Designed by Arman Emami, the Freecom Mobile Drive Sq USB 3.0 external HDD features a stainless steel enclosure cover that makes it more durable. Measuring 12cm x 12cm x 1.05cm, the storage device has an energy-saving “Green Button” function that automatically turns the drive into standby mode when not in use. You can connect the Mobile Drive Sq to your HDTV via a USB port to record your favorite programmes and play them back at your convenience. Available in 500GB and 1TB of storage capacities, the Freecom Mobile Drive Sq USB 3.0 external HDD is priced at $99 and $149, respectively. [Freecom]
The Apacer AC230 is a portable hard disk drive, which is small enough to fit in a jacket pocket. Based on the USB 3.0 technology, the AC230 provides up to 92MBps read speed and up to 85MBps write speed. The drive draws its power from a USB port and supports the energy-saving technology. What’s more, the Apacer AC230 also features a one-touch backup function that enables users to easily back up their important data. The Apacer AC230 USB 3.0 external hard disk drive is currently available in 500GB, 640GB and 750GB of storage capacities. [PCLaunches]
The Logitec LDR-PME8U2V is a new 6x DVD±R DL and 8x DVD±R/+RW USB 2.0 external DVD burner. Measuring 136.5mm x 143mm x 19.2mm and weighing 300 grams, the gadget only require a single USB cable to operate at maximum writing speed. The Logitec LDR-PME8U2V ultra-light USB DVD burner is currently available in black and red. [Logitec]
HyperMac has rolled out the HyperMac Mini and Micro external batteries for iPad and iPhone 4. Available in 10 color options, the lower-end HyperMac Micro sports a 3600mAh capacity and delivers up to 5-hour of extra power. While, the 7200mAh HyperMac Mini provides up to 10-hour of extra power. Both Lithium-ion batteries connect to your gadgets via USB port, so they can technically charge almost any device USB-powered device. The HyperMac Micro and Mini batteries are available for $89.95 and $119.95, respectively. It is currently available in silver, pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black and a “darker iPad black.” [ZDNet]
I-O Data today unveiled their latest external Blu-ray burner, the BRP-US6, that connects to a notebook through a USB 2.0 interface. Basic specifications include 6x burning for BD-R SL, 2x for BD-R DL/BD-RE and 6x reading with BD-ROM discs. The drive can also burn on DVD-R/+R at 8x, 6x on DVD-RW/+RW and 5x on DVD-RAM discs. Measuring 137mm x 154mm x 20mm and weighing 330grams, the BRP-US6 will be available in Japan later this month for around 29,600 Yen or approx. $343. [CDR Info]
Western Digital today introduced its new My Passport Essential SE portable USB drives that come in 750GB and 1TB capacities. These USB-powered drives are perfect for saving, storing and backing up all of the digital memories captured this summer. The inclusion of WD Sync software enables users to easily take their desktop content wherever their destination is, where the synchronization of essential personal files and Microsoft Outlook data on a PC is simplified. No worries should one misplace the drive since the data within will take some time to get broken into thanks to 128-bit encryption. Sadly, the software is only compatible with Microsoft Windows OS. Available now at WD’s online store, the 750GB and 1TB models are priced at $199.99 and $299.99, respectively. [Press Release]
Marshal has launched its slim external BD player for the Japanese market. The Marshal MAL BDP02U2 is not an ordinary BD player. It is capable of burning BD-R/RE 1 layer at 2x or 1x for the 2 layers version. It is compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP and Vista OS. No word on pricing so far. [Akihabara]
The LG XF1 is the company’s first mobile multimedia hard drive that measures at just 20.8mm thick. The device comes with a 500GB of storage capacity and a codec decoder that only reads exclusively FAT32 and NTFS. It means that the XF1 is not compatible with Mac. There are a composite AV output, a mini-USB jack, and a HDMI connector that enables you to stream HD content straight to your HDTV. Supported video formats include AVI, Xvid and the wide range of MPEGs alongside all popular audio codecs. Sadly, the LG XF1 doesn’t support H.264 and MKV codecs. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [EverythingUSB]
Here is the latest external HDD from Logitec Japan that is packed in a simple and slim casing. Measuring at only 35mm x 183mm x 120mm, the Logitec LHD-EN1500U2 is currently available in 500GB, 1TB, and 1,5TB of storage capacities and features an automatic power On and Off to save power consumption. No info on pricing or availability so far. [Press Release]
The Soundblock is the latest external speaker from Elecom that is designed for iPod. Measuring at only 2-mm x 16-mm, the speaker is currently available in 10 different colors including black, blue, yellow, gray, green, orange, pink, purple, red, and white. You can match the color of the speaker with the iPod. Each speaker is priced at 4,000 Yen or equal to $42. [Elecom]
