I always get skeptical when I hear the words “world’s smallest” being applied to anything, and I feel the same way when I heard that Wink has claimed that their 16GB flash drive is the smallest on the planet. I’m not certain whether the winking face of Sarah Palin is helping, either.

Yes, they used Sarah Palin (not Tina Fey) in this ad campaign and no, I have no idea if they got permission. Maybe it will help her new book sales. Still, you should see the size comparison after the jump before you make any judgment calls.

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Kempler & Strauss unveils an ultra-thin, credit card sized USB flash drive that business and personal consumers will find handy to have along for their storage solution needs and place it in their wallet as they would for a standard credit card. They are available in 2G and 4G capacities and come in a variety of colors. They are compatible with MAC, PC and Linux and provide support for USGB 2.0 and 1.1. It weighs only 9 grams.

The 4G card retails for $24.99. No information was shared on the 2G card but expect it to be a bit cheaper than the 4G card.

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If you’re thinking about buying a new flash drive and speed is one of the most important details, check out the new DataTraveler 410 from Kingston which was upgraded very recently. The upgrade comes in a form of better read and write speeds, more specifically 20MBps in both types, which are above the average.

In addition to the good speeds to transfer data, the Kingston DataTraveler 410 comes with SecureTraveler software, which means you can use a password to protect all the data. The flash drive is available in 4 different storage capacities, with prices going from $26 (for 4GB) up to $134 (for 32GB). In the middle we’ve got 8GB at $46, and 16GB for $84.

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People who are looking for reliable and speedier reading USB flash drives are in for a treat as Oyen Digital formally released its 32GB Dash USB Flash drive series. These new portable flash drives boast of a new chipset which can provide an ultra-fast 32MB/sec read speed. It is measured at only 2.5-inches x .68-inches x .19-inches, making it one of the smallest flash drives ever to hit the market.

The flash drive is compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux OS and also include a handy ovaStor NovaBackup 10 (Windows) or Prosoft Data Backup 3 (Mac OS X).

The Oyen Digital 32GB Dash USB Flash Drive Series are now available for purchase at $59.99.

Details:

• Capacity: 32GB
• Dimensions: 2.5″ x 0.68″ x 0.19″
• Transfer Rate: Up to 32MB/sec read; up to 9MB/sec write
• Guaranteed: Lifetime warranty
• Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 98SE/2000/XP/Vista and higher. MAC OS 9.2 and higher, Linux v.2.6.x and higher
• Part Number: DASH-32-BK

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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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Netbooks are known for their small form factor, making them the perfect computers to carry with you wherever you go (if your cell phone isn’t enough, that is). However, they are also known to usually be absent of any CD/DVD drive making it a hassle to install any software that retails on a disc.

Well, to combat this, it’s rumored that Microsoft will not only sell Windows 7 on normal CDs, they will also offer them on thumb drives, making it virtually pain free to install on a netbook.

While this remains a rumor at this point the source comes from CNET so I’d say there is a pretty good chance of it happening.

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What makes this latest USB Flash drive from Kingston Technology Company, Inc. so special? It looks like any ordinary flash drive we see in the market. Well, for the record, it’s the world’s first 128GB Flash Drive. Take note, it’s a flash drive and not a hard drive!

Imagine just a few months back, everyone was raving about the new hard drive terabyte capacity and now we have the 128GB for flash drives. Now that offers a lot of space for such a very small form factor. But while it does seem tempting, they are made to order flash drives. People interested in having one can have them made at nearest retailers or resellers.

“The new DT200’s robust storage capability lets consumers store complete libraries of music, photos and videos. It is also a great tool for business users who carry around large databases or files,” said Andrew Ewing, USB business manager, Kingston®. “The password protection helps safeguard data and requires no admin rights, making the DT200 a terrific solution for the home or office.”

Features:

• Capacities: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
• Dimensions: 2.77″ x 0.49″ x 0.89″ (70.39mm x 12.52mm x 22.78mm)
• Operating Temperature: 32º F to 140º F (0º C to 60º C)
• Storage Temperature: -4º F to 185º F (-20º C to 85º C)
• Simple: just plug into a USB port
• Practical: durable, capless design
• Guaranteed: five-year warranty
• Safeguarded: includes Password Traveler security software for Windows
• Enhanced: for Windows ReadyBoost on Vista-based systems

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Here is a handy software for all iPhone and iPod Touch Users. Printer interface is important for some, particularly the students and business professionals and a software to aid them have important documents or files is a must. Hence, all of these needs are addressed with the release of the Active Print Traveler 1.0 from Pocket Watch Software.

Pocket Watch Software is proud to announce the release of ActivePrint Traveler for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. With the addition of ActivePrint Traveler to the Apple iTunes App Store, we have now brought a new level of printing capability to iPhone users for just $3.99 (USD).

With ActivePrint Traveler on your iPhone all you need is an internet connection, something to print, and the free ActivePrint Traveler Helper Application (available for free) which can be run from a USB flash drive on any Windows PC. No juggling IP Addresses, port numbers, or network security. Simply print from your iPhone no matter where you go.

Features include:

• Printing photos from your photo album or device camera
• Contacts from the address book
• Web pages
• Plain text from a built in notepad screen
• Support for multiple copies
• Portrait and Landscape paper orientation

Print via any internet connection no matter where you go to practically any printer.

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