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External LaCie harddisk with internet access

External LaCie harddisk

LaCie launches Internet Space.The company describes the device as “userfriendly hard disk with a capacity of 500 GB or 1 TB”, but on the functionality of the device makes us think it’s a U.S. media and backups. The U.S. features its own Gigabit LAN connector, which means that it does not require additional computer to go online. Internet Space can stream multimedia files through your home network to an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 console. This makes it possible to view photos or videos on television. The disc can also be used as a server of music from iTunes. LaCie has also added a USB 2.0, to add a second external hard disk. Thanks to the use-software HipServ DesktopMirror to backup the contents of the Internet Space can be placed on the second hard disk.  The device is available in Europe, and recommended price of € 169 (500 GB) or € 229 (1 TB), inclusive. VAT.[Hardware.Info]

Neew Maxtor Central Axis Business Edition

Seagate Maxtor Central
Seagate returns from spanking new Maxtor Central Axis Business Edition dual-drive Network Storage Server, which is ideal for small-office/home-office (SOHO). The device provides automated backup for up to 20 computers to a single, central and secure place. You can also access and share the device in a secure manner via the Internet. The Maxtor Central Axis Business Edition is compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista, XP and Mac OS X operating system and is equipped with Energy Star 4 rated power supply.[FarEastGizmos]

AES-packing Momentus Full Drive Encryption

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Today’s corporate laptops are usually bristling with security measures possible to identify faces and fingers on top, regardless of the means of authentication of the operating system offers. But without some sort of encryption disks inside were left completely vulnerable to each of the screwdriver. Seagate was that the fight against AES-packing Momentus Full Disk Drive Encryption years, finally the authors of a larger and faster models. The first of these is the Momentus 5400 FDE.3, A 5400RPM drive with 8MB of cache available in 160GB and 320GB sizes. There is also Momentus 7200 FDE, coming in the same opportunities, but twice the cache and predictable, spinning at 7200RPM. Seagate 500GB flavors’s promising fast, all of the AES encryption, that the board does not affect the start-up time or overall performance. Just do not forget that the BIOS password, right?[Engadget]

Flash Drive Lighter USB 8GB

USB 8GB Flash Drive Lighter

Electronics and fire have never been friends, and you can even say, they are basically sworn enemies. However, in this case, a USB flash drive, they have decided to call a truce. Former differences have been put aside to create a product that is both practical and very unique.  This Flash Drive 8GB has wide possibilities and it is lighter lighters. USB connector slides from the bottom in the case of metals, with a small lever on the slider at the lighter side. Lighters have polished chrome finish and adjustable flame.[ThinkGeek]

Pico-C Solid Gold USB Drive

Pico-C Solid Gold USB Drive

Super Talent Technology is famous for its series of USB flash memory and DRAM memory modules. The company has announced a limited edition 8GB Pico-C 18-carat gold solid USB drive. This stylish USB Flash Drive is resistant to water and sports to 30MB/sec data transfer speed. The disc is also the serial numbers for the Certificate of Authenticity and adopt the certified FIPS-256 AES encryption software for greater protection of data. Priced at 599 U.S. dollars each, the Pico-C solid gold with a USB drive Super Talent Technology is available only on the basis of pre-order for a limited time.[Super Talent]

MvixBOX media server

MvixBOX media server
It looks like Mvix USA, a company known their Streamers media really pulled out all the stops with their new NAS. MvixBOX on the disk has two bays (1.5TB SATA HDDs are not included), Windows file sharing, RSS client, a bit torrent client telnet and secure SMTP. If this is not enough, it is also an FTP server, web server Apache (MySQL, PHP SQlife and pre-installed), and the Mvix’s RapidBox functions (their version uploaded file hosting). This can all be a bit much for the typical consumer, but for small businesses (or hardcore torrent-head) this device can replace the entire server. Only expected decline in productivity when the developer can implement SQL watch Battlestar Galactica on things.[Engadget]

Transcend launched StoreJet 25C

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I am glad to hear that Transcend launched StoreJet  25C, which represents a 2.5-inch portable hard drive with a capacity of 500GB capacity. The device supports USB 2.0 and Plug and Play. No word on pricing at this time.[AVING]

USB Floppy Drive Key from HP

Hewlett-Packard USB Floppy Drive Key

Hewlett-Packard USB Floppy Drive Key features a 2-in-1 USB media solution that allows you to consult with flash memory as a standard USB storage device or disk drive unit. Just connect the USB flash drive to your computer, copy the files needed for a USB floppy disk section and move over Flash Drive to the selected computer and boot up. You can buy 256MB and 1GB models for $ 49 and $ 79, respectively.[CrunchGear]

USB Flash Drive Super Talent Luxio

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Super Talent is known for its USB gadgets. The company returns with a new range of USB flash drives, which offer huge capacity of 64GB. In Luxio USB Flash Drive features dual-channel architecture flash memory to store data securely and safely, password protection, AES-256 encryption hardware, and also offers a maximum transfer speed of about. 30MB / s. Available in black, silver or wood grain finish with UV-coated plastic cases, zinc and chrome trim, for the 64GB USB flash drive Luxio sells for $150.[Electronista]

USB-powered Foldable Computer Desk

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This is a USB-powered foldable computer desk from Hammacher Schlemmer, that is ideal for a laptop or portable audio device. On the desk is made of durable, lightweight, ABS and offers 2.1-channel amplifier that drives two 5-watt speakers and 10-watt subwoofer. There are also two silent fans, chilled to the computer. Quiet fans spin at 1500 rpm, to cool the laptop even with the long-term use. The foldable computer desk also provides a few buttons control the speaker volume and turn off or turn on the fan. On the desk draws power from the USB connection. If you are interested, you can buy the USB-powered computer on the desk, display, Hammacher Schlemmer for 100 U.S. dollars.[Hammacher Schlemmer]