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[Stuxnet pinned on US and Israel as an out-of-control creation]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/stuxnet-pinned-on-us-and-israel-as-an-out-of-control-creation/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/stuxnet-pinned-on-us-and-israel-as-an-out-of-control-creation/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/stuxnet-pinned-on-us-and-israel-as-an-out-of-control-creation/#comments Stuxnet pinned on US and Israel as an outofcontrol creation

Ever since Stuxnet was discovered, most of the accusing fingers have been pointed at the US, Israel or both, whether or not there was any evidence; it was hard to ignore malware that seemed tailor-made for wrecking Iranian centrifuges and slowing down the country's nuclear development. As it turns out, Occam's Razor is in full effect. An exposé from the New York Times matter-of-factly claims that the US and Israel coded Stuxnet as part of a cyberwar op, Olympic Games, and snuck it on to a USB thumb drive that infected computers at the Natanz nuclear facility. The reason we know about the infection at all, insiders say, is that it got out of control: someone modified the code or otherwise got it to spread through an infected PC carried outside, pushing Obama to either double down (which he did) or back off. Despite all its connections, the newspaper couldn't confirm whether or not the new Flame malware attack is another US creation. Tipsters did, however, deny that Flame is part of the Olympic Games push -- raising the possibility that there are other agencies at work.

[Image credit: David Holt, Flickr]

Stuxnet pinned on US and Israel as an out-of-control creation originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flash driveFlashDrivemacminipostpcportablestore n gostore n go v3StoreNGoStoreNGoV3thumb driveThumbDriveusbusb 3.0usb 3.0 flash driveusb driveUsb3.0Usb3.0FlashDriveUsbDriveVerbatimwindowsWed, 02 May 2012 06:02:00 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.

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Still carry around thumb drives? No worries, we do too from time to time. If you're in the market for a new compact, portable storage device, Verbatim has just revealed their Store 'n' Go Plus. With capacities ranging from 4GB on up to 32 GB, you're sure to find a suitable USB 2.0 option for your workload. The System in Package design doesn't force you keep up with an end cap and sports a ruggedized design that should withstand lengthy stays in your messenger bag. Available later in Q1, the family starts at $19.99 and heads north. We have to admit, though, these aren't nearly as awesome as the Swiss Army variety.

Continue reading Verbatim's Store 'n Go Plus thumbdrives get rugged, sport a one-piece suit

Verbatim's Store 'n Go Plus thumbdrives get rugged, sport a one-piece suit originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:40:00 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[Apple's OS X Lion USB sticks now available online, for $69]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/apples-os-x-lion-usb-sticks-now-available-online-for-69/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/apples-os-x-lion-usb-sticks-now-available-online-for-69/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/apples-os-x-lion-usb-sticks-now-available-online-for-69/#comments After more than a week's worth of rumors and speculation, Apple has finally released its OS X Lion USB thumb drive, available now at its online store. This little stick offers a physical media alternative to Cupertino's otherwise App Store-centric distribution model, providing access to OS X Lion for $69. One caveat, however, is that users who download the software via thumb drive won't be able to re-install it using the recently released Lion Recovery Disk Assistant, but will have to rely upon the USB stick, instead. The other caveat, of course, is price, as just $29 will get you the exact same OS, via the App Store. To grab one for yourself, hit up the source link, below.

Apple's OS X Lion USB sticks now available online, for $69 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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Continue reading Mimobot Transformers thumb drives are exactly what meets the eye

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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Continue reading Microsoft to malware: your AutoRunning days on Windows are numbered

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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Continue reading Kingston refreshes DataTraveler Ultimate USB 3.0 flash drive, demonstrates the high price of speed

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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Continue reading PQI USB 3.0 flash drive is world's smallest, easiest to misplace

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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[Thanks, Peter]

Windows 8 to feature USB-runnable Portable Workspaces, sales of 16GB thumb drives set to soar originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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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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Keyport Slide can now store your files, open your beers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flash memoryFlashMemorykey chainkeychainkeyportkeyport slideKeyportSlideslidethumb driveThumbDriveusbvideoWed, 16 Feb 2011 19:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Disposable 'Fleshkus' drives ensure your memories some day hit the dump]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/disposable-fleshkus-drives-ensure-your-memories-some-day-hit-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/disposable-fleshkus-drives-ensure-your-memories-some-day-hit-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/disposable-fleshkus-drives-ensure-your-memories-some-day-hit-t/#commentsDisposable 'Fleshkus' drives ensure your memories some day hit the dump We're a little less of a disposable society than we used to be, but that's not to say we wouldn't embrace an opportunity to get back into our formerly carefree and wasteful ways. This concept spotted over at Art Lebedev, designed by Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich, could get us there, eight or 16GB thumb drives printed on cardboard and produced so inexpensively that you can simply tear one off, scribble on it, then give away to friends to share files -- just a concept at this point, but this vision of tomorrow seems awfully likely to us.

Disposable 'Fleshkus' drives ensure your memories some day hit the dump originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alexei lyapunovAlexeiLyapunovart lebedevArtLebedevconceptflashflash memoryflash storageFlashMemoryFlashStoragefleshkuslena ehrlichLenaEhrlichthumb driveThumbDriveTue, 15 Feb 2011 00:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best high-capacity USB thumb drive?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/ask-engadget-best-high-capacity-usb-thumb-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/ask-engadget-best-high-capacity-usb-thumb-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/ask-engadget-best-high-capacity-usb-thumb-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 question is coming to us from Jakob, who needs a huge (speaking of capacity, not of physical size) USB thumb drive for reasons known only to him. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"I want to replace my old 4GB USB stick with a new one. It should be at least 16GB, fast, and it can't look awful, either. Oh, and not too pricey."
Brevity. Jakob has it. Here's hoping you've got a favorite flash drive suggestion to toss down in comments. Go!

Ask Engadget: best high-capacity USB thumb drive? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is it a coincidence that "stream" and "extreme" are such similar sounding words? Just take a look at the totally radical dude that's slathered all over HSTi's CES booth and decide for yourself. The follow-up to last year's Wireless Media Stick, StreamStick is a wireless receiver geared at manufacturers that will allow them to provide media streaming from a dedicated device to any number of USB port-packin' TVs, DVD / Blu-ray players, game consoles, and set top boxes, via-WiFi. For the end user, this means that when you plug the USB stick into your TV, the streaming copy of Troll 2 you just rented from Amazon (for instance) will appear as a file that you can click on and play, as if it was locally stored. "The StreamStick," says President and CEO Ramesh Uppal, "enables content providers, of any size, to access a multitude of media players, exponentially increasing their customer reach while realizing new revenue streams that they wouldn't otherwise have." And we know how much you love revenue streams! Check out the PR after the break for all the nitty-gritty.

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HSTi debuts StreamStick WiFi dongles for video on demand originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iTwin USB filesharing solution now shipping in America originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>file sharingFileSharinginternetinternet sharingInternetSharingiTwinlimited editionLimitedEditionnow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingon saleOnSalepicspicturessharingshipshippingshipsthumb driveThumbDriveusbSat, 18 Dec 2010 00:53:00 EST<![CDATA[US Military bans removable media again, this time probably for good]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/us-military-bans-removable-media-again-this-time-probably-for-g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/us-military-bans-removable-media-again-this-time-probably-for-g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/us-military-bans-removable-media-again-this-time-probably-for-g/#comments The US military has officially solidified its reputation as a flake, by banning the use of all removable media including thumb drives, CDs and DVDs again on its Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRnet) after relaxing the same policy in February. To prove they meant business this time, senior officers in each branch relayed the orders and reaffirmed personnel would risk of court-martial if they failed to comply. This seems silly to us considering Uncle Sam feels comfortable giving some cell phones access to secure data, and we all know how much damage losing one can cause. But then again, if history and Transformers are any indication, sometimes it's these little things that cause bigger breaches than anything Cyber Command focuses on stopping.

US Military bans removable media again, this time probably for good originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AirForcebancdscourt martialCourtMartialdefensedepartment of defenseDepartmentOfDefensedvdsmilitarymilitary techMilitaryTechremovable storageRemovableStorageSecurityCamerathumb drivethumbdriveThumbDrivesusbusb driveusb flash driveUsbDriveUsbFlashDriveMon, 13 Dec 2010 01:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Patriot intros Supersonic USB 3.0 flash drive, milks 100MB / sec from a single chip]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/11/patriot-intros-supersonic-usb-3-0-flash-drive-milks-100mb-sec/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/11/patriot-intros-supersonic-usb-3-0-flash-drive-milks-100mb-sec/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/11/patriot-intros-supersonic-usb-3-0-flash-drive-milks-100mb-sec/#comments At present, there seem to be three strategies to embracing the potential of USB 3.0 -- go all out with an external SSD, introduce a hulking RAID-on-a-stick, or settle for a single-chip USB key with ho-hum maximum read/write speeds of roughly around 80MB / sec and 60MB / sec. There are a number of these barely-better-than-USB-2.0 flash drives floating about, but Patriot decided not to settle for that -- its new Supersonic flash drive uses the mythical "quad channel" technology (and a native USB 3.0 controller) to eke out some extra speed. That allows Patriot to beat down the USB 2.0 straw man with 70MB / sec writes and 100MB / sec reads, and possibly justify a pricing premium if the company can't manufacture them on the cheap. If the Supersonic sounds like the best of all worlds for your portable data, you'll find it in 32GB and 64GB configurations starting Q1 2011. No word on price quite yet.

Patriot intros Supersonic USB 3.0 flash drive, milks 100MB / sec from a single chip originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading SuperTalent USB 3.0 Express RAM Cache drives join with Ceedo to make your apps portable (video)

SuperTalent USB 3.0 Express RAM Cache drives join with Ceedo to make your apps portable (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>16gb32gb64gbceedoceedo personalCeedoPersonalexpress ram cacheExpressRamCachesupertalentthumb driveThumbDriveusbusb 3.0usb 3.0 express ram cacheUsb3.0Usb3.0ExpressRamCachevideoFri, 03 Dec 2010 09:39:00 EST<![CDATA['The Collective' steampunk USB drive is the stocking stuffer Jules Verne always wanted]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/the-collective-steampunk-usb-drive-is-the-stocking-stuffer-jul/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/the-collective-steampunk-usb-drive-is-the-stocking-stuffer-jul/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/the-collective-steampunk-usb-drive-is-the-stocking-stuffer-jul/#comments Miffed you didn't buy that $300 8GB steampunk USB drive we shared over the summer? Well, the good news is if you've got $395 worth of shillings lying around, Will Rockwell's 16GB steampunk USB drive christened "The Collective" is yours for the taking. Besides its J.J. Abrams-like name, particularly cool details to highlight include a brass manifold featuring four coolant pipes, a large framed cabochon which acts as a service light, and a faux-gauge made from a domed cover and watch hand. A storage tank serves as a cap for the drive and there's even a tiny plaque bearing Mr. Rockwell's engraved John Hancock placed smack dab in the middle. Last but certainly not least, the elaborate thumbdrive ships with a velvet platform and a glass museum case, so that all who visit may bask in its craftsmanship and finally see the rusted version owned by that Victorian-poser down the block as the tetanus carrier it really is.

'The Collective' steampunk USB drive is the stocking stuffer Jules Verne always wanted originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EtsySteamPunksteampunk USB driveSteampunkUsbDriveThe CollectiveTheCollectivethumbdriveThumbDrivesusbusb driveusb drivesusb flash driveUsbDriveUsbDrivesUsbFlashDriveWill RockwellWillRockwellTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Talent USB 3.0 RAIDDrive nabs an extra 55MB/sec]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/super-talent-usb-3-0-raiddrive-nabs-an-extra-55mb-sec-via-firmwa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/super-talent-usb-3-0-raiddrive-nabs-an-extra-55mb-sec-via-firmwa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/super-talent-usb-3-0-raiddrive-nabs-an-extra-55mb-sec-via-firmwa/#commentsHow's this for post-purchase pleasantries? Super Talent has just revealed a new tidbit surrounding the world's first USB 3.0 thumb drive (that would be the RAIDDrive), and it's one that takes full advantage of second generation USB 3.0 controller technology -- presumably on the PC side and not via a firmware update. The end result? An extra 55MB/sec on the benchmarking front, pushing its proven maximum speed to 370MB/sec. Head on past the break and mash play if you don't believe us, and feel free to start pressing your own storage boutique of choice for something similar for all those other SuperSpeed products.

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Super Talent USB 3.0 RAIDDrive nabs an extra 55MB/sec originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>firmwareflash driveFlashDriveraid driveRaidDrivespeedstorageSuper Talentsuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbSuperTalentthumb driveThumbDrivetransmissionusbusb 3.0usb thumb driveUsb3.0UsbThumbDrivevideoFri, 26 Nov 2010 07:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Infinitec Infinite USB Memory Drive review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/25/infinitec-infinite-usb-memory-drive-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/25/infinitec-infinite-usb-memory-drive-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/25/infinitec-infinite-usb-memory-drive-review/#comments The idea behind Infinitec's Infinite USB Memory Drive is actually quite straightforward, but we've found that when we tell friends and acquaintances about the unit, it often boggles their minds. So, we'll try to keep it real simple: This red plastic stick is a 802.11b/g/n WiFi radio disguised as a USB flash drive. And when we say "disguised", we're not just talking about the stick's size, but its functionality as well -- it lets you wirelessly transfer files direct from your WiFi-equipped laptop's hard drive to just about anything with a USB port. Stick it into an Xbox 360 or set-top-box, for instance, and it pretends to be your average thumbdrive, but with access to theoretically anything you choose. Sounds like a fantastic idea, but does it really work? Find out after the break in our full review.

Gallery: Infinitec Infinite USB Memory Drive, hands-on

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Infinitec Infinite USB Memory Drive review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TweakTown tests the best thumb drives, invites USB 3.0 models to the party originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Super Talent intros 8GB USB 3.0 Express Duo flash drive for $14 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New York City walls play host to covert thumbdrives originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aram BarthollAramBarthollartcovertdead dropdead dropsDeadDropDeadDropsEYEBEAMfile sharingFileSharingflash driveFlashDrivehiddennew yorknew york cityNewYorkNewYorkCityNYCp2ppeer to peerpeer-to-peerPeerToPeerspythumbdriveUSBSat, 30 Oct 2010 21:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Mimoco bumps out yet another Hello Kitty flash drive to celebrate Sanrio's 50th anniversary]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/mimoco-bumps-out-yet-another-hello-kitty-flash-drive-to-celebrat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/mimoco-bumps-out-yet-another-hello-kitty-flash-drive-to-celebrat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/mimoco-bumps-out-yet-another-hello-kitty-flash-drive-to-celebrat/#comments It's no secret that we're very fond of Hello Kitty gadgets -- just like pretty much everyone else on the planet. And Sanrio's lucrative partnership with Mimoco has spun the famous cat's rep into... more awesome flash drives. It seems like Sanrio is always celebrating some kind of birthday, and for the company's 50th anniversary they've busted out more than their fair share of gear. This time, it's a "classic" Hello Kitty flash drive that comes in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB capacities. We're kind of in love with Kitty's elongated face on this model, so if you so choose, you can grab one of these up for a starting price of $34.95.

Mimoco bumps out yet another Hello Kitty flash drive to celebrate Sanrio's 50th anniversary originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kingston issues its first USB 3.0 thumb drive: DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>datatravelerdatatraveler 3.0datatraveler ultimate 3.0Datatraveler3.0DatatravelerUltimate3.0flash driveFlashDriveKingstonsuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbthumb driveThumbDriveusbusb 3.0usb flash driveusb thumb driveUsb3.0UsbFlashDriveUsbThumbDriveThu, 16 Sep 2010 10:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Doc Marten USB drive makes puppies look skinny, gristle throb]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/doc-marten-usb-drive-makes-puppies-look-skinny-gristle-throb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/doc-marten-usb-drive-makes-puppies-look-skinny-gristle-throb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/doc-marten-usb-drive-makes-puppies-look-skinny-gristle-throb/#comments We've all been there: hands punched violently into pockets, conspicuously affected by the visceral industrial hum of big city decay. If only we had this $25 limited edition 50th anniversary 2GB "stomper" USB drive to complete our ensemble. Who knows, in the right hands it might have helped Jesus build a hotrod.

Doc Marten USB drive makes puppies look skinny, gristle throb originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>50th anniversary50thAnniversaryairwavebootdoc martenDocMartendr. martenDr.Martenindustrialindustrial musicIndustrialMusiclimited editionLimitedEditionthumbdriveusb driveUsbDriveFri, 13 Aug 2010 05:46:00 EST<![CDATA[SanDisk ships its smallest USB thumb drive, the diminutive Cruzer Blade]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/sandisk-ships-its-smallest-usb-thumb-drive-the-diminutive-cruze/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/sandisk-ships-its-smallest-usb-thumb-drive-the-diminutive-cruze/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/sandisk-ships-its-smallest-usb-thumb-drive-the-diminutive-cruze/#comments We suspect SanDisk would have run into some friction by proclaiming that its Cruzer Blade is the world's smallest USB flash drive, but it smartly chose to word things as its smallest in order to not draw attention from those other guys. No matter how you slice it, though, this little doohickey is awfully minuscule, being "about the size of a standard size paper clip and weighing approximately the same as a penny." It's tailor made to hang off of your existing keyring, and it's available in capacities ranging from 2GB to 16GB. As for prices? $14.99 to $77.99, and (just about) everywhere in between.

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SanDisk ships its smallest USB thumb drive, the diminutive Cruzer Blade originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cruzercruzer bladeCruzerBladeflash driveFlashDriveSanDisksmalleststoragethumb driveThumbDriveusbusb flash driveusb thumb driveUsbFlashDriveUsbThumbDriveTue, 27 Jul 2010 14:17:00 EST<![CDATA[A-DATA's N909 thumb drive taps into eSATA for extra oomph]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/a-datas-n909-thumb-drive-taps-into-esata-for-extra-oomph/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/a-datas-n909-thumb-drive-taps-into-esata-for-extra-oomph/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/a-datas-n909-thumb-drive-taps-into-esata-for-extra-oomph/#comments It's not the first thumb drive we've seen that taps into eSATA in order to provide near-USB 3.0 speeds without a SuperSpeed socket, but A-DATA's N909 ditches that awful design scheme from years back in favor of a much more streamlined approach here. Designed to utilize that USB 2.0 + eSATA combo port that's found on most modern day laptops, the N909 doesn't require an extra USB connection for power. Internally, the four-channel design enables the stick to achieve transfer rates of up to 90MB/sec (read) and 50MB/sec (write), and it'll also function just fine in a standard USB 2.0 socket (albeit at far slower speeds). No pricing information is being handed down just yet, but they should hit shelves soon in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities.

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A-DATA's N909 thumb drive taps into eSATA for extra oomph originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a dataa-dataADataflash driveFlashDriveN909thumb driveThumbDriveusbusb 2.0usb driveusb flash driveusb thumb driveUsb2.0UsbDriveUsbFlashDriveUsbThumbDriveMon, 26 Jul 2010 14:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Lexar's 128GB Echo SE USB thumb drive continuously backs up your netbook, mobile life]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/lexars-128gb-echo-se-usb-thumb-drive-continuously-backs-up-your/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/lexars-128gb-echo-se-usb-thumb-drive-continuously-backs-up-your/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/lexars-128gb-echo-se-usb-thumb-drive-continuously-backs-up-your/#commentsPreviously available in 16GB and 32GB versions, Lexar's Echo SE line just got gigantic. And a lot more useful, if we should say so ourselves. With many SSDs topping out at 128GB, and quite a few netbooks shipping with 160GB HDDs, having this USB drive plugged essentially allows your entire laptop to be continuously backed up. The built-in, "no touch software" automatically backs up files in use, requiring absolutely no activation on your end. We're told that the little bugger will work with Windows and OS X platforms, but the assurance of having your mobile life backed up at all times will cost ya. And by that, we mean "make you $349.99 poorer." It's available now at various e-tailers (Amazon, Newegg, etc.) if you're willing to pay the premium.

Continue reading Lexar's 128GB Echo SE USB thumb drive continuously backs up your netbook, mobile life

Lexar's 128GB Echo SE USB thumb drive continuously backs up your netbook, mobile life originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backupbackup driveBackupDriveEcho SEEchoSeflash driveFlashDrivelexarlexar Echo SELexarEchoSenow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSalestoragethumb driveThumbDriveusbusb flash driveusb thumb driveUsbFlashDriveUsbThumbDriveThu, 22 Jul 2010 03:36:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's XtremKey tested... emotionally (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/lacies-xtremkey-tested-emotionally/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/lacies-xtremkey-tested-emotionally/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/lacies-xtremkey-tested-emotionally/#comments Look, we all know that the wusses at the Engadget HQ couldn't put a dent in LaCie's ultra-rugged XtremKey, not even if their moms packed handguns in their fanny packs alongside the Fruit Roll-Ups, Mace, and wads of PR bribe cash. So we decided to take a different angle in testing the drive: we decided to bum it out. Watch the video after the break.

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LaCie's XtremKey tested... emotionally (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comedyflash driveFlashDrivefunnyhilariouslacielacie xtremkeyLacieXtremkeyruggedtestthumb driveThumbDrivetoughusb driveusb flash driveusb thumb driveUsbDriveUsbFlashDriveUsbThumbDrivevideoxtremkeyFri, 16 Jul 2010 18:13:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie's XtremKey: it's pretty rugged, we guess]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/lacies-xtremkey-its-pretty-rugged-we-guess/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/lacies-xtremkey-its-pretty-rugged-we-guess/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/lacies-xtremkey-its-pretty-rugged-we-guess/#comments OK GUYS, WE GET IT. Sheesh, it's like they think we're a bunch of klutzes or something. Sure, there was that one time with the garbage disposal... one time. But after that... alright, the time with the mud, and the thing with the ocean. Oh, and when we dropped 2GB of Word documents into a black hole. Still, we hardly deserve to be treated like children. LaCie has stepped up the condescension to new levels with its XtremKey, a drive that's waterproof up to 100 meters, temperature proof from -58 degrees Fahrenheit to +400, and resistant to 16 foot drops. This ruggedness is accomplished by screwing the USB drive into a 2mm thick metal pipe that can withstand the pressure of a 10 ton truck rolling over it. Like that would ever happen that one time. The drive ranges in capacity from 8GB to 64GB, and will be out in August for some exorbitant, as-yet-undisclosed cost. Check out a needlessly abusive video of the drive after the break.

Gallery: LaCie's XtremKey press shots

Continue reading LaCie's XtremKey: it's pretty rugged, we guess

LaCie's XtremKey: it's pretty rugged, we guess originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flash driveFlashDrivelacielacie xtremkeyLacieXtremkeyruggedthumb driveThumbDriveusb driveusb keyUsbDriveUsbKeyvideoxtremkeyTue, 13 Jul 2010 23:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Infinitec's 'infinite' USB memory drive delayed until August, shown streaming to Xbox 360 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/infinitecs-infinite-usb-memory-drive-delayed-until-august-sh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/infinitecs-infinite-usb-memory-drive-delayed-until-august-sh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/infinitecs-infinite-usb-memory-drive-delayed-until-august-sh/#commentsInfinitec's 'infinite' USB memory drive delayed until August, shown streaming to Xbox 360 (video) If you've always wanted a D&D-style bag of holding, we're thinking Infinitec's IUM is as close as you're going to get, looking like a plain 'ol USB thumb drive but actually storing an infinite amount of, well, stuff. However, you're going to have to wait a little longer to reach into this magic satchel, with the unit's ship date being delayed until the end of August. The price is still the same, at $129, and the company was kind enough to create a video just for you that shows how it all works. It's embedded below, but if you're looking for the Cliff's Notes it shows pairing the thumb drive to a computer, installing some hosting software, and then streaming the Avatar trailer from a laptop to an Xbox 360 in HD with seemingly no lag nor dropped frames. Looks great, but will it work that well in the real world on a typical internet connection? We can't wait to find out.

Gallery: Infinitec Infinite USB Memory Drive

Continue reading Infinitec's 'infinite' USB memory drive delayed until August, shown streaming to Xbox 360 (video)

Infinitec's 'infinite' USB memory drive delayed until August, shown streaming to Xbox 360 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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