March 19, 2006, 9:17 PM CT

Verbatim Store 'n Go USB HDD Picks up Ceedo

Verbatim is relaunching 4GB & 8GB Store 'n Go USB HD Drives, coupled with something called 'Mobile Launchpad'. This rather generic term refers to the Ceedo-powered platform that lets you run specially-modified applications without tampering with registries and leaving traces on the host. Ceedo actually has its own XP-like start menu that organizes mobile apps in a very familiar way.

Kington Self-Destruct Privacy Flash Drives
Trying to force your way into the new Kingston Data Traveler Elite Privacy Edition for a competitor's data? Think again. The Kingston can reportedly melt the data, in a digital way, after just 25 consecutive failed passwords. This should supposedly thwart the "brute force attack" in an attempt to guess your password.

Yawn! Another MuVo from Creative
Creative is again renewing its interest in the less-than-stellar MuVo product line that has been with the company since the department division. So, what is under Mr. Hoo's sleeve this time? The MuVo S200. Though, nothing is really spectacular with the modest upgrades.

MSI's Tunes Powered by the Sun
MSI has found a new power source for their 4GB HDD MP3 player, and that is solar power. While larger than many popular players, the solar MP3 player will be ideal for people that spend time in areas without electricity or are away from home often.

USB Adapter Delivers Skype on Your Normal Phone
USRobotics has a new USB adapter that allows any standard phone to be used with Skype. The USR809620 adapter also allows you to place standard telephone calls as well by keeping your phone connected to the standard telephone line.

First Mobile WiMAX USB Adapter Hits Market
Airspan recently announced the first WiMAX USB adapter for mobile use. The device is called the 16eUSB and is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.16e-2005 standard and the WiMAX Forum Mobile WIMAX System Profile.

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