Integral Memory Crypto Series Encrypted SSD is FIPS 197 approved

Integral Memory launches the Crypto series solids state drive with AES 256-bit hardware encryption. With FIPS 197 validation, the Crypto uses AES 256-bit hardware encrption to encrypt and protect your sensitive data. The SSD features full disk encryption and can be protected with a user password and a master override password. Encrypted data is automatically erased after the default 6 failed password attempts.

The 2.5-inch Crypto Series uses MLC NAND flash and comes with 128MB cache buffer. Using SATA II interface, the SSD offers up to 240MB/s transfer speeds. It supports TRIM command and S.M.A.R.T. The drive comes with a 2.5-inch-to-3.5-inch kit for installation in desktop PCs. 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models are available.

Source:http://www.itechnews.net/2012/08/03/integral-memory-crypto-series-encrypted-ssd-is-fips-197-approved/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ItechNewsNet+%28ITech+News+Net%29

Bladepad iPhone 4S Gamepad Comes With a Case, Doesn’t Come With a Game

Despite the millions of dollars of profits that it’s raking in, Apple still hasn’t come up with a way to include native support for physical controllers in iOS games. The best that we can hope for is for a gamepad manufacturer to step up and get support from developers. I really hope Bladepad does that.

The Bladepad is a Bluetooth 4.0 gamepad that comes with all the buttons and sticks present in a modern console controller: a D-pad, two analog sticks, four face buttons, four shoulder buttons and even a select and start button. It comes with a case, but you can detach the Bladepad itself if you choose. It even comes with a charger that can simultaneously juice up the controller and the iOS device that it’s attached to.

Now for the bad news. Because it uses Bluetooth 4.0, the Bladepad is only compatible with the iPhone 4S and the new iPad. Worse, as of this writing the controller is confirmed to work with – drum roll please – only one game. The makers of the controller did say that they’re working with “several major game studios and many independent studios as well.” I really like how the Bladepad looks and fits, so I hope it gets widespread support from developers.

A pledge of at least $59 (USD) on Kickstarter gets you a Bladepad, but if you ask me I think you should pledge less than that. You might be stuck with a beautiful controller that has no games to control.

Source:http://technabob.com/blog/2012/08/03/bladepad-iphone-4s-gamepad/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TechnabobtechNewsBlog+%28Technabob%29

Apacer AM530 USB 3.0 Mutli Card Reader

Not only USB flash drives are getting USB 3.0, card readers are also joining the USB 3.0 trend. Apacer has introduced the new AM530 USB 3.0 multi-in-one memory card reader. Featuring five card slots, the reader supports mainstream memory cards - Compact Flash, SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, microSD, M2 and xD.

Thanks to SuperSpeed USB 3.0, the reader allows you to fully utilize high-speed memory cards with over 100MB/s transmission rate. The AM530 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and has a LED indicator. With this USB 3.0 reader, users of DSLR and Full HD video camcorder can transfer images and videos to their computer with a high-speed.

The Apacer AM530 memory card reader works with Windows, Mac and Linux computers.

Source:http://www.itechnews.net/2012/08/03/apacer-am530-usb-3-0-mutli-card-reader/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ItechNewsNet+%28ITech+News+Net%29