Geekie Gadgets

Iomega Ego USB 3.0: Improved Efficiency Coupled with Ruggedness, at a Low Price

by nice on 26/08/10 at 12:59 pm

If you love the USB 2.0, then you will find the 3.0 even more lovable! Iomega is moving from its USB 2.0 generation toward the 3.0 with its Ego line-up of portable hard drives. And what do you get from this new hard drive generation? Check these features out:

• Improved speed. The USB 3.0 is 10 times faster than the USB 2.0 – cool!
• Improved security. That’s thanks to the AES 256 full-disk hardware encryption.
• Improved durability. The device features the Drop Guard Xtreme that can protect it from fall of up to seven feet.
• Low price. All of the mentioned additional features, and more, you can get at the price of the USB 2.0.

One of the coolest software included in the USB 3.0 is the v.Clone, a software that allows the device to save a “clone” of your PC – settings, applications, and all others – so that you can have all your settings intact even if you work on a different computer – kind of bringing your PC with you anywhere, without literally bringing it. The Ego 3.0 will be offered this coming October, in choices of 500 GB and 1 TB capacities. It is compatible with all USB 2.0 ports, so you won’t need whatever upgrade or modification. It’s also ideal to carry with you wherever you go with its compact 2.5-inch size. Plus, it won’t require additional power other than that provided by your PC or laptop. While you wait for the Ego USB 3.0 to be released, you might want to check out an Iomega Ego USB 2.0 at Amazon.

ioSafe SoloPRO Disaster-Proof External HDD goes USB 3.0 and eSATA

by twinks on 26/08/10 at 6:08 am

What’s fast, heat resistant and can survive underwater for 3 days? No, it’s not a nuclear submarine and it’s not even an amphibious assault vehicle. It’s the new ioSafe SoloPRO, the business-class edition and award-winning external hard drive made available in USB 3.0, eSATA and USB 2.0 formats, providing unparalleled support for Windows, Linux servers, and desktop operating platforms. The eSATA and USB 3.0 provides fast transfer speeds well over 100 MB/s. That’s 3 to 4 times faster than your usual USB 2.0 speeds. One Terabyte worth of data can be transferred to a SoloPRO in just a few short hours versus 10 hours or more with the USB 2.0.

The new storage gadget still retains its well-known rugged disaster proof design. Both the USB 3.0 and eSATA versions of the SoloPRO can guard against data loss in extreme heat up to 1550° F for 30 minutes per ASTM E119 standards or being submerged underwater to a depth of 10 feet for up to 3 days. To go the extra mile, there’s the heat-resistant paint and bright emergency orange colored coating option to help make the SoloPRO easy to recover in disaster aftermath. Fireproof, waterproof and fast – you can’t go wrong with that, you can’t go wrong with entrusting your data to the ioSafe SoloPRO external HDD. It is available in 1 TB, 1.5 TB and 2 TB capacities starting at $249.99 for the 1TB model and it comes with the ioSafe Advanced Replacement Service and 12 months Data Recovery Service Standard.

If you are looking for ioSafe Solo, you can find more options here.

500GB Limited Edition WD My Passport Essential: File Backup with Style

by nice on 27/07/10 at 12:02 pm

The modern geek is not only concerned about function – style is also a must. And so, Western Digital teamed up with artistic young individuals from California State University, Long Beach to create the ultra-stylish portable drives that geek and non-geek alike will surely love. Introducing the new additions to the line-up of My Passport Essential drives: five stylish limited edition 500GB portable drives!

These portable drives feature USB 2.0 interface. Simply plug them into your computer’s USB port and they will be ready for work, backing up and storing all your important files. Plus, you can be sure that all your data are protected with the device’s 256-bit hardware encryption. Pair this with password protection and you won’t have to worry anymore about other individuals gaining unauthorized access to your personal files. And while the limited edition My Passport Essential is powerful and reliable inside, it’s packed with style outside! Boom Box, Black Hole, Cityscape, Fuchsia Leaf, and Wave – these are the designs that you can choose from. You can go bold or tamed, colorful or classic… Whichever you choose, there’s just one guarantee – you’re apt to stand out with any of these five unique gadgets.

The 500GB limited edition My Passport Essential models are compatible with Windows and come with a 2-year limited warranty. They’re offered at $119.99. But while you’re bound to find The usual WD My Passport Essential at Amazon, these limited edition models are only available at Best Buy and at the WD store (www.wdstore.com). If you want an edge in style, any of these will be perfect for you.

Aegis Bio 128-bit Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive: What Mind Forgets, the Finger Can Remember

by twinks on 20/07/10 at 6:19 am

Are you one of those who want the freedom from memorizing mandatory passwords? Besides, who would want the trouble it brings when you cannot input that required information? Aegis Bio heard your plea. This new biometrically secure encrypted portable hard drive provides the best reliable protection of data in the most uncomplicated way. The Aegis Bio is the proud output of combined cutting edge technology in biometric authentication and encryption. Compared to other hard drives that require extra care once removed from the enclosure, this 2.5-inch portable hard drive uses a real-time 128-bit AES hardware encryption that makes it tightly packed though without an enclosure.

The most amazing part of the Aegis Bio is the fingerprint biometrics that replaces that use of passwords with finger activated access. It comes with a Password Bank that lets you access website log-ins and Windows accounts simply by swiping a finger. That is certainly a freedom from memorizing passwords and more security from being lost or stolen. The finger swipe log-in can be used when switching users on Windows XP and unlocking your computer. Additional features of the Aegis Bio are Cross Platform Compatible, Secure mobile storage, Administrator Password, Extensive Shock Mounting, and UPEK TouchStrip Fingerprint Sensor with Oxford Controller Chip. It is bus powered and integrates a USB cable for fast data transfer. The package includes Aegis Bio external hard drive, Y-auxiliary power cable, Soft neoprene travel pouch, and a Quick Start Guide.

Get Apricorn Aegis Bio 640GB USB 2.0 128-bit Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive here.

Hitachi LifeStudio – The Next Generation of External Drives

by twinks on 10/07/10 at 6:13 am

With the emergence of different external hard drives competing to be the best storage solution out there – it’s the space race all over again. Leading with some of the industry’s first and never before seen features, Hitachi is going to the moon with their next generation LifeStudio Drive family. Outside, it features a unique upright angled design; it basically looks like a modern day skyscraper sitting on your desk. The series comes in different models: there’s the LifeStudio Mobile and Mobile Plus that range from 250GB to 500GB and available with Platinum and graphite color options. There’s also the black only LifeStudio Desk and Desk Plus that range from 500GB to 2TB.

In case you’re wondering what the “Plus” is all about, for an additional fee, you can get a 4GB (expandable up to 32GB) thumb drive along with your LifeStudio. This Hitachi thumb drive can be magnetically mounted on the face of the drive’s docking station and is designed to automatically download and store information that you usually need on the go. When you mount it again to the docking information, its content will be automatically uploaded into the main external drive. No more hassle of bringing the entire drive with you.

Another industry’s first is the handy automatic organization and easy sharing feature. LifeStudio automatically sorts out your digital files for you from your computer and other storage devices and displays them on a stunning 3D wall. As an added bonus, Hitachi LifeStudio comes with a free 3GB free format online storage.