Idea Cellular NetSetter USB Connection

Idea Cellular has launched their version of USB wireless internet connection in Mumbai. The connection is for both prepaid as well as postpaid users of the state. The actual speed of the USB connection has not been announced yet.

The company has revealed the plans for the pre paid connection only. For starters, the company has launched an introductory offer by providing a free download data worth 50MB and if the limit increases, an additional of 1 paise/10KB will be levied. As far as the avid net surfers, are concerned, Idea has come come up with an unlimited plan that is geared up with a daily charge of Rs. 30. Read more

Creative Launches MuVo T200

Recently Creative came up with its new Creative MuVo T200 in India! The device is geared up with a full color LCD display screen as well as a built-in USB connector to act as a perfect MP3 player and USB storage device at the same time. Read more

JetFlash V95C by Transcend– Now In India!

Transcend India has launched its latest gadget called “ JetFlash V95C USB” Flash drive in India! The best part is that the device is made with crystallized Swarovski elements that are enough to add a touch of elegance and class to the device!

JetFlash V95C by Transcend

Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, commented, Read more

Kingston Launches HyperX Pen Drives in India

It has been recently announced that Kingston will enhance its line of USB Flash by introducing the DataTraveler HyperX (DT HyperX) model in the Indian market.

The pen drive will be available in capacities upto 8GB. It is specially crafted for ultra-fast read/write speeds and lower price points.

The device has data transfer rates of 30MB/sec. read and 20MB/sec. write.

It is specially crafted to run on any Windows platform but it is also geared up with certain features in order to enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost on Vista-based systems. The users are allowed to transfer photos, videos, music and data to their desktop, notebook etc in faster way.
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Kensington Launches Wireless USB Docking Station!

Kensington has announced the launch of a Wireless USB Docking Station, that is designed to provide unhindered access to all of your USB devices and external monitor wirelessly. With your USB devices hooked into the wireless USB Docking Station, you can easily operate them via your wireless USB enabled notebook. The Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station has been priced at about $230.

Some of the salient features of this Wireless USB Docking Station are: Read more

Two USB Hubs Launched by Logitech

Logitech has launched two new peripherals in its already long list of notebook products. The new additions are: The 4-Port USB 2.0 hub (priced at Rs. 895) and The Premium 4-Port USB hub (priced at Rs. 1495)

The other peripherals that Logitech excels in are notebook stands, notebook mice and presenters, webcams, headsets, speakers and bags. This new category of USB Hubs is like an icing on the cake.

The 4-Port USB Hub

Highlights:

• It enhances the connectivity speed upto 480 Mbps
• The devices can be plugged into the front and back of the hub.
• The extra ports enable you to instantly connect upto four devices including thumb drives, cameras,
• and MP3 music players.

The Premium 4-Port USB Hub

Highlights:

• Connectivity speed is the same in this one also i.e. 480 Mbps
• Each port is provided with an indicator light above it which enables the users to know whether the connection has been set or not.
• Its bundled external power adaptor will be helpful in using all the high power USB devices.
• When the user is travelling, then the bundled carrying case safeguards the hub.

Subrotah Biswas, Country Manager, India and SAARC, Logitech, on the launch of these USB Hubs, propounded, “Executive travel compels us to have thin and light notebooks. This, usually, ends up in scaling down of some notebook features to enhance portability, one such feature that is sacrificed is the USB port. Many products today connect to the notebook through this port. These include printers, mice, webcams, notebook stands, digital cameras, Internet data cards, pen drives; the list is growing by the day.” He further added, “In order to cater to make the lives of notebook users easier, we have added these hi-speed USB Hubs to our already existing wide range of notebook peripherals.”

A USB Drive that makes Workspace and Your Computer Smell Better

In this rapidly developing age, the humble PC has become an essential part of our existence. Whether be at home or in corporate offices, computers are the most dependable and reliable source of our daily activities. And there are a load of accessories available for its maintenance and safe keeping.
Besides those traditional items, Debure, a Hong Kong based company has launched an innovative product ready to bring people back to their senses, literally. The company has developed a one-of-a-kind USB Scent drive that emits fragrance when connected to the computer. Aptly named as “Scent Drive,” it is priced at $ 7.00 (approximately Rs.300).

The Scent Drive diffuses fragrance when in use, and it weighs just 5 gm and has a measurement of 66 x 22 x 7mm. It packs a shiny metal alloy enclosure, between 128MB and has a storage capacity of 1 GB and USB 2.0 connectivity. It features a vented top which emits the wondrous smells of “fragrance oils” like rose or pepper mint, and the drive can be reloaded once the former scent runs dry.
Also available in the color of rose red and peppermint green, the USB flash drive collection has more than 100 stylish and sophisticated designs suitable for different moods, from “Casual Fashion Drive to Smart Elegance, Scent Drive TM also comes in a Luxury line, crystals b Swarovski, and other exotic materials.”

The company has launched its products as gifts and promotional items to Corporations worldwide, and with its growing popularity and success, “Scent Drive offers everything to everyone. Continuously we’ll bring artists to create mind-blowing artworks for you to use and wear.Scent DriveTM is ready for purchase and wear, for bespoke and communicate, and to resell and profit. No matter who you are, there are Scent DriveTM for you.”

To sum it all, what the Scent Drive does is, it burns the fragrance oil after plugging into the device and releases sweet fragrance for a great workplace and great office environment

Imation Unveils Half Inch USB Flash Drive!

Imation has unveiled the Atom Flash Drive, a 1.5-inch long tiny portable storage device which is no larger than a paperclip and can store up to 8GB of digital files. The USB mobile storage device which will be available in different versions that can store 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB of data.

Weighing less than one ounce and measuring a half-inch wide, the Atom Flash Drive is the smallest USB flash drive from the Oakdale, Minnesota.-based storage vendor. The Atom Flash Drive drive is currently available at prices ranging from US$18 to $100 based on its capacity.

Analysts say that “as the prices of USB flash drives drop, the easy-to-use portable storage devices are gaining popularity among mid-size and large corporate customers to store, transport and share digital files among co-workers, business units and partners”. However, they also note that “the technology can pose significant security risks if they are lost, stolen or are handled carelessly by employees.”

It is because recent surveys such as the Ponemon Institute LLC survey of 691 IT professionals last December found that “only 25% of workers would report a lost USB flash drive, compared to 78% who would likely notify IT departments about a missing laptop.”

But the best thing about the Imation’s Atom Flash Drive is that it provides password protection and drive partitioning capabilities to secure data on the portable device. The tool supports Microsoft Windows Vista and is also compatible with Windows Vista ReadyBoost technology, which enables the USB flash drive to serve as an additional memory cache.

The Features of the ultimate data storage portability can be summed up as follows:

• Enhanced for Windows® Vista ReadyBoost
• Password protection and drive partitioning software included
• No software installation required
• Five-year limited warranty

8 GB Transcend JetFlash 110 Retractable USB Flash Drive Now Available in India

Transcend Information recently launched a 8GB version of its JetFlash 110 USB 2.0 Flash Drive.
The USB Flash Drive is available at the market price of Rs. 6,000 and comes with a 3 years warranty. It is available and distributed in India through Supertron Electronics and Mediaman Infotech.

The USB Flash Drive is a stylish compact flash drive (64mm x 21mm x 10 mm) with capless design and includes a retractable USB connector with a lock-switch and a handy lanyard or keychain attachment loopfor easy handling and to prevent loss.

The product features a Retractable USB connector with lock-switch, High-Speed USB 2.0 interface for easy plug-and-play operation and works with Windows Vista Ready Boost .
It also includes the free JetFlash elite software download with the following peominent features and functions:

• Website AutoLogin: Automatically login to your online accounts
• PC-Lock: Use the JetFlash 110 as a key to lock / unlock computers
• Mobile Favorites: Browse bookmarked websites on any computer
• Secret-Zip: Compress and password-protect files with powerful encryption
• E-Mail: Use any computer to securely check, save and send email
• DataBackup: Backup, restore and synchronize mobile data
• Online Update: Easily upgrade to the latest version of JetFlash elite

Mr. Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said, “USB Flash drives find favour with the almost everyone these days because of their ease of use, small size, reliability and cost-effectiveness. The high-speed JetFlash 110 offers amazingly fast transfer rates and supports for Windows Vista™ ReadyBoost technology, which allows using flash drives as extra memory to improve computer performance. For added value, users can download and install the incredibly useful JetFlash elite software onto the JetFlash drive to enhance mobile productivity.”

The JetFlash 110 is also available in 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities.