| CES 2009: Wintec Launches SSD Drives with USB Port |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 13, 2009 - 11:50 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.wintecind.com/mfg/products/brand/filemate/SolidGO/index.htm |
Wintec, a well-known memory module OEM, has created a division called FileMate to sell products to the retail market. Within these products we can find SolidGO SSD Drive series. These SSDs drives have an interesting embedded feature: all of them have a USB 2.0 port so you can you use them as a portable external hard drive. SolidGO SSD Drive series is comprised of four products: - SATA SSD: 2.5” SATA II SSD drive available in 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB capacities.
- ExpressCard 34 SSD: ExpressCard 34 SSD drive targeted to laptops available in 32 GB and 64 GB capacities.
- ExpressCard 34 Ultra SSD: ExpressCard 34 SSD drive targeted to laptops available in 24 GB and 48 GB capacities. It is faster than abovementioned drive because it has 8 GB for using as a cache (internally these drive are 32 GB and 64 GB, respectively).
- Card SSD Drive: SSD drive available in 32 GB and 64 GB and besides having a USB port it also has an eSATA port, which is faster than USB.
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| Kingston Launches 32 GB DataTraveler Flash Memory |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: October 9, 2008 - 8:13 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.kingston.com/press/2008/flash/10a.asp |
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Kingston has just increased its USB flash memory line-up with the launch of a 32 GB model, the largest capacity within Kingston’s DataTraveler family. This new product measures 3.06" x 0.9" x 0.47" (77.9 mm x 22 mm x 12.05 mm), is compatible with Windows Vista (Windows ReadyBoost not supported), Windows XP (SP1, SP2), Windows 2000 (SP4), Mac OS X v.10.3.x and higher, Linux v.2.6.x and higher operating systems, and its MSRP is of USD 139.
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| Imation Announces WUSB External Hard Disk |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 23, 2008 - 8:34 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://ir.imation.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=73967&p=irol-newsArticle&... |
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Imation has announced the launch of Apollo Pro WX external hard drive compatible with WUSB technology. The goal of wireless USB (WUSB) is to connect peripherals such as printers, external hard disk drives, sound cards, media players and even video monitors to the PC wirelessly. Wireless USB works on the UWB frequency range (Ultra Wide Band, from 3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz), while Bluetooth technology works on 2.4 GHz frequency, the same used by IEEE 802.11 wireless networks (Wi-Fi) and its maximum theoretical transfer rate is the same as USB 2.0: 480 Mbps (60 MB/s) if the device is within 3 meters (9.84 feet) from the PC or 110 Mbps (13.75 MB/s) if the device is within 10 meters (32.8 feet) from the PC. Apollo Pro WX will reach the market in Q4 2008 in capacities ranging from 250 GB to 1.5 TB. No word on pricing.
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| Corsair Offers 64 GB Flash Voyager |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 16, 2008 - 8:19 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.corsair.com/products/voyager.aspx |
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Corsair has increased its Flash Voyager USB drive product line with the launch of a new 64 GB model. This model provides read and write speeds of 24 MB/s and 10 MB/s, respectively, has the same specs of others Flash Voyager models, including water- and shock-resistance, ten-year warranty and TrueCrypt program. Its MSRP is of US$ 205.65.
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| Western Digital Launches 500 GB Portable Hard Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 16, 2008 - 8:06 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://wdc.com/en/company/releases/PressRelease.asp?release={8AE2A9B1-... |
Western Digital has increased its My Passport portable hard drives line-up with the launch of 400 GB and 500 GB models. These drives are available in several colors, have USB 2.0 interface and weight 6.35 oz (180 g). My Passport 400 and 500 GB drives are priced at US$ 179.99 and US$ 219.99, respectively. With this launch Western Digital My Passport portable drives are now available in the following capacities: 160 GB, 250 GB, 320 GB, 400 GB and 500 GB. 
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| Lexar Launches 16 GB JumpDrive FireFly Flash Memory |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 25, 2008 - 6:52 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.lexar.com/newsroom/press/press_08_22_08.html |
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Lexar has just unveiled JumpDrive FireFly flash memory with 16 GB capacity. This product comes with a free 30-day trial of Dmailer V7 software, which enables users to easily backup and synchronize files, including Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express. Its MSRP is of USD 99. Lexar also offers JumpDrive FireFly flash memory models with 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB capacities.
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| Thermaltake Launches BlacX A |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 18, 2008 - 5:30 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Storage/25_Solutions/st0001/st0001.asp |
Thermaltake has increased its BlacX line-up with the launch of BlacX A (ST0001) HDD docking station. This product has USB 2.0 and eSATA interfaces, allows both 3.5” and 2.5” SATA hard disk drives up to 1 TB and supports hot swap, so you can add and remove hard disk drives with your computer turned on. Information about price and availability wasn’t disclosed. 
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| Kingmax Launches PD07 USB Flash Memories |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 11, 2008 - 3:22 PM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.kingmax.com/products/ud/udrive.htm |
Kingmax has just increased its U-Drive product line with the launch of PD07 USB flash memories. Available in 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB capacities, these new flash drives feature an error correction code mechanism (ECC) that ensure a higher data integrity, besides supporting Microsoft ReadyBoost technology. Information about price and availability wasn’t disclosed. 
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| OCZ Announces Core Series SATA-300 2.5" SSD |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: July 2, 2008 - 4:45 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/flash_drives/ocz_core_series_sat... |
OCZ has announced its latest SATA-300 2.5" SSD series called Core. Available in 32 GB (USD 169), 64 GB (USD 259), 128 GB (USD 479) capacities, disks from this series deliver up to 143 MB/s read speeds and up to 93 MB/s write speeds, measure 3 15/16" x 2 3/4" x 3/8" (100.2 x 70 x 9.5 mm), weight 2.7 oz (77 g) and have a two-year warranty. 
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| Western Digital Black Caviar Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 13, 2008 - 10:39 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=488 |
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Western Digital has just launched a new hard disk drives series called Black Caviar. Hard disk drives from this series are 7,200 rpm SATA-300 units with 32MB of cache, two controller chips and are available in 750 GB (WD7501AALS, US$ 199) and 1 TB (WD1001FALS, US$ 249) capacities.
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