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RITEK intros flash drive with additional USB ports

RITEK has introduced trendy looking USB flash drives dubbed Ritek EXdrive-Yego series that come in a unique Y-shape. The trendy looking shape has added benefits. The devices feature additional USB ports which can be used to connect other USB devices. These flash drives function as a USB hub making it easier to access various devices without changing the devices again and again. To ensure privacy and protection, these drives come with advanced partition and security functions that make it possible for users to create password-protected sectors for storing confidential data. These drives also boast of a tie shaped LED indicator that shows the usage status. The series is available in 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB variants, measures 69mm x 28.8mm x 13.5mm and weighs just 17 grams. Via: fareastgizmos

Cyberpower 420 MP hub USB device is a smart accessory for your PC

Now keeping this USB with you, you will never face the problem regarding your system not recognizing your USB device. This device will surely prove to be beneficial for you folks. It incorporates four AAA size batteries, the Cyberpower 420 MP hub lets you handle all your gizmos at the same time and that too concurrently, wow, it also tries to lengthen your laptop’s operating time by incorporating high speed functionality. This innovative and yet cool device was on display by the manufacturers at the CeBIT, and is made public for the US citizens. Via: Dvorak

A radio USB device for your PC

Innovation, innovation, innovation! This is what technology nowadays has to offer. This is a great device to boast of – a portable radio device as an add-on to your computer accessory list. Now you will never get bored of listening to the same old, monotonous stuff that is fed time and again in your pc. This one helps you to listen to the radio programs while sitting in front of your system, wow. It consists of a 3.5mm jack as a port for your headphones, a miniature antenna and a LED display for making you aware of the on or off status. This radio goes off for a mere for €10. Via: 2dayblog

Buffalo intros USB key with AES encryption

Buffalo has put an end to the need to install software on your computer if you want to keep the data in your USB drive secure. The new series named RUF2-HSC automatically encrypts the data with AES encryption directly on the key itself. You only have to enter a password every time you use the drive. Users will be able to choose between three variants of the drive that includes; 256MB, 512MB and 1GB. Via: akihabaranews

Refurbish your desktop with Wireless USB Car Optical Mouse

Have you ever noticed the similarity in the shape of a car and a computer mouse…? If yes then this device would make one of your weird dreams come true. The Wireless USB Optical Mouse brings a refreshing look to any desktop. The device is powered with an AAA battery, and has a symmetrical design allowing both left and right handed users to use it easily. Instead of headlights, these devices have LEDs that light up whenever the mouse is powered. The 800 dpi mouse comes with scroll wheel button to help you easily shift through pages of a long webpage or a document. The mouse measures just 116 x 62 x 34mm and retails for $22. Via: ubergizmo

USB keys that come with built-in flash light

We have heard a lot about gadgets and gizmos that are a bit handy inspite of their other usual benefits. So, here is a USB which displays a different trait, that too a handy one. This one adorns a flashlight which comes to use when one may be searching for the USB port, situated at the back of the CPU. It is christened the Handy Drive, pricing starts from mere $21.99. Now what would we say on this, the USBs are surely making a lot of waves with their new or rather ‘Flashy’ makeovers. Via: Chipchick

Emergency USB siren for your desktop

Although this seems to be of no sense to me, but it might help you in case you want to send warning signals from your desk or putting it at the top of your car…sort of. Well, you just need to plug in the USB and the siren will start screaming. We even don’t know if it makes any sound to tell others when you are caught in trouble. Still, the device sounds cool. Via: Gizmodo

Brando USB Piggy Card Reader for easy data transfer

This is the most wired gadget I have seen until date. This white piggy is actually a card reader that supports almost all card formats (SD, CF, XD, MS, Mini SD, T-flash/Micro SD). Moreover, it has four slots to feed various memory cards and is compatible with Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP. I must say that this plug and play device offers you with an easy method to transfer the data, but there is no point in spending extra cash for just a pig shape if you can get the same functions in a simpler device. Via: newlaunches

Transcend announces 16GB ExpressCard SSD

While most manufacturers are using the 1.8″ or 2.5″ mobile hard disk drive (HDD) form-factor for solid-state drives (SSDs), Transcend is going a different route with its latest offering. The company has displayed a USB 2.0-based ExpressCard SSD that is available in 16GB. The card is being offered at a price of 1.000EUR that is not much for a device that is much more convenient than that hefty hard drive. The card occupies very less space and is easy to carry. Via: akihabaranews

LighTuning presents fingerprint sensor USB memory ‘FP flash Drive’

Data security has always been the first priority of every user. Until date we have seen many data storage devices that employ various methods to protect your data. Password protection in most common out of them, but password can be hacked easily. LighTuning has come out with a fingerprint sensor USB memory ‘FP Flash Drive’ during CeBIT 2007 that according to me is the most impressive way to secure your data until anybody chops your finger. Via: aving