Sep 10
Field Day’s gorgeous Envelope Chest borrows its design from the classic interoffice envelope. Made of smooth maple with a satin lacquer finish, this simple storage chest closes with a simple leather tie. More »
Sep 10
Western Digital builds 5mm-thick hybrid hard drive, Ultrabook makers sign on early
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Those 7mm-thick hard drives you’ve seen in some Ultrabooks are already looking a tad on the chunky side. Western Digital has started producing sample versions of a hybrid hard drive (you’re not yet looking at it here) that measures just 5mm (0.2in) tall, even as it crams in both flash and a 500GB main disk. If you think the slimmer drive is just the ticket for a best-of-all-worlds laptop that’s both fast and capacious, you’re not alone: Acer and ASUS have mentioned their collaboration in the same breath, which may be a strong clue as to where future Aspires and Zenbooks are going. The remaining question is when they arrive. Sampling isn’t the same as mass production, which could leave us with months to go before the 5mm drive lands in future extra-skinny PCs.
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Western Digital builds 5mm-thick hybrid hard drive, Ultrabook makers sign on early originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 07
I-O Data hits back with a new USB 3.0 portable hard drive, the HDPC-UT1.0NSK. Measuring 112mm x 75mm x 14mm and weighing 160g, this compact 1TB hard drive features a USB 3.0 connection interface, TV recording support and is backed by a one-year warranty. The HDPC-UT1.0NSK will become available later this week for 14,300 Yen (about $181). [I-O Data]
Sep 07
LaCie 2big, 4big Quadra drives hop the USB 3.0 bandwagon, give Macs 12TB of speedy storage
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LaCie has been sprucing up its smaller drives to handle a new crop of Macs that support USB 3.0. It’s now turn for the big boys to play. Updated versions of the 2big Quadra and 4big Quadra (not yet shown here) use the faster port to reach the potential of their high-capacity RAID arrays, peaking at either 210MB/s for the dual-drive 2big and 245MB/s for its quad-drive cousin. We’re not seeing a fundamental shakeup of the design apart from the higher speeds, although that’s not necessarily a problem given the FireWire 800 to catch legacy users and hot-swappable bays for future upgrades. Video editors and other storage mavens should just prepare themselves to pony up. The upgraded Quadra models will start at respective $499 (4TB) and $1,099 (8TB) prices when they ship in October, and they’re only poised to get more expensive when LaCie sets the costs for the higher-end 6TB and 12TB models.
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LaCie 2big, 4big Quadra drives hop the USB 3.0 bandwagon, give Macs 12TB of speedy storage originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 07
The Western Digital My Passport Edge is designed for PC and Mac. Both models provide a 500GB of storage capacity and a USB 3.0 interface for fast read/write speeds. The My Passport Edge for Mac has an all-aluminum exterior, which makes it more durable. It is also compatible with Apple’s Time Machine. The My Passport Edge (for PC) comes bundled with the WD SmartWare continuous and automatic backup software to create a copy of your important data to ensure personal digital files are backed-up and protected in the event of computer loss or theft. The My Passport Edge and My Passport Edge for Mac are priced at $109.99 and $119.99, respectively. [Press Release]
Sep 06
D-Link Cloud Storage 4000 NAS stores up 16TB, hooks up to your smartphone and tablet
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D-Link’s latest storage solution is pitched at small business and households looking to escape into the world of cloud storage. There’s four SATA bays, each of which can carry up to 4TB, with D-Link adding in compatibility with its own cloud cameras (for network video recording) plus connectivity to Android, iOS, BlackBerry and Windows Phone devices. Remote access from your phone or tablet is possible through either the dedicated app or D-Link’s portal website. There’s also a pair of ethernet jacks on the back, for full-speed file transfer and back-up. The Cloud Storage 4000 is priced up at $450 and includes an DLNA server which will hook-up with D-Link’s own BoxeeBox, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 — storage buffs can even setup automatic email and SMS event notifications. Read up on the finer details in the press release below.
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D-Link Cloud Storage 4000 NAS stores up 16TB, hooks up to your smartphone and tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Sep 06
My Passport Edge: A Half Terabyte of Storage Not Much Bigger Than a Deck of Cards [Storage]
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If your MP3 collection has maxed out your ultrabook’s SSD right out of the box, Western Digital’s got a pair of new slim external drives designed to complement your laptop’s sleek profile—whether you’re a Windows or OS X user. More »
Sep 06
Pogoplug adds Amazon Glacier-based cloud storage, includes gratis devices with $29 and $99 Family plans
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Amazon’s Santa Monica press conference is still a few hours out, but some news has already begun to flow, starting with a fairly minor tidbit from Pogoplug. Beginning today, the company will be offering a new cloud storage solution, powered by Amazon’s Glacier service. Two Family plans are available, including 100GB of storage for $29 or a full terabyte for $99, each billed annually. For a limited time, you’ll also get a free Pogoplug device with either Family plan. Enterprise customers can opt for a Team plan — prices start at $199 per year for five users and five terabytes of storage — but it’s unclear whether or not you’ll score a $50 appliance there. Head over to the source link below to sign up.
Update: We previously stated that the $29 plan included 100MB of storage, however the correct amount is 100GB. This misprint has been corrected.
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Pogoplug adds Amazon Glacier-based cloud storage, includes gratis devices with $29 and $99 Family plans originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 06
Western Digital has launched a new range of compact external storage, the My Passport Edge, for PC and Mac users, promising high-speed connectivity and up to 500GB of capacity. The new, pocket-scale drives rely on USB 3.0 for their hook-up, handy given Apple has succumbed to the port for its 2012 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air line-ups, and come clad in aluminum for extra resilience.
Although the internal hardware of both models is roughly identical, there are some slight differences to design, packaging and bundled apps. The My Passport Edge for Mac has an all-aluminum housing to match Apple’s notebooks, and is Time Machine compatible for easier backups.
In contrast, the My Passport Edge for PC users looks slightly different, and comes with WD SmartWare auto-backup software. Both have 500GB drives inside, and are bus-powered so you won’t need to drag around a separate power adapter.
Unfortunately, the extra glitz for the Mac model means it’s slightly more expensive. The WD My Passport Edge for Mac comes in at $119.99, while the PC version is $10 cheaper.
WD My Passport offers slick storage for Macs and PCs is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Sep 06
Western Digital outs My Passport Edge portable hard drives, offers both PC and Mac varieties
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New portable storage options from Western Digital are breaking cover once again. This time around, the outfit has announced the My Passport Edge and My Passport Edge for Mac. These external hard drives tout USB 3.0 connectivity and 500GB capacities for packing those work files or carrying that Springsteen collection with you at all times. As the name of the Apple-labeled option suggests, it’s well suited for your MacBook and works alongside Time Machine right out of the box — all from the comforts of an aluminum shell. The premium exterior and Mac-friendly tech will cost you a bit more, though, as this version is priced at $119 while the regular offering will set you back $109. If you’re looking to save a few bones and don’t mind a plastic housing, you can take solace in the fact that the PC unit features an automatic backup function thanks to WD’s SmartWare. The pair is available now, but if you’re looking for a bit more info, consult the full PR below.
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Western Digital outs My Passport Edge portable hard drives, offers both PC and Mac varieties originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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