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Nokia Memory Cards: Storage In All Sizes

Wilson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:12:38 +0000

Nokia memory cards have always been a big hit ever since the very concept of memory cards was introduced in mobile phones. Memory cards by Nokia have been made in all sizes and the most popular so far have been the microSD cards that are very small in size and are very effective. These cards are said to be very much in demand for the ability to slip into compact mobile phones manufactured by Nokia. These are almost 2/3rd of the SIM module and are much smaller in comparison to a lot of devices that are embedded. Nokia memory cards have the tendency to provide upto 2GB memory space and are very durable. These cards can be formatted and made new with every format making the card as new as it can be.

Nokia memory cards have the capacity to store a lot of multimedia files and apart from other technical files. The environmental conditions in which these memory cards operate are also quite adjustable and the battery that they consume is minimal. Having the Nokia memory cards on your Nokia phone will also land you up as the beneficiary as there is a lot of data which might need to be stored at times and you may not have enough space in your phone if the mobile does not have a Nokia memory card. So ensure that when you purchase a Nokia phone, you also buy a Nokia memory card alongside. This will come as a big incentive and will help you many times.

Sandisk Ultra Backup 32GB: Giant Capacity in a Small USB Stick

Alexis — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:08:46 +0000

With a capacity of 32GB, Sandisk Ultra Backup 32GB is a USB stick with a plastic body. With compact dimensions, the USB comes included with U3 portable apps launcher and backup software. Slightly different from the traditional external drives, now a new generation of backup devices is emerging. This latest generation of external drives are one-touch USB flash drives that balance the convenience of small size with sophisticated backup applications for data protection. Sandisk Ultra Backup 32GB belongs to this latest genre of backup devices that have push-button backups with SanDisk’s U3 smart-drive technology. This technology allows the user to store Windows PC user preferences, profiles and settings and also download a limited number of applications from the flash drive.

Besides the 32GB version, the Sandisk USB Flash Drive also comes in 8GB, 16GB and 64GB capacities. Easy and quick to set up, it has handy backup features and no cap. It uses a retractable USB connector that can be pushed back into the body of the drive. It has been encased in ultra-thin plastic body which gives it a flimsy feel. However, the device is lightweight and compact and extremely portable. The SanDisk Ultra Backup 32GB drive is compatible with Skype for VoIP, Trillian for instant messaging and Mozilla’s Firefox Internet browser and all three can be launched directly from drive itself. The external drive also offers custom applications with the U3 technology that allow downloading YouSendIt. Another helpful feature of the drive is that each time it is pressed, the one-touch button backs up all your pre-selected files and folders.

My Book Studio Edition II 4TB: External Drive for your Entire Media Collection

Alexis — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:01:51 +0000

Enabled with RAID, My Book Studio Edition II 4TB is a Quad interface that has been formatted for Mac. It consumes 30% less power and is a high performing device. Equipped with FireWire 800, it has a Serial Bus Transfer Rate of 800 Mb/s. The Western Digital device gives the high speed needed for smooth video editing and saves huge blocks of data in record time. It runs quietly and does not need a fan. It is eco-friendly and is much cooler than standard systems. Its eSATA has a Serial Bus Transfer Rate of 3GB/sec while its USB has a Serial Bus Transfer Rate of 480MB/sec. Compatible with Apple’s Time Machine, it includes software and instructions for reformatting to Windows.

Flexible and convenient, it also includes FireWire 400 and USB 2.0. To upgrade the drive, one simply needs to open the case and replace the existing drive and no screwdriver is needed. Also, the user can easily back up important projects to multiple destinations including file servers, portable drives and My Book. Every time a change is saved, it is automatically backed up. So, you need not worry about losing vital information and data. Available with a 5-year limited warranty, the drive allows the user to see how much space is available on your storage system. The My Book Studio Edition II 4TB is equipped with intelligent drive management features that allows automatic power-up and safe shutdown. LED status and activity lights make this storage system especially easy to use. The complete package includes dual-drive storage system, FireWire 800 cable, FireWire 800 to 400 cable, USB cable, AC adapter, Software CD and Quick Install Guide.

Asus Eee PC 904 HD 80GB: Compact with Ample Storage and Battery Life

Jenny — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:50:43 +0000

The Asus Eee PC 904 HD 80GB has been designed for users who want ample storage space combine with the portability that the ASUS Eee PC series is known for. This net book has an Intel Celeron M 353 processor with a clock speed of 900 Mhz. It has a huge internal storage as it has a 80GB SATA hard disk drive option. This allows users to carry more data and also helps in fast data transfers. Pre-loaded with XP, the Windows netbook has 1GB RAM and is available in a white colour.

It has a 8.9″ WSVGA screen with 1024×600 resolution. With more viewing area, the user’s eyes will feel comfortable to view a single A4 page without scrolling left or right too much. Thus, a bigger screen means easier reading and editing of documents. Though it does not have an optical disc drive, the Asus Eee PC 904 HD 80GB Windows netbook does have wireless LAN. Other features include 3 USB ports, an integrated webcam and a 3-in-1 card reader. It runs on 6 lithium-ion cells that provide a maximum battery life of 5 hours. It has ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine that gives it a longer battery lifespan and also offers an option between performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments as per different needs of the user. The netbook’s big screen allows the user to enjoy ample viewing area and that too with the convenience of being on the move. Easy to use and loaded with exciting features, this Asus netbook weighs a mere 1.40 kg.

SanDisk Cruzer Contour: High Capacity USB Stick with some nifty Features

James — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:34:33 +0000

SanDisk Cruzer Contour is a USB flash drive with some nifty features. The Sandisk Cruzer in its dormant state is a stylish silver and black finished rectangle with a sleek curved edge where the top surface can be slid with your thumb in both the forward and the backward positions. The USB connector appears magically when it’s reversed its USB connector is retracted back in the body of the drive.

The Sandisk Cruzer is a clever idea which keeps the connector protected when the drive is the bag or your pocket. The Sandisk Cruzer is a U3 smart drive, which means the drive comes with some added security of an optional password protection and it’s also preloaded with various pieces of U3 software. There is a password storage facility, a MacAfee virus scanner, Skype backup program and couple of games like Sudoku and Mahjong.

The Sandisk Cruzer also features ready boost technology and comes in 16GB, 8GB or 4GB models. If the user has Windows Vista, the SanDisk Cruzer allows them to use the flash drive as the extendable to the system memory. It can be pretty handy when it’s time for an upgrade of course it’s not a permanent solution. Finally, when some tests were run on the flash drive the results were impressive. The Sandisk Cruzer Contour 16GB manages a very dependable average write speed of 14Mb/s and an average read speed of 26Mb/s. The verdict for scandisk cruzer contour is that it performs well with an exceptional design

Toshiba Libra MK4058GSX HDD: Leaves People in Awe of its Storage Capacity

James — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:11:40 +0000

The Libra – MK4058GSX Hard Disk from the Japanese corporation Toshiba is the latest 400 GB drive that leaves everybody stunned over how much storage can this small drive can store.

The size of this drive is half the size of your regular matchbox. Toshiba has claimed that this drive can save a lot of space, up to 40% of space in your portable machine. The compact Toshiba MK4058GSX 400GB connects to your portable machine via the SATA port. Even if you connect this drive to your desktop, it gives you a satisfying result.

This drive has reported an average read speed of 14.6MB/sand also reported random access time of 20.8ms. The read speed of this hard drive has declined in to deeper to its storage space and its CPU utilization has figured at 8%. It has shown its burst speed hit of 118.8MB/s.

When pitted against a notebook hard drive, it has been found that it has shown decline in its sequential read speed in a “Western Digital WD32”. In the benchmarks however it has performed better. The read speed and burst speed has shown that it has shown the speed benefit of a traditional laptop drive.

This drive is not designed for daily use and this drive will be impressive when it is paired. This is a performance monster and does an excellent job in offering you excellent storage space in such a small container.

Toshiba 500 GB External Portable Hard Drive: A Compact Data Storage Solution

Wilson — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:37:57 +0000

Data storage has become an essential part of our everyday life, not only at work but also at home. It is a must to have a storage device handy to provide a backup for your gaming consoles and other home entertainment devices. To fulfill the data storage needs of the modern consumers, Toshiba has introduced a new hard drive that is not only competent but also very compact. The new 500 GB External Portable Hard Drive is a perfect solution for most of the users.

The palm-sized Toshiba hard drive looks smart with its black finish and coloured wavy pattern. It is lightweight and protects your data even if you drop it. Yes, it is shock-resistant. Moreover, there are two rubberized feet that enhance its stability in case it is dropped or knocked on the floor. Well, we have talked enough about the looks, so better shift our focus on the functionality. The stylish Toshiba portable external hard drive 500 GB does not display any controls on the exterior and has just one option for connectivity. This will definitely delight the people who do not prefer to have lengthy cable wires. However, this device is not very suitable for those who are interested in a efficient backup tool for their PC.

You can go for it if you can do without the alternative connectivity and the shortcut controls. Overall, it’s a reasonably good piece that is versatile too, but the user must buy it after considering the limitations.

Kingston announces its new 16GB microSDHC Card

Alexis — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:08:06 +0000

Memory cards are the most affordable, portable and efficient devices to offer data storage on the go. These devices started with providing megabytes of storage and with the growth and development these cards now offer gigabytes of storage and will continue to achieve the terabyte milestone.

Following in the footsteps of Pretec, the company that recently announced its first 32GB SDXC card, Kingston has also announced its 16GB microSDHC card. Finally, after SanDisk, the Kingston too has joined the fray and brought more competition into the memory card market. This makes sure that the consumers will be delighted as now the prices will drop faster. The Kingston’s 16GB microSDHC card is intended for use in any SDHC capable device and comes with a microSDHC to SDHC adapter. That means you can use it with any MP3 player, like the Epson P-7000 160GB, smartphones, digital cameras, media players and any other compatible device. The 16GB storage space ensures that you can store around 3000 songs or more than 8000 photos at 5 mega pixels or approximately 16 hours of video. However the actual figures will vary and depend upon how you mix up all the data to be stored on the card. The card supports FAT 32 file system. It’s compliant with the SD Specification Version 2.00 and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Vaughan Nankivell, Regional Manager for Kingston Technology commented, “The increased functionality of the latest mobile phones has helped fuel and raise consumers’ appetites for more digital content. Today’s mobile lifestyle includes using phones as portable media players and as a camera. The Kingston16GB microSDHC card removes the barrier of limited internal handset or device memory and allows users to store more photos, songs, games and videos.”

Verbatim 2-Disk Raid External Hard Drive: The Speedy and Smarter Backup

Wilson — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:21:35 +0000

Looking for a reliable and speedy external hard drive solution to store Terabytes of data? If yes, then the Verbatim 2-Disk Raid External Hard Drive is a great choice. It’s a smart looking hard drive enclosure offering a gigantic 2TB of external data storage and data backup at blazing speed. The Verbatim hard drive unit actually consists of two 1TB hard disk drives that can be configured in three different ways for ensuring data security and stability.

The first mode is the normal mode in which both the drives function like any other external hard drive. The second mode configures the drives in accordance with RAID 0 standard in which the data is split between the two disks to bolster data read speed. In both the modes you will get full 2TB space to store the data. The last mode adheres to RAID 1 standards and writes the same data on both the disks to ensure duplication of data. This is very helpful because in case any one drive fails then the other one can be used for backup. However, in this mode the actual amount of storage space which you will get is 1TB. There’s a switch at the back of the Verbatim hard drive that can be used to choose the mode you want but once a mode is activated don’t change the switch until you want to reformat and reconfigure both the disks completely.

The Verbatim 2-Disk Raid External Hard Drive can be connected via USB, but if you have an eSATA port on your PC then you are benefited in a better way. The Verbatim 2-Disk RAID 2TB can copy a 1GB folder in 43 seconds via USB and the same amount of data can be copied in just 16 seconds through an eSATA socket.

My Phone Web Storage Service Solution by Microsoft

Wilson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:18:43 +0000

In this modern era most of us prefer computing on the go. Our computing gadgets are getting more diminutive day by day and they are smarter too. Data usage is also increasing. An average mobile device user maintains gigabytes of data which is crucial for his work and entertainment. So, it’s imperative to have a good backup solution that not only saves the user from data loss but also offers data retrieval on the go.

Thus, Microsoft is going to launch a new service called My Phone that will enable Windows Mobile users to synchronise and store data from their mobile device to web. It’s an online data back up and storage solution that will update and maintain data in real time. The My Phone service will host space for storing photos, videos, text messages and calendar items. That way it is no problem if you are running out of space on a smartphone like the Samsung SGH-i900 Omnia 8GB, because the My Phone service gives you practically unlimited storage space. Apart from using it as a real time back up service the users will also be able to share their data among each other.

My Phone was initially named Skybox. It will be a great service to use as it will not only offer data backup and data sharing but also enable the users to access their mobile information via PC also.

Scott Rockfeld, Director in the Windows Mobile group at the Microsoft Corp. commented, “This new Microsoft cloud service syncs critical information (e.g., contacts, calendar appointments, tasks, text messages, photos, video, etc) on a user’s mobile phone to a password protected Web site. Once synchronized, people can easily back-up and restore mobile phone data. My Phone provides an easy to use Web portal where people can access and manage content on the phone, and share that information with others.”