TopTech Products
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Jul 07, 2009 Measuring 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.11 in., plug-and-play Slim Data USB Cards offer 4 Gb storage capacity, enabling users to store and carry digital photos, music, video clips, and other documents in their wallets. Customizable cards are Mac, PC, and Linux compatible and support both USB 2.0 and 1.1 interfaces. They are available in clear, gray, orange, red, and blue.

Western Digital Corp.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Jun 25, 2009 SiliconDrive® III series includes 2.5 in. SATA and PATA as well as 1.8 in. Micro SATA SSDs with native SATA 3.0 Gbps or ATA-7 interfaces, target read speeds to 100 MBps, and write speeds to 80 MBps in capacities to 120 GB. Built for mechanical scalability, products suit embedded system and data streaming applications. Integrated PowerArmor®, SiSMART®, and SolidStor® technologies optimize performance and reliability in 24/7 applications.

Kingston Technology Co., Inc.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Jun 18, 2009 Available in 64 and 128 GB capacities, SSDNow V Series solid-state drive (SSD) upgrade bundles increase performance on existing desktops/notebooks. Included Acronis® True Image cloning software and step-by-step instructions aid in moving contents of existing HDD to SSD. Once cloned, OS and applications reside on SSD, while HDD serves as storage for data. Both kits have 2.5 in. form factor and deliver up to 100 MB/sec read and 80 MB/sec write performance.

EMC Corp.
Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103
Jun 15, 2009 Housed in ½ in. thick aluminum enclosure, 2.5 in. Iomega® eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drives for Mac feature 1 FireWire 800 port, 1 FireWire 400 port, and 1 USB 2.0 port. Apple-esque Alpine White model is available in 250 GB, while deep Midnight Blue model comes in 320 GB, and Ruby Red model offers 500 GB capacity. Drop Guard(TM) feature protects data from drops up to 51 in. Supplied with 3 backup software programs, drives can store up to 2,000,000 photos, over 9,250 hr of music, or 750 hr of video.

Western Digital Corp.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Jun 04, 2009 Featuring WD GreenPower Technology(TM), 2 TB Series WD AV-GP produces noise levels less than 1 sone. IntelliPark(TM) technology minimizes power consumption by automatically unloading heads during idle to reduce aerodynamic drag, while Preemptive Wear Leveling minimizes uneven wear on drive surface common to audio video streaming applications. With SilkStream(TM) technology, drives are optimized for smooth, continuous digital video playback of up to 12 simultaneous HD streams.

Apricorn Inc.
Poway, CA 92064
Jun 04, 2009 Aegis Desktop high-speed eSATA/USB 2.0 storage and backup solution features 3.5 in. 7,200 rpm SATA hard drive, storage capacity of up to 1.5 TB, and access speed of up to 3 Gbps. Unit has aluminum enclosure with fan-cooled design and rotating feet that allow use in vertical configuration. System includes Data Protection Software Suite offering backup, cloning, hard drive disaster recovery, and file synchronization for PC and Mac.

Maxell Corporation of America
Fair Lawn,, NJ 07410
May 15, 2009 Developed for use with Sony XDCAM and professional broadcasting optical disc systems, Professional Disc PD-50DL is fully compatible with MPEG HD422 recorder, and is capable of recording 95 min of high definition content with sampling rate of 4:2:2 and recording bit rate of 50 Mbps. It is powered by blue-violet laser and features dual-layer structure. Precise spin-coating and hard-coat technology create static discharge effect, protecting disc from dust and surface scratches.

Western Digital Corp.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
May 05, 2009 Combining 64 MB cache and dual processors, WD RE4-GP 3.5 in., 2 TB hard drive (model WD2002FYPS) is designed for reduced average power consumption and reliability needed for storage-intensive applications. MTBF rating is 1.2 million hr, and StableTrac(TM) technology reduces system-induced vibration and stabilizes platters for accurate tracking during read/write operations. Along with mechanical and servo control optimization, features include RAID-specific Time-limited Error Recovery.

Other World Computing
Woodstock, IL 60098
Apr 28, 2009 Providing data transfer speeds up to 300 MB/s, Mercury Elite-AL Pro Qx2 features quad interface of FireWire® 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, and eSATA ports, as well as 4 SATA hard drive bays. Front panel selector switch enables configuration of 0, 1, 5, 10 hardware RAID settings. Designed for both Mac and PC, plug-and-play unit is housed in shock-resistant, heat dissipating aircraft-grade brushed aluminum with front panel LEDs for at-a-glance system status.

Seagate Technology, Inc.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 4544
Apr 21, 2009 Optimized for continuous 24/7 use, SV35.5 Series(TM) includes 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB capacity models with performance-tuned 140 MBps sustained sequential data rates and ATA-7 streaming commands for high-speed transfers. Caches of 8, 16, or 32 MB, along with built-in error recovery, enable non-stop streaming. Each 7,200 rpm HDD has 3 Gbps SATA interface and, depending on model, offers typical idle acoustics of 2.3 or 2.5 bels and power consumption rates of 5 or 7 W.

Freecom Technologies
Berlin 10829  Germany
Apr 02, 2009 Offering 500 Gb capacity, 2.5 in. shock-resistant ToughDrive Sport can withstand falls up to 2 meters and is protected against adverse weather conditions. Unit has loop in one corner for attachment to bags or belts, and integrated USB cable so no external power adapter is required for charging. For security, user's password is encrypted and stored on 256-bit hardware chip.

Apricorn Inc.
Poway, CA 92064
Mar 26, 2009 Weighing 3.7 oz, Aegis Mini is a 16-point omni-directional, shock-mounted 1.8 in. hard drive offering choice of integrated USB 2.0 or FireWire cable. Ultra-portable unit can hold up to 60,000 songs, 50,000 photos, or 300 hours of video. Designed to power on single USB connection, Aegis Mini is compatible with both PC and Apple® systems and comes bundled with Data Protection Suite for system level backup and synchronization.

Seagate Technology, Inc.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 4544
Feb 10, 2009 Constellation(TM) drives are available as 2.5 in. models with capacities of 160 and 500 GB with 3 Gbps SATA and 6 Gbps SAS 2.0 interfaces. Available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities, 3.5-inch Constellation ES hard drives are offered with SAS or SATA interfaces and run at 7,200 rpm. Both feature PowerChoice(TM) technology for minimized power consumption and can include optional self-encrypting drive (SED) technology for SAS 2.0 and AES government-grade encryption.

Western Digital Corp.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Feb 05, 2009 Based on 500 GB/platter technology with 32 MB cache, 3.5 in. WD Caviar® Green(TM) Drives are designed for use in USB/FireWire®/eSATA external hard drives, desktop computers, workstations, and desktop RAID environments. StableTrac(TM) secures motor shaft at both ends to minimize system-induced vibration and stabilize platters, while IntelliPower(TM) fine-tunes balance of spin speed, transfer rate, and caching algorithms. GreenPower(TM) technology minimizes power consumption.

Fujitsu Computer Products, Inc.
San Jose, CA 95134
Feb 05, 2009 Available with capacities of 500, 400, 320, and 250 Gb, HandyDrive MMH2 UB series 5,400 rpm, 2.5 in. external hard disk drive weighs less than 6 oz, and measures 137.5 x 83.5 x 15 mm. It includes USB 2.0 interface, and offers software support in 11 different languages. Bundled utility software allows users to manage partitions, while password lock tool protects data if drive is lost/stolen, or when removed from external enclosure.

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc
Irvine, CA 92618-1697
Feb 02, 2009 Providing mobile data backup solution, Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive is available in 500 GB capacity models that comes in Frost White or Black. Power is supplied via USB, and construction withstands normal wear and tear. Weighing 6 oz, 5.0 x 3.19 x 0.65 in. HDD delivers quiet operation and incorporates internal shock sensor as well as ramp-loading technology. It works with Windows® 2000/XP/Vista® and Mac® OS X 10.3.9 or later and is RoHS-compliant.

Seagate Technology, Inc.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 4544
Jan 23, 2009 Offered in 300, 450, and 600 Gb capacities, Cheetah® 15K.7 and NS.2 are built for 3.5-in. Tier 1 storage applications and leverage PowerTrim(TM) technology to optimize power consumption at all levels of activity. Both mission-critical drives provide government-grade data security as well as instant secure erase. Seek times for 15,000 rpm Cheetah 15K.7 and 10,000 rpm Cheetah NS.2 are 3.4 ms and 3.8 ms, respectively. Both offer 6 Gbps SAS 2.0 or 4 Gbps FC interface.

Toshiba America Electronic Components (TAEC)
Irvine, CA 92618-1811
Jan 22, 2009 Flash-based drives based on 43 nm multilevel cell NAND are available in 64, 128, 256 and 512 GB models in 1.8 or 2.5 in. drive enclosures or as SSD Flash Modules. Drives utilize MLC controller that achieves parallel data transfers and wear leveling to optimize performance. Maximum sequential read speed of SSDs is 240 Mbps and maximum sequential write speed is 200 Mbps. Units also include AES data encryption to prevent unauthorized access.

ioSafe, inc.
Auburn, CA 95603
Jan 22, 2009 Offering up to 1.5 TB capacity, ioSafe Solo connects to PCs, Macs, or Linux computers with USB 2.0 interface. Unit is both fireproof and waterproof, protecting data in fire temperatures up to 1,550°F and floods down to 10 ft depth for 3 days. FloSafe cooling vent technology provides air-flow cooling to dissipate heat during normal operation and also has ability to detect destructive heat levels and close vents to protect data against extreme heat.

Kingston Technology Co., Inc.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Jan 15, 2009 Designed for enterprise server environment, SSDNow E Series offers 32 GB memory with 250 MB/sec read and 170 MB/sec write capacity. It measures 69.85 x 100 x 7 m and weighs 80 g. With 80 GB memory and 250 MB/sec read, 70 MB/sec write capacity, SSDNow M Series is built for notebook PCs, at 69.85 x 100 x 9.5 mm and 86 g. Both rugged drives feature self monitoring/analysis/reporting and withstand operating shock to 1,000 G for 0.5 msec and temperatures from 0-70°C.