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The Crypteks USB is claimed to be the world’s first USB storage device that supports a 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Measuring at only 3.1-inch x 1.1-inch, the portable storage device offers a total of 14,348,907 possible combinations. The Crypteks USB is also made from ultra high grade aluminum. Available in an 8GB and a 16GB models, the Crypteks USB is priced at $130 and $160, respectively. [Kickstarter]
Seagate has started shipping the new Momentus XT solid state hybrid hard drive. Based on Serial ATA 6Gb/second interface, the updated version of the drive adopts Seagate’s Adaptive Memory and FAST Factor technologies. The Adaptive Memory technology is a self-learning algorithm that delivers SSD-like response from your most frequently used applications and files, while the FAST Factor technology blends the strengths of SSDs and hard disk drives for quicker boot up and faster access to applications. What’s more, this hybrid HDD also provides an 8GB of Single Level Cell NAND flash. If you are interested, you can buy the Seagate Momentus XT 750GB hybrid HDD for $245. [PCLaunches]
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]
Plextor is ready to launch the M3S 2.5-inch SSD series. Available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB of storage capacities, the Plextor M3S offers a sequential read/write speeds of up to 525/445MBps and a random read/write speeds of up to 70,000/65,000 IOPS. Other specs include Marvell’s server-grade controller, the latest SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) interface and Toshiba’s 24nm NAND flash. The 128GB and 256GB models will be available in late-November 2011 for $199.99 and $349.99, respectively. The 512GB version will be launched in the first quarter of 2012 for $699.99. [Engadget]
Silicon Power has rolled out the new Touch T01 USB flash drive. Measuring 24.7mm x 13.8mm x 4.6mm and weighing 2.6 grams, the storage device is dust-proof, vibration-proof and waterproof thanks to its state-of-art Chip On Board (COB) packaging technology. The Silicon Power Touch T01 also supports a USB 2.0 interface and a brushed metal material that prevents the surface from fingerprints. Available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB of storage capacities, the Touch T01 comes bundled with a 60-day free trial of Norton AntiVirus 2011 and an SP Widget free download software. No word on pricing at this time. [CDR Labs]
Brando has started selling the EZSAVE Lockdown USB 3.0 2.5-inch HDD enclosure. What makes this HDD enclosure special is that it can protect your important files using the AES 256bit encryption algorithm. You can also create a 4- or 8-digit password to enhance the security. The EZSAVE Lockdown supports the Super-Speed USB 3.0 interface, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0. It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 interface. Measuring 77mm x 134mm x 14mm and weighing 92 grams, the EZSAVE Lockdown USB 3.0 2.5-inch HDD enclosure retails for $85. [Product Page]
Samsung will launch the 830 Series SSD in the US market later this month. The storage device will be bundled with a free copy of Batman: Arkham City (PC version). In case you didn’t know, the Samsung 830 Series SSD is available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB models. It has a sequential writing speed of 400MB/s and reading speed of 520MB/s. The Samsung 830 Series SSD also supports 6GB/s SATA interface. No word on pricing so far. [SammyHub]
Tascam and SaneWave have joined to create the Tascam X-48MKII, which is claimed to be the world’s first standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation. The device features a 1TB internal hard disk drive, a dual-core Intel ATOM processor, an HDTV tri-level sync and Graphical User Interface(GUI) for recording, mixing, editing and metering. The Tascam X-48MKII also supports eSATA and USB interfaces, 48-hour continuous recording @44.1kHz and 20-hour continuous recording @96kHz. [Tascam]
ADATA is back with three new USB 3.0 flash drives namely the N005 Pro, S102 Pro and C103. Designed for business professionals, the ADATA N005 Pro is a higher-end model that provides a fast 180MB/sec read speed and a 90MB/sec write speed. It is available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB of storage capacities. The ADATA S102 Pro is a mid-range version that offers a 100MB/sec read speed and a 50MB/sec write speed. The storage device is available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB of storage capacities. And finally, the ADATA C103 is an entry-level that comes equipped with a 90MB/sec read speed and a 10MB/sec write speed. The C103 is available in 8GB and 16GB of storage capacities. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing at this moment. Stay tuned for more updates. Read more
OCZ Technology has unveiled the Octane SATA 3.0 and Octane-S2 SATA 2.0 SSD series. The Octane SATA 3.0 provides read speeds of 560MB/s and write speeds of 400MB/s, while the Octane-S2 SATA 2.0 features read speeds of 275MB/s and write speeds of 265MB/s. Both SSDs use the Indilinx Everest platform to deliver up to 45,000 IOPS. Available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB of storage capacities, these storage devices have a dual-core controller chip and up to 512MB cache. No word on pricing at this time. [Anand Tech]
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