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Samsung Electronics today announced availability of an eight gigabit (Gb) OneNAND™ chip that takes advantage of advanced 30 nanometer (nm) class process technology. Based on a single-level-cell (SLC) NAND flash design, the new high-density OneNAND addresses the need for more code data storage in smartphones, a trend being driven by the increasing use of diverse application software and larger amounts of multimedia software. The high-density OneNAND memory is now sampling with volume production scheduled by the end of this month.
“We are happy to see that our advanced 30nm-class NAND solution is being widely adopted in smartphones,” said Sejin Kim, vice president, Flash memory planning/enabling, Samsung Electronics. “The availability of an 8Gb OneNAND chip will add considerably to our diverse line-up of advanced mobile memory solutions.
“Not only does our new OneNAND nicely address the need for higher density memory in smartphones, but it will enable the addition of many more features, bringing greater customer value, while broadening the scope of the OneNAND market.”
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OCZ Technology Group, a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) and memory modules for computing devices and systems, announces the Enyo Portable SSD, utilizing the next generation USB 3.0 interface. The Enyo features all the performance and durability advantages of an internal SSD but delivers portability with an external storage solution for on-the-go users who need to share files between various PC systems.
"We are continually searching for new ways to make the benefits of solid state storage available to consumers, and our new Enyo SSD is designed to make those benefits portable," said Ryan Petersen, CEO of the OCZ Technology Group. "The Enyo is a sleek external SSD that makes use of the increasingly popular SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface to make transferring anything from spreadsheets to high definition movies significantly faster than traditional media. Consumers never have to leave home without their valuable files again."
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Walton Chaintech, manufacturer of memory module and computer components and accessories, today announces its APOGEE Neo Squeeze Plus and APOGEE S Series USB flash drives. Differently from the previous launch of N Series specifically adapted with the luxury image, the APGOEE Neo Squeeze Plus and APOGEE S101 and S102 mainly target on the business executives and users who value the best.
Designed to meet the needs of business professionals, both the APOGEE Neo Squeeze Plus and APOGEE S Series are light and slim. At only 57.5 x 19 x 8.8 mm (L.W.H.) and 55.5 x 21.8 x 10.2 mm (L.W.H.) for the Neo Squeeze Plus and S101, respectively, both flash drives are as light as 20g with the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) PCB Assembly. Taking in a very compact housing design, the S102 even weights only 12g with the Chip On Board (COB) System in Packaging (SIP). These technologies also secure the flash drives’ duration and performance.
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Seagate today introduced the next evolution of the company’s award-winning FreeAgent® external hard drives—its new GoFlex™ storage solutions. This new family of external drives and accessories introduces a new level of flexibility to traditional USB 2.0 storage that will change the way people store, access, enjoy and share their digital content. The FreeAgent® GoFlex™ storage family includes easy, plug-and-play portable and desktop drives, with an array of interchangeable cables and desktop adapters that allow each drive to adapt to the interface or device being used. GoFlex hard disk drives are also specially designed to provide interoperability between operating systems in order to work with both Microsoft® Windows® and Mac® OS X computers.
“GoFlex™ interface cables are about providing the speed, performance and connectivity people need to support their interaction with their digital content. The explosive growth of video capture and multimedia collecting is expanding personal digital libraries to terabytes worth of content within the home,” said Dave Mosley, executive vice president, Sales, Marketing and Product Line Management at Seagate. “These trends are driving demand for high-capacity, high-performance storage. The GoFlex™ family of storage products meets this need by delivering simple, USB 2.0 storage and backup devices, with the flexibility to adapt as interface technology advances by using the various GoFlex™ cables and accessories to access content stored on the same drive.”
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Lexar Media today announced it has begun shipping the ultra-portable Lexar® Echo SE and Lexar Echo ZE flash-based drives to traditional and online retail channels. Netbook and notebook users can now automatically and conveniently back up files while on the go, using the plug-and-stay, low-profile ZE or the high-capacity, high-performance SE drive.
During the month of May 2010, the Echo SE and ZE drives will be available exclusively through online retailer Amazon.com in the U.S. The Echo line will also be available for purchase through brick-and-mortar outlets in select countries worldwide, including Staples in the United Kingdom, FNAC in France, Media Markt in Germany, and top consumer electronics stores in Italy.
“We’re pleased to offer the Echo SE and ZE backup products worldwide to help secure data that can be lost through a busy mobile lifestyle,” said Aaron Lee, senior product marketing manager, Lexar Media. “As consumers continue to embrace a work and life schedule that includes increased use of on-the-go tools like netbooks and notebooks, it is important to have a reliable, convenient backup solution in place to protect from data loss.”
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Addonics Technologies today announced the CipherChain ExpressCard, which uses a “Cipher” key to provide notebook computer users the ability to secure their external hard drive/SSD with bullet proof encryption.
Designed to be installed into a notebook’s ExpressCard 34/54 slot, the CipherChain ExpressCard instantly adds an eSATA port with AES 256-bit hardware encryption capability. The eSATA port is a hybrid port so it can provide USB power to operate low power devices.
The eSATA port encrypts any external eSATA hard drive or SSD with the simple insertion of the Cipher key. There is no software to run or password to remember. Built on a certified AES 256-bit crypto engine (NIST & CSE certified), the CipherChain ExpressCard ensures superior read/write speed with no noticeable performance impact on the external storage.
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Leading flash memory manufacturer Silicon Power today announced the Full HD Video Memory Card dedicated for HD digital camera / camcorder use. Silicon Power’s perseverance shows with its high quality built and fashionable looks. Specially developed for full HD camera / camcorder enthusiasts, the memory card is wrapped in flaming red and gold coloring to show off its passion for data storage. With the release of Full HD Video Memory Card, Silicon Power hopes to win over the hearts of camera / camcorder enthusiasts in their quest to capture every precious moment!
Silicon Power’s Full HD Video Memory Card is compatible with SDHC Class 6 specifications. Featuring Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) and Error Correcting Code (ECC), enthusiasts can be rest assured that their data is well protected when recording HD format contents. This time around on the sticker of the memory card, there is space for users to place their own labeling words so enthusiasts can clearly identify the data stored on the card without a computer!
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Sonic Solutions today announced the availability of new versions of its enterprise-class solutions for media creation and management in the workplace. Designed for editing, burning, backup, and sharing of data and digital media assets such as photos, video, and music, the latest version of Roxio Creator® 2010 is now available in configurations designed for enterprise - Roxio Creator Enterprise Silver and Roxio Creator Enterprise Gold.
The new Roxio Creator Enterprise products are offered through the Roxio Volume Licensing Program, which is tailored to the unique requirements of organizations. The program offers low cost-of-entry and flexible licensing options, including both enterprise-wide and departmental licenses that eliminate the headache of managing single-user licenses. Ideal for users of varying skill levels, the Creator Enterprise solutions are both easy to learn as well as powerful and offer a wide range of options that system administrators can easily enable or disable for individual users or departments. The enterprise products are also supported across multiple Windows versions for maximum compatibility and are scalable to adapt as organizational needs grow.
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Mach Xtreme Technology Inc., a worldwide leader in top performance, high reliability and user-friendly designed PC components, today unveiled the MX JET Series 2.5” SSD which makes MLC (multi-level cell) NAND-based storage an affordable offering for mainstream users demanding the latest technology. Based on JMicron JMF612 controller, MX JET Series delivers blazing fast, smooth and stutter free performance.
The new MX JET Series of SSDs is the latest addition to the Mach Xtreme lineup of solid state drives. MX Technology has worked very closely with JMicron on MX JET series to get most out of this sophisticated controller. As a result, MX Technology releases the best-in-class drive. MX JET is based on JMF612 controller coupled with 128MB onboard cache and the latest firmware to ensure top performance while maintaining an attractive price point that is truly within the reach of a wide range of DIY users.
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Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the addition of two new drives to their award-winning Nova Series SSD family.
The 32GB Nova Series SSD is the perfect mix of performance and value for use as a boot drive for basic configurations, and can also be used in high-performance multi-drive RAID configurations. The 256GB Nova Series SSD is an excellent choice for systems that need both high performance and large capacity. Both drives utilize the popular Indilinx Barefoot™ controller.
The 256GB Nova Series SSD is able to achieve speeds of up to 250MB/second read and 195MB/second write, while the 32GB Nova Series SSD delivers speeds up to 195MB/s read and 75MB/s write. Each drive fully supports the TRIM command used by Microsoft Windows® 7 operating systems, to maintain optimal performance automatically over the lifetime of the drives.
