Kingston has announced the availability of their latest USB flash drive, the DataTraveler 100. According to their press release, the DataTraveler 100 features a thumb-action slide that can retract and protract the drive's USB connector.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the availability of the Kingston DataTraveler 100 (DT 100) USB Flash drive. With a capless design, the USB connector is safely housed inside the DataTraveler’s casing. A new, “thumb-action” slide positioned on the side of the drive makes retracting and protracting the USB connector, a simple, single-hand operation.

Offering style, function and affordability, the new DataTraveler 100 simplifies the process of storing and transferring large files from one digital device to another without passwords or built-in software programs. Available in capacities up to 8GB, the new DT 100 is the ideal USB drive for users who need a convenient way to transport and share files anywhere in the world.
The DataTraveler 100 is available now in capacities ranging from 1GB to 8GB. More information, including prices, can be found here. Add a comment
While Toshiba is just now reaching the 4GB mark, SanDisk has raised the bar once again with the industry's first 6GB and 8GB microSDHC cards. With the 8GB card, users will be able to store more than 2,000 songs on their phone or other portable device.

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today announced that it is has begun sampling 6- and 8-gigabyte (GB) microSD High Capacity (microSDHC) flash memory cards to major phone manufacturers and mobile network operators (MNOs) for testing and evaluation. The new cards are ideal for the growing number of feature-rich multimedia handsets that bring together phones, music players, hand-held computers, digital cameras and more. An 8GB microSDHC card can store more than 2,000 digital songs, or more than 5,000 high-resolution pictures, or up to 5 hours of high-quality MPEG 4 video.
SanDisk has not determined a price yet. However, they plan to released the cards later this year. More information is available on their website. Add a comment
SanDisk has announced the availability of their latest USB flash drive, the Cruzer Contour. The drive's unique slider brings out and hides the USB connector with only a few flicks of the thumb.

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced availability of Cruzer Contour, a sleek USB flash drive that brings together high-end design and blazing speed. Much like a fine wristwatch, Cruzer Contour is a luxury personal accessory as well as a piece of functional technology.

What especially sets apart Cruzer Contour, with its glossy black top and silver metallic body, is the drive’s unique sliding USB connector. Using a thumb to slide the top of Cruzer Contour back and forth brings out or hides the connector. There’s no visible switch, and no cap to lose.
The Cruzer Contour is available now in capacities of 4GB and 8GB. More information, including prices, can be found here. Add a comment
Memorex sent out a press release this morning, announcing their latest TravelDrive, the M-Flyer Pilot. This new USB flash drive features a retractable USB connector, security software and support for Vista's ReadyBoost technology.

Memorex, a portfolio brand of Imation Corp (NYSE: IMN), takes portable storage to new heights with its M-Flyer Pilot, the latest introduction from Memorex’s TravelDrive line of USB flash drives. As the newest addition to the Memorex family of portable storage devices, the sleek M-Flyer Pilot features a retractable USB connector, up to 4GB of capacity, security software, and ReadyBoost capabilities for use with Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system.

While retaining the sleek body styling of the original TravelDrive M-Flyer, as featured in TIME magazine, the next-generation M-Flyer Pilot adds a splash of color to its patented capless design and spring-loaded, retractable USB connector. Available with 2GB or 4GB of storage for photos, music and data files, this aerodynamic drive sports a silver-toned body with metallic blue or red accents, based on capacity.
The M-Flyer Pilot will be available next month. Prices range from $49.99 to $79.99, depending on capacity. If you'd like to read more, Memorex's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Samsung announced over the weekend that they've started mass producing the industry's first 1.8-inch, 64GB solid state drive (SSD). Here's part of their press release:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced that it has begun mass producing 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSD) at 64GB (gigabytes) - the highest density SSD available today for mobile computing applications...

...The 64GB SSD consists of 64 eight Gigabit (Gb) single-level cell flash memory chips. Use of 51nm process technology permits fabrication of much smaller components, with each chip having circuitry 1/2500th the width of a human hair.
No word on pricing or availability yet. As we find out more, we'll let you know. In the mean time, Samsung's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment