Now here’s a device I could possibly use when I’m at CES 2010 next week. It’s the new NEXTO eXtreme and it’s primary purpose is to back up your photos and videos from any hard-drive camcorder or camera while you’re on the go without the need for a computer.

Simply connect your camera or camcorder to the eXtreme via a USB connection or insert your media card into the built-in media card reader to get content straight to the eXtreme. At the touch of a button you can copy, delete, browse, or backup your content.

Other features of the eXtreme include:

• Confirms the integrity of your videos and photos
• Detects faults and possible future hard drive errors
• Through patented technology called X-Copy, the eXtreme copies up to 8x faster than other products
• Backup 60GB of data with a single battery charge or 140GB with auxiliary battery
• Backs up any file that has changed since the previous backup

The eXtreme is available in 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, 500GB and can be expanded up to 2 TB of storage. The device also comes with eSATA port allowing it to be used as an external hard drive for PCs, Macs, etc. Prices start at $235 for the 160GB NEXTO eXtreme.

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Hitachi Global Storage Technologies announces several new 2 terabyte storage drives today including the new SimpleDrive USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive. Features of this new drive include:

• 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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Looking to seize an opportunity in the ever growing market of portable external hard drives, Speck announces three new line of portable hard drive cases – the SkinPro, TwoZip, and TechStyle. These cases are designed for the recently released Western Digital My Passport hard drive as well as many other smaller portable hard drives and electronic devices currently available in the market.

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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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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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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This could be the perfect addition to owners of netbooks – it’s the new Buffalo Technology MiniStation Shinobi 1.8 inch portable hard drive. This super thin external hard drive measures a mere 5mm (or 0.2 inches) thick and includes easy-to-use backup software, mobile applications (such as Firefox and Thunderbird), and Buffalo’s SecureLockMobile software to prevent peeping toms from looking at your data.

The MiniStation Shinobi also comes with a self contained cable management system (handy for us mobile professionals – we need a little management in our lives!) and is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X systems.

The MiniStation Shinobi will be available in October in two sizes – a 30GB drive for $119.99 and a 60GB drive for $169.99.

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Kingston Technology gets all cutesy on us with the introduction of the new DataTraveler Mini Slim USB flash drive. Available in black, blue, or pink with gray bottom casings, the DataTraveler Mini Slim is one of the smallest USB drives out in the market and provides up to 4GB of storage space. All three colors are available in 2GB or 4GB capacities with the 2GB having a price of $11 dollars and the 4GB a price of $19 dollars. The drive measures 1.529 x 0.645 x 0.253 inches and weighs 0.064 oz.

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Are you looking for a USB drive with a bit more bling to it? Check out the newly announced Super Talent PICO-C Gold USB drive. Yes – this drive is in fact 24 carat gold plated but that’s not all! It also happens to be smaller than an SD card, weighs less than a nickel (around 4.7 grams), features 8GB of storage space, is shock and water resistant, and has transfer speeds of around 30MB/second. You’ll be able to get this drive now for around $40 dollars at places like Newegg.com.

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With more and more mobile handsets embracing the microSD memory card format, it’s no surprise that companies are ratcheting up the storage capacities for this form factor. One of these companies is Kingston Technology who today announced their new 8GB microSD High Capacity (SDHC) flash memory card. The 8GB microSD card has a minimum sustained data transfer rate of 4MB/sec and is compliant with version 2.0 of the SD association specification. You’ll be able to purchase the Kingston 8GB microSD card for around $58 dollars.

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