The Sony USB 3.0 MicroVault Mach flash drive offers a super fast transfer speed when connected to computers equipped with a USB 3.0 port. The portable storage device provides read speeds of up to 120 Mbps and write speeds of 90Mbps. Available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB of storage spaces, the Sony MicroVault Mach Flash Drive is encased in a solid aluminum body that provides protection for your important data. The device is also backward compatible with a USB 2.0 interface. Sadly, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Geeky-gadgets]
Toshiba is ready to release the STOR.E PARTNER portable HDD series in the European market. The device supports the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology and offers up to 1TB of storage space. The Toshiba STOR.E PARTNER comes bundled with the Nero BackItUp and Burn Essentials software that allows you to automate and schedule backups, restore lost, damaged or deleted data. Available in black, blue, lime green, and orange, the Toshiba STOR.E PARTNER will be available during the fourth quarter of 2011. No word yet on pricing. [PCLaunches]
It’s not like wooden flash drives are something that we have never seen before, although this is the first time that we have seen them looking like this. These flash drives are all unique as each one is custom made from a stick that has been specially selected by artisans for it’s beauty and then professionally crafted into a drive. They will be available in 1GB to 8GB capacities with the 1GB version costing $50 and the 8GB costing $70. For that small difference you might as well just go all out for the 8GB. [CrunchGear]
It is looking like Netgear, with their new ReadyNAS Ultra could actually put an end to local media storage as we know it. This device will come in 2 bay, 4 bay and 6 bay designs and will give users unprecedented freedom when it comes to their digital media. It will also be compatible with Tivo DVR’s allowing you to store all of your favorite HD shows. The price will start at $599.99 and go all the way up to $1,349.99. [UberGizmo]
The new Buffalo DriveStation will soon be available in Japan in 2, 3 and 4TB models. It has a very nicely designed enclosure that offers both eSATA & USB 2.0 and comes with 2 HDD in RAID 0. When released in Japan it will sell for 37,000 Yen for the 2TB version, 53,000 for the 3TB and 69,000 for the 4TB. Get all of your downloads ready because you’ve got a lot of space to fill. Read more
Most people like a flashy design, but if it can’t be backed up by a useful product then what good is it? Logitec Japan has just released a nice and simple HDD Enclosure with a 2TB hard drive inside. It will be usable not only with your PC but also with PS3 through Torne or with your TV to back up your recorded videos. This gadget will be released in Japan for 19,000 Yen or approx. $206. [Akihabara]
The concept of being able to record your favorite TV shows has been around since the days of the VCR but just like anything else the technology will always continue to become more advanced. With even things like TiVo being left in the dust these days there is room for things like this new I-O Data RecBox. It will be available in 1, 1.5 and 2 TB sizes and will be compatible with much more than just your TV, but your PS3 and PC will also be able to access all of your recorded shows. It has designed to be stacked as well, just in case those 2 TBs aren’t enough for all of you TV junkies out there. [Akihabara]
Sanho is back with their latest gadget in the form of the Sanho 640GB Hyper Drive Album. It is a portable photo backup device that boasts an ultra-fast fast data transfer rate of 2GB per minute including full data verification, alongside full speed support for CompactFlash UDMA 300x and SD Class 10 memory card and 32MB/s of USB transfer speed. The gadget has a 4.8-inch widescreen VGA LCD display at 800 x 480 resolution. The Sanho Hyper Drive Album is also available in 160GB, 250GB, 320GB and 500GB models. The Sanho 640GB Hyper Drive Album retails for $599.99 each. [Akihabara]
Samsung is one of the YouTube Symphony Orchestra Partner. The Korean giant offers a limited edition of S1 Mini HDD enclosure. There is nothing special with this enclosure, except for its Youtube Logo on it. [Akihabara]
Still remember the Bronze and Silver LaCie CurrenKey flash drives? The company comes back with the latest model of the CurrenKey series of USB flash drives. These mini microSD memory card readers provide a read speed of 20MB/s and a write speed of 10MB/s. The iamaKey and itsaKey are available in 4GB or 8GB capacities. Pricing or availability is still unknown. We will keep you posted. [Engadget]
