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Reduce wait time transferring large files from your portable media with the help of SanDisk ImageMate Card Readers ($18 - $27). These readers offers increased efficiency and faster data transfer rates with speeds ranging from 27MB up to 45MB per second, between a wide range of memory card formats. The ImageMate Card Readers is offered in a Multi-Card version for Memory Stick, SD/SDHC, MMC and xD cards, and an All-In-One that also supports miniSDHC, MSPD and CF.

When WiFi isn't an option, extending broadband in every room in your home using LAN cables can be an expensive, inconvenient and unsightly deal. Netgear offers a simpler solution with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit XAVB101 ($125). This plug and play device easily turns any ordinary electrical outlet into a high speed internet and ethernet network connection. The XAVB101 features fast 200Mbps speed, 128-bit AES data encryption for privacy and security, and an LED data rate indicator.

Simplify your life with the help of Western Digital's newest drive. The My Book World Edition 2TB Ethernet ($230) secures your important files, music, pictures and videos by automatically backing up your files based on your frequency settings. With network capabilities, the My Book World Edition also doubles as a multimedia server capable of streaming media to any portable devices, audio receivers, televisions, media players, desktops or notebooks.

Just because they've been out for a while, doesn't make them less cool. These 1GB Star Wars Mimobot USB Flash Drives ($30) come in shapes of your favorite Star Wars characters, including Luke, Princess Leia, Boba Fett, Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2D2, C-3PO, Darth Sidious and Vader, Royal Guard, Storm Trooper and Wicket the Ewok! The Mimoco Star Wars Drives also comes with bonus Star Wars Mimobot materials such as exclusive wallpapers, desktop icons, original trailers and soundByte applications from the Star Wars saga.

Lacie introduces a number of new flash drives cleverly designed to fit on your keyring. The USB Keys ($10 - $24) features metal construction with waterproof and scratch proof gold-plated connectors. These ultraportable storage devices include the iamaKey and itsaKey available in a 4GB and 8GB model, as well as the PassKey that supports microSDHC cards.

It isn't normal for a hard drive to make clicking noises. With a SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash Drive ($40 - $200), you can backup your important documents, photos, videos and audio files with a touch of a button. This ultra portable flash drive backup system is offered in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities and protects your data with password protection and AES hardware encryption. [source]

You never think twice about cassette tape players these days until you find a really good one. The PlusDeck Ex ($300) is a ripping hardware on steroids. It's able to convert or capture almost any type of audio into digital format. It has a built-in AM/FM tuner and cassette deck for recording yourself making a song request on the radio or converting your infamous all Rush mix tape. Other inputs include USB, RCA, cell phone, phono and 7.1 surround.

Store your porn in the sexy Hard Disk MAX from LaCie ($270). This external hard drive includes dual 1TB drives encased in a glossy, piano black enclosure. With a RAID 1/0 configuration that offers fast performance or redundant security with a flick of a switch, you're sure to keep all your dirty files safe and secure.

LaCie, in collaborations with 5.5 Design Firm, recently released their flash drive design to be carried in your pocket. The CurrenKey USB Flash Drive ($20 - $30) design features a coin-shaped case made entirely of die-cast metal. These flash drives are available in 4GB (bronze) or 8GB (silver) storage capacities. [via ChipChick]