The HybridDrive upgrades your laptop with extra ports and 2 terabytes of storage space

The HybridDrive is a lot like if your external hard-drive and your USB hub had a love-child. Think of it as the one, true, all-powerful accessory to your laptop or your iPad Pro, or even your Android phone. Armed with a two-piece design that can plug into each other, the HybridDrive is like the Yin and the Yang of computing accessories… the Yin being extra ports, and the Yang being extra storage.

Compatible with most USB-C devices, the HybridDrive offsets your need for multiple hubs, dongles, and drives. With a multiport on one end, and an SSD on another, and a USB-C interface connecting the two, the HybridDrive bridges the gap between your portable devices (laptop/tablet/phone) and your desktop – in the sense that it gives you extra ports and expandable storage… something most desktops have in common.

The HybridDrive’s main objective is to empower the devices around you. Be it anything from your Nintendo Switch to even your television, the HybridDrive’s combination of ports and storage helps you charge devices, connect devices, and transfer data between devices with absolute ease. The multiport setup comprises a 4K 60Hz HDMI port, two USB-A ports with 10Gbps data transfer, a MicroSD card reader, an SD card reader, and a USB-C which supports 100W of power output along with high-speed video and data transferring. On the other end of the HybridDrive is an SSD that comes in 4 sizes, starting from 128Gb and going all the up to a whopping 2Tb.

All in all, the entire device is small enough to fit right into your pocket or backpack. With a slim profile that complements most laptops, tablets, and phones, the HybridDrive is easy to carry around to work, coffee shops, or even outdoor shoots, because with extra ports and extra storage, it allows you to turn your portable gadgets into powerful computing devices!

Designer: Eric Wong

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HybridDrive – Expandable Storage Hub with Fast SSD

HybridDrive is the instant USB and SSD storage extension. As more laptop devices are converting to USB Type-C, many gadgets and devices have not. HybridDrive acts as a bridge to connect, providing a smooth connection to gadgets that are incompatible otherwise. Up to 2TB SSD storage is included for your disposal.

Integrated 2TB SSD

HybridDrive combines all your separated ports into one. It also comes with a much-needed storage boost – the integrated 2TB SSD. All the ports in the HybridDrive are optimized to deliver the highest possible up to 2x faster than the fastest hubs currently available for retail.

450 MB/S Read & Write Speed

Thanks to its USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor)interface, you can access your 2TB storage at speeds of up to 450 MB/s (read and write!). That’s 3x faster than your typical external hard Disk!

Use It For Everything

Play – Use it to boost storage of your video game consoles.
Create – Create and edit files from Excel to Photoshop instantly on SSD.
Backup – Keep your PC, laptop and phone data safe with a copy on HybridDrive.
Bootable Drive – Keep a complete OS on this hub, just plug in and boot it when you need!

Connect Everything At Once

All ports on HybridDrive are specifically routed such that you can access them all at the same time at the highest possible speed.

Connect to Any Device

While HybridDrive is designed to fit the compact design of an Apple MacBook Pro, you can also use it as a hub and extra storage for any device, such as smartphones, tablets, PS4 and laptop.

All The Ports You Need In One Device

With full UHS-II compatibility (200 MB/s), you can transfer a 5-minutes 4K videos from high-end professional cameras in 18 seconds.

By optimizing the path between the USB 3.1 ports and the USB-C interface, HybridDrive doubles the data transfer speed of the fastest hub available on the market.

HybridDrive is capable of 4K 60 Hertz video output.

Power Saving

Each component and element, from chipsets to the card reader, has been designed to save power. This means it won’t overheat, and works at up to 96% efficiency, while offering full power and speed to every single port at the same time.

Compact & Light Design

With its smartly integrated design, it takes up 30% less space than a KitKat and at 58 grams (2 oz) it is nearly as light!

Choose between single or double Type-C connectors for a more seamless and stable connection with your MacBook.

Click Here to Buy Now:$69 $139 (50% off).

Sony VAIO T14 and T15 touchscreen Ultrabooks arrive at Sony’s store, Best Buy starting at $770

Sony Vaio T14 and T15 arrive at Sony's store, Best Buy starting at $770

Sony flaunted its VAIO T series 14- and 15-inch Windows 8 touch-enabled Ultrabooks at CES 2013 last month, but we weren't able to do anything at the time but snap, film and fondle them a bit. Now those models have arrived on Sony's store for pre-order, giving us a complete picture of pricing, specs and availability. We knew about the 15.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 touchscreen for the T15, and now we also know it'll be available with 3rd generation Intel Core i3-3227U, i5-3337U and i7-3537U processors starting at $770, $950 and $1,150 respectively. You'll also get Intel HD 4000 graphics, HDMI out, USB 3.0 and a DVD burner, with 4GB of RAM and 500GB + 24GB hybrid hard drive (HHD) on the i3 model; 6GB of RAM and the same HHD on the i5 model; and 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD and Blu-ray disk player on the top Core-i7 model for $1,400.

The VAIO T series 14-inch models, meanwhile, will sport a 14-inch, 1366 x 768 touch display with 3rd gen Intel Core i5-3337U processors, 6GB of RAM, 500 GB + 24GB SSD HHDs, a DVD burner, Intel HD 4000 graphics, HDMI out and USB 3.0. That model will run $900, but of course you'll be able to customize it (or the T15) to your heart, and wallet's content. Meanwhile, Best Buy is also showing the VAIO T15 model with Core i5, 8GB of RAM and the 500GB + 24GB HHD for $930 or so. Sony's got most of them in stock, with custom models shipping by February 19th, well before its CES prognostication of "early Spring" -- so if you've been hoping to actually, you know, do something with those famous Windows 8 live tiles, hit the source.

[Thanks, Erik]

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LG’s 27-inch V720 all-in-one PCs pop up on Flickr, IPS and optional Ivy Bridge in tow

LG allinone PCs make lurid appearance on Flickr with  27inch IPS panel and Intel Ivy Bridge

LG has unveiled the V720, a new series of all-in-one PCs, featuring 27-inch IPS HD panels and an Intel Ivy Bridge processor option. The line consists of a high-end model with Intel's 3rd generation Core i5 and an IPS 1,920 x 1,080 3D panel, and a lesser model with a 2nd generation Core i3 and the same display sans 3D. Other specs include 750GB SATA3 hybrid or standard drives, up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, USB 3.0 and NVIDA's GT640M 1GB graphics. Photos show a white and silver looker with well concealed computer guts, but don't count on being able to pick up one of the minimalist units in the US -- LG normally keeps its PC offerings exclusively in Asia.

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