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Stardom intros Safe Capsule storage for Time Capsule

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:40:00 GMT

<img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/star1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Stardom has introduced the Safe Capsule, a RAID 1 storage system designed for use with Apple�s Time Capsule. The device enables users to add up to 2TB of network storage for keeping backups, photos, music or other data files. The drives are configured as a RAID 1 array which mirrors the disks to protect against data loss if one drive fails. Safe Capsule also provides an auto-rebuild function to au...

Buffalo outs first 12X Blu-ray burner with USB 3

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/buffalo12xblu-ray.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Buffalo on Thursday set a minor milestone by launching what should be the fastest Blu-ray burner to date. At 12X even with dual-layer discs, the BR-X1216U3 ties with Pioneer for a 50 percent speed boost over 8X drives but is unique for supporting USB 3.0. The 5Gbps interface theoretically lets it transfer data faster than USB 2.0; Buffalo says the drive is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 but i...

Parachute 1.0 backs up to multiple destinations

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/parachute.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Dare to be Creative has released the first version of Parachute, a new backup utility. Users can schedule multiple backup tasks, automated to run in hourly, daily, weekly or monthly cycles. As with most such apps, backups can be saved to network volumes and external hard disks. Content can also be copied to USB flash drives, and various online destinations....

LaCie intros 1080p LaCinema Classic HD media server

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/laciesml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />LaCie on Tuesday introduced the LaCinema Classic HD, a media server capable of full 1080p video playback. Users can connect an HDTV using a standard HDMI cable, while Composite connectors are also available. Multichannel DTS audio is supported, sent via HDMI or a dedicated S/PDIF optical port. A 1TB hard drive is integrated for storing movies, music or photos, while a USB 2.0 connection is provide...

Datel sues Microsoft for locking out Max Memory cards

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/datelintro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />UK-based Datel on Monday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft because the software giant made it impossible for Xbox 360 gamers to use third-party memory cards for the gaming console, including Datel's Max Memory cards. Microsoft did this using a firmware update, saying it did so over piracy concerns. Marty Glick, who represents Datel in the lawsuit, maintains Microsoft did this for no oth...

Buffalo intros USB 3.0 external hard drive

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:35:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/buffalosml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Buffalo Technology has introduced the DriveStation HD-HXU3, a new series of external hard drives featuring USB 3.0 interfaces. The high speed connection option is claimed to support transfer rates of up to 625MB/s, beating USB 2.0 and even FireWire by a considerable margin. Users can still connect using the current USB standard, however the transfer rates drop to approximately 480Mb/s....

Samsung STORY gets 2TB version, eSATA

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:20:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/samstory.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Samsung has announced it will soon replace the existing STORY Station range with a a new STORY Station Plus external hard drive line, add a new 2TB model and update the entire range with the inclusion of an eSATA interface. Compared to the original STORY drives which only have a USB 2.0 connection, the new 3.5-inch STORY Station Plus drives have the ability to transfer data at a 3-gigabit per seco...

Data Robotics rolls 5-bay Drobo S, DroboElite

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:40:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/drobos.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Data Robotics started the week off with two major upgrades to its Drobo external drives. The Drobo S adds a fifth bay that gives it even more room (up to 10TB) and dual-drive redundancy that lets owners lose two drives at once without facing actual data loss. It further brings the first use of eSATA to give primarily Windows-based PCs a fast alternative to the normally more Mac-friendly FireWire...

Pogoplug updated with 4 USB ports, automatic media sync

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/pogosml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Cloud Engines on Friday introduced the second-generation Pogoplug, along with a variety of new features for storing and sharing multimedia. The hardware features the same plug-and-play capability of the original, but adds several USB ports to allow connection of up to four external hard drives without using a dedicated USB hub....

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Microsoft bringing Home Server updates on Nov. 24

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:35:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/winhs.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Microsoft announced on Thursday it will soon release Power Pack 3 for Windows Home Server. The update is meant to improve the integration of Windows Home Server with Windows 7 and Windows Media Center by allowing backup and restore of Windows 7 comptuers, Windows 7 Libraries integration, new features in Media Center and added support for netbooks. Windows Home Server is meant for network-attached ...