Samsung S2 Becomes True Native USB 3.0 Portable Drives
The original Samsung S2 has gathered attention in the blogosphere for being the first native USB hard drive on the market. That implies the traditional on-board SATA interface is replaced by USB. This results in a smaller chassis as you no longer have to make room for the SATA-to-USB bridge. At the same time, the drive likely performs faster without going through said controller. Now, Samsung comes up with USB 3.0 version of the S2 Portable Drives. They only come in 320GB and 640GB with spindle rate at 7200-rpm to leverage the full potential of SuperSpeed USB. These drives as with other 2.5" internal counterparts are equipped with noise reduction technology. If they break new speed record, we don't mind a little noise. The S2 Portable 3.0 is also loaded with Auto Backup, SecretZone and SafeyKey, the functions of which should be pretty self-explanatory. Expect both models to hit Europe first and then first of the world at a later date.
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Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Surfaces, Confuses…
Various sources have hinted that MS is working on a touch sensitive-model of the Arc Mouse. Many have hoped for a MS-version of Apple Magic Mouse, but it would appear that might not be the case according to some leaked info from a German online store. The new input device, called Arc Touch, shares the same unconventional shape as its predecessor. There's however one distinct difference; instead of going with a foldable design, the Arc Touch's rear section is now rubberized and seems to be bendy. This suggests the palm rest height could be adjustable. Details are sketchy as to what the touch actually does for this mouse. Since the $69.95 Arch Touch won't be shipping until late 2010 at the earliest, we figure there would be at least some robust multi-touch capability. You really can't expect people to fall for a conventional mouse with a touch panel designed exclusively for vertical scrolling. Lastly, the Arch Touch features a 2.4Ghz nano wireless USB transmitter. Simple input devices that aren't true plug-n-play likely see to more refunds. It probably makes sense to stick proprietary wireless USB connection for now.
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Logitech K800 Illuminated Keyboard Cuts the Cord
Illuminated keyboards are great except of their dependencies on USB cables as their backlighting feature can be a real power drain so you don't ever see a wireless version of these. That is until now. Logitech has officially announced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800; the company cites it has put a lot of effort into maximizing the energy efficiency. The first thing Logitech added is an ambient light sensor which automatically adjusts backlighting level based on surrounding brightness. The K800 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard even has hand proximity sensor to detect when your hands approach the keyboard so it can turn on and off the backlighting as needed. Lastly, the K800 still allows you manually adjusts illumination level to suit different lighting conditions. All these add up to offer 10 days of battery life. When battery eventually runs out, an indicator light will alert you and then you can recharge the battery with included micro-USB cable. As with other Logitech's mice and keyboards, the K800 maintains wireless connection via a 2.4Ghz Unifying receiver which is universally compatible with a number of Logitech's input devices, namely the mighty Anywhere MX and Performance MX. The K800 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard goes for $99.99 - $20 more than the original wired version shipping since 2008.
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