Super Talent released three new 8GB USB Flash drives, including the world’s smallest 8GB drive.
These new drives include: PICO-A, with a swivel lid; the retractable PICO-B; and ultra small PICO-C. Super Talent’s patented PICO series USB drives are manufactured using chip-on-board (COB) technology, which enables up to 8GB of Flash storage to fit into an incredibly minute case. PICO-C drives weigh less than a nickel (about 4.7 grams) and measure only 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm.
PICO series drives are shock resistant, storing data securely even under adverse conditions. They also support read speeds upwards of 30MB/sec (200X).
The ultra-small PICO-C drive is priced around USD 37.
The Western Digital's external HDs My Passport Essential are now available in 11 diferent colors. Available in 120 GB, 160 GB, 250 GB and 320 GB, they are powered directly through the USB cable and works with Windows and Mac. They have serial bus transfer rate (USB 2.0) of up to 480 Mbits/s and weighs 0.40 pounds (0.18kg).
Enova Technology introduces the 8th generation of X-Wall FX, the USB/SATA cryptographic bridge processor capable of conducting real-time full disk encryption over the connected SATA disk drives. It has integrated USB 2.0 and SATA interface controller. The X-Wall FX is authenticated by a password entry from your personal computer keyboard.
Kingston and popstar Ricky Martin announced a new Micro SD kit. The kit combines a 1GB microSD and an USB reader and offers free, preloaded select music, video and mobile phone wallpapers from the recent release of 'Ricky Martin Live: Black & White Tour'. For more detailed information: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00158UYE8
PQI releases the Intelligent Drive i810. According to the manufacturer, the new product implements USB flash drive technology and PQI’s own patented technology, the Intelligent Stick Interface, which compliance with USB 2.0 / 1.1 specifications. It Weighs a mere 2.2g and it is water, shock, dust and vibration proof. The i810 is available in 512MB to 2 GB.
Transcend introduced two new high-capacity USB portable storage devices – a 16GB and 32GB version of its JetFlash V20 flash drive. The V20 features a semi-transparent color-band that lights up during use.
The flash drives are equipped with software tools as automatically log in to your online accounts, PC-lock and 256-bit AES Encryption.
OCZ unveiled the SATA II 2.5” Solid State Drives, a lightweight and efficient alternative to conventional hard disc drives.
SSDs technology has benefits over traditional HDs including superior speed, reliability, and power savings. High-speed and low power consuming NAND flash technology makes it perfect for the new ultra-thin laptops.
The new SATA II 2.5” SSDs have capacities of 32GB and 64GB and speeds of 120MB/s read and 100MB/s write. They are shock resistant, measure 100.2 x 70 x 9.5mm and weight 77g.
PQI will announce at CeBit the Intelligent Stick flash drive, made of special COB manufacturing process making them waterproof and dust-proof.
Beginning in March, the Ur-Smart personal file management software will be available as a free download from the PQI website. The software has functions as personal interface customization, Outlook synchronization, PC-Lock etc. It can use on any PQI USB flash drives.
Transcend introduced its latest high-capacity USB flash drive - the 32GB JetFlash V60. About the size of an AA battery (61mm x 18.6mm x 9.8mm), the flash drive brings 32GB of memory capacity, so users can store even full-length HDTV movies. The JetFlash drive features functions such as: Website AutoLogin, PC-Lock, Mobile Favorites, Secret-Zip encryption, Mobile E-mail, DataBackup and Online Update.
Panasonic released the world’s first 32 GB SD High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card with Class 6 speed specification. The SDHC can record up to 12 hours of High Definition video, so it's indicated to the recent expansion of High Definition SD Camcorders. It features Class 6 speed specification and maximum data transfer speeds up to 20MB/s. The new SDHC Memory Card will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $699.