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BUFFALO BUSTS OUT FIRST 12X BLU-RAY BURNER

Sure, your computer doesn't have a USB 3.0 plug, and there's no such thing as a 12x Blu-ray disc for mass consumption just yet, but we shouldn't let those pesky details get in the way of progress. Buffalo just announced the BR-X1216U3, which is the world's first 12x Blu-ray burner, and which incidentally pulls off its wondrous feats through the power of USB 3.0. Of course, it's backward compatible with USB 2.0, for burn speeds up to 7x, but with 12x on the table that's just slumming it. The...

TRANSCEND INTRODUCES 1.5TB STOREJET 35T

It ain't flashy, but so long as you don't ever plan on having more than 1.5TB of junk to store on an external hard drive, Transcend's latest should do the trick. The StoreJet 35T promises average write speeds of 42MB/s, and the one-touch backup feature enables your mind to be at ease with the simplest of gestures. You'll also get intelligent backup scheduling, StoreJet Elite software that offers 256-bit AES file and folder encryption and... well, little else. Mum's the word on pricing and...

IOSAFE SOLO HARD DRIVE PLACES A 2TB

It's Friday the 13th, and ioSafe couldn't have chosen a better time to update their Solo fireproof and waterproof hard drive line with a 2TB model. Sure, it'll cost you $399 for a USB 2.0 connection instead of eSATA, FireWire 800 or USB 3.0, but you'll never know when your yacht sinks or burns down, sending that precious Kenny G collection to oblivion. Don't go thinking you can just get the $149 500GB model and upgrade it yourself either you'll have to destroy the waterproof seal to get to the...

GH-UH204SB USB HUB

The GH-UH204SB might look like your average USB hub at a glance, but it actually has a rather unique feature, which allows users to switch each USB port on or off. Granted, it’s certainly not an earth-shattering feature, but it’s one of those things that you sometimes wish you had, right? At ¥ 2,980 ($33), it’s certainly a little...

LEXMARK INTERACT ALL-IN-ONE INKJET PRINTER

Lexmark has rolled out its Web-connected touch screen capable all-in-one (AIO) inkjet printer, known as Interact, where it will boast wireless connectivity, Lexmark's new Vizix print technology and the SmartSolutions touch screen all for $199 a pop. With this, you can access Apple News RSS feeds directly, working in tandem with MobileMe SmartSolution to access your stored photos straight from the touch screen display, while the LexPrint App can print from an iPhone or iPod touch directly to...