Storage
September 3, 2010
Verbatim to Release Smaller MediaShare
Verbatim will soon release a smaller MediaShare storage system. Designed for those that already have an external hard drive, the 1TB system can transfer audio, image or video files with one button. It can also stream to your iPhone or BlackBerry for a yearly fee of $20.00. At a price of $99, the mini-MediaShare has four USB inputs, and both an Ethernet and 12V port.
Via Market News
August 31, 2010
DC Xtreamer Pro - All-in-One
Digital Cowboy's Xtreamer Pro is their latest all-in-one that is compatible with most video files. You can watch movies and TV shows on your HDTV via HDMI but its talent doesn't stop there. The DC-MC35UL4 can be used as networked attached storage, user interface and has both DLNA and DDNS support. Look for a September release with a price around ¥22,000 (~$258.00.)
Via Akihabara News
July 6, 2010
FreeAgent GoFlex Holds 3TB
Seagate has debuted its new FreeAgent GoFlex external desk drive that packs a whopping 3TB. This means storage of up to 120 HD movies, 1,500 video games, thousands of photos or a gazillion hours (well, almost) of digital music. With USB 2.0 plug-and-play, it features automatic, continuous backup and encryption software. The $249.99 GoFlex can even be upgraded when paired with a Seagate adapter.
Via Seagate
June 21, 2010
ASRock Core Covers All Media
The ASRock Core 100HT conveniently doubles as an HTPC. Based on Intel's Calpella platform, it features an integrated IR, Blu-ray drive and HDMI audio pass-through. With USB 3.0 connectivity, it delivers a 5GB/s transfer rate, about 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Add to that AIWI software for gaming and an installable App Charger driver for your iPhone and you never have to leave your sofa again.
Via ASRock
June 16, 2010
My Book Studio Drives Are Mac Friendly
Western Digital has released some new external drives for Apple fans. The The My Book Studio LX drives feature FireWire 800 and USB 2.0, and are Mac compatible. The drive is available in 1TB , 1.5TB and 2TB sizes.
Via Western Digital
June 7, 2010
Hitachi Adds SSD to Blu-ray Player
Hitachi's new Blu-ray player has included an integrated 32GB solid state drive. Dubbed Hy Drive, the plan seems to be that it will house the operating system and software, thereby saving space on your PC and allowing it to run better. The company plans on production in August so you may find one in that new laptop you plan to pick up this fall.
Via PC World
June 4, 2010
SP Armor USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
Silicon Power has a new portable hard drive with a USB 3.0 interface that is also USB 2.0 backwards compatible. The Armor 80 HDD is rugged in terms of drop survivability and is water resistant. The 139 x 96 x 18mm drive's interface has a a 5 Gbps/sec bandwidth which is 10x the bandwidth of a USB 2.0 interface. Look for it in 640GB, 500GB, or 320GB models.
Via Silicon Power
April 30, 2010
Samsung 20 NM Class NAND Chips
Samsung has proudly released 20 nanometer (nm) class NAND chips that can be used in SD cards and other devices with memory. They claim that they have a 50% higher productivity level than 30nm-class MLC NAND, and deliver a read speed of 20MB/s and write speed of 10MB/s. Memory cards with the technology will soon be available with 4GB - 64GB memory.
Via Samsung
April 28, 2010
Seagate adds Netflix and YouTube Streaming
Seagate's FreeAgent Theater+, HD media player and Go External Drive has added a free firmware update that will allow it to stream Netflix, YouTube, vTuner and Mediafly. It also serves as a UPnP/DLNA device to play content stored on PCs and external drives.
Via Seagate FreeAgent
April 23, 2010
JetFlash 500 Features Retractable Connector
How clever of Transcend to design their new JetFlash 500 with a retractable connector. Not only does this eliminate a cap, it cuts back on dust and debris inside the drive. Compatible with USB 2.0, the flash drive will soon be available in capacities from 2GB to 32GB and comes in five colors with a free download of Elite data management tools.
Via Trandscend
April 21, 2010
FreeAgent Go Loaded with Star Trek
Seagate has teamed with Paramount to preload the FreeAgent Go USB 2.0 drives with the 2009 "Star Trek", unlockable after you register your new external storage system. Twenty other titles will be available on the minute HDD with 2.5" 500GB disc for prices from $9.99 to $14.99.
Via Seagate
April 20, 2010
Data Robotics Delivers Drobo File Server
Data Robotics has utilized its DroboShare chassis, added an Ethernet jack and a dual-core CPU, increased its RAM, made a few other changes and came up with a 4x faster Drobo File Server. Users can mix, match, swap and upgrade the storage unit with other Drobos with 5 bays to work with. An empty FS unit starts at a price of $699, while others can hold 4.5, 7.5 and 10TB.
Via Drobo
April 16, 2010
Toshiba Releases Canvio Hard Drives
Toshiba has a new line of portable hard drives that can handle from 500GB to 1TB of data. The Canvios weigh about half a pound and come in black, silver, blue, red or green. Each plugs into your USB and can automatically and regularly back up files with NTI BackupNow EZ software. The largest drive, the 1TB model, can hold up to 285,000 digital photos, 263,000 digital music files, or 820 digital movies. Prices go from $119.99 to $199.99.
Via Toshiba
March 31, 2010
Eye-Fi Pro Memory Card Holds 8GB
Eye-Fi's Pro X2 Flash Memory Card is now available for pre-order. The WiFi enabled SD card can store and transfer photos and video from your camera to computer and an online social site with class 6 performance. Easy to install, the Pro X2 holds 8 GB memory and is compatible with most cameras as well as PC and Mac. Other cards from Eye-Fi are available now.
Via Eye-Fi
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