LaCie 2big USB 3.0 RAID Breaks Speed Barrier
For the first time, USB becomes the center of attention in LaCie's big prosumer-level storage line. The company's latest 2big USB 3.0 is the first in the series history to go with a single interface rather than multi-connections. While other members in the big storage family all have USB 2.0 to maintain compatibility, none of the owners hardly use it for obvious reasons. Now SuperSpeed turns the tide. The new 2big USB 3.0 - powered by Symware - is a dual-bay RAID solution with speed reportedly up to 205MB/s. That's pretty impressive compared to FireWire 800 and even eSATA.
The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 will ship in both 2TB (2x 1TB) and 4TB (2x 2TB) model. You can set it to "Safe" and "Fast" mode which LaCie likes to call it for RAID-1 and RAID-0 respectively. The RAID-0 is the only mode that boosts the drive beyond 200MB/s mark. The aluminum chassis makes it possible for the unit to dissipate heat without the help of a fan. Backed by a three-year warranty, the 2big USB 3.0 has two vertical mount accessible from the rear where you will also find RAID mode switch. For this particular RAID, it's probably best to pair with Fresco Logic FL1009 host controller as Symware has been touting how its storage controller is able to break new record with the said USB 3.0 host. Expect the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 to be available soon for $349.99 (2TB) and $579.99 (4TB).
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DisplayLink SuperSpeed USB Video Gains HDCP 2.0 Approval
DisplayLink whose name is often synonymous with USB graphics has single-handedly created and virtually owned the market. (Though, this may change with the entry of SMSC.) At IDF 2010, the company is giving a glimpse of the its SuperSpeed USB video chip platform. Its DL-3000 single-chip solution now reportedly takes full advantage of bi-directional bandwidth by USB 3.0. This means not one but two full HD display outputs over the same compatible adapter. Current generation DL-195 can handle one 1080p display but it's not without compromise. You can hardly use it for fast-motion applications at full HD resolution. In contrast, a single DL-3000 IC can easily provides fluid HD video playback over dual display in addition to multi-channel audio and 3D capability. Perhaps the most important addition is the support for HDCP 2.0 for protected content compatibility. As with other DisplayLink ICs, the DL-3000 will likely find its way into a wide range of peripherals including notebook docks, mini monitors, mobile projectors, external video cards, thin clients and so on. Expect DL-3000 powered devices to ship as early as first half of next year.
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