If having two 2.5 inch SSDs or HHDs is a problem to you, either because of lack of space or aesthetic value, then A-DATA’s new single 3.5-inch bay is just for you.

The company released a special enclosure that allows two storage devices to be bundled together. This is the XPG Dual SSD 3.5-inch RAID Enclosure and it is equipped with a hardware switch on its backplate that allows you to quickly select RAID modes. There are sever RAID modes that you can select from, including RAID0, RAID1, JBOD, Span, SAFE33, SAFE50 and GUI.

Loosing data due to crash or whatever reason should be the last of your concern too as there is a one-button backup option available in the device.

Connectivity is also superb in this device. It has SATA and USB connection which means that you can connect the device in standard PC o mobile. In case you are planning to powerhouse your storage this could be a great option, there is a 1TB limit though, so you can say goodbye to your 2TB dream.

The enclosure is made out of aluminum and has LEDs for power, backup and access indication.

XPG Dual SSD 3.5-inch RAID Enclosure has no price yet but reports say that it will be available by the end of the first quarter.

Source: SlashGear

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NewerTech released their own quad-interface SATA HDD dock that aims to provide supreme protection to traditional hard disk drives.

Dubbed as Voyager SATA hard drive docking station, NewerTech’s latest product voyages into the untapped market of people caring for their computer’s storage device.

The new dock carries pretty much the same capabilities like its predecessor. The original hard disk dock was made by Brando. The product did not received a very warm welcome, particularly to tech bloggers and analysts who found that such device goes unneeded and only fitting to “hardest hardcore” users. But as a surprise, variations of the first product emerged momentarily, moreover, here’s another brand marketing their own version of the product.

The Voyager SATA HD dock works with any standard 2.5- or 3.5-inch SATA I / II hard drive. It turns any traditional HD, without memory limit into a portable external power memory storage device. It also works with FireWire 400 / 800, USB 2.0 and eSATA sockets so connectivity should be the last thing of your concern.

It is currently tagged at $99.95.

Source: Thomas-PR

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Amazon wanted to keep the news on release of the new Creative Vado HD pocket camcorder early on December a secret, but fortunately, product pictures and specifications were leaked to the internet.

The new pocket camcorder sports most of the same specifications its predecessor has. It measures 2-inches but now a bit thicker at 3.3 x 7.9 x 6.3-inch dimension.

It has 8GB memory that is equivalent to up to 2 hours of MPEG-4 recordings at 720p resolution. Video length can be extended to 8 hours if you chose VGA quality. There is also an HDMI cable for instant playback. You just need to connect it to a standard video device and voila, you can have an instant video feed.

The pocket camcorder works n PCs running on Windows XP and Windows Vista. It has USB 2.0 that allows fast video transfer. The video recorded is Youtube ready and while at it, you can edit the video with Vado Central Software that comes in free with purchase of the device.

Creative’s Vado HD Pocket Camcorder is currently tagged at $200.

Source: Engadget

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If you’re planning on filming that last summer outing of yours in high-definition, make sure that you won’t run or edit it on a computer that uses Windows Vista.

Many consumers are complaining that they are having difficulties in running and loading contents in HD format. The reason for this is that Microsoft has purposely designed Vista to reject or modify HD audio or video files when they appear to be unlicensed. The algorithm was incorporated in the OS to protect copyright owners from unauthorized distribution of their products.

While this strategy would definitely curb video and audio piracy on the Internet, it would also effectively hamper or prohibit users from loading HD contents that they themselves have made. Take note that HD technology is fast gaining ground, and ordinary people are steadily embracing the innovation.

Microsoft should balance the interests of its corporate and individual clients lest it turns off either or both of them. 20^th Century Fox or Warner Bros. may be one of Redmond’s biggest clients, but individual consumers still make up the bulk of their market.

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