LaCie is no stranger to USB 3.0 as it has already started shipping SuperSpeed version of its Rugged portable drive. Specializing in designer peripherals, LaCie is pretty good at coming up with curious names for their arsenal of minimalist European style external storage. This pair of new mobile drives are no exception. The aptly-named Minimus and Rikiki are respectively the desktop version and notebook flavor of USB 3.0 storage. LaCie claims both Minimus and Rikiki are smallest of their kind. We would have to say Samsung S2 USB 3.0 is still the most compact in the portable 2.5" drive category as the said product is able to reduce size by integrating USB 3.0 controller into the drive. Though, we have to give LaCie credit for the fully recyclable, scratch-resistant brushed aluminum chassis, which compares favorably to other drives' flimsy plastic case. Better wait for some reviews before spending your hard earned cash on these as their respective product webpages contain no information on the transfer speed.
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Mophie Juice Pack Air is Back with iPhone 4 Compatibility
Mophie has debuted Juice Pack Air for iPhone 4. This is the follow-up to last year version that was tailor-made for both 3G and 3GS. Since the release of the original Juice Pack Air, a dozen or more competitors have emerged so Mophie's updated version no longer dominates the battery case niche market. There are however several things we like about the new Juice Pack Air. First of all, the Juice Pack Air form-fitting case doesn't ruin iPhone 4 design, mirroring the phone's silver streak. It even adds a layer of rubberized finish, making slippery iPhone 4 easier to grip than without the pack. It's all good until you start looking at it from the side. The Juice Pack does add considerable weight and thickness to your otherwise slim smartphone. Granted, the 1420mAh Li-Polymer battery pack is supposedly a lifesaver which can jumpstart a dead iPhone and recharge the battery to the fullest. With the Juice Pack Air, your iPhone 4 battery life effectively doubles to 11 hours of Internet browsing over 3G as opposed to just 6 hours without the pack. Video playback now lasts up to 19 hours rather than 10. The pack also acts as a virtual speaker box, redirecting sound from the iPhone's bottom to the front. The Mophie Juice Pack Air recharges through micro-USB. It costs $79.95 and is immediately available with free shipping option.
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