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Normally, this is my space to step out of the distortion field and ask questions we as bloggers sometimes forget.  Things like movie-edition phones Vista advertisements and making fun of Appletell writers.  This latest PR from Memorex makes it clear that the crack is flowing freely around corporate America.  Just take a gander:

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Memorex has just announced their new lineup of portable hard drives, aptly named the Essential TravelDrives. The new lineup will be good for the person on-the-go as the drives are USB powered, which means at least one less power cord to carry around. Boasting just the essentials, these drives include backup software to keep your data safe along with a blue LED that flashes when the drive in use. They will be available in a selection of “nature-inspired colors” that include spring blossom, tropic green, caribbean blue or cool silver. The Essential TravelDrives are available in a variety of storage sizes to include a 160, 250 and 320GB option and are priced beginning at $89.99.

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Memorex has released new stylish digital photo frames available in two variations. While the first digital photo frame (MDF0712-C) was made to display photos of special occasions, its 4 inserts would appeal to mothers and grandmothers. The floral digital photo frames (MDF0722-WLDB) would seem to appeal to anyone though.

Both digital photo frames boast of a 7-inch widescreen LCD display with 480 x 234 resolution, support photos in JPEG format and have a USB port. Depending on your need you may opt for the Memorex Special Occasions digital photo frame with high-gloss, white metallic finish and a 2-in-1 memory card slot compatible with SD and MMC card formats or the more flexible Memorex Floral photo frame with blue silkscreen floral design on brown surface and a 4-in-1 memory card slot.

Both models of the Memorex digital photo frames will be available in May and retail for $89.99.

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Memorex’s Ultra TravelDrive is a new, rugged portable USB hard drive with nature-inspired color options.

Based on 2.5 in. hard drive technology, it comes in three capacities including 80GB, 120GB and 160GB, for your computer storage and backup needs. If you like to stay up to date with colors, the portable hard drive can be personalized with interchangeable, nature-inspired color faceplates, which is something different and unique for portable hard drives.

The drive weighs approximately half a pound and it comes with a standard USB connection so no additional power supply is needed. Just plug and pray… oops, plug and play.
To add extra value to these cute little drives, a USB cable and backup and synchronization software is included. Suggested pricing for 80GB, 120GB and 160GB drives are $129.99, $149.99 and $199.99, respectively.

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