Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[RunCore's Mini DOM packs single-chip, SATA-based SSD into tiny places]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/runcore-mini-dom-single-chip-sata-ssd/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/runcore-mini-dom-single-chip-sata-ssd/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/runcore-mini-dom-single-chip-sata-ssd/#comments Image

Fitting a truly quick solid-state drive into a small space isn't easy, and for that reason RunCore's new Mini DOM (Disk On Module) stands out from the crowd. It's billed as the first single-chip SSD to use a SATA interface (SATA II, to be exact), giving it that much more bandwidth than the pokey IDE and PATA DOMs of old while remaining under half the size of a regular mSATA drive. RunCore's own tests show it hitting about 113MB/s sequential reads and 47MB/s writes. Neither figure will knock the socks off even a mainstream budget SSD like Intel's SSD 330, but they're more than brisk enough for embedded gear. The drives can survive brutal conditions, too: an Industrial Grade trim level can survive temperatures as chilly as -40F and as scorching as 185F. So, the next time you pry open some military equipment and see one of these sitting inside, in three different formats and capacities from 8GB to 64GB, you'll know exactly what you're looking at.

Continue reading RunCore's Mini DOM packs single-chip, SATA-based SSD into tiny places

RunCore's Mini DOM packs single-chip, SATA-based SSD into tiny places originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>domembeddedflashflash driveFlashDriveindustrialmilitarymini domMiniDomruncoresatasata IISataIisolid state drivesolid-state driveSolid-stateDriveSolidStateDrivessdWed, 02 May 2012 14:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Verbatim's Store 'n' Go V3 thumb drives pack USB 3.0, start at $20 for 8GB]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/verbatim-store-n-go-v3-usb-3-0-flash-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/verbatim-store-n-go-v3-usb-3-0-flash-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/verbatim-store-n-go-v3-usb-3-0-flash-drive/#comments ImagePortable flash drives specced to USB 3.0 have been around since before Apple's original iPad was introduced, but finding 'em on the cheap can still be quite the task. Enter Verbatim's Store 'n' Go V3 drives, which are set to fit said bill, starting at just $20 bucks for 8GB of storage with options up to 64GB. The USB connector retracts for storage to save you from fussing with caps, and you'll also have your pick from "seven trendy colors." Mum's the word on the maximum transfer speeds you can expect, but we doubt it's a major concern at this price. The Store 'n' Go V3s are already on sale and you'll find more details in the press release after the break.

Continue reading Verbatim's Store 'n' Go V3 thumb drives pack USB 3.0, start at $20 for 8GB

Verbatim's Store 'n' Go V3 thumb drives pack USB 3.0, start at $20 for 8GB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 06:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Judging by its quirky name, you'd think Digiboo is anything but an à la carte video service hoping to fight it out with the famed Redbox, or even Qwikster Netflix. The outfit's kiosks allow you to grab a two-day rental from a 700-plus film menu for $3.99, while $14.99 makes any title yours to own. Here's the interesting part -- rather than getting a DVD for your cash, though, you'll insert a flash drive to download your movie in as little as "30 seconds." Digiboo's setting up shop at airports in Portland, Seattle and Minneapolis-St. Paul to start, but mum's the word on its plans for expansion. Taking a trip over to P-Town anytime soon? Be sure to let us know your results if you happen to try it out.

Digiboo kiosk video service launches, opts for USB drives instead of DVDs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>airportairportsdigiboodigiboo servicedigiboo video serviceDigibooServiceDigibooVideoServicedownloaddvddvd rentalsdvd serviceDvdRentalsdvdsdvds serviceDvdServiceDvdsServiceflash driveFlashDrivekioskmoviemovie kioskMovieKioskmoviesredboxrentalrentalsusb driveUsbDrivevideo serviceVideoServiceMon, 19 Mar 2012 09:42:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk makes 128-gigabit flash chip, crams three bits per cell, takes afternoon off]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/sandisk-makes-128-gigabit-flash-chip-crams-three-bits-per-cell/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/sandisk-makes-128-gigabit-flash-chip-crams-three-bits-per-cell/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/sandisk-makes-128-gigabit-flash-chip-crams-three-bits-per-cell/#comments SanDisk has developed a chip that earns it membership in the exclusive 128-gigabit club. Not content with simply matching the Micron / Intel effort, SanDisk and its partner Toshiba claim their new memory uses 19- rather than 20-nanometer cells in the production process. Shrinking the size is one thing, but SanDisk's new chips also use its X3 / three-bit technology. Most memory stores just two bits per cell; cramming in another means fewer cells, less silicon, more savings, cheaper memory, happier geeks. Analyst Jim Handy estimates that the price per gigabyte for the tri-bit breed of flash could be as low as 28 cents, compared to 35 for the Micron / Intel equivalent. Full details in the not-so-compact press release after the break.

Continue reading SanDisk makes 128-gigabit flash chip, crams three bits per cell, takes afternoon off

SanDisk makes 128-gigabit flash chip, crams three bits per cell, takes afternoon off originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>128 gigabit128 gigabit memory128Gigabit128GigabitMemory19nm3 bit3Bitfingertipflashflash driveflash memoryFlashDriveFlashMemoryIntelmemoryMicronpen drivePenDrivesandisksandisk memorySandiskMemorythree-bitthree-bit-per-cellX3 technologyx360X3TechnologyWed, 22 Feb 2012 19:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Brookstone's WiFi cufflinks let you discreetly share data, internet connections]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/20/brookstones-wifi-cufflinks-let-you-discreetly-share-data-inter/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/20/brookstones-wifi-cufflinks-let-you-discreetly-share-data-inter/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/20/brookstones-wifi-cufflinks-let-you-discreetly-share-data-inter/#comments If you somehow aren't satisfied with your growing collection of Nintendo, PlayStation, Game Boy Color and steampunk styled cufflinks, Brookstone just might be the Q to your Bond. In addition to rocking the USB-storage trick we've seen in other technological shirt links, this sleeve fastener also promises to act as a WiFi hotspot when paired with a hard-wired PC. Rounding out your technologically augmented wedding attire with these 'cuffs will set you back $250 -- unless you're working with Her Majesty's Secret Service, of course, then they're probably just standard issue.

Brookstone's WiFi cufflinks let you discreetly share data, internet connections originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Brookstoneclothingcuffcufflinkscustomexpensivefashionflashflash driveflash keyFlashDriveFlashKeygeek chicGeekChicluxuriousluxurymemoryrichstorageuniqueusbusb driveUsbDrivewearableFri, 20 Jan 2012 12:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's Micro Vault MACH thumbdrives move fast, look good doing it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/sonys-micro-vault-mach-thumbdrives-move-fast-look-good-doing-i/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/sonys-micro-vault-mach-thumbdrives-move-fast-look-good-doing-i/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/sonys-micro-vault-mach-thumbdrives-move-fast-look-good-doing-i/#comments Sony Micro Vault MACH120 MB/s reads and 90 MB/s writes are far from the fastest in the thumbdrive game, but they're nothing to sneeze at either. While Sony's Micro Vault MACH may not lead the pack in raw speed, it holds its own and looks damnably good doing it. The USB 3.0 stick is cased in a brushed aluminum shell and sports a red indicator LED that, if it moved, might make it look like you had a Cylon attached to your PC. The drives should be available later this month in 16, 32 and 64GB varieties, though, pricing is still a mystery. Check out the gallery below and PR after the break.

Gallery: Sony Micro Vault MACH

Continue reading Sony's Micro Vault MACH thumbdrives move fast, look good doing it

Sony's Micro Vault MACH thumbdrives move fast, look good doing it originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flash driveFlashDrivemicro vaultmicro vault machMicroVaultMicroVaultMachsonysony micro vaultSony Micro vault machSonyMicroVaultSonyMicroVaultMachthumbdriveTue, 17 Jan 2012 11:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba trots out TransMemory-EX USB 3.0-compliant flash memory]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/toshiba-transmemory-ex-usb-3-0-compliant-flash-memory-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/toshiba-transmemory-ex-usb-3-0-compliant-flash-memory-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/toshiba-transmemory-ex-usb-3-0-compliant-flash-memory-ces-2012/#comments It seems like just yesterday that Tosh outed its original TransMemory lineup... ah, who are we kidding? 2007 was about a century ago. Flashbacks aside, Toshiba America Electronic Components (TAEC) has announced that it'll be demonstrating the new TransMemory-EX series of USB flash memory products here at CES. The new sticks are compliant with USB 3.0 standards, with initial storage capacities set for 32GB and 64GB. The new kit uses Toshiba's DDR NAND, offering maximum data transfer rates of 220MB/sec on the read side and 94MB/sec on the writes. For those keeping score, that's 22 times and 18 times faster than the company's prior models, respectively. We're told that the new products can transfer 25GB of video in around five minutes, which would take the prior model around a half-hour. Mum's the world on commercial availability, but you can find the press release just after the break.

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Toshiba trots out TransMemory-EX USB 3.0-compliant flash memory originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012flash driveFlashDrivestoragesuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbteacToshibaTransMemory-EXusb 3.0usb flash driveusb keyusb stickUsb3.0UsbFlashDriveUsbKeyUsbStickMon, 09 Jan 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Victorinox SSD official: up to 1TB of high-speed storage crammed in a Swiss Army Knife (Update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/victronix-ssd-official-up-to-1tb-of-high-speed-storage-crammed/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/victronix-ssd-official-up-to-1tb-of-high-speed-storage-crammed/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/victronix-ssd-official-up-to-1tb-of-high-speed-storage-crammed/#comments
Shocker! Victorinox has officially pulled the wraps off of its latest pocket-knife and thumb drive combo here at CES -- you know, the one we spied just yesterday during the show-floor setup. Simply titled, SSD, the "pocket-sized drive" is apparently the only one in the world that connects to eSATA II / III and USB 2.0 / 3.0 with a single connector, and it's also being touted as the smallest one around. Furthermore, SSD features a 96 x 48 Bi-Stable monochrome graphic display for keeping track of what's stored inside of it, and Victorinox states that you won't find this on any other drive currently available. Impressively, you can expect up to 220 MB/s read and 150 MB/s write speeds, and you'll be able to encrypt all of your info with hardware- and software-based 256-bit AES -- not bad for something that fits on a key-loop, and packs a blade, scissors and a nail file! The SSD comes with a secondary flight-case sans utensils so you can get past security, and it'll be available in 64, 128 and 256GB flavors, not to mention a massive 1TB version.

The company's also taken the wraps off its Slim 3.0 USB drive, which is said to be up to ten-times faster than the previous model. There's no official word on pricing yet for either of the drives, but you can expect to be faced with a thin wallet when they hit shelves at some point this year. Hit up the press release after the break for more details.

Update: We've just heard Victorinox that SSD will sell for "about 400 to 3,000 dollars" depending on the model -- time to start saving.

Continue reading Victorinox SSD official: up to 1TB of high-speed storage crammed in a Swiss Army Knife (Update)

Victorinox SSD official: up to 1TB of high-speed storage crammed in a Swiss Army Knife (Update) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012consumer electronics showConsumerElectronicsShowesataesata flash driveesata iiEsataFlashDriveEsataIiflash driveflash storageFlashDriveFlashStorageslim 3.0Slim3.0SSDstorageusbusb 2.0usb flash driveUsb2.0UsbFlashDriveVictorinoxMon, 09 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Victorinox to launch 1TB USB / eSATA II flash drive with built-in LCD at CES]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/victorinox-to-launch-1tb-usb-esata-ii-flash-drive-with-built-i/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/victorinox-to-launch-1tb-usb-esata-ii-flash-drive-with-built-i/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/victorinox-to-launch-1tb-usb-esata-ii-flash-drive-with-built-i/#comments Well it looks like everyone's favorite pocketknife company is readying a 1TB combo USB 2.0/eSATA II flash drive for a CES launch next week -- yes, one TERABYTE. From the looks of it, the Victorinox drive will come in black and red finishes with two bodies -- one with a scissor and knife, and a TSA-friendly version without. Besides the optional implements, both drives appear to be virtually identical, with a key ring and plastic clasp to keep the drive safely covered when not in use. Once you've wrapped your head around that gigantic one-terabyte capacity, take a gander at the built-in monochrome LCD, which will be used to display drive contents and possibly a custom message. All we appear to be missing at this point are pricing and availability, and with an entire terabyte of storage, we can't imagine this thing will be cheap.

Victorinox to launch 1TB USB / eSATA II flash drive with built-in LCD at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Windows Defender beta gains 'offline' functionality, can run sans-OS originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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USB flash drives may not be the hottest tech hardware out there, but that doesn't mean they can't look good. ADATA's latest thumb drive refresh packs the same military-spec rough and tumble credentials of last year's S007, but this time it's guarding some USB 3.0 goodness. While the design of the S107 is nigh-on identical to its predecessor, it's now capable of read speeds of up to 100MB per second. The rubberized storage sticks, available in red and blue, will be available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB sizes, although ADATA is still keeping schtum on pricing and release dates.

Continue reading ADATA S101 flash drive brings USB 3.0 speeds, shrugs off shocks and splashes

ADATA S101 flash drive brings USB 3.0 speeds, shrugs off shocks and splashes originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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USB drives may come in all shapes and sizes these days, but they all basically give you one of two choices: you can buy one big drive to store as much of your data as possible, or juggle a bunch of drives if you want to keep things separate. Designer Hyunsoo Song has proposed an alternative with this so-called Amoeba modular USB flash drive, however, which let you sort your data on individual drives that can be used both on their own or together as one large drive. The idea there being that you can keep the drives together most of the time, and just detach the appropriate section if you want to share only your photos or videos with someone. Of course, the keyword here is "concept," but it's not exactly as far beyond the realm of possibility as some others we've seen.

Modular USB flash drive concept offers a new way to sort your data originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Every time we get a free USB key, we wince at the memory of spending $70 on a measly four gigs back in '06. That's why a company like Kingston has to up its game with kit like the new Data Traveler HyperX 3.0. Far from your average thumb drive, this little monster is powered by the same HyperX technology that you find inside the company's premium SSD line. The performance is pretty impressive, getting 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write -- making it Kingston's fastest ever flash drive (and a tempting shot at expanding the solid state storage on a laptop). The setup is capped off with a sturdy rubber cover and keyring hook, although we wouldn't fancy putting gear this expensive at the mercy of our car keys. Kingston isn't saying when the devices are coming out, but expect the 64GB model to set you back $193, with 128GB running up a tab to the tune of $377. Rather ominously, 256GB has no price -- presumably, if you have to ask how much it costs, you clearly can't afford it.

Continue reading Kingston HyperX is an SSD soul stuck in a flash drive's body (video)

Kingston HyperX is an SSD soul stuck in a flash drive's body (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Flash DriveFlash MemoryFlashDriveFlashMemoryHyperXKingstonKingston Data TravelerKingstonDataTravelerPortable MemoryPortable StoragePortableMemoryPortableStorageSSDThumb DriveThumbDriveUSBUSB 2.0USB 3.0USB FlashUSB Flash DriveUSB Flash StickUsb2.0Usb3.0UsbFlashUsbFlashDriveUsbFlashStickvideoFri, 18 Nov 2011 19:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best rugged (but tiny) USB flash drive?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/12/ask-engadget-best-rugged-but-tiny-usb-flash-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/12/ask-engadget-best-rugged-but-tiny-usb-flash-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/12/ask-engadget-best-rugged-but-tiny-usb-flash-drive/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Chris, who seems to be looking for the world's toughest (and smallest) USB flash drive. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I'm looking for a good USB flash thumb drive that I can put on my keychain. I'd like one that is rather small in physical size, but, more importantly, can take a beating; especially at the spot where it connects to a keychain. Thank you."

This guy? If not him, what? Help a brother out in comments below!

Ask Engadget: best rugged (but tiny) USB flash drive? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>askask engadgetAskEngadgetflash driveFlashDriveruggedthumb driveThumbDrivetoughusbusb keyUsbKeySat, 12 Nov 2011 22:34:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk outs Extreme Pro SDXC, Mobile Ultra microSDXC, new Cruzer USB sticks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/sandisk-outs-extreme-pro-64gb-sdxc-mobile-ultra-microsdxc-new/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/sandisk-outs-extreme-pro-64gb-sdxc-mobile-ultra-microsdxc-new/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/sandisk-outs-extreme-pro-64gb-sdxc-mobile-ultra-microsdxc-new/#comments Okay, they're not depicted to scale -- but don't they look sweet? In addition to the Memory Vault, SanDisk also chose today to freshen up its SDXC and USB flash products, which should start appearing in candy stores from October. Top billing goes to the Extreme Pro SDXC with 95MB/s reads and purportedly world-beating 90MB/s writes, starting at $110 for 8GB and topping out at 64GB for untold dollars. The Mobile Ultra range for microSDXC-equipped phones and tablets also goes up to 64GB, with 30MB/s transfer rates and a starting price of $25 for 4GB. Then there's the tiny Cruzer Fit and pocket-friendly Cruzer Switch USB sticks starting at the $20 mark, plus a dime for good luck. Click the PR after the break for more sugary details.

Continue reading SanDisk outs Extreme Pro SDXC, Mobile Ultra microSDXC, new Cruzer USB sticks

SanDisk outs Extreme Pro SDXC, Mobile Ultra microSDXC, new Cruzer USB sticks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>64GBclass 6Class6CruzerCruzer FitCruzer SwitchCruzerFitCruzerSwitchExtreme ProExtremeProfastfastestflashflash driveflash memoryFlashDriveFlashMemorymemorymemory cardmemory stickMemoryCardMemoryStickmicrosdxcMobile UltraMobileUltrasandiskSandisk CruzerSandisk Cruzer FitSandisk Cruzer SwitchSandisk Extreme ProSandisk Mobile UltraSandiskCruzerSandiskCruzerFitSandiskCruzerSwitchSandiskExtremeProSandiskMobileUltraSDSD cardSdCardsdxcsdxc 64gbSdxc64gbWed, 14 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Corsair Flash Voyager, GT, Survivor get a USB 3.0 boost]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/09/corsair-flash-voyager-gt-survivor-get-a-usb-3-0-boost/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/09/corsair-flash-voyager-gt-survivor-get-a-usb-3-0-boost/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/09/corsair-flash-voyager-gt-survivor-get-a-usb-3-0-boost/#comments
Call us jaded, but most USB flash drives just don't get the juices flowing like a new tablet or smartphone. Nonetheless, they've become a critical component of many a workflow, and for a device where speed is key, a USB 3.0 boost is certainly welcome. And Corsair did just that with its Flash Voyager, Flash Voyager GT, and "adventure-proof" Flash Survivor lines. The entry level Voyagers ship in 8GB ($17) and 16GB ($24) capacities, while the premium model offers 32GB and 64GB of storage, for $59 and $129, respectively. 8GB ($28) and 16GB ($35) drives in the ruggedized Survivor series are constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum and are water-proof all the way down to 200 meters -- that algae-covered Survivor you found 650 feet down at the bottom of the ocean floor? Yup, it probably still works. The new drives are shipping now, and you can find the full scoop from Corsair just past the break.

Continue reading Corsair Flash Voyager, GT, Survivor get a USB 3.0 boost

Corsair Flash Voyager, GT, Survivor get a USB 3.0 boost originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>corsaircorsair flash survivor gtrCorsairFlashSurvivorGtrdurabilitydurableflash driveflash memoryflash survivorflash survivor gtrflash voyagerflash voyager gtFlashDriveFlashMemoryFlashSurvivorFlashSurvivorGtrFlashVoyagerFlashVoyagerGtruggedruggedizedsurvivorsurvivor gtrSurvivorGtrusbusb 3usb 3.0usb driveusb stickUsb3Usb3.0UsbDriveUsbStickwater resistantWaterResistantFri, 09 Sep 2011 22:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's back to school guide 2011: fun stuff!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-fun-stuff/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-fun-stuff/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-fun-stuff/#commentsWelcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Since the weekend is finally upon us, we figured now's as good a time as any to sit back, relax, and have some fun. Play along with our fun stuff picks -- and you can head to the Back to School hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of the month we'll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- and hit up the hub page right here!


It's Friday, and that can only mean one thing: two days of parties, sleeping in, and seeing your campus transform from a vehicle of intense education to a spring break-like haven of drunken delight. We've rounded up a few toys to help you relax before you head back to class -- a memory card reader that doubles as a pocket mirror, an Arduino-powered car that can stream video from the dorm hall, and an electric-powered sports car that can drive you and a friend far from campus for a pricey weekend getaway -- so kick off the shoes and prepare to embrace these 48 hours of freedom. And when it's time to get back to the books, we have the gear for that too -- and we're giving it away! Simply leave a comment below to be entered to win, and check out our giveaway page for more details.

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Engadget's back to school guide 2011: fun stuff! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alkotaback to schoolback to school 2011BackToSchoolBackToSchool2011brandoBrando Mirrored Card ReaderBrandoMirroredCardReaderbtsbts 2011bts fun stuffBts2011BtsFunStuffcard readerCardReadercollegeeducationelectric vehicleElectricVehicleelgatoElgato HDHomeRunElgatoHdhomerunElliptical Machine Office DeskEllipticalMachineOfficeDeskevexerciseflash driveFlashDrivefunfun stuffFunStuffgadgetsgiftsgriffinGriffin Helo TCGriffin Helo TC HelicopterGriffinHeloTcGriffinHeloTcHelicopterpolarPolar RCX5 Heart Rate MonitorPolarRcx5HeartRateMonitorRC CarRcCarRixRoverRixRover RC CarRixroverRcCarrolandRoland TR-808 Flash DriveRolandTr-808FlashDriveschoolteslaTesla Roadster 2.5 SportTeslaRoadster2.5SportworkoutFri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Roland TR-808 flash drive takes synth style, leaves music to the pros (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/roland-tr-808-flash-drive-takes-synth-style-leaves-music-to-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/roland-tr-808-flash-drive-takes-synth-style-leaves-music-to-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/roland-tr-808-flash-drive-takes-synth-style-leaves-music-to-the/#comments Roland TR-808 flash drive takes synth style, leaves music to the pros Still trying to convince your friends that you're a mad scientist DJ with a shrink ray? Show those heretic doubters you've still got some (miniaturized) old-school cred with this 8GB TR-808 flash drive. This snappy Roland replica won't actually lay down your mad beats, it only stores them, and the privilege of pre-ordering that trendy track storage will set you back $40. If you actually want to sound awesome, you could always satiate your portable mixing lust with the Korg Monotron, which actually, you know, makes noise. Hit the break for a peek at what a real TR-808 can do, and dream the dream that only a true novelty flash drive / synth enthusiast can.

Continue reading Roland TR-808 flash drive takes synth style, leaves music to the pros (video)

Roland TR-808 flash drive takes synth style, leaves music to the pros (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For frequent business travelers, the days of carrying around a Swiss Army knife on your keychain were gone even before the TSA was born. Well, that familiar pocket multi-tool is back, in the form of Victorinox's Swiss Army Slim and Slim Duo. Both products pack a tool that many of us use far more often than scissors and knives: the USB flash drive. We first took a look at Victorinox's latest gadget at CES, but the colorful, waterproof storage devices are finally shipping, in capacities that range from 4GB ($40) all the way up to 128GB ($350) with the Slim Duo (which, as its name implies, includes a pair of 64GB drives). Both flavors are designed to let you file photos and presentations, not your fingernails -- but if you're looking to do both, Vic's got you covered there, too.

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Victorinox Swiss Army Slim, Slim Duo USB drives begin shipping, won't get you into trouble with the TSA originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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256-bit AES not doing it for ya? Now you can replace that dedicated-processor encryption with actual mechanical hardware, thanks to the Cryptex flash drive and its five-wheel combination lock sleeve. Modeled in AutoCAD and constructed using various glistening metals, the Cryptex's five-digit combination will keep prying eyes far from you sensitive files -- and, well, it just looks insanely awesome. Like many shiny objects that seem too good to be true, it's barely more than a concept at this point, so you'll have to settle for the digital version for now.

Cryptex flash drive uses combination lock sleeve, brings a whole new meaning to hardware encryption originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>conceptcryptexencryptionfile storageFileStorageflash driveFlashDrivesecurityusbusb flash driveusb storageUsbFlashDriveUsbStorageTue, 12 Jul 2011 01:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Talent USB 3.0 Express RC8 looks like a thumb drive, acts like an SSD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/super-talent-usb-3-0-express-rc8-looks-like-a-thumb-drive-acts/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/super-talent-usb-3-0-express-rc8-looks-like-a-thumb-drive-acts/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/super-talent-usb-3-0-express-rc8-looks-like-a-thumb-drive-acts/#comments It seems too much to hope for, but Super Talent insists it has the benchmarks to prove it: a USB 3.0 stick that achieves 270MB/s reads and 240MB/s writes under optimal conditions. Unlike your average joe flash drive, the RC8 boasts a fully-fledged (albeit previous-generation) SandForce SSD controller that permits the simultaneous use of eight channels of NAND memory. In other words, this zippy little thing actually is an SSD, enclosed in an aluminum case that measures 1-inch wide, 4-inches long and 0.3-inches thick. No definitive word on pricing yet, but it was reported at Computex that a 50GB variant would go for around $110, while 25GB and 100GB capacities will also be available. Now, could someone please hurry up and build a Thunderbolt version?

Super Talent USB 3.0 Express RC8 looks like a thumb drive, acts like an SSD originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mimobot Transformers thumb drives are exactly what meets the eye originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft to malware: your AutoRunning days on Windows are numbered originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple's iOS devices may lack native memory expansion, but PhotoFast has now come up with solution that just about bests the official camera connection kit. What you're looking at here is the i-FlashDrive, a memory dongle that sports both a USB plug and an Apple 30-pin dock connector, and it comes in three flavors starting from 8GB at $95 up to 32GB at $180. What's more, the drive also works with a free Cupertino-approved app that provides both external and internal file management (for music, photos, movies, and more), contact backup, and native MP3 playback. Want one? Then head over to Taiwan for a mid or late June launch, or watch out for its US debut shortly afterwards. Demo video after the break.

Gallery: PhotoFast i-FlashDrive does USB on one end, dock connector on the other

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PhotoFast i-FlashDrive does USB on one end, 30-pin dock connector on the other originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: AirStash Wireless Flash Drive

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AirStash wireless flash drive (and iOS app) review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kingston refreshes DataTraveler Ultimate USB 3.0 flash drive, demonstrates the high price of speed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read - Brando Flash Drive (Looks like a padlock!)
Read - USB cup warmer (with a massive 56-inch USB cable!)
Read - A black light -- with an iPod dock!
Read - Visualizing pulse meter (for learning how to breathe!)
Read - Gym towel iPhone pocket!
Read - The unfortunate offspring of the Staples Easy Button's sordid love affair with a stress ball.

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Crapgadget: 'atrocious amalgam' edition originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PQI USB 3.0 flash drive is world's smallest, easiest to misplace originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lego-inspired helmet concept protects your brain, reads comics so you don't have to originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiobooks on tapeBooksOnTapecomic bookcomic booksComicBookComicBookscomicsdesigndesignerflash driveFlashDrivehelmetJonathan RobsonJonathanRobsonLegomockupUSBusb driveUsbDriveMon, 25 Apr 2011 21:07:00 EST<![CDATA[The Collector concept turns unused microSD cards into a refillable thumb drive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/the-collector-concept-turns-unused-microsd-cards-into-a-refillab/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/the-collector-concept-turns-unused-microsd-cards-into-a-refillab/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/the-collector-concept-turns-unused-microsd-cards-into-a-refillab/#commentsThe Collector Digging through our drawers here at Engadget there is one thing we're clearly not in desperate need of: USB flash drives. We also happen to have a plethora of microSD cards in 1GB an 2GB sizes, left over from the days when picking a smartphone meant Windows Mobile or BlackBerry. This concept USB drive, dubbed The Collector, could potentially solve our conundrum by allowing us to toss all those thumb drives and find a use for our now homeless microSD chips. The Collector wouldn't have any storage of its own, instead you'd slip up to three microSD cards into it and, when full, simply swap them out for more. It would also combine your smaller chunks of storage into a single block, so those three 2GB scraps would become a slightly less useless 6GB drive. Of course, keeping that pile of microSD cards (now bound by common data) organized might actually be a bigger headache than rifling through your drawers looking for that OFWGKTA mixtape you downloaded so many months ago.

The Collector concept turns unused microSD cards into a refillable thumb drive originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Welcome to today's episode of "You Get What You Pay For," starring some poor sap in Russia who bought an external hard drive in China for a "very, very low price." It seemed like a bargain, until the schmo noticed that video files were picking up from the tail end, as if the preceding footage had vanished. When the folks at a local repair shop tore the disk apart they found a dinky 128MB thumb drive running in a loop, emptying itself when full only to start saving more data. Laugh all you want, but the repair guys (and us, frankly) are still scratching their heads as to how those scam artists pulled off this mod in the first place.

[Thanks, David S.]

Rogue modder rips off stingy consumer, puzzles repairmen... all with a USB thumb drive originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Amelia]

Continue reading Steampunk USB cufflinks are as awesome as they are pricey

Steampunk USB cufflinks are as awesome as they are pricey originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hold on to your Zapper, because we're about to blow some minds -- this Nintendo Entertainment System has been outfitted with a USB port, and its Tetris cartridge transformed into an 8GB USB flash drive. Not only that, there are simple step-by-step instructions to craft your own online, so you too can slot, socket, mount and feel blissfully anachronistic all the same time. Speaking of time -- it looks like we've finally got a sufficiently retro alternative to your Iomega ZIP drive.

NES becomes world's least efficient flash drive (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You thought the 70MB/s write speeds were wild? The kids at Patriot are making the scene at CeBIT with the successor to the Supersonic USB thumb drive we first saw at the tail end of last year, and it's putting its old man to shame. The Supersonic Magnum series, sporting capacities up to 128GB, boasts a single eight channel controller with 200MB/s read and 110MB/s write speeds. And it will fit in your hip pocket! Release date TBA, and we can only imagine it will cost you a pretty Deutschmark.

USB 3.0 shocker! Supersonic Magnum thumb drive rocks 200MB/s read times, sure to be rather pricey originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Visualized: Batman, Robin, Joker and Catwoman shrunken down to USB collectables

Batman, Robin, Joker and Catwoman shrunken down to USB collectables originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What really surprised us was the claim that the AirStash's minuscule 600mAh cell can do streaming for around five hours, regardless of the media type. That said, we were only given a demo with a standard-definition video clip, and even that took about 25 seconds to buffer over 802.11g WiFi, so you can imagine how many sunsets you might see while waiting for an HD clip to load. With about a full month away from release, AirStash thinks it can push the loading speed up in time for launch, so we shall see. Read on to see the other new features.

Gallery: AirStash wireless flash drive with media streaming and WebDAV update hands-on

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AirStash wireless flash drive with media streaming and WebDAV update hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lexar intros JumpDrive S70, V10 and bacterial-shielding S50 USB keys originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: SanDisk reveals $1500 128GB Extreme Pro CF card, Ultra / Cruzer Edge USB drives at CES 2011

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SanDisk reveals $1500 128GB Extreme Pro CF card, Ultra / Cruzer Edge USB drives originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Isabella Products' Mini USB stick connects unconnected digital photo frames originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kingston's DataTraveler Mini Fun USB flash drives: they're small and thrilling originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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