The all new USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 specs, which can handle data transfers of up to 4.8 Gbps, is the leader to USB 2.0 and should be pop up in devices in late 2009, according to ZDnet.

The USB 3.0 spec, which is also called as “SuperSpeed” USB, will support up to 10 times faster data transfers than the normal USB 2.0 which is predicted to be lower power consuming.

“SuperSpeed USB is the next advancement in ubiquitous technology,” Jeff Ravencraft, the president of the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the industry group that promotes USB technology, said in a statement on Monday. “Today’s consumers are using rich media and large digital files that need to be easily and quickly transferred from PCs to devices and vice versa. SuperSpeed USB meets the needs of everyone, from the tech-savvy executive to the average home user.”

As for backwards compatibility for this USB 3.0:

The USB 3.0 will remain backwards compatible with USB 2.0 as long as the Type A connector is used. While USB 2.0 is based on uni-directional data flow with negotiated directional bus transitions, USB 3.0 supports simultaneous bi-directional data flows by the use of dual-simplex four-wire differential signal wiring as compared to half-duplex two wire differential wiring in USB 2.0 type.

What does that mean? We’re not so sure, but it sounds fast, fast, really fast. Kudos for the USB Implementers Forum for getting this USB 3.0 specs finalized to the public. After all, where would we be today without USB? Have you ever thought about it? Life would probably be a little bit more complicated… Did you remember serial and parallel connections? huh…

Solid state hard disk drives have been slow to catch on in mainstream computing technology, but thanks to a new file system invented by SanDisk, SSDs might be too great to pass up on.

The new file system technology, called “ExtremeFFS” (this name rocks!), uses some newfangled trickery to systematically increase writing speeds. Electronista says, “… ExtremeFFS uses a page-based technique that no longer ties the logical location of data on the drive to its physical data space. Instead, it dynamically writes and alters the position of data based on where it would be most efficient as well as the user’s own habits.”

We’re not sure exactly what all of that techie-stuff even means, but according to SanDisk, we should be seeing a huge improved performance as well as reliability with ExtremeFFS file system-equipped drives. Also, random-write speeds should see a big improvement, up to one hundred times faster the speed when compared to traditional SSDs (Solid-State Drive).

There’s no “ExtremeFFS” solid-state drives have been announced yet, but SanDisk says ‘wait for our new technology in 2009′.

So, let us wait for this New SanDisk ExtremeFFS SDD with 100x Write Speed huh

Thinking about putting together the coolest gaming desktop? The ongoing debate whether or not Razer is the top provider of gaming accessories is hard to follow and ultimately you’ll find that it all comes down to one thing; Are you or are you not a Razer fan?

Most hardcore gamers seem to think Razer knows what they’re doing but some still stick to other manufacturers. Like any other product out there, tech products receive scores from users and experts but how do you know who to trust? Do you want to be mainstream or do you strive to be different?

Looking at some different gaming mice and keyboards Razer is the most frequent manufacturer that pops up. Are they really that good or have they just succeded in their brand advertising? Usually it’s a a bit of both.
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The KeyScan KS810 looks like a standard keyboard at a glance: But there’s a sheet-fed scanner lets you insert documents for imaging into a slot in the upper right portion of the device. Documents are fed through the imaging circuitry, located secretly under your right hand, and they come out from the bottom of the device (small documents, like business cards will pop back out the top). That’s quite unique huh.

With slightly larger than a normal keyboard, the KeyScan KS810 scans media up to 8.5 inches wide and 30 inches long at a maximum resolution of 600 dpi (dot per inch). Software, including OCR capabilities, included in the box; once you setup everything installed and running you’ll have all what you need to make scans reasonably easily and with minimal difficulties. While the software lacks polish and could use some user interface help, it largely works as advertised, and can even be set to scan docs to PDF or to email without even having to push a single button. It’s quite handy, especially considering you don’t even need to go away from your keyboard to do the scanning job, and the resulting scans looked very good as they did on a flatbed multifunction printer or scanner.
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The big Apple’s not the only IT company out there that loves to announcing new products.

Last week, the giant IT company: Microsoft unveiled its new generation computer mouse: “BlueTrack” technology (via Engadget) that will be featured in two new upcoming mice, One the model is: Microsoft Explorer Mouse and the other is Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse. The new BlueTrack-powered technology utilizes wide-angle “specular optics architecture” to improve the mouse’s ability to work on rough or not-so-friendly surfaces, such as wood, granite, and carpet.

But this time, we’re not entirely sure how specular optics works, but this new features/technology sounds like it will be super useful to travelers or business people.

The Explorer Mouse will be retail at $99, while the Explorer Mouse Mini will retail at $79. This might be the hit for Best Buy in November. Beside that, all of the gamers must be waiting for the gaming version of this BlueTrack mouse from Microsoft. Maybe Intellimouse Explorer 3.0: BlueTrack Edition

So, do you have any suggestion or comments to Microsoft? Wanna say goodbye to laser mouse?
Watch Microsoft BlueTrack Mouse videos here.