Corsair releases one-touch backup USB flash drive adapter

The adapter and software can also perform disaster recovery tasks

By Lucas Mearian

March 31, 2009 12:00 PM ET

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Computerworld - Corsair Memory Inc. today introduced a USB flash drive adapter that it said creates a push-button file backup for computers when any flash drive is plugged into it.

The Corsair Voyager Port, a USB-powered adapter, includes NovaBackup 10 backup and recovery software that can be activated by a button to store pre-selected computer files on a the flash drive inserted in the adapter.

"Our research indicated that over 80% of users have a My Documents folder of less than 64GB, and more than 85% need to regularly transport less than 64GB of data between different PCs. This shows that USB flash drives are an efficient method of backing up your data, and with high-capacity USB flash drives, thereis still plenty of room for your favorite music, photos and even movies," said Jim Carlton, Corsair's vice president of marketing. The Voyager Port is a USB flash drive adapter that offers push-button backup when combined with any flash memory stick.

The Corsair Voyager Port

NovaBackup 10's Disaster Recovery option allows users to take a snapshot of the computer's system to preserve data in the event of a failure. The Voyager Port is being marketed as a storage capacity-saving option when combined with higher capacity 32GB or 64GB USB flash drives and notebooks and netbooks with small primary hard drives.

The Voyager Port is priced at $34.99 retail, and is backed by a 10-year warranty and comprehensive customer support via telephone, email, forum and the Tech Support Express helpdesk.

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