I-O Data today unveiled the SSPH-UT line of portable SSDs that are certified for use with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro as additional storage (USB mass-storage class devices). The drives feature USB 3.1 gen 1 (5 Gbps) host interface, and use a single cable for both power and host connectivity.

Available in capacities of 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB, the drives offer sequential transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s, which should be viable for console gaming speedups, including in cases where you transfer game installations from the internal hard drive onto these. The compact portable drives come in two color options, maroon and gray. Both measure 8 cm x 8 cm x 1.5 cm (WxDxH), weighing 55 g. The drives are certified for 1.2 m drops. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Japanese peripherals maker I-O Data rolled out the HDJA-UTW line of external hard drives featuring the NAS-grade WD Red drives from Western Digital. Measuring 45 mm x 216 mm x 155 mm (WxDxH), the drives feature a monolithic matte black design. Capacities include 1 TB (HDJA-UT1.0W), 2 TB (HDJA-UT2.0W), 3 TB (HDJA-UT3.0W), and 4 TB (HDJA-UT4.0W). The drives feature USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface, and an internal power supply that draws power from AC (no bulky external power bricks). A 40 mm fan spools up only when the drive needs it. When it doesn't, a heatsink making contact with the internal drive keeps it passively cool.

I-O Data today announced its first UHD (3840 x 2160) display, a 28-inch model called LCD-M4K281XB. This upcoming, 'flicker-free' monitor features a TFT panel, an LED backlight, a blue light reduction function, and has a 5 ms response time (2.5 ms via overdrive), a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and D-Sub, dual HDMI and dual DisplayPort connectors.

The LCD-M4K281XB also packs two 2.5 W speakers and comes with a three-year warranty. I-O Data didn't mention pricing but said that the monitor will become available at the end of July.

I-O Data today announced its newest storage solution, the HDPX-UTA Series portable hard drive. Coming in two color versions - silver and black, I-O Data's drive measures 114 x 76 x 12 mm, it weighs 170 grams, has an aluminum casing, and offers USB 3.0 connectivity and support for Apple's Time Machine.

The HDPX-UTA Series will debut at the end of this month, bringing 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB units priced at 10,600 yen (~ 104 USD), 14,300 yen (~ 140 USD) and 21,500 yen (~ 210 USD), respectively.

DisplayLink, the leading provider of USB Graphics technology and I-O DATA DEVICE, INC., a leading peripheral device company, today announced that both parties are developing the World's First 4K USB Graphics Adapter using DisplayLink's award winning DL-5500 USB Graphics Chipset.

I-O DATA's new 4K universal graphics adapter is the first shipping USB 3 UHD solution globally and brings universal graphics expansion to displays with resolutions up to 3840x2160 pixels via a single USB cable connection to the host and a DisplayPort connection to the monitor.

I-O Data today announced the LCD-MF225XBR2, a Full HD (1920 x 1080) 21.5-inch monitor that can reduce eye strain by lowering the intensity of the blue light it emits. Users can choose between five levels of blue light reduction or can turn off the feature if they don't like the resulting picture.

I-O Data's monitor also has an LED backlight, a 5 ms response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, D-Sub, DVI and HDMI inputs, dual 1 W speakers, and is backed by a three-year warranty. The LCD-MF225XBR2 will ship early next month.

In addition to revealing the HDPx-UT2.0 Series portable drive, I-O Data has today announced another storage offering, the HDJA-UT Series desktop drive. Coming in 1 TB, 2 TB and 3 TB capacities, this external HDD measures 216 x 155 x 45 mm, it allows for both horizontal and vertical operation and features USB 3.0 connectivity, a built-in power supply, a Kensington security slot, and active cooling.

The HDJA-UT Series drives will ship early next month priced at 14,500 yen (~ 142 USD), 19,900 yen (~ 195 USD) and 24,300 yen (~ 238 USD) for the 1 TB, 2 TB and 3 TB models, respectively.

I-O Data Japan unveiled the HDPC-UT2.0 and HDPF-UT2.0 lines of compact, single-cable portable hard-drives, which offer 2 TB of storage. Available in three colors, "Bordeaux" (HDPC-UT2.0BRC), black (HDPC-UT2.0KC), and silver (HDPC-UT2.0SC), the HDPC-UT2.0 features two-tone exteriors, USB 3.0 interface, with a single cable handling power and host connectivity. The drive is pre-formatted MBR with NTFS, while a software is included that allows Macs to access data on it. The HDPF-UT2.0, on the other hand, is available in black (HDPF-UT2.0KB) and white (HDPF-UT2.0WB); runs a faster hard drive inside, and the similar single-cable USB 3.0 interface. Measuring 76 mm x 113 mm x 14 mm (WxDxH), the drives weigh about 180 g. They're slated for a late-May launch.

I-O Data today announced the upcoming arrival of the LCD-AD203E, a 20-inch monitor that allows users to lower the intensity of the blue light emitted by up to 60%. This helps reduce eye strain and thus enables a more comfortable experience.

I-O Data's display also features an LED backlight, a native resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels, a 5 ms response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, dual 1 W speakers, and D-Sub and DVI inputs. The LCD-AD203E has a three-year warranty and will be available in both black and white at the end of this month. Its price tag is 18,400 yen (~ 180 USD).

Another product set to be released by I-O Data next month is a storage solution known as the HDUS-TBSSS Series which brings together a portable solid state drive with an USM (Universal Storage Module) interface and an USM to Thunderbolt adapter. This two-component offering makes use of either a 500 GB or 1 TB Samsung 840 EVO SSD and is capable of sequential read/write speeds of 264/240 MB/s.

The USM drive can be used without the Thunderbolt adapter (you'll need to connect it to a device that has USM support) or can be hooked up to an USB 3.0 adapter which, of course, is sold separately. The 500 GB and 1 TB HDUS-TBSSS Series drives come bundled with a 50 cm Thunderbolt cable and cost 72,800 yen (~ 706 USD) and 119,800 (~ 1,163 USD) yen, respectively. In addition to these models I-O Data will also introduce the HDUS-SS Series SSDs which come in 120 GB and 240 GB capacities and only feature the USM interface.

In addition to rolling out the LCD-MF235XDBR monitor, in January I-O Data is set to introduce a super-slim portable hard drive, a 500 GB model that's only 7 mm thick. Known as the HDPU-UT Series, the upcoming drive weighs 130 grams, has an aluminum body, USB 3.0 connectivity, and is set to sip in two color versions, Silver and Prussian Blue.

The 500 GB HDPU-UT Series HDD is backed by a one-year warranty and is priced at 11,980 yen (116 USD).

I-O Data Today announced the LCD-MF235XDBR, a 23-inch monitor that's the size of a 21.5-inch model due to its 'frameless' design. Seen below, the display is not exactly frameless but does have some slim bezels - 9.8 mm left/right and 8.5 mm upper.

I-O Data's creation makes use of an ADS panel 178/178 degree viewing angles, and features a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 14 ms response time (4.6 ms via overdrive), a contrast ratio of 1,000:1, dual 1 W speakers, D-Sub, DVI and two HDMI connectors, and a blue light reduction function. The LCD-MF235XDBR is set to become available in January.

Next month I-O Data is set to introduce its very own SSHD (solid state hybrid drive), a 2.5-inch storage solution that features 1 TB worth of platter storage and 8 GB of NAND Flash memory that can store frequently-used files for much quicker access.

Named HDN-H1.0, the upcoming drive has a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, it spins at 5,400 RPM, and is bundled with a SATA to USB 3.0 cable that allows for easier data migration. I-O Data's 1 TB SSHD will be released around mid-December and will cost 21,000 yen (~ 207 USD).

I-O Data rolled out the AD221PEB, a 21.5-inch monitor that's ready for PoE (power over Ethernet), letting you use a common plug for network connectivity, and enough power to meet its under-60 Watt draw. PoE is gaining popularity in enterprise environments, where companies are deploying large AC-to-DC power supply to power several computers, in comparison to fitting each one with a PSU of its own, thereby cumulatively increasing switching efficiency, by directly supplying DC power, and using DC-to-DC switching on the clients' ends. The sub-60W power draws of modern flat-screen monitors, and usually sub-100W power draws of business desktops are driving the adoption of PoE.

The AD221PEB, as a monitor, offers a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, it uses a TFT LCD panel with viewing angles of 160°/170°. Other vitals include 5 ms response time, 250 cd/m² maximum brightness, and dynamic mega-contrast. Measuring 507 mm x 178 mm x 390 mm (WxDxH), the display weighs about 3.5 kg. Display inputs include DVI, and D-Sub. The monitor integrates 2W stereo speakers, which take input from a common 3.5 mm stereo jack. Its stand offers basic tilt adjustments. Slated for early December, the I-O Data AD221PEB is expected to be priced in Japan at ¥47,800.

I-O Data today introduced the LCD-AD172SEW-P, a 17-inch monitor that promises to reduce eye strain by lowering the intensity of the blue light by up to 60%. I-O Data's display also comes with the Eco-keeper function which lowers brightness when the user is not present, and has a low-reflective screen coating that is fingerprint-and scratch-resistant.

The display LCD-AD172SEW-P features an LED backlight, a native resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, a 5 ms response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, VGA and DVI connectivity, and two 1 W speakers. The monitor is backed by a three-year warranty and is set to become available in early December.

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.

In addition to the HDPF-UT series portable HDDs, I-O Data rolled out the MF275XPBR 27-inch monitor. This rarity makes use of a Super PLS (plane-to-line switching) LCD panel made by Samsung, that's LED-backlit. PLS panels offer comparable viewing angles to conventional IPS panels, but with higher maximum brightness, and increased image quality. The display is, however, better suited for productivity than gaming, as you'll soon find out. It offers viewing angles of 178°/178° (H/V), 15 ms (yes, fifteen milliseconds) of response time, that can be lowered to only 8.3 ms using display overdrive; 300 cd/m² maximum brightness, 1,000:1 static and dynamic mega-contrast ratio; and full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) native resolution. Display inputs include DVI, D-Sub, and HDMI. Miscellaneous features include stereo speakers, and an ECO Mode function that lowers power consumption by up to 30 percent. It is slated for a mid-November launch in the Japanese market.

I-O Data announced the HDPF-UT line of portable hard drives. The drives are build with metal main frame and plastic panels, with reinforced edges, and cushioning for the internal drive. Available in matte black and matte white color options, the drives are available in 500 GB (HDPF-UT500) and 1 TB (HDPF-UT1.0) variants. The drives take advantage of USB 3.0 interface, and rely on a single cable for both power and host connectivity. Installers for I-O APP, a data-migration tool, comes pre-loaded. Measuring 76 mm x 113 mm x 14 mm (WxDxH), the drives weigh about 160 g. Slated for market availability in mid-November, starting with the Japanese market, the 500 GB variant is expected to be priced at 9,450 JPY (US $97), and the 1 TB variant at 13,335 JPY (US $137).

In an effort to provide better ergonomics, I-O Data has developed a new monitor, a 19-inch model called LCD-AD191SE, which has a built-in function to reduce eye strain. That function works by lowering the intensity of the blue light (in five stages) by up to 60%. The display also has an 'Eco guard' that lowers brightness automatically when the user is not present.

Spec wise, the LCD-AD191SE has an LED-backlit TFT panel with a native resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, a 5 ms response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, D-Sub and DVI connectors, and two 1 W built-in speakers. I-O Data's monitor has a three-year warranty and is expected to ship at the end of this month.

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.

I-O Data has today revealed its latest storage solution, the SSDP-ST Series portable solid state drive. This compact (53.8 x 93 x 8.6 mm) and light (37 grams) SSD has a USB 3.0 interface, it comes in 64 GB and 128 GB versions, and is said to be a simple solution for storing the videos and photos taken with Android tablets or smartphones (USB OTG support is required).

Also compatible with Mac OS and Windows systems, the SSDP-ST drives deliver read speeds of up to 290 MB/s and can write at 96 MB/s (64 GB version) or 176 MB/s (128 GB). The 64 GB and 128 GB SSDP-ST solid state drives will be released around mid-October priced at 10,400 yen (~105 USD) and 15,700 yen (~ 158 USD), respectively. The SSDs come with a one-year warranty.

I-O Data today revealed the addition of six new monitors to its product offer. This release wave includes the 23.6-inch LCD-MF243E and LCD-AD242E, the 23-inch LCD-MF235XBR, the 21.5-inch LCD-MF223EB and LCD-AD222E, and the 18.5-inch LCD-AD193E. Coming in both black and white versions (with the exception of the LCD-MF235XBR), these displays feature an LED backlight, a TFT panel (the LCD-AD193E has a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, the rest are all 1920 x 1080), a 5 ms response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and a three-year warranty.

The LCD-AD193E, LCD-MF223E, LCD-MF243E and LCD-MF235XBR also have built-in stereo speakers, while all include VGA and DVI connectivity. HDMI is available on the LCD-MF223E, LCD-MF243E and LCD-MF235XBR.

I-O Data will start rolling out the LCD-MF235XBR, LCD-MF243E and LCD-AD242E at the end of this month, whereas the rest will debut in October.

Japanese peripherals maker I-O Data announced the LCD-MF272CGBR, a new 27-inch monitor. Featuring an AH-IPS panel with LED backlighting, it offers a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (WQHD), 178°/178° viewing angles, response time as low as 6.5 ms, and as high as 12.4 ms, 440 cd/m² maximum brightness, and 1,000:1 static contrast ratio. The panel features a contiguous piano-black front that makes it appear bezel-free, a matte-black rear, and a brushed aluminum stand that gives you basic tilt adjustments. It can be removed to reveal VESA wall mounts. Display inputs include dual-link DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI, and D-Sub. Measuring 650 x 240 x 200 mm (WxDxH), it weighs a little over 7 kg. Slated for late-July, it's expected to go for 79,800 JPY (US $800).

I-O Data rolled out the SSDN-3V line of consumer SSDs. Built in the Ultrabook-friendly 7 mm-thick 2.5-inch form-factor, the drives just about take advantage of SATA 6 Gb/s interface, and include a USB adapter that lets you plug it externally, to clone your existing software installation, using the included Acronis True Image 2013 software license. Available in 60 GB (SSDN-3V60), 120 GB (SSDN-3V120), and 240 GB (SSDN-3V120) capacities, the drives appear to be based on a SandForce 2281 controller platform, offering transfer-rates of up to 308 MB/s reads, with up to 185 MB/s writes. A 7 to 9.5 mm adapter comes included. The three are slated for the end of May.

In addition to the HDPD-SUT series durable hard drives, I-O Data rolled out the LCD-MF223FBR-T, a 21.5-inch touchscreen monitor for Windows 8 PCs. The monitor features an ergonomic stand, which lets you tilt it to make touch actions more comfortable. It features a 5-point multi-touch surface, letting you perform complex touch-based UI gestures. Its surface features an durable 8H glass surface, which is tested to withstand the drop of a 227 g iron ball from a height of 145 cm.

Purely as a monitor, the LCD-MF223FBR-T features a TN-film panel that provides 170°/160° (H/V) viewing angles, 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, 1000:1 static contrast ratio with dynamic mega-contrast, 220 cd/m² maximum brightness, 5 ms response time, and a typical power draw of 18W. Display inputs include DVI, D-Sub, and HDMI. A USB 2.0 connection relays touch input. Accessories include 2W stereo in-built speakers. Measuring 516 × 132~324 x 384 mm (WxDxH), the display weighs 4.7 kg. It is slated for market release by the end of April.