QNAP Systems has recently released the TS-110 entry level NAS server for home and SOHO users. The TS-110 supports a single 3.5-inch SATA hard drive with up to 2TB of total capacity and features a Marvell 800MHz CPU and a 256MB DDRII RAM, which provides high performance with low power consumption. The NAS can be configured with QNAP’s exclusive Q-RAID 1 for high data redundancy. The TS-110 also features three USB ports for expanding the storage capacity, printer sharing, DLNA support, and an e-SATA port. The QNAP TS-110 will be available in October 2009. [Press Release]
Century has finally released the latest version of Ikkoichi 2.5-inch HDD enclosure. FYI, the first generation of this hard drive enclosure comes with two FireWire 400 ports but only supports IDE HDDs. The new model features one USB 2.0 port and two FireWire 400 ports and support of SATA 2.5-inch HDDs. If you are interested, you can purchase the Ikkoichi HDD Enclosure for 5,600 Yen ($62). [Product Page]
Century Japan has launched its brand new HDD enclosure that is capable to support four SATA drives, up to 2TB per each drive for a maximum of 8TB. The Century CRIB35EU2 supports a single e-SATA port that provides easy direct single connection and flexible options for advance user. The device also has an additional USB connection for quick hook up to laptop or desktop PC. You can buy the Century CRIB35EU2 8GB HDD enclosure for 26,000 Yen ($279). [Geek Stuff 4 U]
For just $79.99 you could get one of this Dual External USB SATA Drive Dock from Thinkgeek. This Plug and Play device lets you dock two SATA hard drives, either 2.5″ or 3.5″ HDD’s with your PC or MAC, via either USB or eSATA. It has transfer rates up to 480Mbps with USB 2.0 and up to 3Gb/s with eSATA. [Product Page]
Century Japan today announced a new SATA HDD enclosure with eSATA support. Dubbed as the SATA BOX 5BAY, the enclosure sports up to 5 SATA HDDs and can be built up to a 7.5TB external HDD.
 It is also powered by a 220W power supply. You can purchase this SATA HDD enclosure for $293.18. [GeekStuff4U]
There’s something strong and powerful to the sound of “solid state” and more and more are jumping into this more durable storage solution. Count Transcend in, who earlier today introduced its new 128GB high-speed 2.5-inch drive. At $379, the 128GB SSD features the SATA-II interface and Transcend’s Multi-level cell flash memory chip. This produces sustained read/write speeds of up to 145MB/92MB per second which is about 40 percent faster than other 2.5-inch high-speed SATA drives out there. Two-year warranty and worldwide support, grab them while they’re hot. [Product Page via Crave] More
Toshiba’s MKxx29GSG is a 1.8 inch hard drive that offers 250GB of storage capacity and spins at 5,400rpm. Measuring at only 8mm thin, this 3Gbps SATA hard drive targets netbooks or laptops. I am sure we will see the thinner netbooks or laptops in the near future, because this super thin hard drive will be mass produced from November 2008 onwards. [Impress]
In case you want a multi-functional product that can read a couple of different storage solutions, then you should get yourself one of this useful 3-in-1 gadget, a combination of USB Hub with 2 ports + memory card reader + SATA Hard-Drive Dock. The dock is compatible with many memory cards, including SDHC, MMC, CF 1, and even more if you use an adapter. The device also comes with special feature of a “One Touch Backup†button which makes it easy to backup all the data from the computer, into the 2.5†or 3.5†hard-disk. Available now for $53. [Brando]
Marshal will be releasing a new case for a 3.5″ SATA HDD. It comes with an ECO mode that stops disc rotation after 5 minutes of inactivity resulting in a power consumption reduction of 71% when the disc is in standby in addition to one USB 2.0 connection. [Akihabara]
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Western Digital has ready to release their new Scorpio Black 7200rpm notebook hard drive. The device features SATA 3 Gb/s interface, 16Mb cache, Storage capacities range from 80GB to 320GB, IntelliSeek for low power consumption, SecurePark and ShockGuard technology. The price tag starts from $250 upwards, depending on the capacity. [i4u]
