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Mimoco, renowned makers of the MIMOBOT® line of character-based designer USB flash drives, has unveiled a new product line of fashionable personal data storage devices called MIMOMICRO™. The MIMOMICRO™ product line can best be described as a smaller, more versatile evolution of the MIMOBOT® collection. Not only can MIMOMICRO™ be used as a USB flash drive with interchangeable microSD memory cards, but it also functions as a microSD card reader to transport data between mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, digital cameras, and mp3 players to one’s computer.
MIMOMICRO™ boasts three dimensional sculpted characters and the first in a series of vehicles. MIMOMICRO’s cap-free design with flip-out USB plug also includes a built-in keychain and LED indicator light. Measuring a mere 1.6” H x 1.0” W in its compact form factor, MIMOMICRO™ lives up to its name.
Launching in March, the first two MIMOMICRO™ collections include a crop of designs from Star Wars, including Darth Vader, Yoda, C-3PO, Chewbacca, and the Millennium Falcon along with characters from DC Comics including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.
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pureSilicon™ Inc., innovator of high-performance storage technology for the industry’s most demanding applications, has launched a refreshed line-up of advanced solid-state drives (SSD) that deliver uncompromised performance for customers who need unparalleled performance and reliability.
At this year’s Storage Visions Conference, pureSilicon is unveiling two new lines of advanced SSD devices: the Nitro N2, which is aimed at high-end enterprise and datacenter applications; and the Renegade R4, which leverages components of the Nitro design and continues the evolution of the ruggedized device that has already seen success in the defense, aerospace, and medical sectors.
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Monster Digital®, a leading innovator and developer of advanced memory storage solutions, is expanding its comprehensive line of super rugged, high-capacity SD and MicroSD memory cards. Monster’s Digital lineup, including new 128GB “Vault” Series SD cards and 32GB “Bunker” Series MicroSD cards, offer users of today’s high definition video cameras, smartphones, PDAs and other mobile devices new levels of performance, reliability and total peace of mind. The Monster Digital line offers the ideal memory solution for everyone from casual users and hobbyists to experts and professionals. Notably, unlike conventional SD and MicroSD memory cards, Monster Digital’s new offerings are waterproof, capable of surviving submersion in water for 30 minutes at a depth of 2.6 meters.
Whether it is preserving your data, capturing the perfect moment or “living” your video game excitement, Monster Digital has the memory solution to meet and exceed the most rigid of standards. In addition to being water submersible, all Monster Digital MicroSD and SD cards are impact- and extreme temperature-resistant, and offer high magnetic resistance to prevent damage or erasure from both household devices and security scanners.
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Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the Accelerator Series solid-state cache drives.
The Accelerator Series is designed for desktop PC users who want to give their Microsoft Windows® based PC a dramatic performance boost with minimal cost and hassle. Corsair's new line of SSD cache drives includes premium caching software from NVELO, for improved boot times and lightning-quick file access. After connecting an Accelerator Series SSD cache drive to their computer's SATA port and installing the caching software provided with the drive, users will see an immediate speed boost. No drive mapping, no reinstallation of the operating system or applications, and no complex file management is needed — the Accelerator Series SSD cache drive works in tandem with the customer's existing hard drive to provide optimized performance. Customers may see an improvement in file read/write speeds of up to 5x their current hard drive performance after installing a Corsair Accelerator Series SSD cache drive.
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Plextor, leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media and storage equipment, announces the release of its latest Solid State Drive, M3 Pro, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas today.
The new M3 Pro Series offers improvements to the current M3S, including a significant boost in sequential and random read/write speeds. Other changes include high-grade 24nm Toggle Flash, firmware updates, and a new 7mm height form factor to fit ultra-slim notebooks.
The M3 Pro is a 2.5” form factor drive with a height of only 7mm, making it compatible with standard notebooks and PCs, as well as ultra-slim notebooks. The following storage capacities will be available in early 2012: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The M3 Pro will deliver sequential read/write speeds of up to 540/450 MB/s and random read/write speeds of up to 75,000/69,000 IOPS. Similar to the M3, the M3 Pro uses the latest SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) interface, a server-grade controller from Marvell, and flash memory from Toshiba.
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Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the JumpDrive® Triton USB 3.0 flash drive. Available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities, the new JumpDrive Triton is more than 20 times faster than standard USB 2.0 flash drives based on benchmark tests, offering blazing-fast 155MB per second read and 150MB per second write speeds for exceptionally fast and reliable downloading and transferring of content. For additional information about the Lexar JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0 flash drive, visit www.lexar.com.
In real-world usage, the JumpDrive Triton takes just 35 seconds to copy a 4GB high-definition (HD) movie, compared to 11 minutes of waiting time with a standard JumpDrive USB 2.0 flash drive. Additionally, its compact form factor makes it one of the smallest high-performance USB 3.0 drives on the market, enabling users to manage, move, and store their content quickly and efficiently while on the go. The Lexar JumpDrive Triton also features a sleek metal alloy base and a high-gloss mirror finish.
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The new and delicate C118 USB Disk of Team Group Inc. owns a special eye-catching style to target the fashionable young people. Team C118 features non-toxic silicone and environmental friendly materials, integrating great fun and practical style for you to love yourself and the Earth at the same time.
As 3C products move towards more the young and fashionable trend, the R&D team not only dedicates to make high-efficiency items but developed diversified outlooks and material applications based on different locations and consumer groups. Meanwhile, the company fully understands the importance of environmental protection. To provide a healthier place for the next generation, it presents the whole new Team C118, compatible with USB 2.0 interface, at the very beginning of 2012. The product adopts non-toxic silicone and shock-resistant materials, and offers various choices of 2 to 16 GB capacities. In addition, it supports energy-saving mode and designs with an exclusive hanger to better fix the cap, perfectly showing the trend of unique personality.
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Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the Lexar JumpDrive S73 USB 3.0 flash drive. The new Lexar JumpDrive S73 leverages SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology to empower users to step up to the next level of personal storage performance by transferring photos, videos, and files up to three times faster than standard USB 2.0 flash drives. Offering read speeds up to 45MB per second and write speeds up to 20MB per second, the Lexar JumpDrive S73 is available in 8GB (blue), 16GB (purple), 32GB (orange), and 64GB (green) capacities. For additional information about the Lexar JumpDrive S73 USB 3.0 flash drive, visit www.lexar.com.
Available in an assortment of colorful capacity options, the Lexar JumpDrive S73 combines the convenience, reliability, and affordability of standard JumpDrive USB flash drives with the performance and efficiencies of USB 3.0 technology. Its retractable connector and convenient thumb slide design provide a stylish solution for safely storing, transferring, and sharing photos, videos, and files. For added versatility, the drive is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
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SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced that the iNAND Ultra line of products will be the first of its embedded flash memory products to move to 19 nanometer (nm) manufacturing technology, the industry’s most advanced chip making process.
Shrinking the size of electronic circuitry allows equipment makers to develop products with larger storage capacities, providing consumers the ability to enjoy more content on smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. A nanometer measures one-billionth of a meter, meaning that 19nm circuit lines are so small that about 3,000 of them could fit across the width of a human hair.
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Monster Digital, a leading innovator and developer of advanced memory storage solutions, today introduced its first product in the fast-growing SSD (Solid State Drive) category, outpacing competitors with the debut of its ultra-high speed “LeMans Series” SSD Drives. Monster Digital’s super reliable, high-performance and energy efficient SSD drives are available in densities of 80GB, 120GB, 240GB, 400GB, with 550/515 MB/s sequential read/write speeds.
As part of its commitment to enhancing user experiences, Monster Digital believes that with the right tools, virtually any consumer can upgrade their laptop or desktop computer to provide dramatically improved capabilities and performance. That’s why in addition to the standalone purchase option, all LeMans Series SSD Drives will be available in a breakthrough Easy Installation Kit, which includes everything consumers need to quickly and easily upgrade their computer. The Installation Kit includes all the necessary software, cables and even the tiny screwdriver needed to safely and securely install the new SSD Drive, as well as duplicate all existing computer hard drive files onto the faster SSD drive. Thanks to the Easy Installation Kit, many consumers who may have been thinking about replacing their computer with a better performing model can now save their money by simply upgrading to the faster, smoother, more energy-efficient performance of SSD in a snap!
