IBM and FujiFilm have spent about 3 years time to achieve this new record in areal data density on linear magnetic tape. They have successfully recorded data on that dual-coat barium ferrite prototype magnetic tape with a density of 29.5 billion bits per square inch, which are 39 times denser than the current magnet. The companies did not say when are they going to shipped out this 35TB data type.
LG XG1 Chic is a external USB-powered HDD. It is available in 1, 1.5 or 2TB. For color, it has black or white to choose from.That’s a hot chick. More chics.
Green House is back with new USB flash drives called PicoDrive Dual X, available in 4GB to 64GB. Features dual channel technology, a USB 2.0/1.1 interface. Supporting read/write speeds of up to 32/17 MB/s for the 32GB and 64GB models and 32/12 MB/s for the 4GB, 8GB and 16GB models. No word on pricing.
PQI H560 is a portable 2.5-inch hard drive that can withstand vibration and shock with US military grade MIL-STD-810F 516.5 procedure IV (transit drop test) specifications. For ultra protection, the PQI H560 uses a special rubber material and a unique internal shock-absorption suspension technology.
The FlashHarp is a USB drive that is equipped with harmonica. In case you do not know how to play, you can learn it from the preloaded harmonica lesson, a 10-minute QuickTime video. The FlashHarp is available in 2GB and 4GB priced at $44.95 and 59.95 respectively.
It is a USB drive with Porsche logo and has a 2GB storage for your data. Flash it in front of your clients so they thought you are driving a Porsche. $49 may be expensive but to get Porsche is even more expensive. It’s original Porsche product.
This is the Brando’s Clothes USB Drive not only work as a flash drive but can be used as book/paper clip. It measures 83mm x 20mm x 19mm at 21grams. This USB 2.0 drive is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP/Vista, Linux 2.4, Mac OSX or above. Available in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB at $20, $21, and $34, respectively. Keep well, don’t let your mum use it for clothes.
With $35, you can get your tidy all time + a 2GB of storage to keeps your data.
Buffalo is going to release the world’s first USB 3.0 external hard drive later this month which looks a bit like the Xbox 360. It is available in 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB storage. If you computer does not have the USB 3.0 port youo can use the NEC IFC-PCIE2U3 2-port PCI Expressx1 host controller that is included in the package. The 1TB and 1.5TB will be available at $225 and $284, respectively.
Here’s a tiny web camera to accompany your netbook or notebook, the USB Mino Cam II. It features a 2-megapixel image sensor, a retractable USB cable and the capability to capture video in VGA quality at 30fps. The webcam is compatible with Windows Vista, XP as well as 2000. If you’re interested, you can purchase it at GizGeek for just $20.
This Hamburger Flash drive makes me feel hungry. Available only in 8GB version, the device is made of high quality ABS plastic with all the benefits of USB 2.0 speed. The drive is also compatible with Windows and Mac platforms. Each 8GB Hamburger Flash drive retails for $29.99.
That’s weird, the traditional handheld fan has been made into a memory drive. In a shape of typical Sensu (or Hand-Held Fan), this hand made USB Memory (16GB) is made of Bamboo, Wood as well as Cotton and received 5 Layers of lacquer. Available at ¥27,500. More pictures after the break.
