As the world of rugged mobile storage solutions continue to grow in demand, ioSafe has announced the availability of increased storage quota for their line of fireproof and waterproof USB external hard disk drives. Their latest USB drives now offer up to 2 terabytes of storage space which are now available for $399. This increased storage capacity should provide more allowance for users who want safer storage security for pertinent informational data in business or personal files. These new rugged USB drives are available at HDDFireSafe.com or from leading retailers like Buy.com, Newegg.com and Provantage.com.

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Even the USB drives need their share of rugged make and that is what Corsair has in mind. With sensitive data normally stored in them, toughening them up through a super-strong aluminum casing is a good idea. And if you want one that can really withstand the extreme conditions, the 64GB Flash Survivor USB drive from Corsair should be something worth having. The drive is comes with a molded, shock-dampening collar and EPDM seal, which provides water-resistance to a depth of 200 meters.

This drive has already been tested through the worst scenarios which include being run over, dropped, baked and boiled. The Corsair 64GB Flash Survivor USB drive is now available through Corsair authorized dealers which may want to consider coming out with larger storage drives considering the files people put in these portable solutions today.

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As far as USB drives are concerned, security and care for them since they are perceived to contain valuable information was usually left at the hands of the person handling it. Occupation was never seen to be a problem but it looks like SanDisk will be modifying their SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise secure USB Flash Drives anyway. Besides, we have been seeing a lot of USB drives coming out with modified looks and features so why not make one for the federal government.

The new design was tested and certified under Military Standard 810-F environmental standards and also ideal for the visually impaired thanks to the adherence for Section 508 requirements.

The Military Standard 810-F environmental standards obviously tackles the area of information, an aspect that government employees must safeguard since they normally handle critical information. Waterproofing is one thing that they have added to the drives, a rugged feature we have been seeing in most devices today.

And the Section 508 answers the call to make these USB drives as flexible as possible for the disabled. The law was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to provide new opportunities for people with disabilities as well as to encourage the development of technologies that will help achieve these goals.

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It doesn’t get thinner than this. Days after Verbatim released the TUFF Clip USB drive, here comes another. The eye-catching feature about this latest USB drive is that it is reed-thin, close to a penny. Just like the previous USB drive that Verbatim had released, this one comes in two storage options and colors. The 4GB TUFF-’N’-TINY USB drive comes in emerald green color while the higher 8GB TUFF-’N’-TINY USB comes in royal purple.

Both TUFF-’N’-TINY USB drives measure about 1” long and are available for purchase at Verbatim retail and distribution outlets. The 4GB USB drive retails for around $29.99 while the 8GB USB drive is priced at $49.99.

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What makes a USB drive different from the standard ones we see in the market? Design should be the answer to all that. Especially for kids and teens who now need the assistance of such portable drives for personal and school purposes, EMTEC offers a new range of Kooky USB drives that should capture the attention of most teens today.

And the best way to reach out to the teens is via special events such as this one, the Un-Official Rockin’ Pre-Party for the 2009 Teen Choice Award on August 5th in Los Angeles where EMTEC will be present. EMTEC’s Kooky USB drives will be bundled in T2 VIP Swag Bags along with other exclusive gift products which will be handed out to celebrity VIPs during the event.

Each Kooky USB Drive is based on one of the uniquely named and numbered Kooky Klickers character pens, and collections of USB drives are released in limited edition “Waves.” Representing a range of fun and colorful Kooky personalities, each drive is marked with a holographic sticker to affirm its authenticity.

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Domain buyers and registrants hold up. Maybe you can get something extra when you register the domain of your choice over at Domainmonster.com. Domainmonster.com and DotAsia Registry announced today that they will be holding a special promo where free 2GB micro USB drives for every new .asia domain name purchased for 2 years or more.

Measuring just 15 x 25 x 4mm deep, the Domainmonster.com branded USB drive is only a fraction larger than a quarter dollar or 50 Euro cent coin, making it ultra portable.

This new marketing gimmick is obviously to help entice sales for the .asia domain. And while many people are not that keen yet, preferring the .com extension, if you will get this freebie then why not?

“This is typically innovative of the DotAsia Registry”, said Matt Mansell, CEO, Domainmonster.com. “What better way to embrace the innovation and pace that the Asia Pacific region has to offer, than give away such a must have product with their regional top level domain”, continued Mansell.

Domain purchasers at Domainmonster.com, just need to confirm their details at freeb.asia upon purchase to ensure their Domainmonster.asia flash drive is delivered direct to their door within 28 days.

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Active Media unveils another unique USB drive, this time pertaining to U.S. President Barack Obama. The device is an 8GB USB drive which contains pre-loaded with President’s Obama’s Inaugural Address. It also comes preloaded with 80 MB of free bonus materials that include:

• High resolution photos of President Obama and the First Lady
• Over two hours of landmark speeches in MP3 format including the Inaugural Address and the Victory speech
• Text of 35+ speeches that track the President from 2002, to Senate addresses, the campaign trail, Presidential addresses and college commencement addresses in PDF format

All Obama USB drives will also come with smiling rubber Obama charms that fit on a keychain. The drive itself is an impressive product. The waterproof drive features a chrome plated steel pivot-style lid that is adorned with a holographic image of the President.

Measuring only 40 x 14 x 5 mm, the drive is exceptionally small and lightweight. The Obama drive is USB 2.0 compliant and works in any computer.

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When it comes to flash drives, all we know is that storage capacity counts. But as far as SanDisk Cruzer is concerned, adding malware protection to help safeguard data seems to have caught the eye of Network Products Guide for its new found innovation. In fact, Sandisk Cruzer Secure USB drives have copped the 2009 Product Innovation award for its unique portable device.

The new features are very much welcome by users these days as we are all aware of security breaches when it comes to portable media that helps us carry our data anywhere. And for addressing that need, Sandisk Corporation gets lauded for this new important feature. The award recognizes vendors from all over the world whose innovative products bring essential changes to the information technology industry.

SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise secure USB drives help businesses mitigate the risk of data loss by imposing mandatory, hardware-based encryption on all files along with password protection to safeguard data stored on company-issued drives.

Cruzer Enterprise with McAfee Malware Protection extends these security defenses with automatic, device-resident malware scanning that prevents malware from attaching itself to the portable drive and in turn, infecting the internal enterprise host.

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The notable luxury gadgets brand Gresso Design that provides the pricy cell phone models wrapped in rare wood materials, has released a new collection of Flash storage USB drives furnished with a fingerprint scanner to admit access to only the appropriate user.

The Pandora collection adds a storage capacity for your media files of up to 64GB. The black model is constructed of 200-year old African Blackwood and adorned with 18K gold. The stone is a white diamond, while the blue LED light beneath adds a stylish accent. The red version does not have a diamond but a ruby instead. The black Flash USB storage drive sells for $10,000, while the red one at $1000.

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