I-O Data has today announced the U3-DBL Series, a new family of flash drives that stands out from the rest by featuring not one but two connectors, one 'full-size' USB and one micro USB. The dual-connector configuration allows the drive to be easily hooked up to PCs/Macs and to (USB OTG-supporting) tablets and smartphones (no need for adapters).

The U3-DBL drive measures 67.4 x 23.5 x 9 mm, it offers USB 3.0 support (via the full size USB port), and has slide-out connectors so as to negate the need for caps. I-O Data's drive will debut early next month in 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB versions.

Silicon Power, the world's leading provider of memory storage solutions presents the latest "2014 Year of the Horse Special Edition" flash drives -Touch T03 and Firma F80. Embracing great gratitude and hope for the upcoming Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse, Silicon Power re-designs two of its most popular metallic flash drives -Touch T03 and Firma F80 and perfectly depicts the image of horse with extraordinary artistic carving techniques.

In Chinese culture, "horse" is generally regarded as the symbol of courage and dignity, which is also widely used as a spiritual and auspicious icon for Chinese people to express their enthusiasm and determination. Along with such meaningful implication, Silicon Power wishes to deliver its blessings for all of you through the remarkable design and delicate craftsmanship of the brand new "2014 Year of the Horse Special Edition" flash drives for the holiday season.

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, has launched the DashDrive Durable UD311 Flash drive. The UD311 is remarkably compact and portable, with a USB 3.0 interface that makes the most of Chip-On-Board (COB) technology with high transfer speed up to: 85 MB/sec (Read).

As USB flash drives become more ubiquitous for the transporting and sharing of personal files and media, the structures and functions of the devices are evolving. Weighing just 3 grams (0.1 ounce), the UD311 is highly resistant to water and impact damage, and a strap hole allows for effortless portability on a keychain or carry strap.

At a time when the mobile phone has become a daily necessity and smartphone addicts are everywhere on the street, smartphones and tablets now form part of human life, whether for work or for entertainment. As the scope of applications for smartphones and tablets expand, insufficient storage space or low data transfer speed have become an annoying trouble for consumers. After hearing your needs, Team Group specially developed the Mobile USB storage series. The newest M132 UFD is equipped with dual interfaces for smartphones and tablets supporting the OTG function. The lightweight style from the COB package and the steady black tone as its cover are the shared features of all mobile devices.

To ensure broader and more convenient applications, M132 of the Team Mobile UFD series is equipped with Micro USB and USB3.0 interfaces for mobile devices supporting OTG. The Micro USB allows users to store multi-media files and documents from an Android-based mobile device in the M132 or to directly browse data and files that have been stored in the M132. More importantly, the transfer speed of Micro USB is much faster than the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Besides saving on mobile network fees, you can get rid of the hotspot restrictions to freely enjoy the fun and convenience of true mobile life. The M132 is also a high-speed UFD equipped with USB3.0, with a read/write speed of 85 MB/s and 20 MB/s, respectively, enabling you to easily access multi-media files and documents to and from a PC.

ADATA Technology has announced the release of the DashDrive Durable UD320 USB Flash drive, the company's first implementation of the USB On-The-Go (OTG) specification. USB OTG allows devices such as smartphones and tablets to act as a host, allowing USB flash drives to be connected directly for data transfer.

The UD320 is equipped with a micro-USB interface that fits directly into the port of mobile devices running Android 4.1 or higher, without the need for a cable or an adaptor. It also has a standard USB port that can connect to USB slot of any desktop computer. With capacities of 16 and 32 gigabytes, the UD320 greatly simplifies managing files on mobile devices, giving smartphones and tablets immediate access to files stored, and also allowing for easy backups of media created on the mobile device.

Japanese company I-O Data has today announced a new line of stylish flash drives, the SuperSpeed USB-enabled U3-AL Series. Seen below, the drives measure 21.5 x 53.5 x 8.0 mm, have an aluminum casing with a capless design (slide-out USB connector), deliver speeds of up to 108 MB/s and come in four color versions, light silver, dark silver, vivid pink and pink gold.

The 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB U3-AL Series drives are backed by a one-year warranty and are set to ship at the end of this month.

Mushkin, Inc., an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance and mission-critical computer products, announced today the official availability of the world's fastest USB flash drive - the Ventura Ultra.

First unveiled at CES 2013, the Ventura Ultra 240 GB USB 3.0 flash drive is the fastest in the world of its kind. The flash drive boasts ultra-fast data transfer rates of up to 380 MB/s read and 325 MB/s write with rugged aluminum casing for additional durability and resistance. The Ventura Ultra drive utilizes USB 3.0 -- 10 times faster than USB 2.0 -- and is backwards compatible with legacy USB ports and devices.

Silicon Power, the world's leading provider of memory storage solutions launches the brand new designed stainless steel USB flash drive - Touch T03. Along with the trendy Northern Europe style and exquisite metal casing, Touch T03 is designed to be the perfect combination of technology, fashion and extraordinary living style. Featuring the eye-catching look and delicate faceted-body, Touch T03 is more than an ordinary storage device but a great fashion accessory for users to show their charm and taste.

SP Touch T03 stands out with its stunning appearance which delivers great sense of luxury and elegance. Furthermore, Touch T03 is extremely tiny and featherweight that allows an easy and convenient way for carrying and storage. With the application of COB (Chip on Board) technology, Touch T03 ensures great durability and offers high protection for the drive body, promising complete resistance to water, dust and vibration. Moreover, Touch T03 shines with the sleek stainless steel casing with stylish groove design at the end of the body, which can be easily attached to the key rings, purses or bags.

Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Toshiba Micro Secure Digital (micro SD) class 10 UHS-I Memory cards and Toshiba TransMemory USB 3.0 Flash Drive.

"Toshiba originally invented and have since perfected NAND flash memory technology, which both of these products utilize," said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of product marketing and development of branded storage products, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "Both of these removable storage solutions offer industry-proven quality and reliability with leading speeds, performance and capacities."

Apacer, the pioneer in the global memory module industry, introduces the business class AH353 "Golden Wing" USB 3.0 flash drive featuring cost-effectiveness. The AH353 features a sleek and clean design with steady style and satisfies the needs of high-capacity with low profile. It is the best solution for business professionals and mobile users. The AH330 USB 2.0 flash drive will be launched simultaneously, available in three meticulously designed colors: sun struck orange, ocean blue and grape purple that offer a vogue and fascinating digital life.

The Apacer AH353 "Golden Wing" USB 3.0 flash drive is the most compact masterpiece among the same level products and boasts two advantages, compactness and super speed, making the AH353 the prime choice for portable storage products. The read speed is up to 80 MB/s, over 10 times faster than that of the USB 2.0 predecessors, which will shorten the file transmission time, and provides the high mobility user experience of USB 3.0.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the Lexar JumpDrive M10 Secure USB 3.0 flash drive for safe and high-speed file transfer. The new drive offers EncryptStick Lite software, an advanced security solution with 256-bit AES encryption for comprehensive data protection, the ability to create a single password-protected vault that automatically encrypts data, and a File Shredder feature that permanently deletes files from the device so they cannot be restored. Additionally, the drive sports an easy-to-read, always-on capacity meter to determine available storage space at a glance, even when disconnected.

"The JumpDrive M10 Secure is designed for on-the-go executives, power business users, or anyone holding sensitive information who may want more data security than the average person," said Aaron Lee, director of product marketing, Lexar. "With the ability to create password-protected vaults that automatically encrypt data and virtually 'shred' deleted files, customers can rest assured that their data is safe and secure."

Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched an updated range of Super Speed USB 3.0 flash memory USB drives. The TransMemory-EX II drives feature increased read and write speeds and are available with capacities of 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.

Utilizing Toshiba's Double Data Rate (DDR) NAND, the new products can read or write 25 GB of video content in approximately 5 minutes - 22 times faster than with USB 2.0-based models. The drives are powered by the USB port and can read data at speeds up to 222 Mbytes/s.

Patriot, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash, storage, and mobile accessories today announces the addition of 3 new 128GB USB 3.0 drives to its Supersonic family, the Supersonic RAGE XT 128GB, Supersonic Boost XT 128GB, and Supersonic Pulse 128GB. With this launch Patriot's Supersonic brand family becomes the largest line up of performance 128GB USB 3.0 drives currently available.

Combining high performance, high capacity, with best in class durability; the Patriot Supersonic RAGE XT, Supersonic Boost XT 128GB, and Supersonic Pulse 128GB USB 3.0 drives are the best solution for those looking for ultra-portable form factors that can also be used in extreme environments. The Supersonic RAGE XT 128GB provides read speeds of up to 180 MB/s and comes in a convenient, unique all-in-one slide to connect housing. Providing transfer speeds of up to 150 MB/s, the Supersonic Boost XT 128GB offers a water resistant rubberized design, with cap for excellent protection from the elements and heavy everyday use. Built in an all metal housing, the Supersonic Pulse 128GB provides excellent performance and protection for budget minded consumers. With transfer speeds of up to 120 MB/s, the Supersonic Pulse is excellent for mainstream performance for those leading a busy lifestyle.

Buffalo Inc. has today announced the RUF3-PV Series Flash Drives which offer enhanced data and virus protection through the use of built-in password protection and anti-malware software (namely Trend Micro USB Security 2.0). Coming in black and red, these new drives measure 65 x 23 x 9 mm, they have a retractable connector, USB 3.0 support, and deliver read speeds of up to 70 MB/s.

The RUF3-PV line includes 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB models and is set to hit stores in mid-September.

The Flash Voyager GS are large-capacity, high performance USB 3.0 flash drives housed in sleek, scratch-resistant brushed metal enclosures. Available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256 GB capacities, the drives take full advantage of high-speed USB 3.0 interfaces reaching speeds of up to 285 MB/s read and 180 MB/s write, while providing full USB 2.0 backward compatibility for older systems. Their brushed metal housings resist scratches and fingerprints and can be attached to a key ring. Like all Corsair flash drives, they are compatible with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, with no driver installation necessary.

The Flash Voyager Mini USB 3.0 are tiny USB flash drives with full-size USB 3.0 performance. Their USB 3.0 interfaces allow for file transfer speeds that are dramatically faster than USB 2.0. For maximum compatibility, the drives fully support USB 2.0. At just 1.25" (32 mm) long and equipped with a detachable key ring loop, the Flash Voyager Mini USB 3.0 drives are convenient and easy to take everywhere. The drives are housed in a slim, stylish, and durable brushed metal housing that protects data and resists wear and tear.

SP/ Silicon Power, the world's leading provider of memory storage solutions launches the two latest designed USB flash drives - USB 2.0 Unique 510 and USB 3.0 Jewel J05. Characterized by exquisite lock-shape and vivid colors, Unique 510 and Jewel J05 show the sweetie- style which enables girls to display their fabulous and lovely look. Unique 510 and Jewel J05 are not only ordinary flash drives but trendy fashion accessories that are the perfect matches to bags, purses, or key rings.

Get Chic with the stylish lock-shaped design
Unique 510 and Jewel J05 feature the delicate design of lock-shaped appearance. With Unique 510 and Jewel J05, everyone can easily create the glamorous style and be the Miss Charming. Unique 510 and Jewel J05 apply the advanced technology of Micro COB (Chip On Board), which can greatly reduce the size and ensure superior capability to prevent data loss and corruption. Furthermore, the use of compact rubber case is able to assure the better protection from water, dust and vibration. The brilliant cap-less design frees users form worries about cap-loss and tremendously enhances the durability and practicability. Moreover, Unique 510 and Jewel J05 are extremely tiny and lightweight that promise the great ease and convenience for daily use.

The lovely gadget for smartphones and tablet PCs, Apacer's "Q Zoo" is now available! The first three models of the mobile flash drive include the Pinky Piglet, Brownie Bear and Jumping Tiger. With that lovely look and ultra-flexibility, your smartphone is more than adorable! It is compatible with Android smartphones or tablet PCs that support the USB OTG (On-the-Go) function.

When hanging out with friends and family, the only thing you need for the storage of movies or photos from your friends' phones is an Apacer mobile flash drive instead of a laptop to transport files to your smartphones or tablet PCs. With easy connection and rapid transmission of files, it's the optimal choice to share files and happiness. Just leave files that are too large for phones and tablet PCs to the "Q Zoo" mobile flash drive with a storage capacity of 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB.

In ever-changing consumer electronics environment, electronic products are being designed to be lighter, thinner, and smaller. Cell phones and tablets are becoming smaller and more portable than ever before. This is a trend that has also influenced USB flash drives, which are getting smaller and smaller. The world renowned memory and flash drive manufacturer KINGMAX as a leading manufacturer of COB (chip-on-board) technology promotes a series of superior COB USB 3.0 and 2.0 flash drives. Not only is the size of the flash drive smaller, it is also water and dust proof. In a diverse market place, KINGMAX strives to provide high-quality, multifunctional flash drives to satisfy the demands of all customers.

KINGMAX has combined faster components with dynamic capabilities to create the powerful, ultra-small UI-06 COB USB 3.0 flash drive. The flash drive is manufactured using a special COB packaging process makes the product more compact and air-tight, so consumers can rest assured that data is safe from water damage or dust interference thanks to the KINGMAX Product in Package (PIP) technology. In addition, UI-06 integrates the high transmission speeds of USB 3.0, which equips the device with a peak read speed up to 85 MB/s and a maximum write speed up to 22 MB/s for enhanced data transfer. The UI-06 is available in 8, 16, and 32 GB. The sleek body of the flash drive shines with a metallic gleam in blue or gray finish that expresses both a high-fashion and high-tech style.

Japanese company Green House has now introduced a new, high speed flash drive, the PicoDrive D3. This model measures 55.8 (W) x 18 (D) x 9 (H) mm, it weighs 30 grams, it has a metal body, USB 3.0 connectivity, and delivers read speeds of up to 180 MB/s and write speeds of up to 90 MB/s (the 64 GB unit tops 90 MB/s, while the 32 and 16 GB drives reach 45 MB/s and 25 MB/s, respectively).

The 16 GB, 32 GB and 63 GB PicoDrive D3s have a one year warranty and cost around $40, $50 and $81, respectively.

Microsoft Windows 8 introduced the innovative Windows To Go (WTG) feature, which enables people to enjoy their own applications and access their personal data via any smart display that supports the Windows operating system, as long as they have a thumb-sized flash disk with them. Etron Technology, Inc. today announces that its EV266W Flash Driver Controller has received Windows To Go certification from Microsoft. EV266W employs a dual-channel design and advanced 72-bit Error Check and Correction (ECC) functionality. It supports 8 CE (Channel Enable) pins per channel, with up to a total of 16 CE pins, in a 64-QFN (9x9 mm) package or an 88-QFN (10x10 mm) package. The EV266W Flash Driver Controller and platform enables system manufacturers of USB3.0 flash drives to develop a new generation of USB3.0 device end products and accelerate their technologies to market.

To end customers, Microsoft's WTG delivers the convenience of smart living with Plug In, Boot and Go capabilities. This allows users to travel light anywhere with their familiar Windows operating system, applications and personal data on a thumb-sized flash drive; turn any display that supports the Windows operating system into a dedicated PC; achieve hassle-free Windows usage without the need to sync programs and personal data across multiple devices; stay fully productive despite computer hardware failure since people can connect to any PC of their choice; and prevent data loss and compute securely and with privacy.

Memory and storage specialist Integral has launched the Fusion USB 3.0 Flash Drive. Measuring a tiny 21 x 12 x 4.5 mm and weighing only 3g, Fusion 3.0 is one of the smallest flash drives in the world.

The Fusion 3.0 Drive meets the demand for high-speed, high-capacity storage, in a compact and stylish flash drive. The low profile and non-protruding design makes the Fusion 3.0 ideal for "leave-in" multimedia environments such as Smart TVs, home and car audio, game consoles, laptops and tablets. The drive has been designed to fit easily and safely onto a key ring.

SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced SanDisk Connect, a line of wireless flash memory storage devices including the SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive and SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive. These new wireless devices represent the next generation of portable storage, delivering an easier way to access and share content across multiple mobile devices. "Today's consumers own an increasing number of mobile devices and accessing content across them can be a challenge," said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. "With the new SanDisk Connect product line, we're raising the bar on what consumers can expect from personal storage. We combined the portability of small flash memory storage devices with the convenience of wireless streaming and sharing functionality."

The SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive provides a convenient and affordable way for consumers with a variety of devices to wirelessly store, share and stream content, across mobile devices and computers. As the smallest wireless USB storage device available to date, the drive allows users to enjoy up to 32GB1 of extra storage for their devices without the need for an Internet connection or cables. Users can simultaneously access photos, movies, music and documents on their drive from multiple devices around the house or on the go, with up to four hours of continuous streaming on a single charge.

The world renowned memory and flash drive manufacturer KINGMAX has launched the PI-03, a super mini flash drive. The PI-03 is not only tiny, but is also built with unique PIP technology, which adds waterproofing and dustproofing. In addition, the largest 32 GB drive can easily store a great deal of data and transmit high resolution photos in a flash. The PI-03 is a fascinating flash drive that combines function and style.

The design of PI-03 is tiny and light at 2.5g as light as a feather, and users will almost not notice when using it. The size of a keyboard key 21(L) x 14.5(W) x 7(H)mm, it is easily portable and a convenient computer accessory with. The innovation of KINGMAX PIP technology making PI-03 is both waterproof and dustproof, which is able to protect data from loss, and giving peace of mind even if the flash drive is hung on a key chain, wallet or briefcase. The PI-03 is available in white and black colors, and 4, 8, 16, and 32 GB.

SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced three USB flash drives, the SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0, Cruzer Orbit and Cruzer Force USB flash drives. Designed with style, speed and reliability in mind, all three drives are ideal for secure storage of documents, music, photos and video files, allowing users to safely and effortlessly carry important information with them wherever they go. "In a data driven world, we recognize the importance of continuously expanding our portfolio of fast, reliable and stylish flash drives," said Philippe Willams, director of product marketing, SanDisk. "We're excited to be offering a suite of new USBs, all of which allow users the extra storage capacity needed for their important files."

Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of NAND flash storage solutions, today introduces the USB 3.0 Pico, a follow-up to the highly awarded USB 2.0 Pico flash drive. Amazingly small in size, the USB 3.0 Pico packs an incredible amount of capacity into its compact, stylish casing. The USB 3.0 Pico drive is great for storing data, digital images, and videos.

The design includes a space for attaching a keychain, lanyard, necklace chain, or other accessory. Water resistant and backwards compatible with USB 2.0, the USB 3.0 Pico is perfect for those seeking a versatile flash drive. It is available in capacities of 16, 32, and 64GB.