PhotoFast has announced a new series of 1.8-inch SSDs by unveiling the G-Monster V4. Coming in capacities ranging from 32GB to 256GB, these drives are available in three different versions, either with 40-pin ZIF, 44-pin IDE or 50-pin IDE connection interface. They also feature MLC NAND flash memory chips, a 64MB of cache memory, an active garbage collection function and provide read and write speeds of up to 128MB/s and 90MB/s, respectively. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. [Softpedia]
Super Talent comes back with several CompactFlash media cards that are able to run at 450X, 533X and 600X speeds with up to 90MB/sec of read and write speeds, which is perfect for premium DSLR cameras. Available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, these cards use MLC NAND Flash as the medium which works silently and lasts longer. In addition, these media cards are also compliant with the CompactFlash 4.1 standard. Measuring 36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm, the Super Talent CompactFlash Media Cards will be available later this month from Super Talent resellers worldwide. [FarEastGizmos]
ioSafe has updated its Solo line of external hard drives by releasing the 2TB version. Just like its predecessors, the new drive is also waterproof and fireproof, and features a USB 2.0 connection interface. The 2TB ioSafe Solo is now available for a suggested retail price of $399. [Electronista]
Here’s the latest addition to G.Skill’s SSD line-up, the Falcon II. Available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB sizes, these 2.5-inch drives are based on 34nm NAND flash memory chips and provide read/write speeds of up to 220/110 MB/s for the 64GB model or 220/150 MB/s for both 128GB and 256GB models. These drives also feature a SATA 3.0 Gbps interface, Indilinx’s new ECO controller, a 64MB of cache memory, a MTBF of 1.5 million hours and support for Windows 7’s TRIM command. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet. [DVHardware]
LG has announced a new series of external HDDs for the South Korean market, the XD5 Mini. Designed specifically for use with netbooks, this 2.5-inch drive is available in 320GB and 500GB sizes and supports SATA-II interface for a faster and efficient data transfer. The XD5 Mini will be sold for $86 (320GB) and $120 (500GB), respectively. More
Active Media has unveiled a new range of SSDs called the SaberTooth S4. Coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, these mini PCIe cards feature a SATA-II 3.0 Gbps interface, MLC NAND flash memory chips, a Jmicron JMF602B controller and provide sequential read/write speeds of up to 130/50 MB/s. These drives are compatible with SATA based netbooks including Eee PC models S101, 900, 900A, 901 and 1000, and work with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Linux as well as Mac OS 10.x. [Active]
Reigncom iRiver Domino USB flash drive is currently available in 2GB, 4GB, 16GB and 32GB models. These storage devices are differentiated by a large print of the memory in a single digit on one side of the flash drive. The price ranges from $20 to $64, depending on the models that you choose. [iRiver]
Taiwan-based Team Group has announced a new series of solid state drives, the P2 IDE. Coming in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities, these 2.5-inch drives feature an IDE interface, MLC NAND flash memory chips, a MTBF of 2 million hours and provide read/write speeds of up to 80/50 MB/s for the 32GB model or 60/40 MB/s for both 64GB and 128GB models. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and availability yet. [HardwareCanucks]
The MEMO 2 RY is a unique USB thumb drive, as its part USB flash drive, part paper, part wood. The paper portion looks like a post-it pad to write on and the rest of the USB key just sports a wood grain finish. The 8GB of MEMO 2 RY retails for £98.48 ($163.54). It is also available in 2GB and 4GB of storage space. [Product Page]
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]
