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Toshiba outs two new 2.5″ Hybrid HDD with NAND Flash

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/9/2012 - 01:34] - 0 - Storage

Toshiba announced this morning in Japan two new Hybrid 2.5″ HDDs with the 1TB MQ01ABD100H and 750GB MQ01ABD075H. Both models comes with 8GB of SLC NAND internal memory, SATA III and a 5,400rpm speed.

Toshiba outs two new 2.5″ Hybrid HDD with NAND Flash

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Toshiba outs Canvio Slim, Canio Desk and Canvio external HDDs in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/9/2012 - 01:23] - 0 - Storage

Here you are the latest Canvio external and portable HDDs from Toshiba! Announced in Japan and in the USA, the new comer is the Canvio Slim! Available in 500GB only and with the support of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, the Canvio slim come with[...]

Toshiba outs Canvio Slim, Canio Desk and Canvio external HDDs in Japan

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Samsung Unveils New SSD 840 Pro Series

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/9/2012 - 01:12] - 0 - Storage

Samsung today announced its new lineup of high-performance SSDs designed for use in personal computers with the SSD 840 Pro Series. The new series supporting SATA 6.0 gigabit-per-second (Gb/s) interface comes in two tracks; one for gen[...]

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Hitachi developed a technique for recording data on Quartz Galss

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/9/2012 - 10:32] - 4 - Storage

Hitachi announced the development of a prototype storage media that can store (Record and Read) CD level digital Media on Quartz Glass capable to endure extreme environmental conditions without degrading. This new technology stores dat[...]

Hitachi developed a technique for recording data on Quartz Galss

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Samsung Announces Production of Industry’s First 2GB LPDDR3 Mobile Memory, Using 30nm-class Technology

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/9/2012 - 09:22] - 0 - Storage

Samsung has begun mass producing the industry’s first two gigabyte (GB), low power double-data-rate 3 (LPDDR3) memory, using 30 nanometer (nm) class technology, for next-generation mobile devices. Samsung started mass production of the[...]

Samsung Announces Production of Industry’s First 2GB LPDDR3 Mobile Memory, Using 30nm-class Technology

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[REVIEW] OCZ Vertex 4

By Ike - [18/9/2012 - 02:40] - 0 - Review Storage

OCZ’s showcase of their latest flagship SSD turned their Cebit presence in possibly one of the most anticipated product launches for PC enthusiasts on show. During Computex we got the chance to talk to the marketing pillars behind the [...]

Samsung Presents High-speed 64GB UHS-1 Memory Card at IFA 2012

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [29/8/2012 - 09:39] - 0 - Storage

Samsung Electronics showcases high performing UHS-1 64GB micro SD Card at IFA 2012. Samsung Electronics has been operating the “plus” and “standard” lineups in terms of the speed and capacity of memory card but with the UHS-1 added as [...]

Samsung Presents High-speed 64GB UHS-1 Memory Card at IFA 2012

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The USB “Thumb” drive is back!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [27/8/2012 - 05:43] - 0 - Storage

Back in 2005 the Japanese company SolidAlliance introduced a wide range of crazy USB Disks including the Sushi Disk Series but also the “Thumb” USB Disk that replicate a human thumb… 7 years later this rather unique U[...]

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IO-Data announce the HDPX-UT, a new series of USB 3.0 slim external HDD

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [23/8/2012 - 03:33] - 0 - Storage

Available in 500GB only these new HDPX-UT USB 3.0 external HDDs comes in a new super slim body of just 9mm thick thin! Expect from this new slim design the HDPX-UT series is available in three different colors and weight just 260g.

IO-Data announce the HDPX-UT, a new series of USB 3.0 slim external HDD

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[REVIEW] Synology DS412+ versus QNAP TS-469 Pro, battle for the SMB segment.

By Ike - [14/8/2012 - 03:19] - 1 - Review Storage

Introduction Both QNAP and Synology provided us with a unit from their high-end SMB NAS lineup. In this review we will be comparing both units both on hardware performance as software functionality. Synology’s key features: 205.68 MB/s[...]

[REVIEW] Synology DS412+ versus QNAP TS-469 Pro, battle for the SMB segment.

Panasonic Releases Waterproof & Shockproof Anti Magnetic SD Cards

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [8/8/2012 - 08:07] - 0 - Storage

Waterproof, Shockproof, Anti Magnetic, X-Ray Proof, Freeze proof, here you are Panasonic new SDHC and SDX Cards! Announced for an early September launch these new SD cards comes in two different flavors with the SDAB Series offering a [...]

Panasonic Releases Waterproof & Shockproof Anti Magnetic SD Cards

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Logitec Japan announced the LHR-8BREU3, a USB 3.0 eSATA 8 Drive external enclosure

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/8/2012 - 07:53] - 4 - Storage

Logitec Japan announced today a new USB 3.0 and eSATA external enclosure, the LHR-8BREU3 at 39,800 Yen. This new external enclosure can fit up to 8 SATA HDDs as well as comes with RAID 0/5/10/50 with auto-rebuild.

Logitec Japan announced the LHR-8BREU3, a USB 3.0 eSATA 8 Drive external enclosure

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Samsung Begins Mass Producing Fastest Embedded NAND Storage for Smartphones and Tablets

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/8/2012 - 07:33] - 0 - Storage

Samsung announced that it has now begun volume production of an ultra-fast embedded memory for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices in 16-, 32- and 64-gigabyte (GB) densities. The new Samsung eMMC (embedded multimedia card) Pr[...]

Samsung Begins Mass Producing Fastest Embedded NAND Storage for Smartphones and Tablets

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Buffalo Japan announced the HDW-P550U3 Series its latest USB 3.0 and WiFi External HDD

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/7/2012 - 08:52] - 0 - Storage

Available in 500GB only the HDW-P550U3 from Buffalo has been tailored for people who needs to get access to their data on the go and wirelessly! Indeed this USB 3.0 External HDD comes with WiFi BGN connectivity and a 2,860mAh (enough f[...]

Buffalo Japan announced the HDW-P550U3 Series its latest USB 3.0 and WiFi External HDD

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Toshiba announces the AL13SEB900, a 10,500 rpm 900GB 2.5” HDD

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/7/2012 - 08:54] - 0 - Storage

This SAS 2.0 HDD is definitively not for everyone but is SSDs are to “small” for your and owns a computer supporting SAS 2.0 the AL13SEB900 is maybe just made for you! With 64MB of buffer and a 10,500 rpm speed for a total capacity of [...]

Toshiba announces the AL13SEB900, a 10,500 rpm 900GB 2.5” HDD

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Pioneer announces the world smallest portable BDXL Drive with the BDR-XD04R

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/7/2012 - 09:28] - 3 - Storage

Here you are according to Pioneer Japan the world smallest external BDXL Drive, the BDR-XD04R! Announced for a launch within July at around 15,000 Yen, the BDR-XD04R is a tiny USB 2.0 DBXL Burner with just 133x133x14.8mm and 240g! Feat[...]

Pioneer announces the world smallest portable BDXL Drive with the BDR-XD04R

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Buffalo’s USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt HDD HD-PATU3 now official!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/7/2012 - 04:40] - 0 - Storage

Announced ahead of Computex, Buffalo’s new “universal” USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt external HDD, the HD-PATU3 is now officially official, at least in Japan! This new elegant drive will be available in either 500GB or 1TB and will cost resp[...]

Buffalo’s USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt HDD HD-PATU3 now official!

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Sony unleash the power of its XQD Cards with the S Series and its 168MB/s writing speed

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/7/2012 - 09:12] - 2 - Storage

Here you are the 2nd generation of Sandisk, Sony and Nikon’s memory card the XQD S Series where the S stand for Speed! Yep these XQD Cards, the very same one used in Nikon’s D4 camera are now faster then ever! Announced at [...]

Sony unleash the power of its XQD Cards with the S Series and its 168MB/s writing speed

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Kokusai Kogyo developped AR app that visualizes water height in the event of a tsunami

By DigInfo TV - [25/6/2012 - 08:49] - 0 - Storage

Kokusai Kogyo is developing a disaster prevention AR application the can visualize the depth of water in the event of a tsunami or flooding. With this prototype, the water level five meters ahead is superimposed on the view from the ca[...]

Kokusai Kogyo developped AR app that visualizes water height in the event of a tsunami

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G-Technology Launches New USB 3.0 External Storage Solutions

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/6/2012 - 08:34] - 0 - Storage

G-Technology today announced a new line of portable and desktop USB 3.0 storage solutions for a broad range of users from consumers to audio/video professionals. Given the brand’s strength in the content creation and Apple Mac communit[...]

G-Technology Launches New USB 3.0 External Storage Solutions

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SK Hynix to Launch Client-side SSD

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/6/2012 - 08:26] - 0 - Storage

SK Hynix announced its launch of client SSD. The first ever SK Hynix’s client 2.5” SSD consists of ONFI synchronous NAND Flash memory using 20nm class process and densities of 128GB (Gigabyte) and 256GB are available. It significantly [...]

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Buffalo Japan announces its first external USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt HDD

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/6/2012 - 08:29] - 0 - Storage

Behold the HD-PATU3 Series, Buffalo Japan first USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt external HDD! Compatible PC or Mac this new HDD comes in two different flavor with a 500GB version and a 1TB version.  Released for Computex, Buffalo did not give [...]