Nov 30

USB Inserts bring ads into the print age and back again… or something

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Be honest: you really want to crack open a magazine and find one of these paper-thin USB key ads, right? No? Well… here’s the thing. We really think this is a cool concept — made to order, super slim, die cut USB drives that can be tucked in the pages of a newspaper or magazine (if you know what those are) — with whatever content a company wants to throw on there. However, we’re also not really sure the inserts would be compelling enough for us to ever consider loading up whatever content was on it. Regardless, that phone on the right sure seems to be familiar…

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Nov 30

Buffalo SuperSpeed USB 3.0 external hard drive reviewed, fast

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Was anybody else surprised to see that Buffalo (fine purveyors of USB hardware, including kitschy dice speakers, and teeny, tiny thumb drives) was able to start pushing USB 3.0 hardware out the door so quickly? The fine citizens of TweakTown definitely were — and now they’ve gone and given HD-HXU3 external hard drive a thorough going over. The verdict? They’ve likened performance to that of an internal drive — not disappointing in the least. Physically, this guy is constructed “very well, much better than any of the enclosures that are sold without a drive” that the reviewer has tested. The only sticking point? The price seems a little steep — and since USB 3.0 will soon be ubiquitous anyways, perhaps you want to hold out a minute before investing. But if the latest and greatest is your bag, this ain’t a bad place to start. Hit the source link for the full story.

Buffalo SuperSpeed USB 3.0 external hard drive reviewed, fast originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 23

Buffalo now shipping SuperSpeed USB 3.0 external hard drive

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Yes, you’ve heard it right, kids! Buffalo’s wild’n’wooly USB 3.0 external hard drive (the HD-HXU3) is now shipping. Available in 1TB($200), 1.5TB ($250), and 2TB ($400) designations, the package includes Memeo AutoBackup and a one year warranty. It’s also backwards compatible to USB 2.0, but never mind that — the company is concurrently releasing its dual-port USB 3.0 PCI Express Interface Card (IFC-PCIE2U3). Welcome to the future, indeed. PR after the break.

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Nov 22

Sewell’s DisplayLink-enabled USB-to-DVI / VGA / HDMI adapter does 2,048 x 1,152

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It’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen a totally useful display adapter from Sewell, but the outfit’s latest is certainly worth a gander if you’ve been yearning to push high-def signals through USB. The Minideck USB-to-DVI / VGA / HDMI (video only) adapter utilizes the DisplayLink DL-195 chip, which provides support for resolutions as high 2,048 x 1,152, so 1080p and 1,920 x 1,200 LCD monitors are well taken care of. Best of all, this thing doesn’t require a Core i7 rig to operate, so your 5 year old corporate laptop should be plenty to handle the rigors of powering a 24-inch LCD via a dusty old USB socket. It’s all yours right now for $99.95.

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Nov 21

Atlona’s HDAiR wireless USB-to-VGA / HDMI adapter gains audio, usefulness

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Remember that HDAiR adapter we reviewed with exceptionally high hopes earlier this year? Yeah, it wasn’t exactly the dream device we wanted, but it seems as if Atlona may have just remedied the primary gripe we had against it. The all-new HDAiR wireless USB-to-VGA / HDMI adapter is essentially the same one as before, but this time audio is involved. In response to widespread demand for the feature, the outfit has added the ability to output audio in both 3.5mm analog, as well as embedded on the HDMI output. This one’s also compatible with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, and it’s still using the tried-and-true UWB protocol to sling content. If you managed to hold off on the first guy, this one’s available to order now for $219.

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Nov 20

Imation Hard Drive Cuts the Cord

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ImationProWXUSB.jpgWe’re heading for a completely wireless world, and Imation is helping it
along with the Imation Pro WX USB hard drive. This 1.5TB drive comes
with a USB dongle that plugs into your computer; the drive
itself can be placed anywhere within a 30-foot range.

Going wireless doesn’t mean sacrificing speed, as this drive offers a 15MB-per-second data-transfer rate. It works with both Windows and Macs, and comes with Memeo Instant Backup software. That means you can set it up, place it far away from your computer so you don’t hear it working, and know that all your data is constantly being backed up without you having to think about it.

The Imation Pro WX includes a built-in stand so you can set it horizontally or upright, and features a one-touch backup button. It’s not the cheapest model around at $449.99 (list), but wireless convenience is worth paying for.

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Nov 20

Pogoplug second generation debuts, coming this holiday with enhanced web interface

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Well, well, looks like Cloud Engines, Inc. is doing what it can to poise Pogoplug as a much more consumer-friendly device, both in hardware design and expanded web interface. The second generation Pogoplug solves one of our chief complaints of the first — namely, four USB ports instead of just one — while at the same time still sticking with ethernet as its sole internet connection of choice. It’s also much more stylish in design, with an elongated clear casing and a pink strip of plastic serving as the faceplate, stand, and the cable organizer. A bit bulkier, sure, but it’s certainly something we don’t mind being seen on our desk. As far as the new UI goes, it’s a simple drag-and-drop interface, multimedia slide shows (worth it if you have good taste in music, but the statistics aren’t in your favor), and options for instant sharing to Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, via links to the specifically selected pogoplug content. It can autosync with popular multimedia apps like iTunes, Windows Media Player, and iPhoto. One nice bonus is direct playback of video from the interface — works on iPhone, too, but in both cases it’s a pretty low res presentation.

At $129, it’s a little costlier than the old model, but the company’s promising no additional service fees. It’s coming out in time for this holiday season. Fan of the first generation hardware? The good news is that it’ll be updated with all the new features, giving you the same experience minus the new style and extra USB ports. The bad news is, the older model’s on the outs — from now on, it’s a second generation world. We’re looking forward to some serious sit-down time here, but in the meantime, please check out images from our brief hands-on at an event earlier this week — press release is after the break, too, if you’re interested.

Gallery: Pogoplug second generation hands-on

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Nov 20

OCZ needs a name for USB 3.0 solid state drive

Posted in: flash, portable, solid state drive, SolidStateDrive, SSD, storage, Today's Chili, usb, usb 3.0, Usb3.0

That faint sound you can hear right now is the approaching sonic boom of a new portable speedster. OCZ, already the proud patriarch of some pretty radical SSD varieties, has confirmed a new external drive that will hook up via the super speedy USB 3.0 interconnect (whose uncertain future we’ve discussed here). It’s no secret that SSDs tend to get all choked up around current-gen USB or Firewire connections, so we always welcome forward-thinking new drives with open arms. OCZ is still in the process of crowdsourcing a name for its new product, so don’t look for specs just yet, but if there are any mysteries left by January, rest assured that CES 2010 will clear them all up.

OCZ needs a name for USB 3.0 solid state drive originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 18

UMAzone UMA-ISO drive enclosure takes the sting out of mounting disk images

Posted in: hard drive, HardDrive, storage, Today's Chili, usb
Hey, man — aren’t you sick of all the pain and expense of mounting disc images from the desktop? OK, we weren’t either — until we saw this: UMAzone’s UMA-ISO is a drive enclosure (supply your own 2.5-inch HDD) that features a small display and jog wheel for scrolling through CD / DVD image files. Simply select the file of your choice and plug it into your machine via USB or eSATA and the disk will be mounted, the same as if you’d inserted an optical disc. It’s that simple! There is also a mode for mounting as a standard external hard drive. Be forewarned, however: this guy is only compatible with a few flavors of Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7), and it’s only available in Japan — for the princely sum of ¥9,980 yen (about $111).

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Nov 17

CyberPower adds USB 3.0 and SATA 6G to entire Gamer Xtreme desktop line

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While we wait for the big boys to get their acts together and standardize around USB 3.0 and the newest SATA protocol, the more nimble outfits are already looking to capitalize. Take CyberPower, for instance, who has just announced that its entire Gamer Xtreme desktop range will soon boast USB 3.0 and SATA 6G as standard features. In fact, prospective buyers can customize a rig right now with both of those features onboard, and of course, both are backwards compatible in order to work with your existing slate of accessories and peripherals. The Gamer Xtreme line gets going at $749, and yes, we too hope this introduction sparks a revolution across the board.

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