Kingston has rolled out the DataTraveler D6000. The new USB flash drive protects your important files using 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption using XTS block cipher mode, military-grade elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), and Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Level 3 validation. If the Kingston DataTraveler D6000 is lost or stolen, it will lock down after 10 intrusion attempts and destroy the encryption key. Available in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB models, the Kingston DataTraveler D6000 are priced at $100, $116, $147 and $208, respectively. [Kingston]
The GAMETECH Double USB Charger allows you to charge two USB gadgets simultaneously. The device is compatible with most of USB-powered gadgets such as e-book readers, smartphones, tablets, portable gaming consoles, and digital cameras. The GAMETECH Double USB Charger uses four AA batteries to offer a 400mA of power. If you are interested, you can purchase this universal charger for ¥1,580 or around $21. Each purchase comes equipped with a variety of adapters. [Product Page via OhGizmo]
The Fuse Powerslice is a unique charging station that allows you to charge up to 4-gadget simultaneously. The gadget consists of a base unit and three pie-shaped slices. Each slices is able to charge different type of gadgets such as iPhone/iPod touch, Samsung smartphones, or LG handsets. The base unit also provides a USB port, so you can plug any USB compatible gadgets including 3D glasses, Bluetooth headsets, wireless headphones, etc. The Fuse Powerslice Charging Station is priced at $44.99. You can also purchase additional charging slice for $9.99 each. [Red Ferret]
SanDisk has recently released the new Cruzer Fit USB Flash drive that measures about the size of a 10 cent coin. The device comes bundled with the SanDisk SecureAccess software that will protect your private files. The SanDisk Cruzer Fit also has a LED indicator to monitor the flash drive activity. Available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB models, the SanDisk Cruzer Fit retails for $24.99, $47.99, $82.99, respectively. [SanDisk]
SanDisk today released the Cruzer Switch USB flash drive. This cap-less USB flash drive comes bundled with SanDisk SecureAccess software that encrypts your private files using a 128-bit AES encryption. Available in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB models, the SanDisk Cruzer Switch are priced at $12.99, $19.99, $39.99, $59.99, and $99.99, respectively. [SanDisk]
The Parasound Zphono USB is a premium phono preamplifier with an A-D converter to translate vinyl LPs into digital audio for your Mac or PC via USB. The preamplifier includes an adjustable USB gain control and defeatable RIAA equalization to improve the quality of audio transfers from LPs to digital media. The USB gain control and USB clipping indicator are used to optimize the digital record-output levels for the optimum signal-to-noise ratio with all recording software programs. The device also has a stereo input for an MC or MM phonograph cartridge, and two stereo line-level inputs to facilitate digital transfers of analog sources such as a tuner, CD player or tape deck. The Parasound Zphono USB preamplifier will be available in September 2011 for $350. [Parasound]
OS X Lion is now available on a USB thumb drive for installation without the need for a broadband Internet connection. You just need to plug the drive into your USB port and follow the instructions to install. For your info, OS X Lion is the next major release of the Mac operating system and includes over 250 new features that will transform how you interact with your Mac. The OS X Lion USB thumb drive retails for $69. OS X Lion is also available for a lower price as a digital download from the Mac App Store. [Apple Store]
Gadget store Brando has started selling a unique USB optical mouse that comes equipped with a 1.5-inch digital photo frame. Measuring 98mm x 50mm x 30mm and weighing 90 grams, the mouse also provides a built-in 8MB of storage space, allowing you to store up to 50 JPEG or BMP photos and play picture sideshow automatically or manually. $32 is all you need to bring home this fancy optical mouse. [Brando]
Taiwanese company KINGMAX has released the PD-03 USB flash drive. Measuring 60mm x 17mm x 8mm and weighing at just 9 grams, the USB 2.0 flash drive comes in three different capacities and three different colors such as green (2GB/ 16GB), red (4GB/ 32GB), and blue (8GB). The company has designed the USB flash drive in such a way that the cap of the flash drive can be fixed to the end of the device, so that you won’t accidentally lose the cover while transferring files. All of the KINGMAX PD-03 drives come with a five year warranty. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this time. [KINGMAX]
Gem Hsin has launched the new Tourmaline Series USB battery pack for mobile charging. The lightweight Tourmaline 5000 is compatible with most mobile phones and other portable devices to keep them running for hours or days. The USB battery pack provides two standard 5V USB output sockets, allowing you to recharge iPhone, iPad, HTC’s Android smartphones, Samsung’s Galaxy series, and Nokia’s smartphones. Its huge 5000mAh capacity provides close to four times the power capacity of the standard battery in an iPhone. Gem Hsin’s special voltage regulator circuit design also protects users’ precious electronic gadgets from damage. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Press Release]
