Memory devices

Transcend announced a new expresscard/34 memory card reader module, the RDF1. The new feature in this module is support for SDXC cards. It can also handle SD and SDHC cards, has hot-swap support and will soon launch for €19.95.

RunCore announced a new ExpressCard module that offers a 64GB SSD and two USB 3.0 slots. That's a useful combination! The SSD features 110MB/s read speed and 80MB/s write speed. The biggest disadvantage of this two in one design is that while the SSD is busy, the USB 3.0 bandwidth drops.

We do not know when this will be available and at what price.

Seagate has announced their first USB 3.0 external HD, the BlackArmor PS 110. It's a 7200-rpm 500GB drive, and it comes bundles with an ExpressCard module with a USB 3.0 port.

The BlackArmor PS 110 will cost $180 when released.

Verbatim has launched a range of SSD Secure ExpressCards with premium AES 256-bit hardware encryption. These are the first of their kind, and are available in 16Gb and 32Gb. From the photo that Verbatim released, we're assuming a 64Gb version is coming soon.

The ExpressCards have a mandatory password input. If you enter 10 incorrect passwords, the drive contents are deleted. It also supports 'guest passwords', that enable all or part of the storage to be accessible to others.

Lexar announced a new ExpressCard/34 module - a professional CompactFlash reader. It supports both Mac and Windows, and also supports UDMA Mode 6.

Via RobGalBraith.com

GreenHouse releases new ExpressCard SSDs. There are two series:

•  GH-SSD*GEX-34S, SLC with a 120Mb/s reading and 70Mb/s writing available in 16 or 32Gb.
• GH-SSD*GEX-34M, MLC with a 120MB/s reading and 30MB/s writing. Available in 16, 32 or 64GB.

Back in February, we reported on the new 'Constant-Connect' solution by Lenovo and RIM. The idea is to have an expresscard module that automatically syncs emails from your blackberry - even if the computer is turned off.

It is now available through Lenovo.com, for 150$.

Via TechSpot

Wintec's 64GB ExpressCard SSD is now available to buy for 180$, on amazon.com.

The drive speed is listed as 35Mb/s for both read and write operations.