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Transcend Information, Inc., a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, launched its new JetFlash 200 USB flash drive as part of its JetFlash Security lineup. The JetFlash 200 incorporates enterprise-level data security through an unbreakable 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption. As for the other security series flash drives, the JetFlash 220 features an extra built-in fingerprint reader, and the JetFlash 620 offers the JetFlash SecureDrive password protection software for maximum protection. This Security series is engineered to eliminate the threat of unauthorized security breaches.
The JetFlash 200`s hardware-based encryption utilizes the industry-leading 256-bit AES algorithm that meets Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), delivering ultimate USB protection, flexibility and management control. This hardware-based encryption ensures the encryption keys never leave the hardware device, thus providing superior protection against unauthorized access and malicious threats.
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Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today announced the new Lexar Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader, a high-performance card reader that enables professional and advanced amateur photographers and videographers to maximize their workflow with blazing-fast transfer speeds. The reader leverages SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) technology to deliver high-speed performance that supports the latest CompactFlash (CF) UDMA, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), and SD Ultra High Speed-I (UHS-I) memory cards. The versatile reader is also backwards compatible with standard CF, SD, and Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards and USB 2.0 host devices.
“USB is the most popular connectivity option for PCs, and it’s critical that professional photographers and videographers have convenient and versatile tools to maximize their workflow and fully leverage the performance of their high-speed memory cards,” said Manisha Sharma, director of product marketing for cards, Lexar Media. “The Lexar Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader combines extremely fast performance with a versatile, innovative design to provide pro and hobbyist shooters with a reader that dramatically reduces image transfer time. The speed offered by the reader enables users to move large volumes of high-resolution images and HD video faster than ever, allowing them to spend less time at the PC and more time on other activities.”
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Today LaCie announced its 5big Storage Server, a professional file-sharing appliance for small and medium businesses, is now offered in a 1TB model for user expandability. With up to 10TB of expandable capacity, the 5big Storage Server delivers the power of Windows Storage Server in a compact aluminum enclosure – making it the highest capacity and fastest-performing file server for your desktop.
Now, with the 5big Storage Server 1TB, businesses can invest in a full-featured storage solution that is perfectly suited to grow with your business’ storage needs and budget. Simply add your own hard drives or refer to LaCie's website for recommendations on hard drives for compatibility and performance.
In addition to its capacity update, the 5big Storage Server has been optimized for performance, and features up to twenty percent faster speeds than traditional NAS solutions. By combining enterprise class components – 64-bit dual-core hyperthreaded 1.6Ghz Intel Atom processor and Microsoft Storage Server 2008 Standard – as well as dual gigabit Ethernet links for link aggregation, the 5big Storage Server delivers up to 180MB/s--the fastest file transfers and system restoration in a desktop storage solution.
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Storage Appliance Corporation, the inventors of effortless automatic backup, today introduced the Clickfree C2 Rugged Back-up Drive, the world’s only rugged portable back up drive with automatic set up and installation.
Built to strict U.S. military standards, the drive will continue to work after accidental drops from as high as four feet. Featuring a sturdy rubber outer sleeve and inner shock absorbers, it’s the perfect drive for people on-the-go who want a simple and secure way to protect their photos, videos, music and other important files.
Easy to use, Clickfree products use a patented EASY Run feature to automatically start, search, organize and backup a computer’s data as soon as they are connected to a PC or Mac. All a person needs to do is plug the Clickfree drive into their computer through a USB port. There is absolutely no set-up or configuration, as the device starts itself without any user involvement.
“The Clickfree C2 Rugged Portable Drive is especially useful considering today’s mobile lifestyle,” said Andrew Barrett, vice president of marketing for Clickfree. “Whether you are a student, traveling professional or a businessperson who works outside of a typical office or home environment, the C2 Rugged provides a simple and secure way to backup and protect irreplaceable computer data such a photos, music, email, or critical work files.”
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Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the shipment of the Flash Voyager USB 3.0 family of USB flash drives.
The new Flash Voyager USB 3.0 models deliver SuperSpeed USB 3.0 performance, with read speeds up to four times faster than typical USB 2.0 drives. The Flash Voyager USB 3.0 product family shares the same rugged rubber housing and finger-friendly ergonomics that have made the Flash Voyager family a favorite of consumers looking for durable portable data storage. All Flash Voyager USB 3.0 models are shockproof, water-resistant, backward compatible with USB 2.0/USB 1.1 standards, and provide easy plug-and-play compatibility with most operating systems.
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Lite-On have announced the launch of the iHES212, an internal 12x Blu-ray Combo drive designed especially for mini PCs and media centres.
With smaller dimensions and a unique design to keep the drive cool and quiet even in confined spaces, the iHES212 is the perfect fusion of a Blu-ray player for high definition entertainment and a DVD/CD writer for efficient back-ups.
“Since the very beginning Lite-On has been present in the Blu-ray market with various Blu-ray Disc writer, a BD-ROM and BD-COMBO”, says Maarten Souren, Marketing Manager at Lite-On. With the iHES212 we have upgraded our BD-COMBO to 12X BD reading speed, and whether users want to truly experience a Blu-ray movie or simply burn the perfect DVD, they can add the this drive to their mini case for the perfect fit”, adds Souren.
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Kingston Digital today announced the launch of the Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2 (DTU30G2). The DTU30G2, Kingston’s fastest USB Flash drive, uses a native USB 3.0 controller for better performance and power management.
Kingston’s DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 features the latest technology for USB 3.0 Flash drives, making it ideal for IT professionals and enthusiasts who want to take advantage of all the performance improvements offered by USB 3.0 technology right away. The new DTU30G2 has a read speed up to 100MB/s, and a write speed up to 70 MB/s. When plugged into a USB 2.0 port, the drive has read and write speeds of around 30MB/s. The DTU30G2 is available in 16-, 32- and 64GB capacities.
“Kingston is committed to help drive market adoption of the new USB 3.0 standard and make it more accessible to the mass market,” said Andrew Ewing, Flash memory business manager, Kingston. “The growing number of platforms and computers supporting the USB 3.0 standard as well as the benefits of the single chip controllers that allow better compatibility and performance are helping drive the adoption of USB 3.0 technology.”
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PROMISE Technology Inc., a leading supplier of versatile RAID storage solutions catering to customers from enterprise to consumer, will exhibit in Computex Taipei 2011, May 31 to June 4, booth J218. PROMISE will present its total RAID storage solutions at the show, including their innovative solutions for Cloud Storage, Enterprise Data Centers and Rich-media. Also being showcased is the market’s first hardware RAID storages solution, Pegasus, featuring Thunderbolt Technology. Other dynamic demonstrations will highlight PROMISE storage solutions for Surveillance, Virtualization and SMB NAS Backup.
Computex Taipei is the second largest ICT show in the world, next to CeBIT in Germany. Over 1800 exhibitors will present in Computex 2011, attracting over 36,000 visitors, observers, analysts, and journalists of computer and information industries from all over the world to discover and report the latest technologies, developments, and trends.
“PROMISE has attended Computex for more than 15 years; we are witnessing Computex to become the second largest ICT show in the world. This year, we are having the largest booth among all storage vendors to demonstrate PROMISE’s newest products, also the RAID storage technologies we jointly develop with our technology partners,” says James Lee, CEO and President of PROMISE Technology. “PROMISE would like to invite our channel partners and OEM customers, as well as PROMISE’s technology partners to visit our booth and know what PROMISE total RAID storage solution can offer in different industries and vertical markets.”
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Addonics Technologies today announced a third generation NAS adapter that lets you build your own network and cloud storage with a capacity of up to 128 Petabytes.
The NAS 3.0 turns any USB 2.0 hard drive, SSD or USB mass storage device into a Network Attached Storage appliance for sharing over the LAN or over the internet, just like your own private cloud storage.
The NAS 3.0 is up to 30 percent faster than prior Addonics NAS adapters and has several powerful enhancements, such as support of NTFS and exFAT file systems, WebDav server, two drive volumes and others.
The NAS 3.0 adapter maintains the support of SMB and the open source Samba network protocols, printer server, X-Box media server and Bit-Torrent client.
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Mimoco, creator of the MIMOBOT line of designer USB flash drives, and Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment, the world's largest publisher of comic books, introduce the Green Lantern wave of MIMOBOT flash drive designs. The new collection consists of favorites from the Green Lantern Corps including Hal Jordan, Tomar-Re, Kilowog and Sinestro.
"We're proud to partner with the world of DC Comics characters to apply our unique blend of artistry and workmanship to this special limited edition series of memory devices in anticipation of the upcoming 'Green Lantern' movie. We hope fans worldwide enjoy the collaboration as much as we've enjoyed producing it," says Evan Blaustein, CEO and President of Mimoco.
