Silicon Power’s new Class 6 32GB microSDHC comes with a SDHC adapter for best compatibility.

[SiliconPower]

• Silicon Power 32GB Class 4 microSDHC Memory Card
• Silicon Power Class 10 microSDHC Memory Card
• EdgeTech 32GB Class 4 microSDHC Memory Card
• Silicon Power Stylish USB reader & microSD/SDHC Combo Pack
• Transcend 32GB Class 2 microSDHC Memory Card

This is not the first time we see Apricorn’s Aegis Padlock encrypted hard drives and the company has just released its latest Aegis Padlock DT USB 3.0 hardware encrypted desktop hard drive. Using USB 3.0 SuperSpeed, the new drive provides a faster transfer rate. In addition to military-grade AES-XTS 128-bit or 256-bit hardware encryption, the new DR model also uses an onboard alphanumeric keypad for secure access with a unique 6-16 digit PIN.

The Aegis Padlock DT has an solid aluminum enclosure and wear resistant keypad. With software free design, users do not need to install any software or driver to use the drive and it works on Windows, Mac and Linux. The encrypted drive is available in 1TB, 2TB and 3TB capacities, and with 128-bit AES or 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

The Aegis Padlock DT also features a Brute Force Defense Mechanism – “after denying access to incorrect PINs 5 times, the DT requires the drive to be disconnected and reconnected to the USB port. Once the maximum number of failed attempts has been reached the Aegis Padlock DT deletes the encryption key rendering all stored data useless and requiring a complete reset of the Aegis Padlock DT in order to redeploy the drive”.

Models:

128-bit AES Encryption

• 1TB – ADT-3PL128-1000 – $229.00
• 2TB – ADT-3PL128-2000 – $279.00
• 3TB – ADT-3PL128-3000 – $359.00

256-bit AES Encryption

• 1TB – ADT-3PL256-1000 – $239.00
• 2TB – ADT-3PL256-2000 – $289.00
• 3TB – ADT-3PL256-3000 – $369.00

[Apricorn 1|2]

• Apricorn Aegis Padlock Pro Hardware Encrypted eSATA/USB Drive
• Apricorn Aegis Padlock Secure USB Hard Drive
• Apricorn Aegis Desktop 1.5TB Storage System
• Apricorn Aegis Bio Biometrically Secure Encrypted Hard Drive
• Apricorn Aegis Mini 1.8-inch 240GB External hard drive

LG launches in Europe its BP40NS20, a super slim portable Blu-ray burner. Using USB 2.0 interface, the portable optical drive burns BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL at up to 6x. Other than conventional Blu-ray Discs, the BP40NS20 also supports playback of 3D Blu-ray Discs and BDXL. It has 4MB buffer memory.

The USB Blu-ray burner also writes DVD+/-R at up to 8x, DVD-RW at 6x and DVD+R at 8x, DVD-RAM at 5x as well as CD-R and CD-RW at 24x. With LightScribe support, users can burn customized labels onto a special coated LightScribe discs, creating a fully personalized disc.

The LG BP40NS20 measures 160 x 22 x 153mm and weighs 380g. The portable Blu-ray writer is available at Amazon for $142.06.

[LG]

• Sony DRX-S70U-W Slim Portable DVD SuperMulti Burner
• Sony DRX-S90U Slim Portable DVD Burner
• Marshal MAL-BDP02U2 Ultra Slim External Blu-ray Burner
• Pioneer DVR-XD09J Portable 8X DVD Burner
• IO-Data DVRP-U8E Portable DVD Burner

Taiwan company TEAM Group launches the C121 USB flash drive to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. The drive features a special design with Chinese-style dragon totem and peony that stand for wealth and honor. The dragon drive has a sliding tray design and uses USB 2.0 interface. It comes in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities and is available in red and blue colors.

[TEAM]

• TEAM X101 USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• TEAM X902 USB/eSATA Flash Drive
• TEAM Color Turn USB Flash Drive
• TEAM X101 USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• TEAM Aegis C101 USB Flash Drive

Intel announced its latest solid state drive, the SSD 520 series using Intel’s 25nm NAND memory process technology. To deliver enhanced performance for PC enthusiasts, gamers, professionals or small-medium businesses (SMBs), Intel’s new SSD uses SATA III interface and an LSI SandForce flash storage processor with an Intel co-defined and validated firmware release.

The 2.5-inch SSD 520 series provides up to 550MB/s read and 520MB/s write speeds and up to 80,000 maximum 4K random write IOPS and up to 50,000 4K random read IOPS performance. Available in capacities from 60GB to 480GB, the drive includes Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 bit encryption capabilities and strong password protection for added security.

The Intel SSD 520 Series is priced as follows, based on 1,000-unit quantities: 60GB for $149, 120GB at $229, 180GB at $369, 240GB at $509 and 480GB at $999. All models will come in 9.5mm form factor and the 120GB, 180GB and 240GB models will also available in 7mm form factor.

[Intel1|2]

• Corsair Force Series 3 Solid State Drive
• Intel Solid-State Drive Toolbox with SSD Optimizer
• Intel SSD 320 Series Solid State Drives
• Plextor M2P Series Solid State Drive with True Speed Technology
• Samsung SSD 830 Series SATA III Solid State Drive

Transcend launches its new SSD720 series SATA III solid state drive with a ultra slim 7mm form factor to address limitations of ultra thin notebooks. The 2.5-inch SSD720 is driven by SandForce’s SSD controller and delivers up to 550MB/s read and 500MB/s write speeds using the SATA III 6Gbps interface. It is also compatible with SATA I/II interface.

The Transcend SSD720 includes built-in ECC protection for long data retention and Intelligent Block Management and Wear Leveling for increased lifespan of the SSD. TRIM command and Native Command Queuing (NCQ) are also included for optimum performance, and the S.M.A.R.T command for monitoring health status of the SSD.

Transcend SSD720 comes in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities.

Models:

• TS256GSSD720 – 256GB
• TS128GSSD720 – 128GB
• TS64GSSD720 – 64GB

[Transcend][CDRinfo]

• Transcend 192GB 2.5-inch SATA II SSD
• Transcend T.sonic 820 MP3 player
• Transcend 64GB 2.5-inch SATA / IDE SSDs
• Transcend 500 Series CFast Memory Cards
• Transcend SSD25D SSD with 64MB Cache

Transcend launches a new USB 3.0 flash drive, the capless JetFlash 760 with a push-out USB connector. The new drive uses USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface to deliver enhanced transfer speeds. The JetFlash 760 is available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB storage capacities.

The new USB 3.0 JetFlash is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. It includes the free downloadable Transcend Elite data management tools.
Models:

• TS32GJF760 – 32GB
• TS16GJF760 – 16GB
• TS8GJF760 – 8GB
• TS4GJF760 – 4GB

[Transcend1|2]

• Transcend JetFlash 530 USB Flash Drive
• Transcend JetFlash 330 USB Flash Drive
• Transcend JetFlash 560 USB Flash Drive
• Transcend JetFlash 620 USB Flash Drive with 256-bit AES Security
• Transcend JetFlash 600 and JetFlash 620 Flash Drives

Available in 8GB and 16GB capacities, the JetFlash 780 will be released first in Taiwan, with a price tag of NTD$880 for 8GB and NTD$1380 for 16GB. It measures 70mm x 21mm x 8.1mm and weighs 7g.

[HKEPC][Transcend]

• Transcend JetFlash 330 USB Flash Drive
• Transcend JetFlash 560 USB Flash Drive
• Transcend JetFlash 620 USB Flash Drive with 256-bit AES Security
• Transcend JetFlash 600 and JetFlash 620 Flash Drives
• Transcend JetFlash 600 200x USB Flash Drive

The DataTraveler SE9 is available in 8GB (DTSE9H/8GB) and 16GB (DTSE9H/16GB) capacities.

[Kingston 1|2]

• Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash Drive
• Kingston DataTraveler 410 USB Flash Drive
• Kingston DataTraveler 300 256GB USB Flash Drive
• Kingston DataTraveler 150 32GB USB Drive
• Kingston DataTraveler 310 256GB USB Flash Drive

Here’s another new USB 3.0 flash drive from Lexar, the JumpDrive S73. You may consider the S73 as the budget version of the Triton. Compare to the JumpDrive Triton, the S73 offers slower transfer rate at 45MB/s read and 20MB/s write via USB 3.0, which is still three times faster than using USB 2.0 interface.

The JumpDrive S73 comes in four color capacity options, 8GB in blue, 16GB in purple, 32GB in orange, and 64GB in green. It uses retractable connector with convenient thumb slide and has a key ring loop so you can attach it to your keychain, computer bag, backpack…etc.

Lexar will release the JumpDrive S73 in February.

Models:

• LJDS73-8GBASBNA – JumpDrive S73 8GB – $27.99
• LJDS73-16GASBNA  – JumpDrive S73 16GB – $42.99
• LJDS73-64GASBNA  – JumpDrive S73 32GB – $74.99
• LJDS73-32GASBNA  – JumpDrive S73 64GB – $144.99

[Lexar 1|2]

• Lexar 16GB JumpDrive FireFly USB flash drive
• Lexar JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• Lexar JumpDrive S50 USB Flash Drive
• Lexar JumpDrive SAFE S3000 FIPS-Validated USB Flash Drive
• Micron 34nm NAND Flash Memory Chip

Lexar introduces its new JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0 flash drive that comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. Using the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, the Triton provides super-fast transfer rate at up to 155MB/s read and 150MB/s write speeds. According to Lexar, it taks just 35 seconds to copy a 4GB HD movie.

The JumpDrive Triton features a metal alloy design with a high-gloss mirror finish and has a retractable connector. The compact drive is backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1.

Models:

• LJDNV16GCRBNA – Lexar JumpDrive Triton 16GB – $79.99
• LJDNV32GCRBNA – Lexar JumpDrive Triton 32GB – $124.99
• LJDNV64GCRBNA – Lexar JumpDrive Triton 64GB – Coming soon in February for $199.99

[Lexar 1|2]

• Lexar JumpDrive S73 USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• Lexar 16GB JumpDrive FireFly USB flash drive
• Lexar JumpDrive S50 USB Flash Drive
• Lexar JumpDrive SAFE S3000 FIPS-Validated USB Flash Drive
• Trident Triton FSE ruggedized SSDs

Sony Europe announced the new Micro Vauly MACH, the first flash drive from Sony to use SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology for enhanced performance. The new drive is available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities and delivers up to 120MB/s read and 90MB/s write speeds.

The Micro Vault MACH has a sleek, solid aluminium body built to withstand day-to-day knocks, and a retractable USB connector with a click mechanism for extra protection. There is LED indicator to give visual confirmation of data transfers when the drive is in use. The USB 3.0 drive is backward compatible with USB 2.0. Downloadable software for Micro Vault MACH series includes File Rescue for recovering important files and the x – Pict Story for creating automated photo presentation.

Sony will launch the Micro Vault MACH in January.

[Sony Europe]

• Mach Extreme FX Series USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• SONY announces 8GB Compact Vault Drive
• Mach Extreme MX-GX USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• Kingston DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Managed Enterprise-grade Secure USB Flash Drive
• Mach Extreme MX-STARTER Series SSD

Pioneer announced its new BDR-XD04, which is the world’s smallest and lightest portable Blu-ray/DVD/CD burner with support for BDXL. The ultra compact drive is able to read and write to all BDXL disc formats including BD-R triple-layer 100GB media, BD-R quad-layer 128GB media, and BD-RE triple-layer 100GB media, as well as ordinary Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD media.

The Pioneer BDR-XD04 measures just 5.2” (W) X .55” (H) X 5.2” (D) and weighs only 8.46 oz. It features PowerRead to provide smoother movie playback when a disc has fingerprints or minor surface scratches, and PureRead2+ that prevents click or pop sounds that might normally occur due to minor scratches and fingerprints on CDs. The portable BDXL burner is powered through USB without the need for external power adapter. It includes a manual eject lever that lets the user eject a loaded disc when power to the device is not available. There is also Auto Quiet mode that minimizes its operating noise based on how it is being used.

The Pioneer BDR-XD04 uses USB 2.0 interface and comes with 4MB buffer memory. It comes with CyberLink software, enabling users to watch standard Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D titles, and author high-definition Blu-ray Disc content or standard-definition DVD content.

[Businesswire][Pioneer]

• Pioneer DVR-XD09J Portable 8X DVD Burner
• Pioneer DVR-XD09 Ultra Lightweight External DVD Burner
• Pioneer BDR-03J 8X Blu-ray Burner
• Pioneer DVR-X162J Dustproof DVD Burner
• Sanyo PLC-XW60 – Smallest and Lightest XGA LCD Projector

Silicon Power launches the LuxMini 720 series USB flash drive that comes in three new colors – Peach, Deep Blue and Bronze. The new drive has aluminum surface casing and measures 54.6mm x 16.8mm x 7.2mm. There are 4GB, 8GB, 16GB abd 32GB models.

The LuxMini 720 gas a dongle hole, making it easy to carry by combining with key chain or necklace.

[Silicon Power 1|2]

• Silicon Power LuxMini 920 200X 64GB USB Flash Drive
• Silicon Power Touch T01 Tiny USB Flash Drive
• Silicon Power Touch 836 USB Flash Drive
• Silicon Power Marvel M60 USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• Silicon Power Blaze B10 USB Flash Drive

Verbatim’s Store n Go Car Audio is a tiny USB flash drive designed for in-dash audio players. With such as mini size, the drive “disappears” once inserted into a car audio system, only 5mm is left protruding when inserted. It weighs just 2g but has 8GB storage capacity that is enough for up to 2,000 songs.

The Store n Go Car Audio works with also PC/Mac computers, notebooks, laptops..etc. You can get one from Amazon for $19.40.

[Verbatim]

• Verbatim 8GB Store ‘n’ Go USB Drive for Mac
• Verbatim Store n Go USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• Verbatim Store n Go Netbook USB Drive
• Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go 2.5-inch Portable Hard Drive
• Verbatim Store n Go USB 3.0 Hard Drive Now Comes in Caribbean Blue and Hot Pink

Verbatim announced three new memory card readers, including two Universal Card Readers and a Pocket Card Reader. With a sleek and modern design, the Universal Card Readers are available in USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 versions. The Pocket Card Reader uses USB 2.0 interface.

These card readers support SD/SDHC, mini SD, microSD, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo, MS Micro (M2), MMC. The Universal Card Readers add support for CompactFlash Type I/II and xD cards.

The price is $9.99 for Pocket Card Reader, $14.99 for USB 2.0 Universal Card Reader and $24.99 for USB 3.0 Universal Reader.

[Maxborges]

• Belkin Universal Media Reader
• Delkin DDREADER-42 USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader
• IOGear Universal Memory Banks GFR209 and GFR281
• LaCie DataShare SD/microSD Card Reader
• Tumbler Egg USB Card Reader

Kingston introduces its smallest USB flash drive, the DataTraveler Micro (DTMC). With a micro and lightweight form factor, you can just leave the drive in your devices such as slim notebook, netbook and tablets, and it blends in easily without blocking other controls.

Available in 8GB and 16GB, the DataTraveler Micro uses USB 2.0 interface. It is only available in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region.

Models:

• DTMC/8GB – 8GB
• DTMC/16GB – 16GB

[Kingston]

• Kingston DataTraveler 410 USB Flash Drive
• Kingston DataTraveler 300 256GB USB Flash Drive
• Kingston DataTraveler 150 32GB USB Drive
• Kingston DataTraveler 310 256GB USB Flash Drive
• Kingston DataTraveler 108 USB Flash Drive

Hitachi is now shipping its new Ultrastar C10K900 family enterprise hard drive, wich is the highest performance, most power efficient 10K HDD for tier 1 enterprise networked storage arrays, blades and other rack-mounted servers, according to the company. The new 2.5-inch drives run at 10,000RPM and feature SAS 6Gbps interface for reliable data throughput. They have 64MB cache memory for optimized read/write response time.

The Ultrastar C10K900 is available in 300GB, 450GB, 600GB and 900GB capacities. The new enterprise drives feature Hitachi’s Advanced Power Management technology, delivering a random read/write operating power specification of 5.8 watts and idle mode of 3.0 watts. The Ultrastar C10K900 family also includes a Bulk Data Encryption option for hard drive-level data security.

[Hitachi 1|2]

• Hitachi Ultrastar C10K300 10K RPM 6Gb/s Enterprise Hard Drive
• Hitachi Ultrastar C10K600 2.5-inch 10,000RPM SAS Enterprise Hard Drive
• Hitachi Ultrastar 15K600 and Ultrastar C15K147 15K RPM Hard Drives for Enterprise
• Hitachi Ultrastar SSD400M Enterprise MLC SSD
• Hitachi Ultrastar SSD400S Enterprise-Class SAS and FC Solid State Drives

 
A-DATA brings us a new USB 3.0 flash drive, the N005 Pro with an aluminum shell. Using USB 3.0 interface, the drive offers read speeds of up to 180 MB/s, and write speeds up to 90MB/s, which is 150% faster than the original N005. The N005 Pro is available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities.

A-DATA’s new flash drive is compact and lightweight, and its aluminum case comes with brushed metal finish. The N005 Pro measures  90 X 20.5 X 11.5mm (L x W x H) and weighs 20.5g.

[A-DATA]

• A-DATA N005 USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• A-DATA S102 USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• A-DATA C008 Retractable USB Flash Drive
• Slim Data 4GB USB Flash Card is like a Credit Card
• A-DATA C905 USB Flash Drive

Seagate introduces its second generation Momentus XT solid state hybrid drive (SSHD) for notebooks. The new SSHD is available in 750GB capacity. Seagate’s Momentus XT combines solid state flash memory with 7200RPM hard drive to deliver enhanced performance, and features the FAST Factor technology that blends the strengths of SSDs and hard disk drives for faster access to applications, quicker bootup and higher overall system speed.

According to Seagate, the 750GB Momentus XT hybrid drive is nearly 70 percent faster than the prior Momentus drive version and up to three times faster than a traditional hard disk drive. It uses SATA 6Gbps interface and has 8GB of Single Level Cell NAND flash to double the interface and NAND read-write speed of the previous generation. Also included is Seagate’s Adaptive Memory technology that effectively tailors hard drive performance to each user and the applications they use by identifying data usage patterns, and then moving the most frequently retrieved information to solid state memory for faster access.

The Seagate Momentus XT 750GB solid state hybrid drive is priced at $245.

[Seagate]

• Seagate Momentus XT Solid State Hybrid Drive
• Seagate Pulsar – it’s first Solid State Drive
• Seagate Momentus Self-encrypting Notebook HDD
• Seagate Momentus Thin is the Thinnest 2.5-inch Hard Drive
• Seagate’s 750GB external HDD