won’t be out of place when connected to a machine of your choice (desktop, notebook or netbook, it doesn’t really matter) via a super small Pico USB receiver. This receiver is so tiny that you can always leave it plugged in even when you’re moving around the office, without worrying over your head whether the receiver will bend or break. Then again, you will find that most of the high end wireless mice these days have extremely tiny USB receivers, so Genius follows them in this suit.

With an energy-saving and long-range 2.4GHz RF wireless frequency, users will have the flexibility of uninterrupted wireless connectivity, and there is even a storage compartment thrown into the mouse itself to hold the Pico receiver when not in use. To further conserve power, an on/off switch is available to make sure no battery juice is wasted on your travelers. An AAA alkaline battery is thrown into the mix to help you get started right out of the box.

As for the Genius Traveler 6000 Classic, this is a special edition model that boasts of an elegant top cover design which you can see above.

That adapter is one of the new and very small Nano units that you can plug into your USB port and then forget. The keyboard is slim and thin with a laptop style layout that might be larger than the keyboards on some notebooks. The mouse is a dual button using with a scroll wheel using an ambidextrous design.

The system uses 2.4GHz wireless tech and has full media controls for playing music and video from across the room. The keys are quiet and provide good tactile feedback according to Verbatim despite the slim low profile design.

Tablet PCs can save any business significant overheads, increasing productivity in the workforce and carrying lower administrative costs than conventional PCs. But the main attraction of tablet computers is their portability. They are built so robustly, often incorporating separate shock absorbers for the CPU, that they can be used from deserts and mountains to war zones, so the average business loser can be sure his or her precious data is well protected against mishaps.

News in tech carries all the latest news on tablet PCs designed to be used in a corporate environment rather than in the home, and geared towards business production rather than entertainment.

You can scribble down notes and assignment details with the supplied stylus or digital pen on the trot, as and when the need arises, without having to look for a flat surface to set up on. When you’re away from the office you can connect up to colleagues at the press of a button and share notes through integrated Wi-Fi connectivity, and in many ways tablet PCs are like the old clipboard and pen in that they can be used in all normal situations to take notes and memos that can then be developed and shared in digital format.

Tablets possess the full power of an average modern desktop and can be used as such when you’re in the office, but can also be taken with you when you’re off on client visits or at meetings so you need never be without your data, even being fully connected and empowered whilst travelling as most trains and airports have internet access now. Mobile internet fills the gap where this is not the case.

HP Elite Notebook

The HP Elite Notebook series of tablet PCs are typical of the combination of power and style that is available to the modern business user with precious little time to spare and seemingly always on the move. This stylish tablet PC is packed with all the features needed for powerful computing applications and uses default HP Mobile Broadband to keep you plugged into the web and communicating with colleagues and clients 24/7.

HP Probook

The HP Probook is slightly cheaper but still packs a powerful business punch with its slim line design and superb business functionality. HP has long been a leader in the field, and the Probook brings data protection, internet access and a whole raft of business-oriented applications to your fingertips in a lightweight and aesthetically pleasing package.

The HP TouchSmart 610 Consumer PC and the HP TouchSmart 9300 Elite Business PC have the unique design that you see here, which enables the user to recline and dip the curved screen at a 60-degree angle. Each of them have a 23-inch 1080p HD display with a multitouch screen.

The 610 has Intel or AMD and Intel processors with Hulu, Netflix, Rhapsody, as well as Twitter. It also features 16GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, Blu-Ray optical drive, and Beats Audio Speakers. There is even a model that includes R.U.S.E., a strategy game by Ubisoft.

As for the 9300, it has Intel Sandy Bridge processors, Windows 7, 160GB solid-state drive, and 2 Megapixel webcam. My Source also says that the 9300 Elite is made for “hospitality, retail, and health care” industries in mind. I’m not certain what that means.

As of now, we know that the TouchSmart 610 will arrive in the United States on Wednesday this week for a price of $899.99. As for the TouchSmart 9300 Elite, it should be out in May, but we don’t have a price as yet.