The Maxtor Central AXIS 7200 RPM NAS boasts 1TB of storage capacity, DLNA compliance and HTTP-based interface for multi-user remote access. The Maxtor Central Axis will be available this July for $330. [Gizmodo]

Buffalo Japan has recently unveiled two new USB pen drives which are based on famous cartoon characters including “Ultraman” and “Rei Ayanami”. These limited edition flash drive comes with a 2GB storage capacity. There are only 3,000 pieces are available on sale. See more pics after the jump. [PCLaunches] More »

Imation Atom USB Flash Drive boasts an aluminum outer shell, a password protection feature against busybodies, and works as a ReadyBoost memory cache for Windows Vista users. The device will come in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities, with prices ranging from $18 to $100. [Electronista]

Measuring 60mm x 20mm x 10mm, the CINA USB Flash Drive comes with a white snowflake design. The device offers a 4GB memory capacity. You can pre-order this cool flash drive right now. [Unplggd]

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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D-Link offers a free upgrade for its D-Link DNS-323 network attached storage (NAS) device. The new firmware upgrade will enable BitTorrent file uploads and downloads without needing a PC. You can get your free firmware download here. [CrowdedBrain]

This is interesting! If you are looking for a USB flash drive that can stand up to being run over by a car, dropped in water, lit on fire, and dropped on the ground, you can buy the GoldKey USB Drive. The device also features 256-bit AES encryption, a PIN, and a fingerprint scanner. Watch the video after the jump. [Gizmodiva] More »

Reigncom iRiver Domino USB flash drives are available in 2GB and 4GB models. these storage devices are differentiated by a large print of the memory in a single digit on one side of the flash drive. Available in six different colors, the 2GB and 4GB versions will retail for approximately $20 and $34, respectively. [AVING]

OCZ today released its Spyder USB 2.0 flash drive that features a slide-top design. It means that you don’t have to worry about losing the cap. The drive offers 21-35MB/s read speed and small lanyard keyring. The OCZ Spyder USB Drive is currently available in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB. [Product Page] More »

Cramworks from Japan has released the Bootplug 2, which is a 2GB USB memory stick that comes preloaded with Linux kernel 2.4. The flash drive boots up in only 10 seconds and loads up the kernel, X Window System, LAN, PPP and VPN (PPTP and IPsec), Web browser, Mailer, OpenOffice.org, PDF viewer and a remote desktop client. Priced at 12600 Yen or approx. $126, the device provides 1.7GB of storage capacity while the remaining space is used by Linux OS. [NewLaunches] More »