Freecom Hard Drive Secure external disk

There's no need to worry about your data falling into the wrong hands with Freecom's new Hard Drive Secure.

Anything you copy onto it is protected by high strength encryption, so even if it's stolen thieves won't be able to get any of your files off it.

There are no passwords to remember - it uses wireless RFID technology so simply swipe the credit card size keycard in front of the drive to lock or unlock its contents.

The Hard Drive Secure is available now from £86, see Freecom for further information.

Kingston DataTraveler 200 USB thumb drive

Kingston is hoping to appeal to those that have a large amount of data they need to cart around, but don't want to lug a portable hard drive with them.

The new DataTraveler 200 can store up to 128GB of files, but measures no larger than a regular USB thumb drive. That's enough space to store 182 CDs or 27 DVDs.

The USB connector is retractable, so it's protected when not in use, and there's a password facility to prevent your files falling into the wrong hands.

The DataTraveler 200 is available now for £334.22 for the 128GB version, see Kingston for further details.

Iomega Ego portable hard drive

Iomega's new Ego portable hard drive should help keep your data safe while you're on the move.

Its Drop Guard technology will protect it from a fall up to 1.3m, which is 40 percent more than the industry average. It connects via USB and there's a Y cable included so you can power it from two ports if one can't provide enough juice.

It's available in 320GB and 500GB capacities and comes packed with software such as antivirus and backup utilities to help keep your files secure.

The Ego is available now for £74.99 (320GB) and £99.99 (500GB), see Iomega for more information.

Popcorn Hour A-110 media streamer

The Popcorn Hour A-110 provides an easy way to enjoy your digital content on your TV.

Hook it up to your telly via HDMI and it'll playback files at up to 1080p HD resolution. It can access content stored on your PC, a network drive, digital camera or USB storage devices.

There's the option to install a hard drive inside the base model, or if that seems like too much hassle then you can buy it with a 500GB or 1TB disk already fitted.

The Popcorn Hour A-110 is available now from £199 from Advanced MP3 Players.

Freecom MediaPlayer II multimedia hard drive

Freecom is hoping to make it easy to show off your digital media files on your TV with the MediaPlayer II.

Inside sits a 1TB hard drive, providing plenty of space to store movies, music and photos. Hook it up to your TV via the HDMI port and you can watch back content at up to 1080i high definition resolution.

It features both USB and network ports, so it's simple to get your content on to it and there's even a remote control thrown in too.

The MediaPlayer II is available now for £219.99, see Freecom for more information.

Lacie Rugged XL portable hard drive

The durable design of Lacie's Rugged XL external hard drive should keep your data safe while you're on the move.

The aluminium shell is covered by a protective layer of orange rubber and there's further safeguards inside thanks to the internal bumper to help dissipate any bumps and bashes.

It packs a whopping 1TB of internal storage, so you'll never be stuck without the files you need. It supports both USB and eSATA connections, so hooking it up to a PC or Mac should be a doddle.

The Rugged XL is available now for £139.99, see Lacie for further details.

Lacie PassKey, iamaKey and itsaKey USB storage

Lacie's latest range of USB storage keys are designed to match the other lock turners you'll find on your keyring.

As they're made out of metal, you don't need to worry about them taking the odd bash or bump here and there while they're in your pocket.

The itsaKey and iamaKey designs are available with either 4GB or 8GB of storage on board, while the PassKey features a microSD slot so you can slip in your own memory card.

The PassKey is available for £9, the iamaKey and itsaKey start at £19, see Lacie for more information.

Belkin Universal Media Reader

The great thing about standards is there are just so many of them. Belkin is hoping to help cut memory card confusing with its new reader that supports a massive 56 formats.

No matter what card your camera, MP3 player, phone or camcorder takes, chances are the Universal Media Reader has an appropriately shaped slot to stick it in.

It connects via USB and even features an upgradeable firmware so it can be updated if future high capacity formats are introduced.

The Universal Media Reader is available now for £17.99, see Belkin for more information.

Leyio Personal Sharing Device

You may think USB keys are the best thing since floppy discs, but Leyio is hoping to make file transfer even easier with its Personal Sharing Device or PSD.

It comes packing 16GB of space to store your files and includes UWB (Ultra-wideband) technology for wireless data transfers - just put two in range of each other and flick them to send files across.

There's also a fingerprint scanner to keep your files secure and a USB port so you can share files the old fashioned way too.

The PSD will be available soon, see Leyio for further details.

D-Link Xtreme N DIR-685 router

Routers don't tend to be the most exciting pieces of technology, but D-Link is hoping to change all that with its new Xtreme N DIR-685.

Not only does it let you connect to the internet wirelessly it features a 3.2in LCD on the front so it can double as a web connected digital photo frame.

The SharePort technology allows it to share USB devices over the network and it can even function as a NAS (network attached storage) drive.

The Xtreme N DIR-685 will be available later in the year, see D-Link for further details.