Crucial hits back with a new line of 2.5-inch SSDs, the M550. Coming in capacities ranging from 128GB to 1TB, these SSDs are packed with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell-made controller, TRIM support and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 500MB/s, respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Crucial]
Want a scooter that gives you storage space and an eco-friendly ride? Try the FEDDZ scooter. It was designed and built by Germany’s Emo-Bike and has an interesting design. It uses an electric motor built into the wheel hub, which leaves that hole in motorbike’s frame free to store your stuff.
Now you can ride a scooter and bring your groceries home. No need to have a basket on the handlebars anymore. You get 23 liters of storage in all. This scooter comes in two versions with 48-volt lithium-ion batteries. The larger option delivers up to a 68-mile range on a seven hour charge, with a top speed of about 28 mph.
You’ll pay for that storage though. Prices start at just under $8,400(USD). For that price just get a decent used car with a trunk.
You will never be far from your work with this unique desk. It will be very handy if you have a home with more than one story, since it will also give you some stairs while saving space in your home.
Designer Just Haasnoot commissioned Dutch design studio Mieke Meijer to create a staircase that combines the functionality of stairs, shelves, a desk and a cupboard – all in one unit. Viewed from above, it looks like a regular set of stairs.
I would advise the owner of this not to move the desk while someone is still upstairs. Not unless they want to see them take a fall. Nevertheless, it is a great design.
[via dezeen via Homes & Hues]
These sleek hangers, designed by German-Latvian agency Flow Design, look like something’s missing. Don’t worry, though: they’ve simply swapped the hooks for magnets.
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Western Digital has recently announced a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives, the My Passport AV-TV. Coming in two different storage capacities: 500GB and 1TB, these sleek and ultra-compact hard drives feature a USB 3.0 connection interface and TV recording support, and can be easily mounted on the back of the TV using the included, standardized TV bracket. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Western Digital]
Here we have a new line of USB 3.0 external HDDs from I-O Data, the HDCL-UTB. Coming in 1TB, 2TB, 3TB and 4TB capacities (black and white color options), these external HDDs feature a USB 3.0 connection interface, TV recording support and NTFS format, and are backed by a one year warranty. The HDCL-UTB will start shipping from the end of March for 12,500 Yen / $122 (1TB), 15,700 Yen / $154 (2TB), 21,000 Yen / $206 (3TB) and 37,000 Yen / $363 (4TB), respectively. [I-O Data]
With Google dropping the cost for its Drive service
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Buffalo hits back with a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives, the Mini Station HD-PLFU3. Coming in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities (black & white color options), these portable hard drives feature a USB 3.0 connection interface, come with a TurboPC EX2 software to increase up to 20% of data storage capacity and are backed by a one year warranty. The 500GB, 1TB and 2TB models will start shipping from late April for 9,870 Yen (about $96), 13,965 Yen (about $136) and 20,895 Yen (about $203), respectively. [Buffalo]
Google has dramatically cut the price of Google Drive storage—you can now get a whole terabyte for just 10 bucks a month. That’s a pretty insane deal.
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Logitec has showed off a new 8-bay RAID storage to its line-up called the LHR-8BRH24EU3WR. Measuring W155mm x D253mm x H352mm and weighing 5.0kg, the LHR-8BRH24EU3WR is equipped with a USB 3.0 port, an eSATA port, RAID (0,5,10,50) & JBOD support, two built-in 80mm cooling fans at the back and eight 3.5-inch SATA HDD bays (8x 3TB WD RED installed). The LHR-8BRH24EU3WR will begin shipping from late March for 178,000 Yen (about $1,728). [Product Page]
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