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Portable Storage Gallery -- OLD
Trends and Sample Products (older equipment)
by Douglas Dixon
See the Portable
Storage Gallery
Flash storage: Memory cards, USB drives, Hard disk
storage: USB pocket drives, USB transfer devices
The 2000s Mobile Digital Revolution:
Cell Phones to Smartphones, Walkman to Media Players, CD to Flash to Web Services
Historical perspective on some interesting technology and trends in digital home media.
They include some sample products illustrating these trends.
Information and pricing are summarized from public sources as of when they were added,
and may be incorrect or out of date.
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See also:
Portable Storage Trends - Holiday 2009
Trends: Q1 2009
SSD To Mass Market
- OEM to IT (faster replacement drive)
- Larger capacity
- Aggressive pricing: SanDisk
Next Jump in Memory Card Capacity
- Sony / SanDisk: "Memory Stick Format for Extended / Expanded High
Capacity" - to 2 TB
- See 2
TB Memory Cards
Trends: 2008
Storage outstrips Moore's Law, with continued re-doubling of capacity and
shrinking size, with solid-state drives (SSD) starting to make sense for
laptops. Yet sneakernet still lives, both for sharing, and for moving content
within the home.
Flash: Capacity, performance
- Tiny: mini/microSD adaptors
- Capacity: SDHC - 4, 8 GB +
- Security
Flash: Design
- Compact, playful, fashion designs
- Built-in displays
HD: Capacity
- Portable: 1.3", 1.8", 2.5"
- 1.8" Hitachi Hard drive (=Mini) - Max Transfer: up to 9 MB/s
- Perpendicular recording
- Toshiba 2.5" notebook: 178.8 Gbps
- Seagate demo: 421 Gb per sq in:
1.8" (iPod) - 275 GB; Notebook - 500 GB; Desktop - 2.5 TB
HD: Performance
- Windows Vista ReadyBoost
- Flash Solid State Disk (SSD)
- SATA -- Serial ATA / eSATA -- External SATA
- Universal Drive Adapter
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SanDisk Ultra II SDHC
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Card with MicroMate USB 2.0 Reader
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3/08 - 15 MB/sec read and write (was 10 MB/sec read, 9
MB/sec write)
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3/08 - 8 GB $99 (hinged), 16 GB $179; 4/08 - 32 GB
$349
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www.sandisk.com
RIDATA SDHC 2.0 Card (1/07)
- 4 GB - SDHC Speed Class rating of Class 2 and Class 6
- 8 GB - Class 6 (6 MB/s)
- 1/07 - 4 GB ~ $180, 8GB ~ $360
- www.ritekusa.com
LaCie PassKey - microSD USB Reader / Drive (3/09)
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LaCie Data/Share: Dual USB Card Reader / Flash Drive (4/09)
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- 4/09 - introduced - $9.90
- Dual USB card reader / USB storage key
- Two sides, separate USB drives, nest together for storage
- Larger red side for SD cards, smaller white side for microSD cards
- Can use for different types of data: personal and shared
- Reliable push/push card connectors
- Supports higher-capacity Class 1 to 6 SDHC or microSDHC cards
- Includes USB extension cable, microSD to SD card converter
- 2.76 x 1.38 x .51 in.
- PR 4/09 - introduced - www.lacie.com/us/company/news/news.htm?id=10481
- Product - www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=11267
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SanDisk Cruzer / Ultra Titanium Plus - Online backup (3/08)
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- 4 GB flash drive, automatically backs up your data online
- Rugged, crush resistant metal case, Hardware AES encryption
- Up to 15 MB/sec. read, 9 MB/sec, write
- (3/08 - Files copied to the drive automatically backed up online,
next time there
is an Internet connection
- (Includes six months of free online backup service
Password-protected access, all files encrypted during
transmission
Powered by BeInSync, storage provided by Amazon Web
Services
Access backed-up files through any computer connected to
the Internet
- (Two years of free lost-and-found service from BoomerangIt
Put sticker on drive; owner typically
pays shipping costs and small reward
- 6/09 - 4 GB $32 / 3/09 - 4 GB $26
- Available 3/08 - 4 GB $59.99; Windows online backup service $29.99
per year
- Press release - www.sandisk.com/Corporate/PressRoom/...
- www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1004)-USB_Flash_Drives.aspx
Find the SanDisk
Ultra Titanium Plus on Amazon.com |
SanDisk Extreme / Cruzer Contour - Sliding connector, 18/25 MBps (6/07)
- Glossy black top and silver metallic body
- Unique sliding USB connector with protective cover - no switch or cap
Slide back and then forward to extend connector from body
Slide forward and then back to retract into body
- Write speed 18 MB/sec, double SanDisk's previous top-of-the-line retail
model
Read speed 25 MB/sec, two-thirds faster
- AES hardware encryption
- Supports Microsoft Windows Vista ReadyBoost
- Pre-installed U3 software for running applications directly from drive
Skype, SanDisk CruzerSync file synchronize, Protecteer
SignupShield Passwords
Big Fish Games: Sudoku and Mahjong Towers Eternity
Password protection, with AES hardware encryption
- 6/09 - 4 GB $38, 8 GB $61, 16 GB $108
- 3/09 - 4 GB $33, 8 GB $52, 16 GB $93
- ~ 2/08 - 4 GB $42, 8 GB $74
- 6/07 - 4 GB $99, 8 GB $189
- www.sandisk.com/Products/Default.aspx?CatID=1225
Find the SanDisk
Cruzer Contour on Amazon.com
Kingston MobileLite 9-in-1 Reader (07)
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- Side A reads: SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, RS-MMC, MMCmobile
Side B: slot for miniSD/SDHC, second slot for microSD, MMCmicro
(appears in Windows as three drive letters)
Slots have eject tabs to slide out media card
- Includes 5" USB extension cable and carrying strap
- Up to 9 MB/sec. read, 4 MB/sec. write
- 6/09 - Reader $12, Bundled with 2 GB SD card $20
- 5/07 - Reader $11, Bundled with 1 GB SD card $29, 2 GB
- 3.04 x 1.16 x 0.60 in. (77.3 x 29.5 x 15.3 mm), 0.046 lbs. (21 g)
- www.kingston.com/flash/readers.asp
Find
the Kingston 9-in-1 Reader on Amazon.com |
Kingston 15-in-1 Reader -- USB Adaptor (11/05)
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Works with 15 different Flash card formats
CompactFlash (CF) I and II
Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC),
miniSD, microSD (SD adapter included)
MultiMediaCard (MMC) Version 3.1, MMCmicro (MMC adapter
required),
MMCmobile (DV RS-MMC), MMCplus
(Version 4.0), RS-MMC (Version 3.1)
Microdrive (CF Types II), SmartMedia (with adapter)
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo
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3.46 x 2.19 x 0.63", 0.108 lbs.
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$16
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www.kingston.com/flash/15in1.asp
Find the Kingston
15-in-1 Reader on Amazon.com
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Kingston USB microSD Reader (OLD 5/07)
 
- Tiny adapter: Pull out USB connector, insert microSD card, reassemble
- Reader 1.29" x 0.60" x 0.30"
- 6/09 - Bundled with 2 GB $27 / street $9 (red)
- 5/07 - Bundled with 1 GB microSD card $25 (black), 2 GB $41 (red)
- www.kingston.com/flash/readers.asp
Find the Kingston
USB microSD Reader on Amazon.com
Kingston Mobility Kit (OLD 7/07)
- Includes 1 / 2 GB microSD card, USB microSD card reader
Plus 2 adapters (miniSD and full-size SD)
- USB connector slides into protective cover, with keyloop
- Reader 1.29" x 0.60" x 0.30"
- With microSD card: 1 GB (black) $27, 2 GB (red) -- soon
- www.kingston.com/flash/media_reader_home.asp
Find the Kingston
Mobility Kit on Amazon.com
Kingston DataTraveler Reader - USB Flash drive and card reader (3/07)
Kingston DataTraveler Mini with Migo (OLD - 1/07)
Kingston DataTraveler Mini Fun (OLD - 8/06)
  Kingston DataTraveler line
- Colorful interlocking blocks, 1.5 x 0.75 inches
- Preloaded with Big Fish Games' Atlantis and Magic Vines gaming software
- ~ 2/08 - 1 GB $12, 2 GB $20/$18, 4 GB $37/$24
- 8/06 - 256 MB $15, 512 MB $19, 1 GB $33
- www.kingston.com/flash/dt_mf.asp
Find the Kingston
DataTraveler Mini Fun on Amazon.com
Kingston DataTraveler 110 USB Flash Drive - Budget (OLD - 1/08)
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- Significant capacity in a lightweight, compact design; budget
- Capless, retractable USB connector, ease-of-use and safe housing
- 1/08 - introduced - 1 GB $12 (purple), 2 GB $21 (blue), 4 GB $35 (red),
8 GB $104 (green)
- www.kingston.com/flash/dt110.asp
Find the Kingston
DataTraveler 110 on Amazon.com |
Kingston DataTraveler HyperX USB Flash Drive - Fast (1/08)
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- Powerful, portable Flash storage, ultra-fast read/write speeds
- 30 MB/s read, 20 MB/sec.write
- Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost
- 3/09 - 8, 16 GB to 32 GB $185
- 1/08 - introduced - 2 GB $74, 4 GB $131, 8 GB $266
- also - Kingston DataTraveler 400
3/09 - 4, 8, 16 GB, to 32 GB $167
up to 8 GB , 20 MB/sec. read, 10
MB/sec. write
- www.kingston.com/flash/dt_HyperX.asp
Find the Kingston
DataTraveler HyperX on Amazon.com |
Kingston DataTraveler Style Flash Drive (OLD - 08)
Kingston DataTraveler II Plus - Mingo Edition (7/07)
- High speed: up to 19 MB/sec read and 13 MB/sec write (1 - 4 GB)
11 MB/sec read and 7 MB/sec write (8 GB)
- Migo synchronization software
- Work on multiple PCs in different locations, leave no trace of personal
data behind
- Keeps your own desktop's files, folders and icons, Outlook email contents,
Internet Explorer settings, favorites, cookies and history
- Automatically synchronizes your data when you return to your PC
- SecureTraveler security software for Windows systems
- 2.67" x 0.829" x 0.355"
- 3/09 - 2, 4, 8 GB
- 1 GB $20, 2 GB $40, 4 GB $75, 8 GB $154 (MSRP)
- www.kingston.com/flash/dt_IIplusMigo.asp
Find the Kingston
DataTraveler II on Amazon.com
Lexar JumpDrive 360 (OLD - 1/07)
Memorex M-Flyer Pilot - High-Speed USB Flash Drive (7/07)
- New
models with higher capacity and splash of color
- Capless design with spring-loaded, retractable USB connector
- Push end to extend USB connector, press button to retract
- Sleek, "aerodynamic" styling
- Includes Portable Vault USB security software by Mingo (Windows only)
Password protection and 256-bit encryption
- Windows Vista "Enhanced for ReadyBoost"
- 3/09 - 2 GB $54
- 7/07 - 2GB $49.99 (silver and blue), 4GB $79.99 (silver and red)
- www.memorex.com/products/product_details.php?PID=1171
Find the Memorex
M-Flyer on Amazon.com
Corsair Flash Padlock - Hardware lock (8/07)
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- Hardware-secured lock
- Keypad with lock/unlock indicator lights
- Auto-Locking - Self locking after removal from computer
- Customizable PIN - Set own PIN
- Easy to Use - Direct keypad access and indicator lights for locking/unlocking
- Plug and Play - Hardware based security without installing or
running software
- 3/09, 11/09 - 4 GB
- ~ 2/08 - 1 GB $33, 2 GB $38
- Introduced 8/07 - 2 GB $29, 4 GB $39
- www.corsair.com/products/padlock.aspx
Find the Corsair
Flash Padlock on Amazon.com |
SWISSMEMORY
s.beat MP3 Digital Audio Player (OLD - 2006)
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- Victorinox Swiss
Army Knife
- Full knife with fold-out tools
- Flight version w/o tools, remove MP3 player from knife body
- Music
player, FM radio and voice recorder
- MP3, WMA, WAV or OGG Vorbis
- 1, 2, or 4 GB
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Yoggie Security Systems - Gatekeeper USB Security
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- Full Security Mini-Computer, in USB key-sized device
Powerful USB key-size, Linux-based 520 MHz computer
- Blocks Internet threats outside, before they reach your PC
- Frees up computer processing and memory resources
- Multi-level security with 12 built-in security applications
- Anti-Virus (Kaspersky), Anti-Spyware (Kaspersky)
- Anti-Spam (MailShell), Anti-Phishing (MailShell)
- Intrusion Detection System (Snort). Intrusion Prevention (Snort)
- Firewall (Stateful Inspection) - (Linux Netfilter/IPTables firewall)
- Content Filtering (SurfControl)
- Parental Control
- Transparent Email (POP3, SMTP) and Web Proxies
(HTTP, FTP)
- Adaptive Security Policy, Multi-Layer Security Agent,
Layer-8 Security Engine
Include 1 year subscription for automatic security updates,
upgrades
- www.yoggie.com
- Product line - www.yoggie.com/comparison.shtml
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Firestick Pico - USB Hardware Firewall
- Portable USB mini-computer replaces software Firewall
- Introduced 1/08 - $119
Gatekeeper Pico - USB Security
- Multi-level security with 12 built-in security applications
- Introduced 9/0 $179 - 6/08 $149 / $30 annual subscription
Gatekeeper Pico Pro - USB Security + VPN
- Adds VPN Client, Remote Centralized Management
- Introduced 9/07 - $199 / $40 annual subscription
Gatekeeper Card Pro - ExpressCard Security
- Adds VPN Client, Remote Centralized Management
- Introduced ~ 6/08 - $199 -> $159 / $40 annual subscription
Gatekeeper Pro - Personal Security Server
- Hardware protection for corporate users -- Network connection via
pass-through mode
- Introduced 1/07 - $220 / $40 annual subscription
Gatekeeper SOHO - Office Security Server
- Network protection for up to 5 computers
- Introduced 3/07 - $249 / $69 annual subscription
Find the Yoggie
Gatekeeper Picoon Amazon.com
Sony Micro Vault Classic -- to 8GB (1/07)
- One piece design with retractable USB connector - no cap
- Virtual Expander software, compresses to expand virtual capacity 3X\
- 11/09 - 2 B $19, Turbo 1 GB $19, 4 GB $34
- 3/09 - 2 GB $19, 4 GB $24
- ~ 2/08 - 1 GB $19, 2 GB $28, 8 GB $129/$68
- 1/07 - 256MB to 8GB, 8 GB $230
- www.mediabysony.com
Find the Sony
Micro Vault Classic on Amazon.com
USB Flash Drives - Kingston Technology - DataTraveler
Find Kingston articles on the Manifest Tech Blog
Kingston DataTraveler 100 USB Flash Drive - simplicity (7/07)
- Simple capless design with single-handed "thumb-action" slide
Retractable USB connector housed safely inside the casing
- 2.35" x 0.88" x 0.37"
- 3/09 - 2, 4, 8, 16 GB, 32 GB $76 - $93
- ~2/08 - 1 GB $11, 2 GB $18/$13, 4 GB $30/$26, 8 GB $68/$56
- ~07 - 1 GB $19, 2 GB $32, 4 GB $59, 8 GB $116
- www.kingston.com/flash/dt100.asp
Find the Kingston
DataTraveler 100 on Amazon.com
Kingston DataTraveler 150 USB Flash Drive (08)
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Kingston DataTraveler 150 64 GB |
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Lexar / Disney my*style USB and SD Card Products (08)
  
- Based on popular Disney blockbusters: High School Musical, Pirates of the
Caribbean, Hannah Montana
- Products include USB flash drives, fashionable USB bracelets, and SD card
multi-packs.
- All come with preloaded content featuring popular characters, including
buddy icons and wallpapers
- www.lexar.com
Lexar JumpDrive Firefly -- Small (07)
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- Ultra small, ultra portable
- Tethered cap for security, blue tail light LED blinks during data transfer
- 11/09 - 2, 4, 8 GB, 16 GB $79
- 3/09 - 1, 2, 4, 8 GB $44; 3/07 - 8 GB
- ~2/08 - 256 MB $14, 512 MB $19, 1 GB $36, 2 GB $49, 4 GB $99, 8 GB
$149/$103
- www.lexar.com/jumpdrive/jd_firefly.html
Find the Lexar
JumpDrive Fireflyon Amazon.com |
JumpDriveSecure II Plus - Meter (6/07)
Lexar JumpDrive Mercury -- Meter (OLD - 1/06)
- Capacity display meter, 10 bars, still works when disconnected from a
computer
- Secure II advanced security software
- 1/07 - add PowerToGo software to bring the Windows environment on your drive
(www.lexar.com/powertogo)
- Windows Vista compatible / enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost
- Minimum sustained speeds 15 MB/s read and 10 MB/s write
- ~ 2/08 - 1 GB $34/22, 2 GB $59/39
- 1/07 - 1 GB, 2 GB $59
- www.lexar.com/jumpdrive/jd_mercury.html
Find the Lexar
JumpDrive Mercuryon Amazon.com
Lexar JumpDrive Lightning (7/06)
- Rated at 30 MB/s read and 21 MB/s write speed
- 11/09 - 2, 4, 8 GB $149
- 3/09 - 1, 2, 4, 8 GB $149
- ~ 2/08 - 1 GB $39, to 8 GB $179
- 1/07 - 4 GB, 3/07 - 8 GB
- www.lexar.com/jumpdrive/lightning.html
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More Capacity, Still Highly Portable
(Now obsolete as flash drives expand capacity)
Flash Drives vs. 1" Hard Disk (OLD)
- Mini HD pumps capacity beyond current flash memory drives
11/07 |
2
GB |
4
GB |
6
GB |
8
GB |
12
GB |
Flash
(above) |
$29/79 |
$49/134 |
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$132/149 |
|
Mini
HD |
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$39 |
$79/99 |
$76 |
$113/149 |
| 11/07 |
$79 |
$110 |
$159 |
| Mini
HD |
8
GB |
~
12 GB |
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| Pocket
HD |
80
GB |
160
GB |
250
GB |
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| 1/07 |
$99 |
$129 |
$179 |
| Mini
HD |
4
- 6 GB |
8
GB |
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| Pocket
HD |
80
GB |
120
GB |
160
GB |
Imation Micro Hard Drive (OLD)
Memorex Mega TravelDrive -- 12 GB (OLD - 1/07)
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- Less than two-inch square, 1.75" x 1.96" x .56"
- Pivoting USB connector
- Up to 7.9 MB/sec transfer
- 10/05 - 4 GB $149
- 3/06 - 4 GB $119, 6 GB $129, 8 GB $159
- 9/06 - 4 GB $119, 6 GB $119, 8 GB $149
- 1/07 - 4 GB $119, 6 GB $99, 8 GB $129, 12 GB $149
- 11/07 - 4 GB $39, 6 GB $79/99, 12 GB $149
- www.memorex.com/html/products_subcategory.php?section=3&CID=12&SID=16&opento=12
Find the Memorex
Mega TravelDrive on Amazon.com |
Seagate Pocket Drive (OLD - 07)
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- 2-MB cache
- Secure Zone software for simple password protection
- Built-in retractable cable
- 1/07 - 2.5 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB $87, 8 GB
- www.seagate.com
Find the Seagate
Pocket Drive on Amazon.com |
Verbatim Store'n' Go USB HD Drive -- 12 GB (OLD - 1/07)
LaCie USB
Key (Carte Orange)
-- Credit card - 3.3", 2.1 oz (OLD - 06)
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- Very thin
design: 2.2 x 3.3 x 0.23 inches, 2.1 oz.
- 3600 rpm or greater, up to 9 MB/sec sustained transfer
- 3/06 - 4 GB $99, 6 GB, 8 GB $149 (11/05)
- 9/06 - 4 GB $99, 8 GB $139
- 1/07 - 4 GB $69, 8 GB $99
- www.lacie.com
Find the LaCie
Carte Orange on Amazon.com |
LaCie
USB Key Max - 30 / 40 GB - Credit card - 1.3" disk, 3.34", 2.1
oz. (OLD - 1/08)
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- Hi-Speed USB 2.0, with integrated USB cable
- 1.3-inch disk, Rotational Speed 3600 rpm
- Interface Transfer Rate up to 480 Mbits/s, Sustained to 15 MB/s
- Synchronization & Encryption Software (Windows)
- Backup Software (Windows/Mac)
- 2.16 x 3.34 x 0.23 in (55 x 85 x 6 mm), 2.1 oz (60 g)
- 3/08 - 30 GB $119 (Orange), 40 GB $149 (Black)
- 4/08 - 30 GB $109 (Orange), 40 GB $139 (Black)
- 10/08 - 40 GB $139 (Black)
- PR 1/08 - 1.3" disk w/ Samsung - www.lacie.com/company/news/news.htm?id=10371
- www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=11039
Find the LaCie
USB Key Max on Amazon.com |
Verbatim InSight Portable USB Hard Drive - Always On Display (8/09) 
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- Portable drive with durable enclosure, piano black finish
- Always On LCD cholesteric display, 32 x 128
Shows drive name and available free space,
even powered off
Personalize drive name
- 2.5” drive, 5400 rpm spindle speed, 8MB of cache memory
- USB 2.0, bus-powered, transfer up to 480 MB/sec.
- Includes Nero BackItUp Essentials, automatic backup and restore
scheduled backups, encryption with password
- ~ 6 x 3.4 x 0.63 in. (153 x 87 x 16 mm), under 6 oz. (164 g)
- 5-year limited warranty
- 10/10 - 500 GB $193
- 8/09 - 320 GB $119, 500 GB $149 ($116)
- PR 8/09 - www.verbatim.com/news/news_detail.cfm?...
- www.verbatim.com/products/detail.cfm?product_id=...
Find the Verbatim InSight Portable Drive on Amazon.com |
LaCie
Skwarim Mobile Hard Drive
- 60 GB
- 3.3", 3.5 oz. (2/06+)
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- Designed by Karim Rashid (Umbra, Prada, Miyake, Method), 3.3 inch square
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0, with integrated USB cable
- Rotational Speed 4200 rpm, Cache 2 MB or greater
- Interface Transfer up to 480 Mbits/s, Max Sustained Transfer up to 20 MB/s
- Windows & Mac Backup Software
- 3.3 x 3.3 x .5 in. (85 x 85 x 13 mm), 3.5 oz. (99 g)
- 3/09, 10/10 - 60 GB $99 (Pink/Blue)
- 4/08 - 60 GB $139 (Pink/Blue)
- 1/06 - 30 GB $149, 60 GB $199; 08 - 60 GB $149
- PR 1/06 - www.lacie.com/company/news/news.htm?id=10268
- www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=10802
Find the LaCie
Skwarim Hard Drive on Amazon.com |
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OLD - LaCie Little Disk (08)
LaCie Little Disk, 30 / 40 GB - 1.3-inch disk - 2.64 x 0.67", 3 oz.
(OLD - 2/08)
- Rotational Speed 3600 rpm, Cache 2 MB
- Interface Transfer Rate up to 480 Mbits/s, Burst Rate up to 28 - 30 MB/s
- 2.64 x 1.69 x .67 in. (67 x 43 x 17 mm), 3 oz. (85 g)
- 2/08 - 30 GB $129, 40 GB $159
- 4/08 - 30 GB $119, 40 GB $149
- 10/08 - 40 GB $149
- www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=11041
LaCie Little Disk, compact - 1.8-inch disk - 3.15 x 0.71", 4.44 oz.
(OLD - 9/07)
LaCie Little Disk - 2.5-inch disk - 5.08 x 0.71", 6.88 oz.
(9/07, 1/08)
- Rotational Speed 5400 rpm or greater, Cache 8 MB or greater
- Interface Transfer Rate up to 480 Mbits/s, Burst Transfer up to 30 - 35
MB/s
- 3.19 x 5.08 x .71 in. (81 x 129 x 18 mm), / 6.88 oz (195 g)
- 3/08 - 80 GB $79, 120 GB $89, 160 GB $109, 250 GB $159 --
3/08 - 320 GB $189
- 4/08 - 80 GB $79, 120 GB $89, 160 GB $99, 250 GB $139, 320 GB $159
- 10/08 - 120 GB, 160 GB, 250 GB $139, 320 GB $189
- 3/09 - 250 GB $89, 320 GB $99, 250 GB $129
- www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?id=10253
LaCie Little Disk - 2.5-inch disk - Firewire & USB - 5.08
x 0.71", 6.88 oz. (9/07, 1/08)
- 2 FireWire 400 ports; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port (USB 1.1 compatible)
- Rotational Speed 5400 rpm or greater, Cache 8 MB or greater
- Interface Transfer Rate: FireWire up to 400 Mbits/s; USB up to 480 Mbits/s
- Burst Transfer Rate: FireWire up to 41 MB/s; USB up to 34 MB/s
- 3.19 x 5.08 x .71 in. (81 x 129 x 18 mm), 6.88 oz (195 g)
- 9/07 - 120 GB $129, 160 GB $159, 250 GB $249 ($180); 1/08 - 320 GB $1259
- 10/08 - 250 GB $109, 320 GB $129, 500 GB $199
- 3/09 - 250 GB $109, 320 GB $149, 250 GB $169
- www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?id=10252
LaCie Mobile Hard Drive - 40 - 160 GB - .4 oz (OLD)
WD Passport (Old)
- Thin, lightweight, piano-black finish
- 9/07 - Also available in red, white, green
- USB powered, no external power adapter needed
Optional cable available for the few computers that limit
bus power
Single light indicated good connection, otherwise blinks
- Includes WD Sync software, synchronizes files and
Microsoft Outlook data on a PC
Data protected with 128-bit encryption
Includes Google software: Desktop search, Picasa photo
management, Toolbar
- 5400 RPM, 2 MB cache
- 0.590 x 5.110 x 3.14 inches, 0.23 pounds
- Q1/07 - 60, 80, 120 GB $179,160 GB $199
- 8/07 - 60 $79, 80 $99, 120 GB $119,160 GB $139, 250 GB
$199
- 8/07 - 60 $102, 80 $79, 120 GB $84,160 GB $105, 250 GB
$159
- www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=317
Faster boot & application launch, Rugged, Lower
power
Apple MacBook Air - HDD or SSD (1/08)
- 13" LED backlit widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution
- Full-size illuminated keyboard, Multi-Touch gesture trackpad
- Compact Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB memory
- Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless
- 0.16 to 0.76 inch thin, 3.0 pounds
- 1.6 GHz processor, 80 GB hard drive, 4200-rpm PATA , $1799
- 1.8 GHz processor, 64 GB solid-state drive, $3098
- www.apple.com/macbookair
RIDATA Solid State Disk (SSD) Flash Memory - SATA and IDE
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- Hard disk replacement, non-volatile storage
- vs HDD: almost twice as fast, uses half the power, smaller, ultra
lightweight
- Fast boot and access times, lower temperatures, no mechanically moving
parts
- 60 MB/s maximum sequential read, 48 MB/s for maximum sequential write
- Inherently resistant to vibration, shock and temperature extremes.
- Temperature (0 to 70C) and humidity resistance
- Produces virtually no noise, no heat generation, and no vibration,
- Data integrity supported by dynamic wearing leveling and a built-in ECC
- More than 4,000,000 hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
- Write endurance cycle (P/E) of more than 2,000,000 times
- 10/07 - Introduce 32 GB SATA SSD
- 09 - Consumer: SATA Ultra-S Plus 32, 64, 128 GB,
eSATA & mini PCI-e 32 & 64 GB
- www.ritekusa.com/division_main.asp?division_id=4
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Other World Computing (OWC) "Quad Interface" external
(2/07)
- Mercury Elite-AL Pro "Quad Interface" FireWire 800/400 + USB 2.0
+ eSATA external storage
- Two FireWire 800 ports, one FireWire 400 port, one USB 2.0 port, one eSATA
port
- 16MB Data Buffer
- vertical or horizontal, 9" x 2.1" x 5.8"
- 2/07 - 250 GB $179, 320 GB $219, 400 GB $339, 500 GB $289, 750GB $479
- www.macsales.com
NewerTech USB 2.0 / 3.0 Universal Drive Adapter (1/07)
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- Move data from old hard drives via USB Plug-N-Play
- USB adapter cable connects drive to any computer
- Optical drives (standard IDE/ATA/ATAPI 40 pin or Serial-ATA)
or Hard drives (2.5", 3.5", 5.25")
- Works with eSATA single drive using any standard SATA to eSATA cable
- Mac OS 9.2 or higher, Linux 2.4.X, or Windows 2000 or higher
- No software required for Mac with OS 8.6 or higher (including OS X)
Drivers required with Windows systems
- 1/07 - $24.95 (introductory pricing)
- Newer Technology, www.newertech.com
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Memorex TravelSync - USB devices - OLD
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- Transfer files between two USB devices without using a computer
- LCD to select folders and files
- Powered by 3 AAA batteries, need external power for
hard disk
- USB 1.1 - USB mass storage and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) -- not
iPods
- ~ 2/08 $26, 1/07 $49
- www.memorex.com
Find the Memorex
TravelSyncon Amazon.com |
Memorex TravelLink - Flash cards - OLD
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- Transfer files between two USB devices -- and/or two Flash cards
- Adds two memory card
slots: CF I, CF II, SD, SM, MMC, MS, MS Pro, MS Duo
- Connect to computer as 8-in-1 card reader
- USB 1.1
- ~ 2/08 $36, 1/07 $69
- www.memorex.com
Find the Memorex
TravelLinkon Amazon.com |
Buffalo MiniStation HD Portable - 6.7 oz (OLD - 06)
Memorex Ultra TravelDrive - 80 - 160 GB - 6.4 oz (6/07)
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- Compact, 2.5-inch portable hard drive, up to 160 GB
- Light, portable, Ergonomic design fits in the palm of hand
- Personalize / color-code with two interchangeable color faceplates
- Rugged and portable, no-slip rubberized design
- Powered through USB connection, No external power required (in typical
use)
Includes second USB cable for additional power when
needed
Speed indicator light indicates USB 1.1 or 2.0 speeds
- Includes back-up and synchronization software, Quick Backup button
- 5400 RPM, 8 MB buffer, 480 MBps max with USB 2.0
- ~ 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3/4", 0.4 lbs.
- 3/09 - 80 GB $49, 120 GB $59, 160 GB $89, 250 GB $139, 320 GB $179, 320 GB
$299
- 6/07 - 80 GB $99.99, 120 GB $119.99, 160 GB $149.99
- www.memorex.com
Find the Memorex
Ultra TravelDrive on Amazon.com |
SanDisk Vaulter Disk - PC Accelerator
- Flash-based, standard-sized mini PCIe module (PCI Express)
- Works with the PC's hard drive to optimize data transfer to the host
- Store and launch the operating system and software applications
- Vaulter Disk handles small read files (most system file transfers)
- HDD handles application files and user data
- OEM: 8 to 16 GB
- www.sandisk.com
Seagate "Dave" wireless mobile hard drive (~ 2/07)
- Demo 07 (2/07)preview - 10GB or 20GB
- connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, or USB cable
- www.seagate.com
Seagate FreeAgent Data Movers (1/07)
- include software to automatically synchronize content
- access to Seagate Internet Drive, online service, post, access, share
files over Web
- FreeAgent Pro data movers (320GB, 500GB, 750GB)
- FreeAgent Go (80GB, 120GB, 160GB) data movers, USB 2.0
- FreeAgent Go Small (12GB) ultra-compact size
- FreeAgent Desktop data movers (250GB, 320GB, 500GB) add-on storage
- www.seagate.com
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