Gizmodo: Apricorn

Apricorn DVR Xpander Gives a Little More Room for 24

Travis Hudson — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 21:15:00 EDT

Listen up, Jason Chen. I know your DVR is chock full of 24 and here is the perfect solution to prevent a recording tragedy. The DVR Xpander is really a glorified external hard drive. It can plug into any DVR that has an eSATA port such as the Series 3 TiVo or Scientific Atlanta 8300 (commonly used by Cox and Time Warner). The 250GB model can tack on an extra 140 hours of recording or 30 hours of HD recording and has a $129 price tag. The 500GB model can add 280 hours of recording or 60 hours of HD recording for $199. –Travis Hudson

Product Page [Via Electronista]

Apricorn Aegis Portable USB and Firewire Drives

Jason Chen — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:55:10 EDT

These slim Apricorn Aegis 1.8-inch drives are both USB and Firewire compatible, making them suitable for Macs and PCs. They've got a shock mounting system and only weigh 3.5 ounces, so taking it on the road with for added laptop storage isn't out of the question—it's totally in the question.

For Mac users, there's also ShirtPocket's SuperDuper! backup software (that I recently ponied up for!) and Apricorn's encryption software.

Prices start at $159 for the 30GB version up to $239 for the 60GB version. Add $10 to both for firewire compatibility. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Apricorn via Mac World]

Apricorn Releases 8GB MicroKey

Charlie White — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:45:07 EDT

Apricorn has released a MicroKey USB 2.0 drive with even more capacity, this one holding 8GB. It stores all that data in a relatively small form factor of 3.4" x 2" x 0.5". Yes, there is a hard disk inside as opposed to more-durable flash memory, but Apricorn says it has built a tank around that disk, surrounding it with a hardened aluminum alloy casing that you can drop or sit on without worrying about your data going south.

The MicroKey has a swiveling USB plug that lets you fit it into tight spot, and if that doesn't work Apricorn includes an extension cord to fit the drive into even more-crowded USB port locations. It's $199, available now.

Product page [via Mobilemag]

Apricorn: Sounds Fruity But It's Tough

Noah R — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 11:32:05 EDT

You think you're a tough guy eh? Not as tough as Apricorn's new US drive, dubbed "The microkey." They're touting it as the toughest, most durable USB key drive on the market. It comes in your usual 4GB and 6GB versions and is loaded to the core with protective features such as special padding, a crush-resistant alloy case, and shock protection. It's also got a really slim design for easy access to any USB port. How much to be a manly man? $159 for the 4GB and $199 for the 6GB.

Introducing the MicroKey built to be the toughest USB memory key on the market. [Product Page]