Toshiba has just added a new storage capacity to its CANVIO DESK USB 3.0 external hard drive line-up by launching the 3TB model. This fanless hard drive features a USB 3.0 connection interface, NTFS format and TV recording support. The 3TB CANVIO DESK is available now for 20,000 Yen (about $197) in black and white & black color options. [Toshiba]
OCZ has unveiled a new line of SSDs, the Vertex 450. Coming in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are equipped with 20nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, an Indilinx Barefoot 3 M10 controller, TRIM support and capable of delivering read/write speeds of up to 525/290 MB/s (128GB model), 540/525 MB/s (256GB model) and 540/530 MB/s (512GB model), respectively. The 128GB, 256GB and 512GB models are expected to retail for $139.99, $269.99 and $539.99, respectively. [OCZ]
There are plenty of cloud storage options out there which offer some initial amount of free space — including Dropbox (2GB), Google Drive (5GB), Box (5GB) and Microsoft Skydrive (7GB). While these services usually provide additional free storage via referrals and special deals (bundled with device purchases for example), Microsoft is doing something different with Skydrive by gifting students an extra 3GB of free space for one year. If you have a valid .edu email address you can visit the URL below to receive a free storage code. The offer is limited to one per person and the code must be redeemed before December 31st 2013. It’s unclear what happens to your data after the year’s over but it presumably remains available in read-only form. Considering the price of tuition, this deal isn’t quite as juicy as getting 100GB of free space for two years on Google Drive with the purchase of a Chromebook — still it’s a no brainer.
Filed under: Cellphones, Laptops, Tablets, Internet, Mobile, Microsoft
Via: Via
Source: Microsoft
LaCie in collaboration with Porsche Design have showed off their newest USB 3.0 portable hard drive, the LaCie Mobile Porsche Slim. Coming in 500GB capacity, this slim hard drive (11mm thick) features a durable aluminum body, a USB 3.0 connection interface and a built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. The LaCie Mobile Porsche Slim will hit the market from the end of May for unannounced price yet. [Product Page]
When Verizon Cloud launched last month, it would only back up a few Android devices — not quite the cross-platform utopia that the carrier had in mind. Today’s launch of the Verizon Cloud iOS app should get the company (and subscribers) closer to the original vision. Like its mobile counterpart, the iPhone-focused release syncs or streams documents and media from every platform that Verizon supports, including PCs. Just don’t expect a wide safety net, though, as the iOS app won’t back up call logs, contacts or messages. Still prefer Android? You’re covered as well — Verizon has expanded the compatibility list to include more Google-powered hardware, such as the Droid DNA and the Galaxy S 4. As long as you’re inclined toward Verizon Cloud in the first place, the source links should get all your devices working in harmony.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Storage, Internet, Apple, Samsung, HTC, Verizon
Via: 9to5 Mac
Source: App Store, Verizon, Google Play
Toshiba is announcing external HDD “CANVIO DESK” – 1TB/2TB/3TB models. The 2TB model is already out, while the 1TB and 3TB models will be out on May 25.
Since “CANVIO DESK” is USB3.0 compliant, it’s able to transfer data 10 times faster than USB2.0 compliant HDD. You can connect it to your TV or Blue-ray recorder that features USB HDD recording functionality and can record hi-vision TV programs in high image quality for a long period of time.
In the large capacity 3TB model, an estimated 816,000 photos, 318 hours of video, and 762,000 songs can be saved.
Size: 42 x 129 x 167mm
Power source: AC adapter and/or USB
Interface: USB3.0
Compatible with: Windows 8/7/Vista, Mac OS X v10.8/v10.7/v10.6/v10.5
Buffalo has introduced a new line of USB 3.0 flash drives, the RUF3-HPM. Available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB sizes (in black, blue, red and silver color options), these capless flash drives feature a push slide-out USB 3.0 connector (w/ auto-return mechanism) and promise to deliver a transfer rate of up to 180MB/s. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Buffalo]
Box just recently snapped up Crocodoc to improve the web component of its cloud storage, but what about tuning the native apps? It’s addressing that side of the equation by acquiring the technology behind Folders, a third-party cloud storage app for iOS. Box loves Folders’ code and design enough to want both of them inside the next generation of its iOS client. Folders creator Martin Destagnol (pictured here at center) has already been working on this for weeks, Box says. While there’s no word on a similar treatment for Android, we should see the iOS partnership bear fruit in updates spread throughout the year.
Filed under: Cellphones, Storage, Internet, Mobile
Via: TechCrunch
Source: Box
Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this roundup, we’ll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You’ll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won’t stick around long.
A busy week has nudged us off of our regular roundup schedule, but don’t fret because we’ve still got a smattering of links to consider — regardless of the day. A duo of Dell wares hit the list with a 24-inch UltraSharp display and Inspiron 15R SE laptop. Details on that pair and the remaining items rests on the other side of the break.
Filed under: Displays, Gaming, Laptops, Peripherals, Storage
Source: Slickdeals
MediaFire says its cloud storage service now has 30 million users, but it seems that only a minority of those are using its Android or iOS interfaces — so far, the former has seen less than 500,000 downloads. One extra feature that might boost the utility of these is the forthcoming addition of media streaming, to help MediaFire compete with likes of Amazon Cloud Player — and with the added draw of 50GB free lifetime storage (or a time-limited offer of $24.99 annually for 100GB). There’s no sign of the app update on either platform just yet, but it’ll get there when it gets there.
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio/Video, Tablets, Storage, Internet, Software, Mobile
Source: Google Play, iTunes
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