Comes in capacities ranging from 2GB to 16GB, Silicon Power USB flash drive with the latest series of Touch 830 boasting a reinforced body construction of the stainless steel casing, a USB 2.0/1.1 interface and utilizing COB [Chip-on-Board] technology.

Not to mention, this plug-and-play drive is also waterproof, dustproof and vibration proof, and is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac and Linux operating systems. Touch 830 will start shipping at the end of this month for yet unannounced price. [via Hexus]

Kingston has introduced the successor to the DataTraveler USB flash drive 300 series with the announcement of the DataTraveler 310. Comes in 256GB capacity, the drive can read and write speeds of up to 25MB / s and 12MB / s, respectively.

In addition, also equipped with SecureTraveler software allows users to create and access a password-protected area to 90 percent of total capacity. DataTraveler 310 will sell for $ 1108, however, there is no word on release date yet. [via Electronista]

LaCie has expanded once again harshly series external hard drive with eSATA Rugged launched. Unlike most external HDD, which features Rugged eSATA USB 2.0 and eSATA interface Power.

On top of that, the drive also features a unique scratch resistant aluminum shell, internal anti shock absorbers and shock resistant rubber bumper, and able to provide transfer speeds up to 36 MB / s via USB and 90 MB / s via eSATA.

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Silicon Power today announced a new line of USB flash drives called the Helios 101. Coming 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacity, this plug and play drive features a polished aluminum casing, USB 2.0/1.1 interface and is compatible with Mac and PC.

Helios 101 that will be available in a few weeks in two colors: apple green and ocean blue. Unfortunately, no word on pricing yet. [via Silicon Power]

Corsair has started selling the latest high capacity USB flash drives Voyager GTR for the mass market. Comes in 128GB capacity, the drive features a rough rubber housing, a USB 2.0/1.1 interface.

This gadget also offers read / write speeds up to 34/28 MB / s, respectively.A 128GB Corsair is sold for 270.51 pounds [about $ 433]. [via scan]

Bandai and Gundam GNO3 Buffalo launches USB flash drives are made for fans of the Gundam Network Operation 3, stratefic multiplayer online game simulation.

Travel using a USB 2.0 interface and available in 4GB capacity with games pre-loaded GNO3. Available in 20,000 units, then drive the price of UBS GNO3 Yen 7329.[via itechnews]