SanDisk

SanDisk today introduced an innovative new family of SanDisk® USB flash drives, including the world's first backup USB flash drive with simple backup software activation at the touch of a button.

The new Ultra Backup drives has up to 64GB capacity. 

SanDisk  Veoh Networks today announced the availability of the Veoh™ Web Player for SanDisk, a portable video player that is initially available only on SanDisk® Cruzer® at any time - including TV shows, movies, web series and popular independently-produced content from all over the Web. USB flash drives. The Veoh Web Player for SanDisk, allows on-the-go viewers to browse, search, and enjoy millions of videos available through Veoh.com on any computer

SanDisk has stepped up its efforts to convince corporates that USB sticks are a secure medium, adding built-in anti-virus capability to its latest Cruzer drive.

Any files copied or saved to the latest Cruzer Enterprise will automatically be scanned by a McAfee heuristics and anti-virus engine that loads every time the drive is used. If it detects infected files being copied from a PC, all further transfers will be disallowed form that machine, stopping their spread.

Sandisk release a new cheap U3 drive - the Cruzer Pattern - with a "funky" design (okay, that's how Sandisk calls it).

The drives come at two sizes - 1Gb (9.99$, Gray) / 2Gb(14.99$, Black).

Features:

• Security-One click password protected access control
• U3
• Cruzer® synchronization application
• No PC installation required to run the applications

Microsoft is working on turning USB-based flash drives into a “Windows companion” — a new product known as “StartKey” — that will allow users to carry their Windows and Windows Live settings with them.

StartKey isn’t just for USB sticks; it also will work on other flash-storage devices, like SD memory cards. Microsoft is looking to turn these intelligent storage devices portable “computing companions” for users in both developed and emerging markets, with availability (at least in beta form) likely before the end of this year, according to sources who asked not to be named.

SanDisk and Big Fish Games Inc. today announced a new web site offering a large library of casual games that run on USB flash drives enabled with U3™ smart technology.

The new site address - www.bigfishgames.com/sandisk

SanDisk Corporation today announced availability of Cruzer® Contour, a sleek USB flash drive that brings together high-end design and blazing speed. Much like a fine wristwatch, Cruzer Contour is a luxury personal accessory as well as a piece of functional technology.

Available in 4 gigabyte (GB) and 8 GB capacities, Cruzer Contour’s features include: