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Transcend's StoreJet Cloud packs inbuilt WiFi, streams media to iOS devices originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Recon details next-gen GPS goggle technology: Android, Bluetooth, endless fantasies 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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Transcend issues four new CFast 500 memory cards, promises 108MB/sec transfer rates originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CFCFastcompactflashflashflash memoryflash storageFlashMemoryFlashStoragememory cardMemoryCardsatastorageTranscendTue, 02 Nov 2010 18:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Recon-Zeal Transcend goggles now shipping, GPS and head-mounted display included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/recon-zeal-transcend-goggles-now-shipping-gps-and-head-mounted/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/recon-zeal-transcend-goggles-now-shipping-gps-and-head-mounted/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/recon-zeal-transcend-goggles-now-shipping-gps-and-head-mounted/#comments Don't you just love it when a plan comes together? If you'll recall, we heard that Recon Instruments was fixing to up-end the winter sports goggle market in February of this year, with an optimistic-at-the-time ship date of October 2010. Lo and behold, the outfit has managed to nail its estimate, and the planet's first GPS-enabled goggles are now available to highfalutin' skiers and snowboarders. At least initially, the company will be rolling out a limited set, with two models to choose from: the $499 Transcend SPPX is fitted with an SPPX polarized and photochromic lens, while the $399 Transcend SPX features an SPX polarized lens. Aside from the fact that these probably cost less than those ho hum Oakleys in the ski shop, they're equipped with a Zeal Optics' frame design with a micro LCD display, which appears to hang approximately six feet in front of the user. That head-mounted display provides real-time feedback to the wearer, including speed, latitude / longitude, altitude, vertical distance traveled, total distance traveled, a chrono / stopwatch mode, a run-counter, temperature and time. Yeah, wow. You can bet we'll be trying to snag a set for review when we do our best impression of "hitting the slopes" post-CES.

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Recon-Zeal Transcend goggles now shipping, GPS and head-mounted display included originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eyewearglassesgogglesgpshead mounted displayhead-mounted displayHead-mountedDisplayHeadMountedDisplayheads up displayheads-up displayHeads-upDisplayHeadsUpDisplayHMDHUDnow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingon saleOnSalereconRecon InstrumentsReconInstrumentssensorsensorsshipshippingshipsskiski gogglesSkiGogglesskiingsnosnowtranscendvideoFri, 01 Oct 2010 15:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Zeal Optics bringing GPS, sensor-laden Transcend ski goggles to market]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/zeal-optics-bringing-gps-sensor-laden-transcend-ski-goggles-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/zeal-optics-bringing-gps-sensor-laden-transcend-ski-goggles-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/zeal-optics-bringing-gps-sensor-laden-transcend-ski-goggles-to/#comments Remember those mind-melting Recon Instruments goggles that we caught wind of late last year? Admit it -- you never, ever expected those things to actually make it to market. Despite your pessimism, it seems as if those very specs are indeed making a beeline to the consumer realm, with Zeal Optics jumping in, working a bit of magic and relabeling 'em Transcend. Deemed the planet's first GPS and sensor-laden ski goggles, these things are purportedly capable of logging speed, altitude, temperature and time details, and the side-mounted toggle switches will enable you to view said data in real time (or not, if you're paying attention to the 50 foot drop ahead of you). Peek the read link for further details on the $350+ wearables (demoed after the break), and get ready to hit the slopes with a whole new mindset this October.

[Thanks, Christopher]

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Transcend introduces 1.5TB StoreJet 35T external hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not exactly the most spacious 2.5-inch SSD drive available, but Transcend's new 192GB model certainly isn't any slouch either and, according to the company, it should be more than fast enough for most users as well. That's due in no small part to its SATA II interface that helps push out read / write speeds of 150MB and 90MB per second, which are further backed up by a latency of just 0.2ms, and some integrated Error Correction Code (or ECC) to ensure that data is transferred intact. No word on a price just yet, but it looks like it should be rolling out any day now, if it's not already.

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Transcend rolls out high-speed 192GB 2.5-inch SSD drive originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like Transcend is intent on keeping everyone happy with its latest batch of portable hard drives, with the company rolling out both SSD and regular hard drive-based models. The SSD drives come in the form of the SSD18M, which boasts a glossy finish with built-in fingerprint capturing technology, eSATA and USB 2.0 interface options, and your choice of 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB capacities. The 2.5-inch StoreJet 25F, on the other hand, is apparently only available in an "astonishing" 500GB capacity, and only includes an USB 2.0 interface, along with Transcend's StoreJet data management software and, of course, that same glossy finish. No word on a price, but both are apparently available now if you're able to track 'em down.

[Via Engadget Spanish]

Read - Transcend 1.8-inch eSATA / USB Solid State Drive
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Transcend intros new 1.8-inch SSD drive, 2.5-inch portable hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Come on folks, say it in unison with us: "Finally!" At long last, a company with a little clout has stood up and questioned the necessity of those ridiculous hard plastic containers that hold minuscule flash cards and the like (along with plastic twist-ties), and better still, it's already doing something about it. Beginning today, consumers who are tired of borrowing the fire department's Jaws of Life to rescue their new USB drive can opt for products in Amazon's "Frustration-Free Packaging," which utilizes streamlined packaging that often includes recyclable cardboard. 19 products from the likes of Fisher-Price, Mattel, Microsoft and Transcend are currently available in the new containers, and the firm's CEO has a vision of offering its "entire catalog of products in Frustration-Free Packaging" within a few years. Hey, everyone else in the gadget world -- care to hop on a meaningful bandwagon for once?

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Amazon takes a stand to eliminate wasteful, hard-to-open gadget packaging originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last September, Transcend had the bright idea of cluttering up the digital photo frame market even further with its own ho hum offering. Apparently the idea went over okay -- or the brilliant suit who decided to go for it is to prideful to admit otherwise. Either way, today we're presented with the 7-inch T.photo 720, a much less traditional frame (in terms of design) with a 800 x 480 resolution display, 2GB of integrated memory, built-in stereo speakers / headphone jack and an obligatory multicard reader. You'll also find a USB socket, FM tuner, support for video playback and a customizable alarm clock. If you're down with the rounded corners, you can expect this one later this month (in black or white) for around $165.

[Via AkihabaraNews]

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Transcend certainly seems intent on keeping its T.sonic line of digital audio players well fleshed out, with it recently adding yet another model in the form of the T.sonic 650. Like all the company's other DAPs, this one's a flash-based player (packing 4GB, specifically), and it includes all the features you'd expect in a unit of this sort, including an FM tuner, an OLED screen, and support for MP3, WMA, and WMA-DRM10 file formats. Slightly less common is a so-called "Voice Activation Detection" function, which we presume is exactly what it sounds like. No word on a price just yet, but we wouldn't expect it to put too much of a hurt on your bank account.

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Transcend intros T.sonic 650 DAP originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We already saw A-DATA unveil what it claimed was the "world's first" 16GB SDHC card in the Class 6 family, and now Transcend is hitting us all up with a very viable alternative. The card guarantees a minimum write speed of 6MB/second, includes ECC to automatically detect and fix errors and sports a lifetime warranty, too. Not a lot to say beyond that -- especially considering the glaring lack of a price or ship date -- but we doubt you'll be waiting too much longer before seeing this on store shelves.

[Via AVing]

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Transcend joins the 16GB SDHC Class 6 party originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You won't find us complaining about newcomers joining the digital photo frame biz, so it's with open arms that we welcome Transcend to the fray. Its questionably designed T.photo 710 marks the firm's first foray into this arena, and it packs a seven-inch 480 x 234 widescreen display, 1GB of internal memory, support for "ambient background music," and a multicard reader that plays nice with SD, SDHC, MMC, MS and CF cards. Furthermore, you'll find USB connectivity, support for JPEG / BMP / Motion-JPG, a musical alarm clock, various holiday themes, a wireless remote and Clock / Calendar modes that can share the screen with your photos. Unfortunately, we're still waiting for a price and release date.

[Via FarEastGizmos]

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Transcend enters digiframe market with T.photo 710 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, they're just USB flash drives but Transcend has a knack with NAND stylings unmatched by most manufacturers. The JetFlash 220 (top) brings fingerprint scanning and 256-bit AES encryption to the mix with a max capacity of 8GB for ¥17,800 (about $149). Otherwise, there's the JetFlash V35 offering the same max capacity in Grimace-grape only without all that pesky security for ¥16,800 or right around $141. Both available in Japan in August and presumably, the rest of world shortly thereafter.

[Via Impress]

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Transcend's latest JetFlash drives: the 220 with fingerprint scanning, the V35 without originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'll admit, the last iteration of T.sonic DAPs were just a sliver above atrocious (and that's being exceedingly kind), but apparently Transcend's design team broke out of their slump on the T.sonic 840. The sleeker, sexier player touts a 1.8-inch 220 x 176 resolution color LCD, supports MTV, JPG, BMP, MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10, and WAV file formats, and also includes a customizable equalizer, FM radio / recorder, a 13-language interface, digital voice recorder, and world clock to boot. Additionally, this 70-gram device comes in your choice of white (2GB) or black (4GB), and claims to last a respectable 30 hours before requiring a recharge. You can snag either iteration right now, and while the 4GB edition will run you €122 (167), the half-sized (capacity wise) flavor will demand €91.30 ($125).

[Via FarEastGizmos]

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You may "remember" recently that memory manufacturer Transcend busted out a 16GB ExpressCard for your flash-storin', no-moving-parts-havin' delight. Well, the gang is back, and this time they're packing 32GB of solid-state action and a serious "can do" attitude (note: the solid-state action is real, but we're just assuming they have a "can do" attitude). For $509 (according to the company's website), you can put your mind at ease by doing things like storing your OS and apps in one large, happy, non-volatile spot. The Vista compatible drive comes with a USB adaptor, for those not EC ready, and is available now.

[Via PCLaunches]

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Transcend debuts 32GB SSD ExpressCard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via PCLaunches]

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Transcend joins the party, intros 32GB SSD drive originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we're always looking for a way to shave precious milliseconds off of our boot time, and Vista's ReadyBoost feature has proven somewhat effective at this task, it's not likely that you'll find us spending over a thousand bucks to add Transcend's 16GB SSD ExpressCard to our laptop anytime soon. Obviously you can also use the new card for storage, but unless you really have mission critical apps that need blazing fast access times, you're probably better off spending that $1,337 (ya, really!) on a 10,000 RPM HDD or bags and bags of delicious candy. And if you really need to scratch that ReadyBoost itch, a $30 thumb drive should do you just right.

Update: Transcend just wrote us a rather angry note claiming that the price we quote here is way off. Straight out of the horse's mouth, this 16 gigger will only set you back $256.45, with a 2GB version available for as little as $50.

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Transcend intros 16GB SSD for ExpressCard slots originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Transcend is bustin' a play at Sony's Microvault line-up of tiny USB flash drives. As such, they want you to know that their new JetFlash T2K drive weighs just 2-grams. Not bad, but still 33% heavier than Sony's little 1.5-gram whisps of colorful NAND. Still, just like the rest, it is small, damn small. So small that you'll be happy to strap on a lanyard to safeguard the ¥3,980 ($33) / ¥6,980 ($58) / ¥10,800 ($89) you just dropped on the 1GB / 2GB / 4GB models, respectively. Kind of defeats the whole "lightweight" sales pitch, eh? Add an RFID locator tag and give us a call, mkay?

Update: Thanks Sam K for pointing out in the comments that Transcend's US store sells the 1GB / 2GB / 4GB models for $15.90 / $25.10 / $48.30 (pre-tax), respectively.

[Via Impress]

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Transcend's JetFlash T2K USB drives are light -- duh originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the big boys like Apple, SanDisk and iriver putting so much TLC into this particular market segment of mini flash DAPs, it can be bit hard to even get noticed, much less succeed. All the same, Transcend manages to squeeze a little bit of innovative functionality into its new T.sonic 820 player to keep it from being relegated to the flash heap of history. There's not a whole lot interesting about the 12mm thickness (about twice as thick as the nano), or the 2GB (white) and 4GB (black) capacities, but the inclusion of a A-B track section repeat, along with track speed control makes this a boon to guitarist trying to learn a lead part without going nutso. Otherwise, the 1.5-inch 128 x 128 display, WMA-DRM10 support and recording capabilities are nice but par for the course, and 15 hours of battery is nothing special for a flash player anymore. No word on price or availability.

[Via MP3 Player Guide]

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Transcend's T.sonic 820 DAPs, with 4GB of flash originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Far East Gizmos]

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Transcend JetFlash 180, the shiny new flash drive originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 02:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via AVING]

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Transcend's 4GB miniSDHC announced, but no place to go originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 09:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via AVING]

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Transcend's 4GB miniSDHC announced, but no place to go originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Impress]

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Transcend's 4GB SDHC high-speed class 6 card originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Impress]

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Transcend announces 4GB and 8GB SDHC cards originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DAP manufacturer Transcend has been know to offer some rather unconventional designs over the years -- see the T.sonic 310 and 620 for reference -- but we'd sure like to know what went on in the focus group that convinced the company to craft their newest player like a sparsely-decorated mint tin. Besides its unusual appearance, though, the T.sonic 530 is almost exactly the same model as the much more traditional-looking 520 we saw earlier this year, sporting 512MB or 1GB of flash memory, tiny OLED display, FM tuner, digital voice recorder, and of course, the on-screen lyrics option that promises to "bring out the pop star in everyone." The 530 is on the market now -- willing and able to assist you in the occasional karoake session -- and although exact pricing isn't known, you'll probably be able to pick up either capacity for under a hundred bucks.

[Via MobileWhack]

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Transcend releases T.sonic 530 flash-based DAP originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jul 2006 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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