Jan 06

Verbatim trots out OS X-friendly 8GB Store ‘n’ Go retractable USB drive

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Verbatim doesn’t really make a lot of racket during the year, but come Macworld / CES, it pulls out all of the stops. Alongside a new family of delectable ExpressCard SSDs, the company is also introducing an 8GB Store ‘n’ Go Retractable USB Drive (Windows version shown) that caters to the OS X crowd. Verbatim’s pushing two main selling points here: for starters, the capless, retractable design means that your USB socket will always be covered, and secondly, the password controlled access to the drive’s private zone plays nice within an OS X environment. The half-ounce device is expected to land on store shelves in just a few weeks, though it’ll cost you a stiff $59.99 if you’re looking to pay MSRP.

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Jan 05

SanDisk showcases new Ultra Backup / Cruzer USB flash drives

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Rather than simply adding a new capacity option or throwing another adjective on the end (i.e. Ultra, Xtreme, Gnarly, etc.), SanDisk is actually launching something in the flash drive sector that’s worth paying attention to. The Ultra USB Backup is hailed as the planet’s first USB key with simple backup software activation at the touch of a button, and with capacities up to 64GB, we’d say this is a pretty decent option for keeping your digital paraphernalia backed up sans an external HDD. In related news, the outfit has redesigned the long-standing Cruzer to fall more in line with today’s trends, effectively stripping the retro pastel hues and adding in “iconic new design language developed by global innovation firm frog design.” The new bunch is expected in stores this April, with prices ranging from $24.99 to $99.99 for the Cruzer and $39.99 to $199.99 for the Ultra Backup. Full release is after the break.

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Dec 30

EMTEC’s Kooky Klickers-based USB drives bring a smile to anyone’s face

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Think you’re having a rough day? Did you get a placard with instructions to the exit rather than a bonus check this week? We know, life’s a little rough right now, but how on Earth can you look at the bunch pictured above and not crack at least a smidgen of a grin? Based on the insanely popular Kooky Klickers brand, the Kooky USB Drives are modeled after the widely recognized character pens and are being pushed by EMTEC. Curiously, there’s no mention at all of a price, and odder still, not a peep on capacity choices; in other words, you should be fully prepared to pay too much for too little when your kid starts to wailing.

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