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If you’re looking for a high capacity and very pocketable storage solution, Kingston has released a mammoth 256GB flash drive. The DataTraveler 310 USB flash drive takes the helm of previous year’s DataTraveler 300 and gains some speed as well as bundles Password Traveler software. The software allows a user to keep their data secure [...]

 
If you’re sleuthing your friend’s PC for some porn or keeping a tab on your child’s pornographic activities, this Porn Detection Stick from Paraben can come to your rescue. Plug the Stick in the USB port and it will automatically scan for explicit pictures and show it to you.
PDS touts itself as a robust [...]

 
WD has introduced its My Passport Studio Portable hard drives in India. The drive appeals to Mac users because of its integrated FireWire 800 port, pre-formatted with HFS+, TimeMachine support, 256-bit hardware based encryption and automatic as well as continuous backup with WD’s bundled SmartWare software.
Additionally, the drives also have an USB 2.0 port [...]

 
Most flash drive manufacturers are now moving to USB 3.0 drives due to its superfast transfers but Corsair is pushing the USB 2.0 interface, literally to whole new level. The Flash Voyager GTR series are equipped with quad-channel architecture that helps to achieve read speed to up to 34MB/s whereas it clocks a write speed [...]

 
UPDATE: Amazon UK has started taking pre-orders. It will be shipped in UK from March 1 at a price of GBP 69.99. Product Page
Samsung will be wooing all Michael Jackson fans by selling a special edition of its portable S2 external hard drive. The special edition drive will come in a golden hue with MJ’s [...]

 
Taiwanese storage and memory maker A-DATA has unveiled its latest external USB HDD. The pocketable CH94 does its work like just another USB 2.0 HDD but its uniqueness comes from the design, which is created to resemble like that of a diary and comes with self-adhesive letter stickers to customize the ergonomically designed enclosure.
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Western Digital has introduced a new My Book external desktop storage solution for the Indian market. The My Book 3.0 comes in capacities of 1TB and 2TB (expected later this month) and supports the newer, faster SuperSpeed USB 3.0. In fact, it is one of the first devices to be certified to work flawlessly with [...]

 
Flurry of USB 3.0 products are expected in 2010 and joining the expanding list of the new speedy USB interface is A-DATA’s N002 Combo Flash Drive. Scheduled to hit the market in January, N002 supports USB 3.0 and SATA II for non-USB 3.0 supported PCs. A-DATA claims the N002 can deliver sequential read/write speeds up [...]

 
Joining in the big list of external hard drives is the latest offering from LG labeled as XG1 Chic. The 3.5-inch HDD boasts a glossy exterior, which LG feels will appeal to many buyers. Additionally, the drive bundles backup and restore apps and features Air Holes and Fan to dissipate heat.
It will be available [...]

 
Buffalo has launched N150 Wireless USB Adapter (WLI-UC-GNHP) in the Indian market. Although today’s notebooks are equipped with Wi-Fi, this offering from Buffalo suffices your need to get an extended range and higher transfer speed.
The wireless adapter comes with an omni-directional antenna and supports 802.11b/g/n networks for higher data speed. Another interesting thing it [...]

 
If you’re looking for an external storage solution in a pocket-sized form factor, look no further than this offering from LaCie. Dubbed as Rikiki or “tiny” in French supports USB 2.0 interface and holds up to 640GB of data in a small 109.7×75×13.4mm footprint.
The Rikiki also comes pre-loaded with a USB boost and backup [...]

 
Configuring your wireless router and gaming console is the best way to connect your console to the internet. Bbut if you dread fiddling with the settings, Buffalo might have the solution for you. The WLI-UC-GNT USB dongle goes into the user’s computer and without any fuss he can use the computer’s internet on his gaming [...]

 
Buffalo is on a roll as far as USB 3.0 goods are concerned. They just rolled out a USB 3.0 compatible external HDD and now back in their hometown, they’ve announced world’s fastest Blu-ray writer with support for USB 3.0. The BR-X1216U3 can burn BD discs up to a speed of 12x provided you meet [...]

 
Buffalo has added a new external USB HDD to its vast portfolio. The DriveStation HD-HXU3 is the first from Buffalo to support SuperSpeed USB 3.0. With the integration of USB 3.0 a user can transfer content at speeds up to 625MB/s, pipping USB 2.0 and even FireWire standards. Of course you’ll need a USB 3.0 [...]

 
USB Hubs have little innovation on offer except that it comes in various shapes and sizes but this Turbo USB Hub by Amkette has something different. Launched in India, the Turbo USB Hub is equipped with 4 USB ports and Multiple Transaction Translator (MTT) technology that ensures a minimum transfer speed for all the connected [...]