Team Group launches the Team X101 USB 3.0 flash drive, the world’s first aluminum ally flash drive. Using USB 3.0 interface, the X101 offers a bandwidth that reaches as high as 5Gbps, which is 10 times faster than the current mainstream USB 2.0′s 480Mbps, providing up to 120MB/s read and 70MB/s write speeds. It is available in 32GB and 64GB capacities. The TEAM X101 is shock-resistant and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. [TEAM]

Lexar launches the JumpDrive S50 series USB flash drives with Microban antimicrobial product protection. The added protection, according to the company, inhibits the growth of bacteria and mold that can cause stains, odors, and product deterioration. The S50 has a protective sliding cover that protects the drive. The JumpDrive S50 comes in different colors and capacities, including 4GB in Light Blue, 8GB in Blue, 16GB in Orange, 32GB in White and 64GB in Purple. It has an LED activity light that blinks during data transfer. The price starts at $14.99 and you can get one from

Team Group launches the Team X101 USB 3.0 flash drive, the world’s first aluminum ally flash drive. Using USB 3.0 interface, the X101 offers a bandwidth that reaches as high as 5Gbps, which is 10 times faster than the current mainstream USB 2.0′s 480Mbps, providing up to 120MB/s read and 70MB/s write speeds. It is available in 32GB and 64GB capacities. The TEAM X101 is shock-resistant and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. [TEAM]

Silicon Power introduces the new Touch T01, a tiny USB flash drive that measures just 10mm when it is plugged into a USB port. The mini drive has a brushed metal surface that prevents the surface from fingerprints. Using Chip On Board (COB ) technology, the drive is dust-proof, vibration-proof and waterproof. The Touch T01 cphas a cap-less design so you don’t has to worry about losing the cap. The flash drive is available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities. [CDRLabs]

RunCore introduces the new MoonDrive, a USB 3.0 flash drive that uses the new SuperSpeed interface to deliver high performance. The new drive is based on SLC flash and offers up to 164MB/s read and 150MB/s write speeds. The MonnDrive has an enclosure of special plastic material and comes with a detachable cap. Pricing and availability has not been mentioned. [RunCore]

Patriot Memory releases the Xporter Dash USB flash drive with a retractable USB connector, that eliminates the need for a cap and protects your USB connector from damages. The drive comes in 2GB to 32GB capacities. The Dash Enhanced for ReadyBoost, meaning you can speed up computer’s system performance by plugging the Dash into your computer. PSF32GDUSB -32GB PSF16GDUSB -16GB PSF8GDUSB -8GB PSF4GDUSB -4GB PSF2GDUSB -2GB [Patriot Memory]

Kingston launches its new DataTraveler R400 (DTR400) rubber USB flash drive. The rubberized casing protects the drive from scratches and damage from general wear, making it ideal for road warrior, outdoor adventures and anyone who needs a durable drive. The drive is shock-resistant. The DataTraveler R400 is available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB. The drive measures 70mm x 22.68mm x 12.40mm. It is available at Amazon.com. [Kingston]

Kingston announced the new DataTraveler 6000 (GT6000) USB flash drive for enterprises and government organizations that offers military-grade data protection. The drive protects sensitive data with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Level 3 Validation and 100-percent encryption. It utilizes patented Secured by Spyrus technology which supports 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption using XTS block cipher mode; military-grade elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), which is recommended by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) as part of its Suite B set of

    Japanese company Elecom has partnered with design house nendo to create the DATA Clip MF-CLU2 and DATA Hook MF-HKU2 USB flash drives. The former looks just like a paper clip while the latter has a shape like a carabiner. The DATA Clip and DATA Hook both come in 4GB capacity. They are available in black, white, red, green and blue. Both drives feature PASS(Password Authentication Security System) and PASS x AES to protect your personal data. [Elecom]

Super Talent announced the new USB 3.0 Express ST2 series dual-channel USB 3.0 flash drive with a price point comparable to USB 2.0 drive. The new ST2 USB 3.0 flash drive has a similar design to the Express RC8 featuring a sleek aluminum housing and accented by a translucent blue plastic trim. The USB 3.0 Express ST2 comes in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB densities and offers up to 67MB/s read and 24MB/s write speeds. The affordable drive is fully compatible with USB 2.0 interface. The price starts at $20. [Super Talent 1|2]