Looking for a high speed replacement for that 3.5 inch internal hard drive of yours? You might want to check out OCZ Technology’s new announced Colossus 3.5 inch Solid State Drive (SSD) with storage capacities up to a whopping 1 terabyte. Yup.. 1 terabyte of fast solid state storage.

The Colossus delivers high performance made possible by using an internal RAID 0 architecture. You’ll get read and write speeds up to 260 MB/second with sustained write speeds up to 220 MB/s. Colossus is built using cost-effective multi-level cell (MLC) flash memory which keeps these drives somewhat reasonably priced (at least for enterprises).

The OCZ Colossus will be available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities and has a 1.5 million hour mean time between failures. Other specs include:

• 128MB cache
• < 1 ms seek time
• lightweight aluminum casing

Amazon has the 500GB model available for $1766.99 and the 250GB model available for $1122.99

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• Vertical form factor with a “non-invasive footprint”
• Up to 2TB of storage space
• Plug-and-play support
• Anodized aluminum enclosure keeps the drive cool
• Available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities

The 500GB has an MSRP of $99.99. The 1TB an MSRP of $129.99 and the 2TB an MSRP of $249.99.

In addition to the SimpleDrive USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive, Hitachi also announced 2 terabyte solutions in the form of :

• SimpleTech Pro Drive with four interface options (USB 2.0 FireWire 400, FireWire 800, and eSATA). 500GB available for $119.99, 1TB for $169.99, and $2TB for $299.99
• SimpleTech Duo Pro Drive – two drives in one supporting RAID 0 or RAID 1. Includes eSATA and USB 2.0 interfaces. 1TB goes for $199.99 while the 2TB goes for $499.
• Hitachi Internal Hard Drive Kits – available in both 5400 and 7200 RPM speeds with up to 32MB cache buffer. The 2TB 7200RPM HDD has an MSRP of $249.99.

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Although USB 3.0 is technically still in its infancy, this hasn’t stopped Super Talent Technology from announcing a new USB 3.0 compatible portable drive called the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 RAIDDrive. With support for transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 drives, the new RAIDDRIVE can deliver transfer speeds up to 200 MB/sec with USB 3.0 ports. If you use a separate UAS Protocol driver with a USB 3.0 port, the SuperSpeed drive can reach speeds up to 320MB/second/

SuperTalent’s SuperSpeed drive is available in three storage capacities – 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The drives measure 95 x 37 x 13.5mm and are fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 protocols.

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SkinPro:

• Fits snugly onto the 2009 model of the Western Digital My Passport hard drive
• Integrated cable management system built into the side of the case
• Openings for full access to ports and plugs – no removal is necessary
• MSRP of $19.95

TwoZip:

• Two built-in zippered storage compartments
• Keeps hard drive safe on one side and cords, chargers etc organized on the other side
• Micro-fleece lining
• Available in Restart Greyscale Pixel and Speakeasy Pinstripe
• MSRP of $24.95

TechStyle:

• Hard, lightweight protective zippered case
• Compatible with new and old WD Passport hard drives
• Built-in velcro interior strap helps keep your drive in place
• Available in Speakeasy Grey Pinstripe and solid Charcoal
• MSRP of $19.95

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The MobileLite G2 supports SD, SDHC, microSD, microSDHC, MemoryStick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, and Memory Stick Micro memory cards and features retractable covers on each side to protect the USB connector and the flash memory cards from damage. Kingston ships the MobileLite G2 with a lanyard and a short USB extension card making it easier to connect the media card reader to hard-to-reach USB slots.

You’ll be able to purchase the MobileLite G2 as a stand-alone reader or as part of memory card bundle (choose from a 4GB or 8GB Class 4 SDHC card).

Specs include:

• Supports USB 2.0 or 1.1
• Measures 2.45 x 1.16 x 0.646 inches
• Weighs 18.9 grams

The standalone MobileLite G2 will be available for $11 dollars. The 4GB SDHC bundle sells for $28.50 while the 8GB bundle goes for $46 dollars.

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• Reads Blu-ray discs and reads/writes CD/DVDs
• Reads BD-R and BD-ROM discs at up to 8x speeds
• Reads CDs at up to 40x and DVDs at up to 16x
• Average access speed of 350ms
• Comes with two lenses for more stable reading and writing – one lens for BD read and one lens for CD/DVD read/writes
• Spherical Aberration Compensation Technology (SACT) improves reading quality on a BD drive whose protective layer does not have a uniform thickness
• Precision Step Control Technology (PSCT)
• Four point skew adjustment
• Optical lens cooling system reduces heat buildup
• Eco-friendly drive with low power consumption and aerodynamic frame design to lower acoustic noise by preventing pressure concentration in several areas of the bezel and the door
• Bundled Cyberlink Powerproducer software
• Front bezel includes chic mirror front door design and blue LED

The Samsung SH-B083 will be available in November – no word on pricing as of yet.

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Fans of the Kingston DataTraveler USB flash drive will be happy to hear that the company has increased read/write speeds to 20MB/s with the Kingston DataTraveler 410. Available in storage capacities up to 32GB, the 410 also comes with password protection to help keep files away from prying eyes. Other storage capacities available for the DataTraveler 410 include 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB with the unit measuring 2.58 x 0.71 x 0.41 inches.

Prices are as follows:

• Data Traveler 410 – 4GB – $26 dollars
• Data Traveler 410 – 8GB – $46 dollars
• Data Traveler 410 – 16GB – $84 dollars
• Data Traveler 410 – 32GB – $134 dollars

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NETGEAR is the latest company to attack the consumer/home network attached storage market with Monday’s introduction of the new NETGEAR Stora. This cube-shaped device with two drive bays allows users to easily centralized all of their digital content without dealing with complicated setup routines or complex user interfaces.

In addition, Stora makes Internet-based file sharing super-easy by providing users and friends remote-access to the device via the website www.MyStora.com. Through MyStora, users will be able to stream music to any Internet-connected device, watch whole movies from the NAS, and of course, retrieve stored digital files.

Here are the features and specs to the NETGEAR Stora:

• Compatible with Mac, PC, and Linux systems
• Centralize digital media in one location
• Share and stream music to friends and family with specific user access controls
• Watch movies directly streamed from home to any Internet-connected device
• DLNA certified
• Windows Media 7 compliance
• Two standard drive bays (SATA)
• Users can add second drive on the fly without any tools
• Gigabit Ethernet support
• USB 2.0 port
• RAID 1 support
• Comes with automatic backup utilities for PCs and Macs
• Integrates with Facebook, iTunes, Flickr and web-enabled phones
• Measures 175.25 x 150 x 146 mm and weighs 1.36kg

The NETGEAR Stora comes with a single 1TB disk although you can add additional storage via the second drive bay.  Available now in North America, the NETGEAR Stora is priced at $229.

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Corsair adds a new 256GB model to their Extreme Series Solid State Drive family of products today. The Extreme Series SSDs come with the Indilinx Barefoot controller as well as Samsung MLC NAND flash memory resulting in read speeds of up to 240MB/s and write speeds up to 170 MB/s. The drive also comes with 64MB of cache memory.

All Extreme Series SSDs come with user-upgradeable firmware to allow for new features to be added over time (e.g. the upcoming TRIM command for Windows 7). The product line is also available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB storage capacities.

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Verbatim announces today their new InSight Portable Hard Drive lineup which has a unqiue always-on display revealing the current amount of free space as well as a customizable drive name. And when they say it’s always on.. the 32 x 128 pixel really is always on – even if it’s not connected to a computer.

The InSight lineup is available in 320GB and 500GB storage capacities and includes Nero BackItUp Essentials data protection software for backing up your PC/data. Other features include a premium black finish, a measurement of 6 x 3.4 x 0.63 inches, a weight of 6 oz, and a 2.5 inch 5400RPM hard drive with 8MB of cache memory. The drive is USB 2.0 bus powered which means there’s no need for an external brick (AC adapter).

The 320GB InSight drive has a suggested price of $119.99 while the 500GB InSight drive has a suggested price of $149.99.

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Wish your flash drive was just a wee bit faster? You’ll want to check out the newly announced Corsair Flash Voyager GT USB flash drive which the company claims is the world’s fastest 128GB drive.

Corsair manages read speeds of up to 32MB/sec and write speeds of up to 25.6 MB/s (Corsair claims these speeds are limited by the speed of the USB 2.0 bus as well as OS overheard) using a new “revolutionary” design that employs a dual controller architecture – resulting in SLC level performance from MLC NAND flash memory.

The Flash Voyager GT isn’t only fast, it’s also designed to be super durable thanks to its water-resistant rubber housing that’s designed to protect it from accidental damage. (one of my co-workers surely could have used that durability recently).

Expect to find the Corsair Flash Voyager GT now at various retailers.

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If you’re looking for a super rugged USB drive, then you’ll want to check out the newly announced Verbatim TUFF-CLIP USB drive series. Each TUFF-CLIP is constructed out of ultra-rugged ABS plastic while featuring a retractable slider which protects the USB connector.

The drive also comes with an integrated carabineer clip making it super-easy to attach the TUFF-CLIP to a backpack, key chain, belt, etc.

Other features include:

• Pre-loaded password security software for Windows systems to help protect sensitive data
• 4GB capacity in turquoise color and 8GB capacity in black color
• Measures 2.9 x 0.45 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs less than 2 oz

The 4GB TUFF-CLIP is available for $29.99 while the 8GB is available for $49.99.

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[Republished from NetbookTech] Looking to address the lack of built-in DVD burners on netbooks (and also looking to make a buck or two), Pioneer Electronics announces the slim and portable DVR-XD09 DVD/CD burner today. Described as having the “industry’s most compact design to date”, the DVR-XD09 weighs approximately eight ounces and is just slightly larger than a standard music CD case.

Features and specs to the Pioneer DVR-XD09 include:

• Measures 5.24 x 0.58 x 5.24 inches
• Weighs 0.5 lbs
• USB 2.0 interface
• Supports 8X write/read for DVD-/+R SL
• Supports 6x write/8x read for DVD-/+R DL
• Supports 6x write/8x read for DVD-/+RW SL
• Supports 8x read for DVD-ROM SL
• Supports 5x write/read for DVD-RAM
• Supports 24x write/read for CD-R/CD-RW

The DVR-XD09 will begin shipping August for a price of $79.99.

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• Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory
• 64MB DRAM internal cache
• SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface
• 2.5 inch form factor
• 200 – 250 MB/s read speed, 150 – 200 MB/s write speed

The 64GB M225 is available now for $169.99, the 128GB SSD for $329.99, and the 256GB model for $599.99.

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Looking for small portable hard drives with interface options? You’ll want to check out Verbatim’s new SureFire lineup of portable hard drives. Housed in a durable black aluminum-extruded case, the SureFire hard drive comes with one USB 2.0 port and one FireWire 800 port. Best of all – the drive is bus powered which means no AC adapter is required.

The drives will be available in 250GB, 320GB, and 500GB storage capacities with Verbatim utilizing 2.5 inch 5400RPM hard drives – each with 8MB caches. The drives measure 3.13 x 5 x 0.66 inches and weigh a mere 0.41 pounds.

Expect the 250GB version to be available for $109.99, the 320GB version for $139.99, and the 500GB version for $179.99. Each package comes with the hard drive, FireWire 800-800, FireWire 800-400, USB 2.0, and USB power cables, and a carrying case.

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Hitachi SimpleTOUGH Portable USB 2.0 Drive:

• Industry’s only water-resistant and shock-resistant external hard drive from a global hard drive manufacturer
• Designed to sustain a 3 meter drop (9.8 feet) and withstand the pressure of a one-ton class commercial truck
• Foldaway USB cable
• Ergonomic sides for easy carrying
• Topside LED for power status
• Comes with Hitachi Travelstar hard drive

Prices for the new SimpleTOUGH are as follows:

• $99 dollars for 250GB
• $119.99 for 320GB
• $149.99 for 500GB

Hitachi SimpleDRIVE Mini Portable USB 2.0 drive:

• Stylish and contemporary USB 2.0 drive available in multiple colors
• Utilizes hard drives from Hitachi
• 2.5 inch portable external hard drive
• Cool underside LEDs for extra glow
• Joggle digital content manager for easy tracking, sharing, publishing of photos, music, and videos
• Hitachi Ultimate Backup online service (2GB free)
• Durable and made for travel
• USB powered

Colors and prices are as follows:

• Red wine in 250GB drive for $89.99
• Blue dusk in 320GB drive for $109.99
• Carbon fiber for a textured black look in 500GB drive for $139.99

Hitachi SimpleNET USB Drive Network Adapter:

• Allows you to share and access existing USB hard drive content over a home or small business network
• Plug USB drive into SimpleNET and then plug SimpleNET into an Ethernet network
• USB drive appears as a drive on the network
• Support for Mac, PC, and Linux users
• Connect up to two USB drives at once (2x USB 2.0 host ports – powered)
• Reset button
• FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, and EXT3 file system support
• Features include iTunes server, FTP access drive, DLNA media svr, SSH server for command line access
• MSRP of $79.99.

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Wish your USB flash drive was a tad bit smaller? You’ll want to check out Super Talent Technology’s newest product line – the Pico Mini USB drives. Available in capacities ranging from 2GB to 16GB, the Pico Mini measure a mere 1.3 x 0.6 x 0.1 inches and weight a scant 1.5 grams. They’re water resistant, and support up to 200X transfer speeds. The four storage capacities are color coded:

• 2GB in Orchid Pink and available for $9.99
• 4GB in Lime Green and available for $14.99
• 8GB in Sky Blue and available for $23.99
• 16GB in Classic Black and available for $39.99

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Imagine carrying your entire MP3 collection right along with your car keys. That’s exactly what you’ll be able to do with the new Kingston Technology DataTraveler 200 (DT200) – the world’s first 128GB USB flash drive. With 128GB of storage space, you’ll be able to back up files, bring tons of multimedia content with you wherever you go, you name it.  Available in capacities ranging from 32GB. 64GB, and 128GB, the DataTraveler 200 features:

• Measures 2.77 x 0.49 x 0.89 inches
• Capless design
• Five year warranty
• Password protection via Password Traveler

The 128GB version of the DT200 is currently build-to-order only – you’ll need to place an order through “normal channels” if you want to get a hold of one. Prices are as follows:

DT200/32GB — DataTraveler 200 32GB Blue & Black  – $ 120.00

DT200/64GB — DataTraveler 200 64GB Yellow & Black  – $ 213.00

DT200/128GB — DataTraveler 200 128GB Black  – $ 546.00

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Eye-Fi announces the introduction of their latest wireless SDHC media card – the Eye-Fi Pro. The Eye-Fi Pro adds support for RAW image support and ad-hoc network support for peer to peer network connectivity without the need of a router. The company also announced today that all Eye-Fi card users can now select which photos or videos they want to transfer from their camera to the computer or the web using the new Selective Transfer feature.

Here’s what you need to know about the new Eye-Fi Pro card:

• 4GB SDHC Ccard
• Upload through Wi-Fi hotspots or set up an Ad Hoc network
• Upload RAW photos
• Automatic geotagging
• Send photos to any of over 25 popular sharing, blogging, and networking websites including Flickr, Facebook, Picasa, etc
• MSRP of $149.99

As for “Selective Transfer”, this is a new feature announced today which gives users more control over which photos and videos should be uploaded. All you need to do is “protect” or “lock” a file on your camera and then the Eye-Fi cards will automatically upload the file. Selective Transfer is free and available now for all Eye-Fi card users through the Eye-Fi Manager.

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Looking for a notebook with a super massive solid state drive? You’re in luck – Toshiba has announced the world’s first notebook/laptop with a whopping 512GB Solid State Drive on the inside. The system, known as the Portégé R600-ST4203 (sounds like a space shuttle mission doesn’t it?), also happens to be a nice ultra-portable system too – weighing a mere 2.4 pounds and measuring only 0.77 inches thin. But back to the SSD component for a second. We all know why Solid State Drives rock – they’re more power efficient, have no moving parts, and most importantly, offer faster performance than a standard hard drive. However, all this performance comes at a price.. but more on that in a second.

Let’s list the major specs to the Portégé R600-ST4203:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9400
• Windows Vista 32/64 bit OS
• 3GB RAM
• 802.11 a/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity
• 12.1 inch widescreen 1280 x 800 resolution display with LED sidelight
• Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics
• DVD burner
• Built-in webcam and microphone
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 7.53 hour battery life
• ExpressCard slot
• 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port
• SD slot
• Fingerprint Reader

Now back to the price.. The Portégé R600-ST4203 will be available in early June for a whopping $3499.99. Yeah.. 512GB of fast storage space comes at a price folks.

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