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Super Talent Luxio Flash Drive

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage,

Luxio Flash Drive If you want more than the usual amount of storage in a USB drive, Super Talent Technology has a new Luxio line of flash drives that offer up to 64GB of storage, which equals out to about 20,000 6 megapixel photos. At a size of 8 x 3 x 0.4-inches, the drives come in black, silver or woodgrain. All three feature AES-256 hardware encryption, an LED power/busy light, and compatibility with both 1.1 and 2.0 USB. The 64GB Luxio is available for $149.00 with an included leather case. Sixteen and 32GB versions are also available.

Drobo Gets Apps To Serve You

Posted by Aaron Zollo Categories: Accessories, USB, Internet, Movies, Music, Peripherals, Software, Storage, Videos,

Drobo Apps Drobo has been out for quite some time and serves the purpose of a “set-it-and-forget-it” backup solution. Drobo has added a few apps that bring a nice “value-add” to their storage capability. Data Robotics has released 19 applications for Drobo, and they seem to be highlighting three of those specifically due to their value to the average consumer. First, there’s the DroboApps Admin Utility, which allows you to manage your DroboApps via a web interface. The second is Yoics, which gives you remote access to your Drobo and DroboShare from a web browser or mobile device like the iPhone. Lastly, they are highlighting the Firefly iTunes Media Server that allows you to store all of your music, TV, and video content on the Drobo, and then serve that content to iTunes devices or computers around your home.

If you don’t yet have a storage solution and need a very reliable backup which also serves your media, then you should check out Drobo. They range in price from $349 to $1049 and offer USB 2.0 and Firewire depending on the model you choose. In order to take advantage of the apps, you’ll also need the DroboShare NAS module, which will run you $199, on top of the cost of the Drobo itself.

Homade Brick Flash Drive

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage, Toys,

We never tire of Lego-like gadgets, although there seems to be a new one daily. Homade’s faux Brick Flash Drive is plug and play in your USB port with no software needed. In a size of 15 x 30 x 7mm, it is practically tiny but enhanced for Windows Readyboost. Attach to backpack, cell phone or key chain. Choose one of the seven colors in 2GB memory for $30.00 or the 4GB flash drive model for $42.00.

Imation Apollo Pro WUSB Hard Drive

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage, Wireless / WiFi,

Imation’s Apollo Pro WX appears to be the first wireless USB hard drive. It will provide auto-backups when it is within range of your PC. The WUSB will range in capability from 250GB to 1.5TB. Note that it may turn out that users will have to put up with a slower speed with the initial drives. Check with Imation for price and other USB drives.

Solid Alliance USB Sushi Drives

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Design, Software,

USB Sushi Drives For those who like their memories fresh, Solid Alliance has a new set of USB flash drives. Available in Salmon Roe, Tuna and Ebi Sushi, they are also offering a Firefly Squid designed by artist Tappei Maruyama to make it more realistic. Made of PVC, each is 1.5 x 2-inches in size and holds 2GB of memory. The first three will set you back $59.99 apiece, while the squid can be yours for $69.99.

TrekStor USB Flash Drive/Bottle Opener

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage,

USB Drive/Opener So here’s how you justify a working lunch. Take your co-workers and your laptop to the local hang-out, order a tall one, then pop out your TrekStor combination USB 2.0 flash drive and bottle opener. Available in 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16GB models, the drives are made of brushed aluminum. Compatible with both Windows and Mac, prices start at €6.99 (~10.00) for 1GB up to €49.99 (~$72.00) for the 16 gig model. Look for an October debut.

USB Flash Drive Finger

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Design, Storage,

Finger Flash Drive We came across Jason’s Creations on Etsy and dug his USB Flash Drive Fingers. He describes them as both “cool and creepy.” We agree. There are four of them at this point, each plug and play and test driven. Pick one for $20.00 or look at his other ideas that include a Han Solo Carbonite USB Flash Drive, various strange coaster sets, and a lamp made from a Sobe Green Tea bottle with LEDs.

iPod classic gets bumped to 120GB

Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Apple, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Storage,

As part of this morning’s Let’s Rock event, Apple announced that the iPod classic was going to be available in one model from here on out, that being 120GB. While that is down from the 160GB model that was available previously, it is also up from the 80GB version that most people were buying. In case you didn’t know, that amount of space gives you the ability to save 30,000 songs. 30,000! Does anyone really have the time to do download, and listen to, that many songs? If so, I’d like to meet him (or, more appropriately, her) - on second thought, maybe I don’t. In either case, this will be the only version of the classic iPod moving forward and it will retail for a cool $249. You can order one now at the Apple Store Online.

Q-Car USB Flash Drive and Racing Car Mouse

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Storage,

Even if your first car is a gas-guzzling SUV, you can show the world that you mean well with the Q-Car USB 2.0 Flash Drive. The device holds 8GB memory is only 65 x 25mm and weighs 15g. Available in blue only, it carries a price of $49.00. And if you really want to impress, a Racing Car Mouse is also available for plug and play with a price of $14.50 in four different colors.

Comcast to cap Internet bandwidth to 250GB per month, starting October 1

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Internet, Movies,

Comcast logo Comcast has decided to change its users agreement so that as of Oct. 1, users will only be allowed 250GB per month. This means you can still download about 4 standard def movies per day.

“We know from experience the vast majority of customers we ask to curb usage do so voluntarily,” the company said. While they already reserve the right to eliminate those who use too much, now subscribers will be contacted by the company, as if we don’t already get enough nasty phone calls and letters.

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