Taiwan-based manufacturer Silicon Power has once again expanded its LuxMini 920 series of USB flash drives by announcing the all new 64GB version. Coming in black with silver chequered pattern, this compact drive features a scratch and fingerprint proof enclosure, a USB 1.1/2.0 connection interface and provides read and write speeds of up to 30MB/s and 20MB/s, respectively. In addition, the drive also has Error Correcting Code (ECC) functionality and Wear Leveling technology to boost its data reliability and extend its lifespan. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [Press Release]
I-O Data has rolled out its new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 external HDD, the HDJ-UT. Measuring 46mm x 223mm x 155mm and weighing 1.6kg, the drive is available in either 1TB or 1.5TB capacity and provides transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps (USB 3.0) or 480Mbps (USB 2.0). The 1TB (HDJ-UT1.0) and 1.5TB (HDJ-UT1.5) are now available in Japan for 21,000 Yen (about $231) and 25,300 Yen (about $279), respectively. [Product Page via GadgetFolder]
Super Talent has launched their latest SuperSpeed USB 3.0 RAIDDrive which supports transfer speeds of up to 200MB/sec or 10x faster compared to USB 2.0 drives. If you use a separate UAS Protocol driver with a USB 3.0 port, the SuperSpeed drive can reach speeds up to 320MB/sec. Measuring 95mm x 37mm x 13.5mm, the Super Talent SuperSpeed USB 3.0 RAIDDrive is currently available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage capacities. The drives are also fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0. [Super Talent]
IronKey has proudly introduced its D200 secure USB drive that boasts a rugged enclosure that protects the critical components. The drive adopts AES 256-bit hardware encryption in hardware and an active malware defenses to protect even the most sensitive data. Additional features of the IronKey D200 include new policy enforcement, usability and field-maintenance capabilities, dual-channel architecture enables rapid data transfer rates, a strong authentication token, secure management of encryption keys and can defend itself against physical, malware and password attacks. [Ironkey]
LaCie has launched the Network Space 2 Network Attached Storage (NAS) and media server that is designed by Neil Poulton. The Network Space 2 is user friendly thanks to the preloaded LaCie Network Assistant that allows users to customize the dashboard with widgets allowing them to easily access networks, drive information, user accounts, and drive capacity. The device can also stream multimedia files to any UPnP/DLNA compliant devices, including Sony’s PlayStation 3 or Microsoft’s Xbox 360 gaming consoles. The LaCie Network Space 2 features the iTunes server software, which enables Mac or PC users play content directly from the drive instead of their local iTunes libraries. Meanwhile, the Download Machine feature lets users to download multiple BitTorrents sans PC. [LaCie]
Measuring at just 3.25-inch, the FlashHarp is a fancy USB flash drive that comes equipped with a portable harmonica. What makes the device more interesting is that it comes preloaded with a 10-minute QuickTime video harmonica lesson. The USB flash drive is currently available in 2GB or 4GB models. The 2GB model is priced at $44.95, while the 4GB model retails for $59.95. [Product Page]
The Century 3.5-inch SATA/SAS Hard Drive Dock from Brando can hold up to three 3.5-inch SATA or Serial Attached SCSI drives in a 2-bay tray system. The device also features a built-in powerful 6cm silent cooling fan to keep the hard drives chilled. The Triple 3.5-inch SATA/SAS Hard Drive Dock retails for $149 each. [Brando]
Apacer has announced a new series of super-mini USB flash drives in India, the Handy Steno AH127. Ranging from 2GB to 16GB capacities, these ultra compact and lightweight drives utilize the Chip-on-Board (COB) technology, which reduces the size of the USB drive, while protecting the data with waterproof, dustproof and anti-shock functions. In addition, these drives also come with the ACE compression software, to effectively compress data storage capacity. Using the software, the data storage can reach 500% capacity after compression. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Softpedia]
A-DATA has quietly released the industry’s fastest 2.5-inch solid state drive in the form of the A-SATA S596. It features 250MB/s read speed and 180MB/s write speed, which is perfect for business users. The drive is also able to boot a Windows 7-based computer in less than 20-seconds. Available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage capacities, the A-SATA S596 also supports a mini-USB port. No info on pricing so far. [Ubergizmo]
Super Talent has rolled out an accurate 1:421 scale Liberty Statue Replica USB flash drives that measures 4.3-inch tall. These drives are made from dyed rubber instead of weathered copper verdigris. Available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB versions, the Super Talent Statue of Liberty Replica USB flash drive are priced at $14, $19.50, and $34.45, respectively. [Amazon]
