The Rebit from Seagate will backup everything automatically from you computer, including all your data (files, photos, music, movies, e-mail), Windows operating system, software applications, drivers, passwords, bookmarks, and preferences. The gadget is easy to use. You just need to plug the Rebit external USB backup drive into your computer, activate the software and the device will do its job. The 160GB model is priced at $149.95. [Product Page]
If you like the Steampunk 4GB Brass USB Drive or the Rusted Steampunk USB Flash Drive, then check out this Awesome Steampunk USB Drive created by a Russian modder from Modnews. You can make it by yourself. There are full instructions on how it was done. Check out the English Russia site for more info. [GeekyGadgets]
Etsy has started to sell these hand carved wooden USB drives. Available in 2GB of storage space, these USB Flash drives have been hand carved from basswood and they feature a polyurethane finish. The Hand Carved Wooden USB Drives are available for $30 from Etsy.
Hitachi has finally launched the world’s first 7200RPM 2TB hard drive for the mass market. The 2TB Deskstar 7K2000 combines high performance and high capacity with low power and other eco-friendly features designed to enable Energy-Star rated computers and other high performance desktop systems. A two Terabytes hard drive is more than enough to collect HD quality movies, or thousands of MP3 files. No info on pricing at this time. [Hitachi]
Toshiba today introduced the world’s first 64GB SDXC memory card with the world’s fastest data transfer rate. The new SDXC and SDHC memory cards will provide a maximum write speed of 35MB per second, and a read speed of 60MB per second. Both products will be available for purchase next Spring. [dcviews]
Brando comes back with a unique USB flash drive that comes in a shaped of a light bulb. Measuring 65mm x 28mm x 28mm, the Light Bulb USB Drive also features a keychain attachment. It is compatible with Microsoft Window XP/Vista, Linux 2.4, MAC OSX or latest version. Available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB, the drives are priced at $19, $22, and $32, respectively.
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Eye-Fi has recently unveiled the Eye-Fi Geo card, which is a new wireless SD memory card exclusive to Apple that allows users to automatically upload photos from a digital camera to a computer or Apple’s iPhoto gallery where they arrive automatically geotagged with location information about where the image was captured. The 2GB Eye-Fi Geo card is available exclusively at Apple stores and Apple.com for $59.99. [dcviews]
Super Talent has introduced the 32GB Pico C (nickel) and Pico E (gold) water resistant USB drives. The drives features up to 30MB/s read speed, a sliding lid, and an optional AES-256 hardware encryption. Measuring 31mm x 12mm, the 32GB Pico drives are now available for $85 each. Meanwhile, the hardware-encrypted drives can be purchased for $100.
The Boardy Origami is a USB flash drive that was made from recyclable paper. The device features a foldable surface that has advertising written all over it. The paper, once the sponsor’s message is read or ignored, is folded into a more compact and pluggable form. [Product Page]
Western Digital today introduced its new My Passport Essential SE portable USB drives that come in 750GB and 1TB capacities. These USB-powered drives are perfect for saving, storing and backing up all of the digital memories captured this summer. The inclusion of WD Sync software enables users to easily take their desktop content wherever their destination is, where the synchronization of essential personal files and Microsoft Outlook data on a PC is simplified. No worries should one misplace the drive since the data within will take some time to get broken into thanks to 128-bit encryption. Sadly, the software is only compatible with Microsoft Windows OS. Available now at WD’s online store, the 750GB and 1TB models are priced at $199.99 and $299.99, respectively. [Press Release]
Western Digital today announced two new mobile hard drives from its Scorpio Blue series. Available in 750GB and 1TB of storage spaces, these HDDs are actually the industry’s highest-capacity 2.5-inch drives available in the market so far. The WD Scorpio Blue delivers high-performance with a 3 gigabits per second (Gb/s) transfer rate and a 12.5-mm form factor that is perfect for use in portable storage solutions, such as netbooks and nettops. The 750GB and 1TB models are priced at $189.99 and $249.99, respectively. [Engadget]
OCZ’s new Colossus SSD drive was debuted at Computex last month. Available in capacities ranging from 128GB to 1TB, all of the drives come in a 3.5-inch enclosure that sports two RAIDed SSD drives mounted to a single PCB. Unfortunately, there is no info on the release date so far. The 128GB model is priced at $299 each. [Engadget]
The Split Stick is actually the sixth product designed and developed by the quirky community. Available in orange, blue, pink, red, black, violet, grey, or green, this double-sided USB drive provides 4GB of storage space (2GB for each half). It has an onboard plastic button that enables users to easily navigate between the two different sides of the drive. The Split Stick is now available for sale at quirky’s online store for $19.99 each. [Product Page]
Lexar Media today announced new line of Crucial M225 SSDs. Available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, these drives support an impressive 250MB/sec read speed and a 200MB/sec write speed. The new Crucial SSDs enhance system performance by improving operating system boot and application load times. These SSDs also utilize a SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) interface and feature MLC NAND flash components housed in an industry standard 2.5-inch drive enclosure, making a Crucial M225 SSD easy to install. The 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models are priced at $169.99, $329.99 and $599.99, respectively. [Press Release]
Kingston Technology Europe has launched the world’s first 256GB USB flash drive. The DataTraveler 300 will enable users to carry around a whole digital world. The 256GB of storage space is equal to an outstanding 51,000 images, or 54 DVD’s, or 365 CD’s, or a whole database of documents equal to a 1km paper tower. The drive is perfect for netbook users who want to extend the limited capacity of their machines. Measuring 70.68 mm x 16.90 mm x 21.99 mm, the DataTraveler 300 features fast transfer rate (up to 20 MB/sec. read and 10 MB/sec. write), and the Password Traveler security software for Windows. It is perfect for business consumers who work with large databases, or designers who need to transfer large graphic files from one place to another. Unfortunately, the DataTraveler 300 is available only in Europe and the UK for £565.67 ($924). [Kingston]
Freecom today launched the Hard Drive Secure, a compact and portable external hard drive that allows users to lock their data with a simple swipe of the AES-encrypted RFID keycard. The drive is perfect for security conscious home users. Passing the keycard over the reader on the hard drive either locks or unlocks the system, giving users access to their data in seconds while ensuring that their files remain secure at all times. The Hard Drive Secure comes with two keycards, one of which can be stored away safely in case the first is lost. These cards eliminate the need for passwords and are AES encrypted to provide ultimate data protection – even if the drive is stolen, unauthorised users would have no way of accessing the files stored on it. [Freecom]
The LG XF1 is the company’s first mobile multimedia hard drive that measures at just 20.8mm thick. The device comes with a 500GB of storage capacity and a codec decoder that only reads exclusively FAT32 and NTFS. It means that the XF1 is not compatible with Mac. There are a composite AV output, a mini-USB jack, and a HDMI connector that enables you to stream HD content straight to your HDTV. Supported video formats include AVI, Xvid and the wide range of MPEGs alongside all popular audio codecs. Sadly, the LG XF1 doesn’t support H.264 and MKV codecs. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [EverythingUSB]
The Corsair Expert Series SSD will revolutionize your computing experience. Games load more quickly, your computer starts faster, and multiple applications run more smoothly thanks to a fast 230 mb/sec read and 170 mb/sec write rate. Available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB storage capacities, these SSDs are also perfect for HD video editing tasks. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing so far. I am sure it won’t be cheap. Stay tuned for more updates. [Corsair]
If you like the USB Flash drive with OLED display that we mentioned several months ago, then check out the new USB Flash drive with fingerprint security lock. It has comprehensive security features including an easy access to 8GB’s of secure data on the USB flash disk, encryption of files and folders on your computer with your fingerprint, and also enabling fingerprint login when you start your computer or return from a screen saver. You can go to bed tonight knowing your top secret files are completely secured.
Here is the latest external HDD from Logitec Japan that is packed in a simple and slim casing. Measuring at only 35mm x 183mm x 120mm, the Logitec LHD-EN1500U2 is currently available in 500GB, 1TB, and 1,5TB of storage capacities and features an automatic power On and Off to save power consumption. No info on pricing or availability so far. [Press Release]
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