Category: usb 3.0

Apacer intros waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof USBs

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Apacer introduces two new super-mini USB flash drives namely the AH157 and AH116 which are inspired by the image of mini corks. Not only that, these thumb drives are tough and are waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof.

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Apacer AH157 and AH116 key features:

2.5 x 1.7cm
3.7 grams
Compatible with Windows 7, 8, and Mac OS
Support for plug-and-play function
Advanced Chip on Board (CoB) makes it dustproof, waterproof, and shockproof

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The AH116 is a USB 2.0 thumb drive with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB storage variants while the AH157  has a faster USB 3.0 connection and is available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB iterations. We’re reaching out to the company regarding the local price so stay tuned.

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Apacer intros waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof USBs

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

Apacer introduces two new super-mini USB flash drives namely the AH157 and AH116 which are inspired by the image of mini corks. Not only that, these thumb drives are tough and are waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof.

apacer-usb-2

Apacer AH157 and AH116 key features:

2.5 x 1.7cm
3.7 grams
Compatible with Windows 7, 8, and Mac OS
Support for plug-and-play function
Advanced Chip on Board (CoB) makes it dustproof, waterproof, and shockproof

apacer-usb-1

The AH116 is a USB 2.0 thumb drive with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB storage variants while the AH157  has a faster USB 3.0 connection and is available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB iterations. We’re reaching out to the company regarding the local price so stay tuned.

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Next generation USB will be reversible

Daniel Morial Leave a comment

The USB or Universal Serial Bus is probably the most popular type of plug today. From phones, tablets, PCs, cameras and more, USB is there. Fresh from the USB 3.1 update, the creators of the USB is taking it a step further.

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group announced the USB Type-C connector which will be built on existing USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 technologies. This should give way for thinner and sleeker designs of devices, enhanced usability and should light up the future of USB.

The key characteristics of the USB Type-C as stated on the press release:

* An entirely new design tailored to work well with emerging product designs
* New smaller size – similar in size to the existing USB 2.0 Micro-B
* Usability enhancements – users will no longer need to be concerned with plug
orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in
* The Type-C connector and cable will support scalable power charging
* Scalability – the connector design will scale for future USB bus performance

Bad news is, the new plug will not be directly compatible with existing cables and ports but adapters will be designed as well. The USB Type-C is aimed for industry review around the first quarter next year and shall be completed by the middle of 2014.

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Next generation USB will be reversible

Daniel Morial Leave a comment

The USB or Universal Serial Bus is probably the most popular type of plug today. From phones, tablets, PCs, cameras and more, USB is there. Fresh from the USB 3.1 update, the creators of the USB is taking it a step further.

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group announced the USB Type-C connector which will be built on existing USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 technologies. This should give way for thinner and sleeker designs of devices, enhanced usability and should light up the future of USB.

The key characteristics of the USB Type-C as stated on the press release:

* An entirely new design tailored to work well with emerging product designs
* New smaller size – similar in size to the existing USB 2.0 Micro-B
* Usability enhancements – users will no longer need to be concerned with plug
orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in
* The Type-C connector and cable will support scalable power charging
* Scalability – the connector design will scale for future USB bus performance

Bad news is, the new plug will not be directly compatible with existing cables and ports but adapters will be designed as well. The USB Type-C is aimed for industry review around the first quarter next year and shall be completed by the middle of 2014.

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One thumb drive to rule them all

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Wouldn’t be cool if all of your files, including all your movie and song collections, are stored in a keychain-sized thumb drive? Well, if money isn’t a big deal to you, then Kingston might just have what you’re looking for. Folks, meet the world’s first 1TB thumb drive – the DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0.

Apart from being the world’s largest-capacity USB 3.0 flash drive, Kingston recently announced storage solution is also a speed demon reaching transfer speeds up to 240Mbps and 160Mbps write-speed. According to Kingston, its mammoth capacity and incredible speed allows users to view/edit large files straight from the thumb drive.

DataTraveller HyperX Predator

However, the colossal capacity and blazing fast read/write speed isn’t the only thing that’s insane about the DataTraveler HyperX Predator. The 512GB version of this Zinc alloy-enclosed thumb drive can be had for a bank-breaking USD1,750. Just imagine how much its 1TB brethren will cost once it debuts on the latter part of this quarter.

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