Lexar introduces its new JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0 flash drive that comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. Using the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, the Triton provides super-fast transfer rate at up to 155MB/s read and 150MB/s write speeds. According to Lexar, it taks just 35 seconds to copy a 4GB HD movie. The JumpDrive Triton features a metal alloy design with a high-gloss mirror finish and has a retractable connector. The compact drive is backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Models: LJDNV16GCRBNA – Lexar JumpDrive Triton 16GB – $79.99 LJDNV32GCRBNA – Lexar JumpDrive

ADATA launches its new DashDrive UV100 USB flash drive with a slim profile. Measuring 41mm in length and 5.8mm thick, the UV100 has a capless design and a diamond-cut bevel exterior. It is available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities and uses USB 2.0. With a capless design, you don’t need to worry about losing the cap again and the integral strap hole makes it easy to carry on a lanyard or keychain. The DashDrive UV100 comes in red, blue and black colors. [ADATA 1|2]

Transcend is launching its new JetFlash 780 USB 3.0 flash drive featuring a sophisticated classic checkerboard design. The new drive is full compatible with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 high-speed interface and USB 2.0. Using USB 3.0 with 5Gbps bandwidth, the JetFlash drive offers up to 140MB/s read and 40MB/s write speeds. Available in 8GB and 16GB capacities, the JetFlash 780 will be released first in Taiwan, with a price tag of NTD$880 for 8GB and NTD$1380 for 16GB. It measures 70mm x 21mm x 8.1mm and weighs 7g. [HKEPC][Transcend]

Sony Europe announced the new Micro Vauly MACH, the first flash drive from Sony to use SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology for enhanced performance. The new drive is available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities and delivers up to 120MB/s read and 90MB/s write speeds. The Micro Vault MACH has a sleek, solid aluminium body built to withstand day-to-day knocks, and a retractable USB connector with a click mechanism for extra protection. There is LED indicator to give visual confirmation of data transfers when the drive is in use. The USB 3.0 drive is backward compatible with USB

To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon that symbolizes good fortune and luck, Silicon Power introduces the Touch 836 Year of the Dragon Souvenir special edition. The drive comes in antique bronze color and features the Chinese dragon. It has a metal sandblasted coating to protect the surface from scratches. The Touch 836 is a lidless USB flash drive utilizing COB (Chip On Board) technology, which means it is waterproof, vibration-proof and dustproof. The Dragon flash drive comes in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities. [Silicon Power 1|2]

Kingston expands its DataTraveler line with the new ultra thin DataTraveler SE9 (DTSE9) with a sleek metal case, featuring a large built-in key ring for easy attachment to a backpack, briefcase, purse or keychain. Its metal case and small size also match with new Ultrabooks and tablet devices with USB port. The DataTraveler SE9 is available in 8GB (DTSE9H/8GB) and 16GB (DTSE9H/16GB) capacities. [Kingston 1|2]

ADATA’s S107 is a USB 3.0 flash drive that is waterproof and military-grade shock-resistant. The new drive has a protective rubber insulation to prevent water damage, and a hardy construction to provides dependable data security, even in harsh rough-and-tumble environments. The drive has a sporty look with a curved arc design, and its wraparound housing design has a storage slot for the cap for when the drive is in use. Using USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface, the S107 provides enhanced data transfer rate of up to 100MB/s read and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0

Toshiba announced in Japan its new TransMemory-EX USB 3.0 flash drives, including the 32GB UX-A032GT and 64GB UX-A064GT. According to Toshiba, the drives has the lowest power consumption in the industry thanks to the low power ASIC controller and dedicated high speed NAND flash memory. They offer up to 220MB/s read and 94MB/s write speeds via USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface, and still provides 34MB/s read and 30MB/s write performance using USB 2.0. The Toshiba TransMemory-EX supports Windows ReadyBoost. It measures 68.8 (L) x 21 (W) x 10.5 (H) mm and weighs just

    Kingston introduces its smallest USB flash drive, the DataTraveler Micro (DTMC). With a micro and lightweight form factor, you can just leave the drive in your devices such as slim notebook, netbook and tablets, and it blends in easily without blocking other controls. Available in 8GB and 16GB, the DataTraveler Micro uses USB 2.0 interface. It is only available in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region. Models: DTMC/8GB – 8GB DTMC/16GB – 16GB   [Kingston]

    Verbatim’s Store n Go Car Audio is a tiny USB flash drive designed for in-dash audio players. With such as mini size, the drive “disappears” once inserted into a car audio system, only 5mm is left protruding when inserted. It weighs just 2g but has 8GB storage capacity that is enough for up to 2,000 songs. The Store n Go Car Audio works with also PC/Mac computers, notebooks, laptops..etc. You can get one from Amazon for $19.40. [Verbatim]