SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 8GB

Cruzer Titanium is an extremely rugged, fast and smart USB Flash Drive (UFD). Built with a crush-resistant case that can withstand over 2,000 pounds, the Cruzer Titanium has lightning fast performance speeds of up to 15MB/s.

Features:

• Lightning Fast Performance: 9MB/s write speed and 15MB/s read speed*
• Retractable USB connector
• Distinctive Blue LED
• U3 Smart enabled. Includes the following U3 compatible PC programs:
  • CruzerSync desktop synchronization tool
  • SignupShield password manager
  • McAfee antivirus software (trial version)
  • For a full list of U3 compatible PC programs, go to www.u3.com

Specifications:

• Pentium PC or Macintosh computer with USB support
• Windows 2000 SP4, XP, Vista and Mac OS X v10.1.2+ **
• USB 2.0 port required for Hi-speed transfer
• Requires high power USB hub port

** U3 functionality is not supported under Linux or Mac OS (any version) but device is MSC

Price: $99.99

Source: SanDisk

SanDisk and Big Fish Games Launch Web Site Offering a Library of Casual Games For USB Flash Drives

New Site Offers Four Free Games and 60-Minute Free Trials of All Titles, Making It Easy to Find Games That Go Anywhere

SanDisk Corporation and Big Fish Games Inc. today announced a new web site offering a large library of casual games that run on USB flash drives enabled with U3 smart technology.

The new site (www.bigfishgames.com/sandisk) currently offers 56 game titles, and is expected to offer 100 titles by summer. Visitors can download and play games free for one hour. Full versions of the games can be purchased for $19.99, or $6.99 with a Game Club subscription from Big Fish Games. U3 smart technology, developed by SanDisk, allows applications to run from a USB flash drive, without having to be installed on the host computer.

SanDisk and Big Fish Games are also providing four popular games at the site for free: “Atlantis,” an action-puzzle game; “Magic Vines,” a puzzle board game; “Mystery Case Files: Detective Training,” a hidden object game; and “Sudoku,” the number-placement puzzle game.

SanDisk will add a direct link for the new site to the on-screen U3 Launchpad. The U3 Launchpad with the link will be included on SanDisk Cruzer^® Micro flash drives beginning in the second quarter of 2008. When users click this “Games for your drive” link, they will be taken directly to the new site.

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SanDisk Cruzer Micro Skin USB Flash Drive 8GB

Specifications and Features:

• Dimensions: 7.9mm x 18.95mm x 52.2mm (H x W x L)
• Brilliant green LED 
• Stylish metal casing with a clear skin and cap
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified (backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports) 
• Compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Mac OS 9.1.x+, OS X v10.1.2+, Certified Windows XP and Mac OS X

Package Contents:

• Cruzer Micro Skin USB Flash Drive: 8GB
• Clear skin and cap  
• Lanyard 
• Quick Start Guide

Price: $64.99

Source: SanDisk

SanDisk Cruzer Fleur USB Flash Drive 8GB

Cruzer Fleur USB flash drives are designed specially for women. The sleek, feminine, cap-less design, make it ideal for women of all ages. Cruzer USB flash drives are fun and easy to use. Just plug the drive into your USB port and you’re ready to go. Store all your digital documents, pictures, video clips and MP3 files and take it with you, wherever you go.

Features:

• Sliding cap design to prevent lost caps
• U3 Smart enabled. For a list of U3 compatible PC programs, go to www.U3.com
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified (backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports)
• Compatible with Windows® 2000 SP4, XP and Mac OS X v10.1.2+*
• Certified Windows® 2000 SP4, XP and Mac OS X \

^* U3 functionality only supported on Windows 2000 & XP OS

Note: 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes; 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus is not available for data storage

Suggested retail price $79.99

Source: SanDisk

SanDisk Cruzer Gator USB Flash Drive

The Cruzer Gator is available in pink, red and black with a fashionable, stylish design to let everyone know exactly who you are by showing them your USB Flash Drive.

Available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB, the Cruzer Gator is another way for you to carry your data with style. Just plug the drive into your USB port and you’re ready to go. Store all your digital documents, pictures, video clips and MP3 files and take it with you, wherever you go.

Features:

• Security-One click password protected access control
• Take your files plus U3(tm) compatible PC programs wherever you go. For U3 compatible PC programs go to www.u3.com
• No PC installation required to run the applications

System Requirements:

• Pentium PC or Macintosh(r) computer with USB support
• Windows(r) 2000 SP4, XP, Vista(r)
• Linux and Mac OS(r) X v10.1.2+ (U3 functionality is not supported under Linux or Mac OS (any version), but device is MSC.
• USB 2.0 high power required for high speed transfer

The prices for the Cruzer Gator are as follows:

• Cruzer Gator 2GB-  $24.99
• Cruzer Gator 4GB - $39.99
• Cruzer Gator 8GB - $79.99

Source: SanDisk

MWC: Kingston Technology Unveils DataTraveler Micro Reader

New USB Flash Drive/Reader Offers Expansion Possibilities for Mobile Users Everywhere

Kingston Technology Company today announced the DataTraveler Micro Reader, an all-in-one USB Flash drive and reader that can store, transfer and read content on mobile memory cards.

“As mobile phones perform more sophisticated functions, carving a greater place in the lives of mobile consumers, Kingston is developing faster speed/larger capacity cards and versatile USB/card/device readers to help users get the most out of their devices,” said Jean Wong, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. “We believe the DT Micro Reader will be well received by the mobile community as a smart single-solution to navigate the plethora of devices and card formats on the market today.”

The DataTraveler Micro Reader is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost, and features onboard Flash memory up to 4GB and an expansion slot to read microSD, microSDHC, or Memory Stick Micro (M2) cards. It is the perfect device for users who want to minimize the number of devices they carry and still have a USB drive handy for storage and a reliable method to transfer songs, videos, photos, and more between a mobile phone and computer.

Mobile phones that utilize microSD, microSDHC or Memory Stick Micro (M2) memory cards can take advantage of the DT Micro Reader’s simple drag and drop action that easily transfers files between one’s PC or Mac and mobile phone. Digital content can now be enjoyed on the phone without the need for cables.

 

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Geeky USB Flash Drive

I know, I know, USB flash drives come in all varieties and sizes.  Just when I thought that there couldn’t possibly be anything new, this caught my eye.

The "domino" splits apart, giving you two useful drives.  It appears that each white dot on the "domino" is equal to one gig of storage space used. 

Useful?  Maybe.  Geeky?  Sure thing.

CES 2008: Storage devices unveiled

Here’s a review of the Storage devices unveiled at CES 2008:

• CES 2008: SanDisk Announces the 12-Gigabyte microSDHC Card
• CES 2008: SanDisk
• CES 2008:Kingston Technology DataTraveler 400 USB Flash Drive
• CES 2008: Kingston DataTraveler HyperX and DataTraveler 110
• CES 2008: Seagate D.A.V.E.
• CES 2008: Panasonic 32 GB SDHC Card
• CES 2008: Sony 16GB Memory Stick Duo
• CES 2008: Samsung Ships Compact Flash Card Sized Hard Drive With Record Breaking Capacity For Advanced Mobile Devices
• CES 2008: Samsung’s High-capacity 1.8” Hard Disk Drives for Mobile CE Devices Now Shipping
• CES 2008: Imation Expands Flash Drive Security With Rugged, Tamper-Resistant Designs

Source: Mobility Site

CES 2008: SanDisk

SanDisk Corporation, as part of its lineup for the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, has added a new solid-state drive for laptop PCs and capacity upgrades for two flash memory products oriented to gaming enthusiasts.

SLIMMER SANDISK SSD TARGETS NEW NOTEBOOKS - Joining SanDisk’s growing portfolio of solid-state drives (SSDs) for portable computers is a slimmed-down 1.8-inch Serial ATA (SATA II) model that is aimed at a new generation of ultralight notebooks. Designed to be a drop-in replacement for hard disk drives, the new SATA drive is just 5mm thick and weighs 40 grams – about 30 percent less than a same-size hard disk drive. It uses a SATA II interface and an industry standard micro SATA connector, and consumes only .85 watts in read/write mode and .2W when idle. Availability is planned for the second quarter of 2008 in capacities of up to 72 gigabytes (GB). PC manufacturers are expected to launch the new thin and light laptops for the corporate market later this year.

SANDISK CRUZER CROSSFIRE IN 8 GIGABYTES – PC gamers can store their game data, download portable casual games and demonstrations, and save their replays with the new 8-gigabyte (GB) SanDisk Cruzer Crossfire USB flash drive. Introduced in 2006, the Cruzer Crossfire line, distinguished by its hard plastic shell and multiple colors, had been offered in capacities of up to 4GB. The new capacity, with its black body and green trim on the cap, is expected to ship to retailers worldwide this quarter, at a suggested retail price of $129.99.

NEW CAPACITY UPGRADE FOR SANDISK MEMORY STICK PRO DUO – Owners of the popular Sony^® Playstation^® Portable (PSP^®) will soon be able to buy SanDisk Memory Stick PRO Duo™ gaming cards in an 8-gigabyte capacity. This new card, offered in a translucent green, allows users to save game data as well as store and play digital music, videos and still photos. Previously, the highest capacity had been 4 GB. The card is expected to ship this month at a suggested retail price of $149.99.

 

SanDisk Corporation, the inventor and world’s largest supplier of flash storage cards, is a global leader in flash memory – from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk’s product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders; digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk (www.sandisk.com/corporate) is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States.

Source: SanDisk press release

CES 2008:Kingston Technology DataTraveler 400 USB Flash Drive

MigoSync Software, Password Protection and Up to 8GB of Storage Make DT400 Perfect Solution for Business Travelers

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the DataTraveler 400 (DT400), a new USB Flash drive preloaded with MigoSync data synchronization software from Migo Software, Inc., that allows users to work among multiple PCs by directly synchronizing files, email and Internet browser settings onto the drive.

 

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CES 2008: Kingston DataTraveler HyperX and DataTraveler 110

New HyperX USB Flash Drive Offers Ultra-Fast Read/Write Speeds; DT110 Provides High Capacity at Economic Price Points

Kingston Technology Company announced today it is expanding its line of USB Flash drives with the introduction of the DataTraveler HyperX (DT HyperX) and DataTraveler 110 (DT110) models. Designed for ultra-fast read/write speeds and lower price points, respectively, the DT HyperX and DT110 drives are both available in capacities up to 8GB.

DataTraveler HyperX - The DT HyperX has data transfer rates of 30MB/sec. read and 20MB/sec. write, offering consumers a powerful, portable Flash storage solution. Designed to run on any Windows platform but specifically enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost on Vista based systems, users can expect to quickly and easily transfer photos, videos, music and data to their desktop, notebook or a fellow enthusiast’s system.

DataTraveler 110 - Sleek, practical and attractively priced, the DT110 serves the needs of budget-conscious users as well as consumers looking for significant storage capacity in a lightweight, compact design. The DT110 features a capless, retractable USB connector for ease-of-use and safe housing. Available in different colors according to capacity: purple (1GB), blue (2GB), red (4GB) and green (8GB), the DT110 is a great, high-quality USB drive.

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CES 2008: Imation Expands Flash Drive Security With Rugged, Tamper-Resistant Designs

Pivot Plus Flash Drive Features Hardware Encryption to Meet Extreme
Security Needs; Re-designed Pivot Flash Drive Offers Security and Increased Capacity

Imation Corp., a worldwide leader in removable data storage media, today introduced the Imation Pivot Plus Flash Drive and re-designed Imation Pivot Flash Drive, each engineered to deliver advanced security options. The Pivot Plus Flash Drive features a rugged design and maximum security to meet rigorous government security standards, providing an ideal way for business professionals and government personnel to safely store and
transport sensitive or valuable data. The updated Pivot Flash Drive offers
an enhanced design and security features, making it the perfect solution
for today’s mobile business professional.

The Pivot Plus Flash Drive delivers an additional level of protection
with 256-bit AES hardware encryption, providing further assurance that data stored on the drive will not be compromised. Hardware encryption is
integrated into the drive controller and automatically initiated by the drive, requiring secure storage of all data that cannot be compromised by outside users. The encryption software automatically launches when the drive is inserted into a computer’s USB port, ensuring that the contents of the drive are always password protected and encrypted.

 

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SanDisk flash drive to offer automatic Web storage

SanDisk Corp introduced a new flash storage drive on Wednesday that also automatically backs up data to the Internet.

When consumers store documents, photos and music onto SanDisk’s new Cruzer Titanium Plus USB flash drive, it will back up that digital information to a Web service offered by a start-up company called BeInSync, which stores data onto Amazon.com Inc’s computers.

The new storage drive, which SanDisk believes is the first of its kind, is the latest in a wave of devices that link up with the Internet to offer new features to products that were previously considered stand-alone, or offline, devices.

The Cruzer, which retails for $59.99 and goes on sale in March, will come with four gigabytes of storage and provide six months of free online backup, After that period, a user pays $29.99 a year to continue the online storage service.

After an initial registration, when the user is online and the drive is plugged in, the information will sync automatically with an online storage account.

BeInSync uses Amazon’s S3 storage service, which charges companies and developers a fee to store data on the online retailer’s computers. It is part of a set of pay-as-you-go services offered by Amazon to allow companies to build and run Web applications without buying expensive computer equipment.

Source: Reuters

USB 3.0 Due in 2009 - 10x Speed!

When USB plugs first debuted in 1995 they ushered in an era of easy to use, fast connections, and happily helped to dethrone the unwieldy, large, serial and parallel cables of the 80’s.  Soon, we discovered we could daisy chain USB peripherals and add substantially more gadgets to our computers.  USB also helped in terms of portability.

USB 2.0 increased transfer speeds significantly from 187kB/s (1.5Mbits/s) to 480 Mbit/s (60MB/s).  Transferring music and mass amounts of data sped up significantly.

USB 3.0 aims to blow the previous standard away.  It will transfer data at a Super-Speed rate of 4.8Gbit/s (600MB/s), which is 10x faster than USB 2.0.  It will be backward compatible, promises better power efficiency and may better charge devices.

Imagine transferring 10 GB of music to a portable player only taking 2 1/2 minutes instead of 25 minutes.  That is appetizing!

Read more at Yahoo!

Sony Ericsson announces first USB Mobile Broadband Modem

Sony Ericsson’s MD300 is a mobile broadband USB modem that connects your computer to HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, or GPRS networks.

Sony Ericsson today announced the MD300, a state-of-the-art business tool that allows busy professionals to quickly and easily connect their PCs or laptops to the internet whenever and wherever they need. The first Sony Ericsson Mobile Broadband product with a USB interface, the MD300 is simple to install and start up. It comes pre-installed with everything you need to go online, including PC software.

“The MD300 combines high data download speeds with simple installation and configuration, making it the ideal choice for busy professionals who demand no-compromise connectivity,” says Johan Tysklind, Marketing Director Mobile Computing at Sony Ericsson. “The MD300 is the first offering in our forthcoming portfolio of mobile broadband products that will combine Sony Ericsson’s dependability with a stylish form factor.”

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