The new USB standard will transmit up to 100 watts of power

Group USB 3.0 Promoter Group, which includes Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Renesas, ST-Ericsson and Texas Instruments, adopted specification USB Power Delivery. This technology will make possible the transfer of the USB cable up to 100 watts of power (current capacity of USB 3.0 is limited to 900 mA current, which, at a voltage of 5 V, gives a maximum power of 4.5 W). This will allow to connect to the USB port monitors, printers, external storage size of 3.5 inches and much more. The realization of these opportunities will require special cables that can withstand the increased current.

An interesting and very useful feature of the new technology lies in the fact that the "direction" of the charge can be changed. For example, to your laptop via a USB cable connected to an external battery. While the laptop is charging from the mains and the battery is charging. If you turn off your mobile PC from the charger, you can switch the "direction" of the charge and the external battery will give energy notebook.

 

It also remain compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0. Security will be responsible for the electronics. It will limit the power of using the old cables or connectors on one side. This does not allow to melt the old cable to connect compatible devices. Also, you can not worry about the device with low power consumption, the new cable connected to the new terminal.

As always, the promotion of such standards on the market is fairly slow, as it requires implementation in various areas of production. This new cables, connectors and updated, and support from the chipset. Therefore, when the direct component can be seen to support the new technology on the market, it is not known.  Source: USB 3.0 Promoter Group

[Flash Drive] PNY Transformer Attaché has a rugged steel housing and a carbine swivel

The range of PNY Technologies added to the flash drive Transformer Attaché, shown in the illustrations. The drive model is similar to PNY Attaché Hook , but differs from it in that rifle mounted on a hinge. Swivel hook provides the ability to rotate 180 °. Due to this drive PNY Transformer Attaché is better suited for external attachment to bags, backpacks, etc. Drive Enclosure is made ​​of steel and able to endure hardships associated with outdoor seating. It is waterproof and dustproof.

 

Go to your computer hard drive is connected via an interface USB 2.0. The amount of "flash" can be equal to 4, 8, 16 or 32 GB. The speed record of 16 models and 32 GB up to 10 MB / s read - 32 MB / s. Recording speed models with 4 and 8 GB up to 8 MB / s read - 24 MB / s.

 

Device dimensions are 4,5 x 13,9 x 47,7 mm, weight - 8.78, the manufacturer provides the "transformer" five-year warranty.

Dane-Elec The Avengers: The USB flash drive dedicated to the Marvel characters

Dane-Elec has announced The Avengers, a new line of USB flash drive inspired by the four characters in the series: Captain America, Hulk, Thor and Iron Man The products will be available in May and will come in capacities of 8 GB, covered for 5 years warranty.

 

"We are excited to offer fans the Marvel line of USB, which is based on the upcoming movie The Avengers," said Sherry Chapman, director of marketing for Dane-Elec. "The Marvel Classics line is extremely popular and we are excited to give fans of the Marvel Avengers flash drive".