Here we have a new line of USB 3.0 flash drives from Kanguru, the FlashBlu30. Coming in capacities ranging from 8GB to 64GB, these high-speed flash drives feature a durable, brushed aluminum housing, a USB 3.0 connection interface and a convenient Physical Write Protect Switch on the side to prevent overwriting files, and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 145MB/s and 45MB/s, respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Product Page]
Transcend will start shipping their newest line of USB 3.0 flash drives in Japan, the JetFlash 750. Coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, these high-speed flash drives are equipped with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a USB 3.0 connection interface and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 130MB/s and 30MB/s, respectively. Backed by a lifetime warranty, the JetFlash 750 will become available from mid-April for around $19 (16GB), $31 (32GB) and $68 (64GB), respectively. [Transcend]
Toshiba hits back with a new line of USB 3.0 flash drives, the TransMemory Pro. Coming in two different storage capacities: 64GB and 128GB, these ultra-high-speed flash drives feature a USB 3.0 connection interface, built-in security software and encrypted password protection, and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 222MB/s and 205MB/s, respectively. The 64GB and 128GB models are available now for $129.99 and $199.99, respectively. [Toshiba]
I-O Data is set to launch a new line of USB 3.0 flash drives, the U3-MAX. Coming in capacities ranging from 8GB to 128GB (black & silver color options), these capless flash drives feature a durable aluminum body, a slide-out USB 3.0 connector and promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 220MB/s and 135MB/s, respectively. The U3-MAX series will hit the market from early March, prices unannounced yet. [I-O Data]
SanDisk is also offering you their latest USB 3.0 flash drive, the Extreme PRO. Coming in 128GB capacity, this high-speed flash drive features an elegant yet durable aluminum metal casing, a USB 3.0 connection interface and promises to deliver read and write speeds of up to 260MB/s and 240MB/s, respectively. The Extreme PRO is available now for $199.99 and comes with SanDisk SecureAccess software that provides 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection. [Product Page]
Buffalo hits back with a new line of USB 3.0 flash drives, the RUF3-HSL. Coming in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB capacities, these capless flash drives feature a slide-out USB 3.0 connector, a built-in AES 256-bit hardware encryption and are backed by a one-year warranty. The 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB models will start shipping from mid-February for around $87, $129, $173 and $228, respectively. [Buffalo]
Silicon Power has introduced a new line of USB 3.0 flash drives, the Blaze B06. Coming in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, these high speed flash drives feature a snap-on cap design by which users can easily use and store without worries from cap loss, a USB 3.0 connection interface and are backed by a lifetime warranty. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Silicon Power]
Here comes a new line of USB 3.0 flash drives from Mushkin, the Atom. Available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB sizes, these ultra-compact flash drives (just under the size of a quarter) feature a USB 3.0 connection interface and can deliver read/write speeds of up to 80/5.5 MB/s (8GB), 155/11.5 MB/s (16GB) and 155/21.5 MB/s (32GB), respectively. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Mushkin]
Team Group has announced a new line of USB 3.0 flash drives, the T133. Coming in three different storage capacities: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, these capless flash drives feature a USB 3.0 connector that slides out automatically by a gentle push of a button (auto-retractable) and are backed by a lifetime warranty. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. [Team Group]
PNY is offering you their newest line of USB 3.0 flash drives, the Wave. Coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, these capless flash drives feature a retractable USB 3.0 connector and promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 80MB/s and 20MB/s, respectively. The 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models are available now for 19.99 GBP (about $32), 29.99 GBP (about $49) and 59.99 GBP (about $97), respectively. [PNY]
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