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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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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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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Super Talent Technology is looking to add a little “luxury” to the world of USB flash drives with the introduction of the new Luxio USB drives. Each Luxio drive comes in an elegant gift box along with a custom made black leather carrying case. The drive itself is available in three colors (black, silver, and wood grain), and features a UV coated ABS/PC case with a chrome plated zinc trim.

Capacity wise, Super Talent will be offering three sizes – 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities for the Luxio USB drive. All models will begin shipping this week with the 64GB Luxio going for around $149.

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Here’s the great thing about USB flash drives. They’re small and relatively easy to manufacture so they make great devices to integrate with other devices.. and hence we have convergence. Well.. here’s an interesting example of convergence.. it’s the USB 8GB Flash Drive Lighter. Yes.. we’ve got ourselves one part lighter and one part USB flash drive. PLUS.. the USB flash drive lighter is a refillable lighter at that!  When you’re done using the lighter portion, just slide out the USB connector and hook it up to your PC. ThinkGeek is selling this USB 8GB Flash Drive Lighter for $59.99.

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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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Here’s yet another USB flash drive for your consideration – it’s from the folks at SanDisk and it’s called the SanDisk Cruzer Pattern USB flash drive. The Cruzer Pattern includes a clip that makes it easy to attach the drive to nearly anything – a pocket, a bag, or even a backpack strap. Features of the Cruzer Pattern include U3 smart technology which allows you to run applications directly from the drive and as well as providing password protection, your choice in gray or black colors, and availability of two capacities – 1GB or 2GB. The Cruzer Pattern USB flash seems like the perfect fit for kids going back to school this fall and the price seems just right too. The 1GB model has an MSRP of $9.99 while the 2GB model has an MSRP of $14.99.

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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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Swiss Army knives just aren’t the same anymore. Take for example the SwissMemory Laser 2GB device which is far more than your standard blade. This “device” features:

• Built-in directional laser with a 70 foot visible range and a 300 foot visible range in complete darkness
• 2GB flash storage capacity
• Retractable ball point pen
• Blade
• Nail file with screwdriver
• Scissors
• Key Ring

The SwissMemory Laser 2GB is available for $148 and comes with a two year warranty on electronics. Don’t you miss a simple Swiss Army knife? I wonder what happens if you drop the SwissMemory into say.. water?

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Wish your USB flash drive could sport an aluminum surface? Well now it can thanks to the introduction of the Silicon-Power Ultima 110 USB 2.0 Flash Drive. Available in several colors, the Ultima 110 has a full body aluminum brush surface which protects it from scratches and fingerprints. Features include:

• Available in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB versions
• Available in Ivy Green, Starry Silver, and Serene Black
• Weighs 12.4 grams

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Transcend has updated their JetFlash Hi-Speed Series with the JetFlash 110 USB 2.0 Flash Drive which now sports 8GB of storage space. The JetFlash 110 comes with a retractable USB connector which means the drive itself is capless. Features of the flash drive include:

• Retractable USB connector with lock-switch
• Works with Windows Vista ReadyBoost
• USB 2.0 interface
• Includes free JetFlash elite software download:
  • Website AutoLogin: Automatically login to your online accounts
  • PC-Lock: Use the JetFlash 110 as a key to lock / unlock computers
  • Mobile Favorites: Browse bookmarked websites on any computer
  • Secret-Zip: Compress and password-protect files with powerful encryption
  • E-Mail: Use any computer to securely check, save and send email
  • DataBackup: Backup, restore and synchronize mobile data
  • Online Update: Easily upgrade to the latest version of JetFlash elite

The 110 is also available in 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB capacities.

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Poker fans will love this little gadget – it’s the Poker Mate USB Stick. Yes.. we’re talking about a USB storage device in the shape of Poker chips (Yeah.. it isn’t much of a “stick” is it?). If you do get this, do yourself a favor.. don’t confuse it as part of your chip stack in a poker game – especially if you have valuable information stored on the drive – otherwise going “all in” will take on a whole new meaning for you!

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Transcend introduced a new combination USB Flash Drive/MP3 player last week called the T.sonic 320. Measuring a mere 85.5 mm x 25.5 mm x 13 mm, the T.sonic 320 features a dual color OLED display, a built-in FM radio, support for a wide variety of digital music formats, and a Karaoke-style synchronized lyrics display! Other features include:

• USB 2.0 connector
• Supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM 10, and WAV
• Recordable FM Radio with 20 station presets
• Advanced digital voice recorder with Voice Activity Detection
• Voice Activity Detection (VAD) for high quality gapless audio recordings
• Variable track playback speeds and A-B repeat for reviewing important parts of songs, meetings, lectures, etc
• Displays 13 languages
• USB flash drive capabilities
• 7 equalizer effects
• Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery
• Real Time Clock

The Transcend T.sonic 320 is available in a 2GB model and a 4GB model, with the 2GB model coming in Burgundy and the 4GB model available in Sapphire.

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Sony has introduced a new USB flash drive in Japan called the Sony PocketBit. Specs on the PocketBit include:

• Read speeds up to 31 Mbps
• Capacities ranging from 1GB to 16GB
• Supports Mac and PC platform
• Comes in a new all-white case with LED light usage indicator

The 16GB model will be cost in the neighborhood of €212.

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If you’re in the market for a cute looking USB flash drive, then you might be interested in this Penguin shaped USB flash drive being sold over at GeekStuff4U. You can fully remove the drive from the Penguin and then slide it right into your computer’s available USB port. There’s nothing fancy about this device – you get 1GB of space for roughly $63 dollars (yes you’re paying quite a bit for something that’s “cute”). Sorry – you’ll never see me carrying this but hey – maybe your kids will like them?

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Brazilian designer Marcos Breder came up with this wonderful domino-shaped flash drive idea. First off – two drives can interlock together to take the shape of a domino. Secondly, the dots on the domino actually mean something. Every white dot that shows up means 1GB of data is consumed on the drive (although that would insinuate that the drive has 9GB of storage space which is a bit of an odd number). Gotta love designers!

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Yes – I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a sucker for USB gadgets, devices, and toys. So you can imagine how giddy I was when I came across Dream Link’s booth at CES 2008. In fact, the very first thing I noticed was their new USB MSN Missile Launcher which was prominently on display there (and yes.. I did indeed run over to the booth like a little kid!). Here are pictures of the USB MSN Missile Launcher:

Oh.. and yes the missiles are actually taking aim at me now (you can see me in the webcam picture)

Things you need to know about this model. First, it has an integrated webcam. Yes that’s right – a webcam. Why do you need a webcam you might ask? To remotely target your victims using MSN Messenger of course! That’s right, you can use MSN Messenger to control the missile launcher and shoot the foam missiles at people. Yes.. imagine the havoc you’ll cause in the office!

Features include the following:

• Powered by USB – with 4 feet of cable
• 3 foam missiles and a target
• Twice the distance of the original model
• Moves left, right, up, and down
• Prerecorded sound effects
• Shoots up to 15 feet
• Compatible with Windows XP, 2000, Vista
• Measures 5.019in x 4.33in x 7.303in
• Weighs 0.36 kg

You’ll be able to get this product at places like ThinkGeek.com.

Next up, we have the USB Plasma Ball. Yes – it’s classic plasma ball that’s now powered directly by the USB port. There’s not much to say here except that I found myself staring at the ball for minutes on end.. “Must… stay … away.. from.. the … light”.

Now here’s a cool toy (I think?) – it’s the USB Roll Up Drum Kit. That’s right – get your own portable drum kit which you can simply roll up for storage. Features include:

• Create your own sets or choose from pre-selected tones
• Innovative interface allows all programming and sound to be activated by computer
• Rolls up to small size
• Powered by USB with 4 feet of cable
• Compatible with Windows XP/2000/Vista
• Comes with drum sticks, and software
• Measures 12.362in x 12.244in x 10in

Looking for a gift for that female friend of yours? How about giving her the USB Mr. Perfect?  I nearly fell over in laughter when I saw this (BTW, there’s also a Ms. Perfect for the guys out there too) actually. Connect Mr. Perfect to your PC and have him send you the “loveliest” messages all day long. You can even select the personality that Mr. Perfect will have – whether he’ll be nice or “cheeky”. (Cheeky will make the messages a tad bit “saucier”). Finally, you can customize Mr. Perfect with a picture of your Mr. Perfect. hahahah.

Mr. (and Ms.) Perfect is of course powered by the USB port and compatible with all current version of Windows.

You can see more of Dream Link’s products over at their website – the Dream Cheeky (http://www.dreamlink.info/index.php).

The Dream Info booth also had some folks from Solid Alliance on hand showing off various USB flash drives. Of particular interest were the following two USB flash drives. Each of these drives cost in excess of $1000 dollars (I think it was closer to $1500 but I could be wrong here). The designs are hand-crafted and utterly beautiful!

If you’re not quite willing to pay that much for a USB flash drive, perhaps you’d be interested in Solid Alliance’s Sushi USB memory sticks? Sushi fans will certainly love to own one of these!

You can check out more products (although in Japanese) at Solid Alliances’ website here.

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Let’s face it – USB flash drives are a god-send to humanity. What other device can store so much data, take a beating, and take up nearly no room in your pocket? Need to transport a few hundred megs of data? Throw onto your drive. Need to bring a few MP3s and a MPEG4 video with you? Copy it onto a flash drive. Awesome tool right? One little problem though. What happens when you forget to bring that flash drive with you? Yeah.. a real bummer and nearly all of us have run into that problem at one point or another. SanDisk Corporation has a partial solution to the problem in the form of the new Cruzer Titanium Plus USB flash drive. The Titanium Plus offers automatic online backup of every file copied to the drive. Yup.. copy a file to the drive and that very same file will be automatically backed up online to a personal password protected online account. If your computer isn’t connected to the Internet, then the backup will automatically take place the next time there is an Internet connection.

Thus, the next time you copy a file to your Cruzer Titanium Plus, you’ll know that the file will also be available via an online accessible secure account. Forget the Titanium Plus? No problem – simply log into the online account and download the file(s) to your computer. Of course this all works ONLY if you have an Internet connection somewhere.

Other features of the SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus include:

• 4GB of space
• Rugged crush-resistant metal case
• Optional security with password protection and AES hardware data encryption
• Two years of free lost and found service from BoomerangIt
• Six months of free online backup service

The Cruzer Titanium Plus will be available starting in March for an MSRP of $59.99. The online backup service will cost $29.99 per year after the six months of free service expires.

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