64GB SpongeBob – Do We Really Need It?
Yes we do…or at least the 64GBs of memory…and yes, I said gigabits, not megabits. No word or price for the Spongebob drive, but it’s expected to display at CeBiT 2009, so we’ll find out soon enough.
Ion 35mm Photo Negative Scanner – Not a Single Negative
Ion Audio, the guys known for their vinyl record ripper, expands their analog conversion product line, with the Ion 35mm Photo Negative and Slide Converter. Quickly and easily transfer slide film or 35mm film into beautiful, high resolution, digital images with the Ion unit. USB 2.0 connection and USB 2.0 port. There is fixed focus range and auto exposure/color balance with high-quality 4 glass optical element to bring you the best quailty of digital copies.
iPhone Custom Flash Drive
Gizmodo did an interesting post today, it’s as though they knew I purchased an iPhone over the weekend. Yes, I’m part of the “cool kid crowd.” Giz did a post on a new iPhone custom flash drive. It’s a cute little thang, with two eyes, a red dot mouth where the home button is and two munchkin feet.
Estimated 9,000 USB drives Lost or Left at Laundry Mat
A recent study was just released that suggests over 9,000 USB drives are left, lost or forgotten at laundry mats. The study was done to show consumers how easy it is to have valuable information fall into the hands of a stranger.
Even on our best day, accidents happen. A similar study was done with PDA and cell phones left in taxi cabs. That number is close to 6,200 per year.
Given this information and each of us knowing we are not perfect, it is wise to put some encryption on your USB drive or password protect the device. Many times the manufacturer will supply a utility free with the device…don’t try and format it off, rather use it!
David Porter, head of security and risk at Detica, explained that there was only so much that experts and computer systems could do to thwart identity fraud. According to Porter, final responsibility rests with the consumer. “Identity fraud attacks succeed largely because of human fallibility; however there are simple steps that people can take to avoid being caught out by fraudsters,” said Porter.So take a moment and protect yourself from the accidents of everyday life. Continue Reading
USB Powered Mini Monitor from D-Link
D-Link introduced a sweet little 7 inch LCD display powered by USB. The SideStage, which I think is a great name, is a 800×400 resolution monitor which extends your primary screen. It’s great to stream stock quotes, or run IM applications or other small utilities you don’t want to use on the main monitor. Yet not the first one we’ve seen.
The SideStage would also be ideal for Photoshop users and such who want to move the toolbar out of the main screen.
The SideStage from D-Link is expected to sell for about $100, although no price point has yet been announced. The other piece of info we didn’t get is launch date. Set to be summer time, which isn’t soon enough.
According to D-Link’s representative Les Goldberg, the SideStage is compatible with virtually all CRT and flat-panel monitors, has standard and wide-screen aspect ratios, 32-bit True Color depth for high-quality images, and ultra-low power consumption, which is consistent with the D-Link Green initiative.
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USB Drive Is Double Take of DDR RAM Memory
USB sticks come in many different sizes, shapes and colors, but today is the first time we’ve seen a custom USB drive with the look and feel of RAM memory. The Segon Turbo drive is another release from Brando on unique USB shapes. Brando claims it’s ingenious and exquisite, which I think is a bit too much on credit, but definitely a different look. Too bad you can’t use the PCI looking slot to boost your real RAM needs.
- Security Manager
- Boot Manager
- Flash Mail Manager
- PC Lock Manager
- Bookmark Manager
- Security Folder
Popular Culture: USB Hand is Your Symbol of Geekness
Sirtified is a web company that sells all things cool for guys. Their most recent release are three models of hand symbols with a USB stick embedded inside.
BenQ Palm Top Projector is Easy USB Connect
What is more simple than connecting via USB? Especially for projectors. Sure the VGA isn’t hard, but who wants to screw in the anchors. That’ why the BenQ projector is so appealing.
GetUSB Dealz: 250GB Western Digital Passport USB Hard Drive – $79
I found a great deal today on the Western Digital Passport USB hard drive. It’s an ideal Holiday gift for that teen you hate buying for or the geek Dad you just don’t know what to get. Either way, just about anyone these days can use a portable hard drive since almost all pictures off your digital camera are being stored on HDD space. The deal is getting a 250GB portable USB hard drive for $79 with free shipping. That is a $20 savings off the typcial WD Passport price of $99. Click the image for the GetUSB Dealz.
Ground Breaking 192GB Flash Drive – Don’t Be Fooled
Gresso Design has released a ground breaking USB stick with a total capacity size of 192GBs of data. Sounds impressive doesn’t it? Well, don’t get wet just yet – the number is really just 3 individual flash drives sharing a single case.
SanDisk Gives MacFanBoy Love With Secure Flash Drive
Mac users usually get the short end of the stick when it comes to software and hardware support for Mac OS. Most products and applications are specifically designed for Windows users, knowing this is the largest install base of computer owners. However, the tide is shifting. I’m not sure if the popularity of the iPod and iPhone are the sole reason, or if users are just tired of the buggy OS of Windows, but Mac computers are popping up everywhere. Friends, work, school — well, always school — and even my grandparents’ house.
Today SanDisk is giving the Mac fan base a bit of love. SanDisk introduces the first secure flash drive which fully supports operation under Mac OS. The SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise is a USB stick that may be used on either a PC or Mac and provides full data encryption for the drive. With a friendly user interface, the owner can unlock files and data on the stick for use and sharing. Once the drive is locked down or disconnected, the encryption is automatically re-enabled.
- Log in and shut down access to the encrypted storage area
- Change and manage passwords
- Change contact information, language, and other preferences
- Launch online support, view current firmware, and drive information
Granted, this solution is data encryption — not true USB copy protection like in some drives we’ve seen before — but for many users this will be more than enough.
Available in 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-gigabyte (GB) configurations, Cruzer Enterprise supports Apple Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger” and Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard.” Cruzer Enterprise safeguards all files stored on the drive with advanced hardware-based 256-bit AES USB encryption, which, combined with advanced password protection, makes it extremely difficult for unauthorized users to access data if the drive is lost or stolen. Existing Cruzer Enterprise users may download a firmware update at https://www.sandisk-enterprise.com/macupdater.
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True Puzzle Piece USB Drive
The US Branding Company has come up with a very clever USB stick which acts like a puzzle. This is an excellent idea for promotional USB drives, as it forces the user to construct your company logo or brand before the USB stick can be used.