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 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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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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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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Love talking on your PC but hate those crappy built-in or standalone microphones? Check out the new Panasonic TS710 USB speaker/handset. The device plugs into an available USB port on your PC and can switch between one of three different functions. It can be used in a hands-free speakerphone mode if you hate the idea of holding a handset or wearing a headset. If you’re looking for a more private conversation, you can use the TS710 like a traditional handset. Finally, the device can also act as an external PC speaker for your computer or notebook system. The TS710 is available in black or silver and has an MSRP of $59.95.

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Want to be the next CSI? Take a step in that direction by arming yourself with a USB microscope. This 200x microscope connects to your computer’s USB port and provides a resolution of up to 1600 x 1200. You can record videos in AVI format and capture still images in either JPG or BMP file formats. If you’re interested in it, go ahead and pick one up at www.iwantoneofthose.com for £49.95 (or around $92 U.S. dollars).

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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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I’ve always been a fan of Brando products and this one absolutely takes the cake. It’s the USB Webmail Notifier and yes.. it’s shaped like an email message icon. It connects to your PC’s USB port and then illuminates a cool blue, red, or green color when a new email message arrives (oh yeah it also plays a sound when an email comes in). The device supports Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, Outlook Express, and POP3 email accounts and works with Windows 2000/XP/Vista. The Webmail Notifier will become available in late October although you can pre-order it now for $17 dollars.

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Above is Brando’s USB 2.4 GHz RF Wireless Multimedia Tiny Keyboard – a keyboard that’s probably ideally suited for mobile and HTPC environments. The keyboard measures 262 x 112 x 23 mm and features 78 keys, a built-in trackball with 1000/1500 dpi resolution, and an operating distance of up to 10 meters. The keyboard communicates over 2.4 GHz RF to a separate USB receiver which connects to your PC. Brando offers the keyboard for $48 dollars.

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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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Above is the new StarTech.com USB to VGA 4-in-1 Docking Station – a device designed to easily add multiple ports to a desktop or notebook system via a single USB 2.0 connection. More a port replicator than a docking station, the USB to VGA 4-in-1 Docking Station easily adds the following ports to a PC:

• VGA port
• Four USB ports
• One USB Mini B port
• One 10/100 Ethernet port
• Two 3.5 mm audio (mic, line out) ports

You get all of those ports thanks to a single USB 2.0 connection to your PC. Display wise, the USB to VGA 4-in-1 Docking Station supports up to 1680 x 1050 for widescreen displays or 1600 x 1200 for standard displays. This is certainly an interesting accessory to have for mobile users who want additional ports and display capabilities for their notebooks. You can purchase the USB to VGA 4-in-1 Docking Station on StarTech’s website for $129.99.

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Novatel Wireless and Fido, Canada’s third largest wireless provider, announced the launch of the Novatel Wireless MC950D broadband USB modem. The Ovation MC950D is a global tri-band HSPA/UMTS and quad-band EDGE/GPRS modem which utilizes the Qualcomm MSM7200 chipset. Features of the MC950D  include:

• Supports download rates up to 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2.1 Mbps
• Tri-Band 850/1900/2100 MHz HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS; Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GPRS/EDGE
• Supports Windows, Linux, and Mac
• Drivers for Windows included on the device
• Measures a mere 70 x 25 x 12 mm
• Multi-color LED indicator for real-time service status, technology modes, and error conditions
• Built-in 5 bands

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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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