Specifications

CES 2009 Storage
By Terry Currier
Advanced Media (RITEK USA) www.ritekusa.com
Its RIDATA USB Drive with Micro SD slot is now
available in 8GB capacity. The drive allows users to
securely store and transfer data from a cell phone or
other MicroSD
or MicroSDHC
enabled device.
A key concern
with any ash
storage device
is security. For
privacy and
protection, the
USB Drive
features advanced partition and security functions
that make it possible for users to create password-
protected sectors for the storage of personal or highly
condential material. A power-saving mode reduces
power consumption. All are EMC compliant meeting
CE, FCC, VCCI, C-TICK, and BSMI regulations.
The drives are now available at many retail outlets
in up to 8GB capacities. The drives are available in
several fun colors, weigh less than 10 ounces and
come with a two-year warranty.
Adding to their Ridata brand of Blu-ray media is a fast
6X single layer Blu-ray disc. The disc offers up to a
216 Mbps data
transfer rate. All
Ridata Blu-ray
discs feature
a hard coating
that protects
the discs from
scratches.
Multiple audio
and video streams, up to 7.1 channel surround sound,
and user-friendly graphical interfaces are just a few
more Blu-ray technology advancements. Available
in Q2 2009. Also introduced was 4X Inkjet White
Printable Blu-ray Discs, available in Q1 2009.
Cirago www.cirago.com
RST1000, External RAID Storage USB 2.0 / eSATA
Series
Benets and Features
Reliable, high-speed storage solution•
Efcient cooling and low-noise fan•
Supports PC (Windows 95/98SE/ME/2000/•
XP/Vista), MAC (MAC OS 9.x or above) and
Linux
Active LED power and access indicator•
Aluminum Case for efcient cooling•
Active LED front indicators•
Interface eSATA / USB 2.0•
Support RAID levels RAID 0, RAID1 and •
RAID 0+1, RAID1+BIG
Hard drive Interface SATA•
Hard drive 7200 rpm•
Form Factor Dual 3.5”•
Warranty 3 year•
Iomega www.iomega.com
Starting at $160, the Home Media Network Hard
Drive is available as a 500GB or a 1TB single-drive
device. Consumers with multiple computers can use
the Home Media Network Hard Drive to centralize
their computer storage as well as access les on
everything from a laptop
to a big screen TV to a
Microsoft Xbox 360 or a
Sony PlayStation 3.
It uses EMC’s LifeLine™
Home software, a custom
Linux operating system
and application suite that
can be set up in three easy
steps: simply plug the
Home Network Hard Drive
into a router, power on, and install the software CD. A
friendly user interface screen makes it easy to access
les on all networked computers, as well as control
which family members have access to certain folders.
Supports iTunes™ and Universal Plug and Play
(UPnP) and Digital Living Network Alliance™
(DLNA) certied devices. It has a Gigabit Ethernet
connection that plugs directly into a router, and a fast
processor so users can save and access large media
les quickly, as well as a USB port to add a shared
network printer for multiple computers, or an external
USB drive for incremental storage capacity.
They include EMC Retrospect® Express backup
software for data backup and protection. For added
protection users also get online backup with EMC’s
MozyHome™ online backup service (2GB of free
online storage.) The 500GB is available for $160; the
1TB is $230.