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Following growing consumer demand for larger capacity, high-speed memory cards, Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a global leader in flash memory products and DRAM memory modules, today revealed its new Extreme Speed 300X CompactFlash card – a worthy addition to Transcend’s award-winning line of high speed, ultra-reliable flash memory cards.

Transcend’s Extreme Speed 300X CompactFlash cards operate in dual-channel Ultra DMA mode 5*, the fastest speed available for CF cards. This interface allows Transcend’s 300X CF cards achieve extraordinarily fast read/write speeds of up to 45MB per second on average**, making consecutive shooting and non-stop video recording with today’s high-performance digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLR) easier than ever. With impressive transfer speeds and enormous storage capacity, users are guaranteed to get the best performance results from their high-end digital equipment. (more…)

SanDisk Corporation has introduced Cruzer® Enterprise FIPS Edition, a USB flash drive with security certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of the United States through its Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) program.

Many government agencies require FIPS certification for portable storage devices, as do some private-sector companies in highly regulated industries such as financial services and healthcare. Based on SanDisk’s secure Cruzer Enterprise flash drive, the new Cruzer Enterprise FIPS Edition has additional data protection features including:

* A software self-test routine that automatically runs whenever the drive is powered up, to verify the drive’s cryptographic function is intact.
* Physical protection for the drive’s internal security module to deter tampering.
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With the ever-increasing popularity of low-priced compact notebooks and lightweight portable devices, the demand for solid-state disks (SSD) is greater than ever. Transcend is poised at the forefront of this new solid-state revolution, offering a full range of SSD products. Compared to traditional hard drives, SSDs are made of solid-state NAND flash memory with no moving parts, and are therefore not susceptible to mechanical failure resulting from vibration, sudden impact or power loss, heat, and other common factors that often cause irrecoverable data loss in portable devices that use regular hard drives. (more…)

Cruzer Titanium Plus, with a capacity of four gigabytes (GB)¹, is the first flash memory product from SanDisk to offer online backup. Users get the best of both worlds, with access online and offline: Data is always available when Cruzer Titanium Plus is plugged into any computer. Users also get quick access to their backed-up files through any computer connected to the Internet, should they forget to bring the drive with them, or if the drive is lost or stolen.

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Transcend, a global leader in flash memory products and computer peripherals, today announced the arrival of its latest S series Multi-Card Reader – S6. The versatile new S6 is compact and portable, with rounded edges and all-white design that it attractive and easy to handle. Its simple design includes a convenient built-in USB connector allows quick, hassle-free data transfer. (more…)

Transcend, a leading manufacturer of flash memory products, today introduced its latest high-capacity USB flash drive – the 16GB JetFlash® V60. About the size of an AA battery (61mm x 18.6mm x 9.8mm), the versatile V60 is small enough to be taken anywhere. With its huge 16GB memory capacity, you can easily store all of your personal files, music, digital photos, and even full-length movies with you and still have space left for work and school documents. Already known for its colorful, cute looks and surprisingly affordable price, the huge increase in memory capacity makes Transcend’s V60 more attractive than ever. (more…)

Transcend, a world leader in flash drives and memory products, released a new black version of its ultra-compact USB flash drive, the JetFlash® T3. Measuring only 30.3mm x 12.3mm x 2.4mm (L x W x D), the new JetFlash T3 is impossibly compact, and only weighs a mere 2g. (more…)

To survive in the real world, your data needs the protection of the LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Disk. The exclusive creation of world-renown designer Neil Poulton, this durable, portable storage solution offers a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface connection. Simply plug it into any PC or Mac with a USB port for backup, archiving and large data exchange anywhere. Its unique scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper make the LaCie Rugged Hard Disk especially resistant to harsh elements for extra protection along the road of your adventures.

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LaCie 301174 Rugged All-Terrain 160 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Disk

Brighten your computing world with the lively colors and high fashion look of the LaCie Skwarim. The original creation of award-winning designer Karim Rashid, its futuristic design is complemented by the feel of its compact, soft-touch square case. The Skwarim offers a great amount of storage in a very small ultra-portable device. Back up and exchange thousands of photos, songs, files and even video clips with this easy-to-use hard drive with an integrated USB cable. Just plug the Skwarim into your PC or Mac laptop or desktop to back up and exchange files, then toss it into your pocket and bring it with you everywhere.

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60GB Lacie Skwarim HD USB2 4200RPM Pink

So, Do you use USB drives just for quick and hassle free data transfer needs and portability? Here is something which is going to change your mind ( unless you are using Ironkey )

Why not to use phone memory cards as a usb drive replacement? why? Because with memory cards you get All the USB drive storage feature, PLUS
- You always keep your mobiles with you
- you can transfer data using bluetooth and Wifi
- You can preview files using your mobile phones any where

and, To solve the last issue of portability and convenience, Let me introduce:

SanDisk MobileMate™ Readers
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