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Data Robotics answers common iSCSI questions

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Broadband, PC / Laptop, Storage, Videos,

Data Robotics, the peeps behind the Drobo and DroboPro, have put up a video answering some common questions about the DroboPro’s iSCSI interface. If you’ve been considering a DroboPro, and were wondering about this spec (which, by all accounts, is fantastic,) check out the video above.

Pure Digital Launches Flip Channels

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Internet, Software,

If you dig your Pure Digital Flip video camcorder as much has we do, and hate the hassle of editing and uploading, this will be good news for you. The latest version of their FlipShare software has been released with Flip Channels, online storage that you can use to share with others as well as simpler uploading to social networking sites. Sign up for the app and you will be able to video email to your family and friends as well. The company will also be releasing an iPhone/iPod touch app soon.

Kingston DataTraveler 200 Flash Drive

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Storage, USB,

Kingston’s DataTraveler 200 can handle up to 128GB of flash memory. The company’s Andrew Ewing says it can hold an entire library of music, photos and videos, not to mention large databases. The DT2000 has password protection and needs no administrations rights. Choose between a 32GB for $120.00, 64GB for $213.00 and the humongous 128GB at a price of $546.00.

WWF Penguin and Panda Flash Drives

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

Help the World Wildlife Fund by purchasing a 2.2-inch Penguin 16GB USB drive. Designed to look like the real Emperor Penguin, it is made of non-toxic silicone rubber and comes with key chain. Compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 and both Mac and PC, 5% of the $42.95 price goes to the WWF. And if bears are more your style, select the 2.5-inch 16GB Panda USB Flash Drive for the same price.

Bleeding Edge TV 310: NewerTech miniStack v3 review

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gizmatic, Short Bytes, Features, PC / Laptop, Podcasts, Product Reviews, Storage, Videocasts, Videos,

We’ve had the NewerTech miniStack v3 quad interface powered hub external storage solution running for 9 months now, and we are reporting back with our review of the device. The miniStack v3 is a hard drive enclosure that had FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, and eSATA ports, giving you four ways to connect this external storage device to your computer. It supports Plug and Play, and is simple to set up and use. Plus, as you’ll see, it sits atop a Mac mini perfectly, hence the name miniStack. Check out the video for our full review of the NewerTech miniStack v3.

You can get the miniStack v3 in the following configurations:

Solid Alliance Bookmark USB Drives

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

This might be just the thing to give for Father’s Day, to encourage both book reading and computing. Solid Alliance has taken the concept of the old type of bookmark and combined it with a new USB drive. One is a 30 x 168 x 2mm Feather while the other is a 33 x 152 x 2mm pair of Glasses. Each holds up to 2GB memory and has a price of JPY 4,100.00 (~$42.00.)

Shuriken USB Thumb Drive

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

Shuriken Thumb Drive Almost every geek also has a passion for ninjas, and now you can show your allegiance with this Shuriken USB Thumb Drive. At a size of 70 x 70 x 7mm, the device can hold 2GB of data, but note that although it is complete in shape, you would be advised not to go after your enemies with it in your spare time. Note the caution that it has sharp edges which means this is not the gift for anyone with small kids or chewing puppies. The Shuriken drive is available for JPY 10,500.00 (~$109.00.)

OOMS Wooden Memory Stick

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

OOMS Memory Sticks OOMS, a furniture and interior design company in the Netherlands, is certainly geared towards saving the planet. They have designed wooden memory sticks made from real branches literally picked up in the woods. Each is handmade and can be personally engraved when ordered in lots of 50 or more. Choose between a 1GB for 50 EUR (~$68.00,) 2GB for 55 EUR (~$75.00,) or 4GB for 60 EUR (~$81.00.) The company also created a solar powered birdhouse that can act as an outside nightlight as well as a bug attractor.

Clickfree Traveler Automatically Saves Data

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Storage, USB,

Traveler FL-640 Backup doesn’t get any easier than this. The Clickfree Traveler plugs in to your USB port with integrated cable without setup or software. It automatically finds, organizes and backs up your data. About the size of a credit card, it can recover files from a lost or stolen laptop in a few minutes and can be used for multiple PCS. Choose between the FL-160 (16GB) for $79.99, the FL-320 (32GB) for $149.99 or the FL-640 (64GB) for $249.99. Pre-order now and save 20%.

GE Holographic Discs

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Storage,

GE is bringing good things to digital storage. Their new technology, still in the planning stage, allows standard sized holographic discs to hold about 100 DVDs of information. The data is encoded in light patterns, then the holograms refract light patterns when a laser is shined on them. While this technology has been around since the 60s, InPhase Technologies (part of Bell labs) has announced that they will be using $18,000.00 machines to introduce the system for video and storage of medical images.

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