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Seagate today unveiled a new app for Android operated mobile devices that will provide a seamless wireless connection to 500GB of storage to stream up to 300 HD videos. Introduced in May of this year, GoFlex Satellite mobile wireless storage is the first battery-powered external hard drive to wirelessly extend the storage capacity of any Wi-Fi enabled mobile device. Although previously compatible with Android tablets and phones by using the device’s browser, the experience with GoFlex Satellite mobile wireless storage will now be enhanced through the seamless connectivity and added features of the GoFlex Media™ App for Android.
Devices are wirelessly connected directly to the GoFlex Satellite drive by use of the free GoFlex Media App—available now on Android Market and iTunes for iOS devices—or a web browser. GoFlex Satellite mobile wireless storage is currently available worldwide for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $199.99 USD.
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Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping the HyperX® SSD, its first SATA Rev. 3.0 6Gb/s solid-state drive. The Kingston® HyperX SSD features the latest SandForce® controller and is designed for enthusiasts, gamers and performance users.
Kingston HyperX SSD highlights include:
- 120GB and 240GB capacities. Ships as a standalone SSD (includes HyperX branded 2.5" to 3.5" desktop mounting plate); or as a bundle with the HyperX Upgrade Kit for easy installation (includes Acronis® True Image™ HD migration software, desktop mounting plate, external drive bay, multi-head screwdriver, SATA data cable.
- Incredible sequential read/write throughputs of 555 / 510MB/s.
- SandForce SF-2281 controller featuring SATA Rev 3.0 (6GB/s).
- Max 4KB random read/write of 95,000 / 70,000 IOPS2 (120GB).
- Premium Intel 25nm Compute NAND (P/E 5K).
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Verbatim will show its latest innovations in storage and lighting products at this year's IFA, being held from the 2nd to the 7th of September 2011 in Berlin. In Hall X19, Stand 218, visitors can get a first glimpse of Verbatim’s new SSD solutions and view the wide portfolio of retail and professional LED lighting that the company is launching from September 2011.
For the first time, Verbatim will showcase its new generation of solid-state drives (SSDs). The internal alternative for all users who want to gain all the benefits provided by SSD technology. SSDs are an ideal hard drive alternative storage solution for notebook and desktop PCs. They provide extraordinary data transfer rates up to 250MB/sec READ and 180MB/sec WRITE speed, faster system boot up, improved system responsiveness and battery life and increased shock resistance over HDD equipped systems. The kits include a detailed installation guide in 12 languages, a special enclosure for the HDD which enables it to be used as an external drive once removed from the laptop, and cloning software which safely allows the copying of all data and the operating system to the SSD from the original HDD. The SATA SSD will be available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB capacities and will be available from October 2011.
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Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of the Kingston® USB 3.0 Media Reader. The reader takes advantage of performance benefits offered by USB 3.0 technology, allowing for faster data download times.
The Kingston USB 3.0 Media Reader supports multiple card formats including the newer high-capacity SDXC. With its quick and easy plug-and-play design, it delivers up to 5.0Gb/s data transfer speed for high-resolution images, large data files and more making it ideal for serious enthusiasts who need a fast and reliable data transfer device. It is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
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HighPoint Technologies, Inc., an industry leading HBA and storage solutions manufacturer, unveils the Industry's first 4-Port PCI-E Gen 2 x4, 20Gb/s USB 3.0 SuperSpeed HBA, the RocketU 1144A. Designed for high-performance Desktop PC's, each of the RocketU 1144A's four dedicated USB 3.0 ports provides 5Gb/s of throughput, and are optimized for today's fastest USB 3.0 external storage devices.
USB 3.0 HBA's that already exist in today's marketplace impose a performance bottleneck on multi-drive configurations, limiting transfer rates to 5Gb/s. Such controllers limit the potential of today's high-speed SSD's and external RAID enclosures.
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Verbatim, the global leader in data storage technology including portable hard drives, USB flash drives, CDs, Blu-ray discs and memory cards, has added a splash of color to its SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portable hard drive offerings with two new eye-popping options: Caribbean Blue and Hot Pink.
"As a pioneer in data storage solutions, we've made it our goal to deliver what our customers crave without sacrificing a thing," said Charles Klinker, Verbatim's Director of Marketing, HDD Products. "Whether it's faster transfer speeds, more reliable back-up capabilities, or sleek aesthetics, we deliver on all fronts, and this compact USB 3.0 hard drive is no exception!"
This compact 500GB hard drive not only impresses users with its lightning fast transfer speeds and its ability to reliably back-up and transfer files anytime, anywhere - but also seduces the visual senses for users looking get the best of the best in both form and function. It's the perfect way to save, store and share your favorite videos, photos, music and more. Plus it doubles as a colorful accessory to any outfit.
Compatible with all USB ports, this sleek portable hard drive includes Nero BackItUp & Burn Essentials software that provides full system backup and restore functions, the ability to schedule automatic backup by date/time and an encrypted backup option with password control.
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PNY, a provider of quality products for everything in and around the computer, presents the Hook Attaché, its brand new USB key, boasting a sleek metallic finish and an ultra-compact and solid capless construction.
Perfect for anyone wishing to keep their music, photo, film and business files with them whilst on the move, this USB key features a sturdy metal finish, which can be easily and safely Attachéed to your keys, backpack or briefcase thanks to a unique hook design. Available from 8 to 32 GB, the Hook Attaché offers huge storage capacity in a compact (43,5 x 18,5 x 4mm) and solid design. With the Hook Attaché from PNY, you won't have to choose between high capacity, solidity and design anymore!
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Look no further than the Silicon Marvel M60, for experiencing the ultimate high speed USB 3.0 flash drive! Leading memory storage brand SP/Silicon Power today introduces its highest read/write speed USB 3.0 flash drive to date, the Marvel M60. The product hits a new milestone among SP USB 3.0 flash drive series by giving a read capability of up to 100/MB/sec. Encased in a uniquely designed, metallic exterior, the Marvel M60 is the consumer's choice, both inside and out!
SP devotes itself developing USB 3.0 products in line with market demands for transfer efficiency. With one of the highest efficiency USB 3.0 interfaces out there, the Marvel M60 offers a maximum read speed of 100 MB/sec, and a maximum write speed of 70MB/sec. In this multimedia age, it's the ultimate information sharing tool!
With its sleek lidless design and retractable USB connector, the Marvel M60 is compact and convenient to carry around. In addition, an LED indicator light displays power on and data transfer status, and the cool metallic exterior caters to the unique tastes of consumers!
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VIA Labs, Inc., a leading supplier of USB 3.0 integrated chip controllers, today announced its latest USB 3.0 device controller, the VIA Labs VL751 SuperSpeed USB to NAND flash controller. The VL751 is VIA Labs' second-generation single-chip solution for USB 3.0 flash drives, and offers enhanced performance using today's popular flash memories. The VIA Labs VL751 has been certified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) for SuperSpeed operation, ensuring high quality, seamless interoperability, and effortless backwards compatibility.
The VIA Labs VL751 features a four-channel NAND interface, doubling or even quadrupling maximum throughput over single or dual-channel designs. The second generation VIA Labs VL751 offers improved parallelization and higher efficiency through integrated pre-read and pre-write buffers, better support for popular flash memories, and a pipelined ECC engine. Cumulatively, these enhancements translate into a nearly 100% performance boost over the VIA Labs VL750 with no increase in power consumption.
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Other World Computing announced today it has expanded the new Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini bus powered (no AC adapter needed) portable hardware RAID storage solution with two new hard drive and three new OWC SSD based models. Now offering 10 pre-configured choices with hardware RAID-1 “mirrored” redundancy for “live activity” data protection; or RAID-0 “stripe” for maximum performance capacity, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini contains two 2.5″ hard drives or OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSDs for up to 2.0TB of capacity and a “Quad Interface” of FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, & eSATA connections for Plug and Play data transfer speeds up to 300MB/s with Mac and PC computers.
All 10 Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini models are available immediately and are compatible with Apple OS 8.6 and later including all versions of Apple OS X including the latest Lion version; and Windows 98SE or later operating systems. Solutions come ready for Plug and Play ease of use with interface connecting cables, include a $100 retail value disk utility software bundle, and come backed by a three year complete solution warranty with Level 1 Data Recovery service.
