Samsung’s saucy new 120GB credit card sized USB HDD has made an appearance in China. This 1.8″ 4,200-rpm USB drive may be an attractive buy considering most popular drives use the 2.5″ size format. This credit card usb drive is incredible power saver with impressive performance. The 4200-rpm USB drive only draws less than 1.4W and needs just 300mA from a 500mA USB port. Its power consumption is only one-fourth that of a 2.5″ drive. Disk benchmark shows the 4,200-rpm read speed is rated at 27MB/s and write at 23MB/s, which are on par with high-end flash drives.  Expect the Samsung 1.8″ 40GB version to be priced for approx $161; 60GB for $191; and 80GB for $235. The 120GB will be available at $293. (more…)

Memorex launched a new line of portable hard drives available in 160GB, 250GB, and 320GB that are all powered by the USB port of a user’s computer. The line is called the Essential TravelDrive series and uses 2.5-inch drives inside a case designed to fit inside a purse or laptop bag. (more…)

Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division, the world leader in high performance hard disk drive (HDD) technology, has launched three new external and fully portable HDDs. The new drives will meet the performance requirements of today’s technology-savvy and style-conscious consumers. The new hard disk drives are highly ergonomic, sleek and ruggedised to withstand the demands of being constantly in transit. The products feature a 2.5 inch drive and fit into the palm of the hand. The new drives are compatible with both PCs and Macs, they are ideal for anyone needing to store and carry information and entertainment files. They are ideal for users with large volumes of video, picture and audio files that want to use that data wherever they are, whether that be with friends and family, when entertaining or for professional uses. (more…)

World’s smallest external hard drive unveiled by Freecom, Mobile Drive XXS. The new Mobile Drive XXS hard drive is enclosed in a unique rubberized skin, making it the smallest and lightest 2.5″ external drive in the world. It transfers at speeds of up to 480Mbps, and the drive is encased in a “form-fitting rubber sleeve for optimal grip”. The pocket-sized Mobile Drive XXS is designed to connect to your computer via a USB cable. The Mobile Drive XXS comes in three storage capacities: 160GB, 250GB and 320GB priced £44.99, £59.99 and £79.99 respectively. (more…)

LG Electronics Korea has launched its 2.5-inch portable hard disk drive ‘XD1′ in Korea market. and will be available in Red Wine and Pearl black colors. It features a stylish design with sunrise gradation. Equipped with a SATA II interface, it is available either USB 2.0 type or USB + e-SATA combo type. Pricing starts at 90,000 KRW ($ 90) for 120GB and 170,000 KRW ($ 165) for 320GB. (more…)

Samsung made available two new, world’s largest and fastest notebook hard drives, the Spinpoint M6 and MP2. The M6 has a suggested price of $299. The MP2 is priced at $199. Both drives are available now. (more…)