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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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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Kensington Computer Products Group launched two new notebook docking stations and a universal display adapter today – all powered by the DisplayLink DL-195 USB graphics processor. The two new docking stations are the Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI and Ethernet, Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI, while the display adapter is the Kensington Universal Multi-Display Adapter. All three products allow you to add an external display to your notebook via a single USB connection with resolution support up to 2048 x 1152.

Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI and Ethernet – can turn your notebook into a complete desktop system simply by plugging in a single USB connection. Use the docking station to connect a high resolution display, printer, speaker, and other devices to your notebook – without worrying about plugging and unplugging the devices. Features include:

• Auto-install design makes installation as simple as plug-n-play
• HD screen capable
• 10/100 Ethernet support
• Hot pluggable support
• “Always-on” USB ports charges your devices even when the notebook is shut down
• Front Audio ports and back speaker port lets you connect 2.1 stereo speakers and internet chat headset
• Mini-tower design for smaller footprint
• Supports PCs and Macs although Mac video responsiveness is reduced but functional for everyday computing
• 5 USB 2.0 ports
• DVI, VGA (with DVI to VGA adapter)
• Security cable slot on side panel
• MSRP of $149.99

Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI – is basically the same as the above docking station minus the Ethernet support. The suggested price is $129.99

Kensington Universal Multi-Display Adapter – allows you to easily add a second display to your notebook/desktop setup via an available USB connection. Features include:

• Up to six adapters can be connected to your computer for up to six additional displays
• Compatible with projectors
• DVI to VGA adapter for up to 2048 x 1152 resolution
• Powered off of USB port – no external power supply required
• Supports PCs and Macs although Mac’s video responsiveness of connected external monitor is reduced by functional for everyday computing
• MSRP of $79.99

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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 frequently make presentations and you’re sick of clicking a mouse or keyboard button to move slides along, you’ll want to check out Logitech’s latest Wireless Presenter devices – the Logitech Professional Presenter R800 and R400. The new presenters feature laser pointing, wireless convenience, and intuitive slideshow controls that can be found via touch.

The Logitech Professional Presenter R800 features:

• Green laser pointer visible even in bright rooms or on an LCD/plasma display
• LCD display helps you keep track of time and wireless reception
• Silent vibrating alerts
• 100 foot wireless range
• Buttons easy to find via touch with smooth contours
• USB receiver which can be stored in the presenter
• Timer buttons
• Silent alarm
• On/Off switch
• Available in August for a price of $99.99

The Logitech Wireless Presenter R400 features:

• Intuitive controls with buttons that can be found via touch
• USB receiver which can be stored in the presenter
• Red laser pointer
• 50 foot range
• Battery power indicator
• On/off switch
• Available in September for a price of $49.99

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Thanks to the acquisition of SimpleTech by Fabrik earlier this year, three new consumer oriented storage devices are now being introduced by Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST). The new products include the SimpleTOUGH portable USB drive, the SimpleDRIVE Mini portable USB drive, and the SimpleNET network storage adapter. Let’s quickly go over each of these three new products – all of which will be under the Hitachi brand name.

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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OK.. I just might have to make myself an ant farm again. Why you might ask? So I can readily have something to view once I get one of these new Brando USB Handy Microscopes! (You gotta love the name too!)

Priced at $79 dollars, this cool USB connected microscope can magnify anything from 10x all the way to 200x. You can even capture digital stills or a video clip – all with a simple click.

The USB Handy Microscope has a USB interface, comes with an on/off switch, utilizes manual focus, and has an LED light source. OS support includes Windows XP and Windows Vista.  It even comes with a handy mini-tripod. How cool.

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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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I’ve always wanted to pick up the guitar and thanks to Optek Music Systems, this might actually be a possibility. The company sells a practice guitar system called the Fretlight Guitar which when coupled with a video teaching program teaches beginners how to play the guitar. The key to this learning system? A series of LEDs on the guitar neck that light up during the video lessons to show the user where to place their fingers. All you need is a PC or a Mac, an available USB port, their software, and of course, the guitar. There’s a wide assortment of guitars on their website and yes – they are all real guitars. I think I know what I want for Christmas now!

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Need a microSD reader you say? How about the “tiniest microSD reader on the market?” That’s what A-DATA has with the microReader Version 2. Simply plug in your microSD card into the microReader and then plug it into an available USB port on your PC. The reader measures 38 x 15.3 x 8.6 mm, supports USB 2.0, and supports microSD, microSDHC, and TransFlash for SD 1.1 and 2.0.

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