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Is this the smallest flash drive?

David Allen — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:10 +0000

There are plenty of claims around that firms make to appear the best of something, but this is a good claim by Super Talent, they claim to have built the world smallest 32 Gb flash drive. It measures just a half an inch wide and one and half inches long, now that is small, especially for a 32 Gb memory. Features: Weight less than 6g Up to 30MB/s (200X) data transfer rate Fully compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 Water resistant Powered by USB bus – no external power is required Durable solid-state storage – 10 years data retention Hot Plug & Play – enable you to install and uninstall Pico anytime Supports ReadyBoost™ PICO-A: Swivel PICO-B: Retractable PICO-C: Capless; rugged This model also comes in Nickel plating Special Limited Edition: 24k gold plated PICO-C PICO-D: Swivel PICO-E: Sliding Lid Pico drives are available in capacities ranging from 2GB to 32GB. Prices start at around $85 Source [Liliputing] a 32gb, drive, flash, Laptop Accessories, Laptop News, small, USB, USB, USB Gadgets

The Kingston Data Traveler 300

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:22:00 +0000

Finding a flash drive that offers a massive 256 Gb worth of memory is something that needs to be written about, imagine the amount the data that could be stored on it. However, as with many of these new releases, prices tend to be an issue and at $900, you do not get a bigger issue than that. Features/Specifications: Capacity1 – 256 GB Speed 2 – Data transfer rates of up to 20MB/sec. read and 10MB/sec. write Safeguarded – includes Password Traveler security software for Windows Convenient – does not require Administrator rights to access the Privacy Zone Dimensions – 2.78″ x 0.88″ x 0.65″ (70.68 mm x 22.37 mm x 16.45 mm) Operating Temperature – 32° to 140° F (0° to 60° C) Storage Temperature – -4° to 185° F (-20° to 85° C) Simple – just plug into any 1.1 or 2.0 USB port Practical – durable, capless design Guaranteed – five-year warranty Enhanced – for Windows ReadyBoost™ on Vista-based systems Priced at $900 Source [Liliputing] a 256 gb, data traveler, drive, flash, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Hardware, Latest News, memory, news, USB, USB, USB Gadgets, USB Gadgets

The netbook DVD player

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:44:00 +0000

This is the newly designed and produced DVD player from Logitec Japan that has supposedly been designed for use with a mini laptop or netbook. This is because as most people would know these small computers do not have a DVD Drive. Most users can get away with not having a DVD Drive, but occasionally there is going to be the when the user wished that they were able to simply stick in a DVD and get on with what they are doing. This device is the next best thing; it is powered by the USB port so it can also be used for CD’s too. Prices are estimated at around $55 when the device is released in October. Source [PC Launches] a drive, dvd, japan, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, Laptop Multidrive, logitec, USB, USB Gadgets

Is this smallest flash drive

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:40:00 +0000

There is no doubt that the USB port has meant the introduction of some interesting accessories like flash drives and the wireless mouse. But the receiver and the flash drive stick out of the computer and often get damaged, not any longer as this is a 16 Gb flash drive with a 5 mm body, is this the shape of things to come? Features: Product Description. Manufacturer / Model Buffalo / RF2-P Interface USB 2.0 / 1.1 Memory 16 GB Driver No installation necessary of a specific driver, as it is USB bus-powered System requirements PC with Windows Vista®/XP/2000 / Me or Macintosh series PC with Mac OS X (10.2 to 10.5), and USB2.0/1.1 Interface Priced at $135 Source [Liliputing] a drive, flash, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Hardware, laptop mouse, Laptop News, Laptop Software, Latest News, news, USB, USB, USB Gadgets, USB Gadgets, usb port

The MIMO USB Drive

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:47:00 +0000

Once again jewellery makes it into the laptop section, it is amazing how the humble flash drive has changed over the years from a basic looking strip to fascinating jewellery that looks nothing like a piece a flash drive at all. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Removable USB card reader is embedded in each pendent Includes 1 Gigabyte micro SD card storage (free upgrade to 2 Gigabyte now) Includes matching metallic chains and Austrian crystals Technical Details Model: 10027 Priced at $62 Source [Amazon] a drive, flash, jewellery, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, Laptop Hub, USB, USB, USB Gadgets, USB Gadgets

USB Flash drive bracelet

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:47:00 +0000

This is handy for someone who wants to take their data with then, just load it up and place around you wrist, it does not any more secure than that. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Black wristband / Silicone construction / 512 MB capacity / USB 2.0 interface (USB 1.1 compatible) Password function for data security / Data can be saved over 10 years Write and delete over one million times / Convenient and portable Technical Details Brand Name: Unknown Memory Storage Capacity: 512 MB No prices at the moment Source [Amazon] a drive, flash, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Storage, USB, USB, USB Gadgets, USB Gadgets, wrist band

Cool looking USB flash drive

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:38:00 +0000

Flash drives are getting better all of the time and we are not talking about the memory, because this time we are talking about the look and feel of the actual body of the Flash drives. This is functional jewellery that on the one hand is a useful piece of kit in the form of a flash drive. However, on the other hand, this is also a valid piece of jewellery with Swarovski crystals. Source [Aving] a drive, flash, jewellery, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, USB, USB, USB Gadgets, USB Gadgets

External CD rom drive for laptops

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:15:00 +0000

An external CD rom drive is good way to give your laptop some support when the demands get a little too much for the computers own drive. in fact, many users do not bother with the laptop’s drive and just use the external one as a matter of course as it was able to read CD’s that the computers could not. Technical Details 24 x USB External CD-ROM Drive General Features: Super Slim Black Bezel and Housing 24x Transfer Rate Front Panel Features: Eject button with Busy LED 100 ms Average Access Time / 128 KB Buffer Size Interface: USB2.0 (Compatible with USB1.1) Rear Panel Features: USB connector Power connector / Emergency Eject Hole Priced at $24.99 Source [Amazon] a cd, drive, external, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, laptop Docking Station, Laptop Hub, Laptop Multidrive, Laptop Storage, rom, USB, USB Gadgets

The wrist watch USB flash drive

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:42:00 +0000

This is supposed to be a good idea and in theory it is, the ability to keep your data safe and where you can see it, on your wrist. However, in order to use the flash drive the consumer will have to remove the watch and then replace it every time it is used, so maybe this is not a cool as we first thought. Product Specifications: Capacity: 2GB Stylish and elegant Bring your data on the go USB 2.0 Weight: 75g (approx.) Options: White Black Blue Packages: Stylish Watch USB Flash Drive Priced at between $26 and $36 Source [Get USB] a data storage, drive, flash, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, USB, USB, USB Gadgets, USB Gadgets

No worries about security with this

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:16:00 +0000

This may look like your average flash drive, sure it is a strange shape but are not they all these days, but there is one thing about this flash drive that makes carrying around sensitive data less of a worry, because this is the self destructing flash drive from Fujitsu. Of course there is no explosive or toxic chemicals involved in this, it is simply capable of erasing the data held on the drive should it go missing or is stolen. This is currently a prototype that may not have thought out all of the problems, because currently is contains a processor and a battery, this allows that data to be erased after a certain time. Source [Get USB] a drive, erase, flash, Fujitsu Laptops, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Fun, laptop security, USB, USB Gadgets

The Century mini laptop dock

David Allen — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The Netbook Stand by century comes with a DVD super multi drive as well as a vacant 2.5 inch SATA bay that can be utilised by the user for whatever user they feel fit. Also included are two USB ports and 4 cm cooling fan that is the little piece sticking up out of the device, it connects to the laptop through a USB cable and is powered by mains electricity through an adapter. Specs: The device supports DVD±R/+RW (8x), DVD±R DL/-RW (6x), DVD-RAM (5x) and CD-R/-RW (24x) Sized at 260×190×19mm It weighs 524g Comes with two USB ports Compatible to Windows XP and Vista only. Available in Japan from this Friday for $100 Source [Portable Monkey] a disc, drive, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Multidrive, Laptop Storage, stand, storage