Sunday, February 8, 2015

GunVault NanoVault Nano 100 Storage Safe Review

Theft happens.  It can be either a GPS stolen out of your car that was mounted on your dash, an ipod that you had sitting on your car seat.  It could also be by the hands of some teenagers that broke into your house looking for items of value for a quick grab and run.  You never know when something like this can happen.  And a little bit of protection can go a long way.  Enter the NanoVault Nano 100 by GunVault.


Features and specs:



NV100 SPECIFICATIONS

NV 100NV 100NV 300NV 300NV 200NV 200
Gauge201818
Exterior Product Dimensions
HxWxD (inc. keypad and lock)
1½" x 6" x 8¼"1¾" x 6½" x 9½"1½" x 6½" x 9½"
Interior Product Dimensions1½" x 5¾" x 8" 1½" x 6¼" x 9¼" 1½" x 6¼" x 9¼"
Weight Of Item233
Hold # of Unique FingerprintsN/A N/A N/A
# of User-Selectable Access CodesN/AN/AN/A
Mountable?YesYesYes
Protective Foam Liner?YesYesYes
Spring Loaded Door?NoNoNo
Audio Low Battery Warning?NoNoNo
LED Low Battery Warning?NoNoNo
Interior Courtesy Light?NoNoNo
Motion Detector With Audio Alarm?NoNoNo
Tamper Indicator?NoNoNo
Computer Block Access After
Repeated Invalid Entries?
NoNoNo
Security Cable Included?YesYesYes
Backup Override Key?YesNoYes
1,500 Lb Security Cable Usable?NoNoNo
External AC Power Supply?NoNoNo
Battery Type & QuantityN/AN/AN/A
Batteries Included?NoNoNo
California DOJ Approved?NoNoNo
  • Easy to operate Key Lock System
  • 20 Gauge steel construction
  • 1.25" thick memory foam interior
  • Compact size allows storage virtually anywhere
  • Includes a 1,500 lb tested security cable




The Nano 100 is part of the Nano Series of products, and is the entry level of that series, with an MSRP of only $36.99.  The build quality is good as is the quality of materials used.  It is mostly made of 20 gauge steel with a black finish.  Fit and finish was also very good.  There is not a lot to it other than the steel used, and the locking mechanism.  The locking mechanism was also well made for the price.  Overall fit and finish was very good.  And this is just their entry level product.

Using the Nano 100 was very easy.  And it is quite versatile.  It can be used in the home, and bolted down with the included security cable.  It can also be used in your car and bolted down there as well.  I will admit that the included security cable is not very thick.  A large wire cutter would take care of it in short order.  But it's not designed for protection against a professional thief.  It does have a tight fit when it is locked, to guard against being pried open.  And as you can see it is big enough to hold a ipod, external hard drive or gps, and a little more.  Or a handgun and couple other small items.

All in all I would say the Nano 100 is a great product, especially for the price.  It doesn't do a whole lot, but it doesn't claim too either.  It gives a level of protection that can be very helpful in a small and portable package.  And for many, that is all that is needed.  Whether you are looking for something small and basic like the Nano 100, something fancier with Biometrics, or larger, GunVault has something for you.  For more info and complete specs, check out their website at www.gunvault.com



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Thursday, February 5, 2015

New Features Now Available for your HERO4 Camera

Today, GoPro unlocked a host of new features for the HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver that will amp the performance, capabilities and convenience of the cameras even higher. Run a quick update on your HERO4 software to enable even more dynamic content capture! The new features include: 
HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver
  • Time lapse video mode  - Capture Time Lapse videos automatically-no post-production needed. Showcase a sunrise, road trip or family gathering as a short, sharable video.
  • 30/6 burst photo - Introducing a new way to never miss a moment. Capture 30 photos in 6 seconds-perfect for longer duration fast-action activities like surfing and snowboarding.
  • Auto rotate - Automatically adjusts capture orientation to right-side up when the camera is mounted upside down.
  • Add HiLight Tags during playback - Now you can mark key moments both while recording video and playing back content on the built-in touch display to quickly find highlights for easy editing and sharing.  [HERO4 Black requires LCD Touch BacPac to utilize this feature]
HERO4 Black
  • 720p240 fps video - Record ultra high frame rate video at a staggering 240 frames per second for liquid smooth slow-motion playback
  • 2.7K60 fps video - Capture cinematic, high-resolution 2.7K footage at an impressive 60 frames per second
About GoPro
GoPro's versatile cameras and accessories enable people to self-capture immersive and engaging footage of themselves enjoying their favorite activities. From extreme to mainstream, GoPro's HERO® line of wearable and gear-mountable capture devices are transforming the way consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals capture, manage and share meaningful photo and video content. Based in San Mateo, California, GoPro's products are sold through more than 25,000 stores in over 100 countries worldwide and direct via GoPro.com.


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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Kingston Digital Releases FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Encrypted USB Flash Drive with Management Ready Option

Kingston Digital Releases FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Encrypted USB Flash Drive with Management Ready Option

  • DataTraveler Vault 4000 Gen. 2 and DataTraveler Vault 4000M-R Gen. 2 (Management Ready) Helps Protect Valuable Company Data
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified, 256-bit AES-XTS Hardware-Based Encryption
  • Optional Management-Ready Drive by SafeConsole

Fountain Valley, CA – February 3, 2015 – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced a pair of next-generation encrypted USB Flash drives designed to safeguard an organization’s valuable data. The DataTraveler® 4000 Gen. 2 and DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready protect sensitive information with high-level encryption.  
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified so it provides a tamper-evident seal for physical security to detect and respond to attempts to access, use or modify the cryptographic module. Data is protected by hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption in XTS mode and the drive casing is made of titanium coated stainless steel. The drive is designed to reduce the possibility of successful brute force attacks as it locks down and reformats after 10 failed password attempts.
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready features the same security and features as DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 but also offers optional SafeConsole®* management from BlockMaster®. SafeConsole gives organizations powerful tools including the ability to remotely reset passwords, configure password and device policies and activate audit for compliance. DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready gives companies the flexibility to initially deploy the drive as a stand-alone, secure device, and then have the option of adding a central management solution later.
Both drives offer USB 3.0 data transfer rates and are available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 and DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready utilize industry-leading NAND and controller design that allows the NAND to be interchanged without requalification and certification. This allows enterprise companies to add the drives to their standards list with confidence.
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 and DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready are backed by a five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit www.kingston.com.

DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 & DT4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready Features & Specifications:

·         High-end FIPS Validated Security: 100-percent of stored data is protected by hardware-based, 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in XTS mode
·         Tamper-Evident seal: physical security to detect and respond to attempts at physical access, use or modification of the cryptographic module
·         USB 3.0.: latest USB standard guarantees backwards compatibility with USB 2.0
·         Read-Only Access Mode: when selected, access files in Read-only Mode to avoid potential Malware risks
·         Enforced password protection: complex password is user set with minimum characteristics to prevent unauthorized access
·         Secure: drive locks down and reformats after 10 intrusion attempts
·         Easy to use: no admin rights or application installation required
·         Customizable: preload content, password length, maximum number of password attempts and internal/external serialization numbering
·         Co-logo available
·         Ruggedized: titanium-coated stainless steel casing
·         Waterproof1: protected against water damage
·         TAA Compliant
·         Guaranteed: five-year warranty with free technical support
·         Dimensions: 3.00" x 0.9" x 0.47" (77.9mm x 22mm x 12.05mm)
·         Speed2:
USB 3.0:    4GB: 80MB/s read, 12MB/s write
                        8GB& 16GB: 165MB/s read, 22MB/s write
                        32GB: 250MB/s read, 40MB/s write
                        64GB: 250MB/s read, 85MB/s write
USB 2.0:    4GB: 30MB/s read, 12MB/s write
                        8GB–64GB: 30MB/s read, 20MB/s write
·         Capacities3: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
·         Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
·         Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)
·         Minimum System Requirements:
  • USB 2.0 compliant and 1.1 compatible
  • Two (2) free drive letters required for use4

* SafeConsole Secure USB Management Server Version 4.8+
1 Up to 4 ft.; conforms to IEC 60529 IPX 8. Product must be clean and dry before use.
2 Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.
3 Please note: Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at kingston.com/flashguide
4 First free drive letters after physical devices such as system partition, optical drives, etc.

DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 & DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready
Part Number
Capacity and Features
DT4000G2/4GB
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 4GB USB Flash Drive
DT4000G2/8GB
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 8GB USB Flash Drive
DT4000G2/16GB
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 16GB USB Flash Drive
DT4000G2/32GB
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 32GB USB Flash Drive
DT4000G2/64GB
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 64GB USB Flash Drive
DT4000G2M-R/4GB
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready 4GB
DT4000G2M-R/8GB
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready 8GB
DT4000G2M-R/16GB
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready 16GB
DT4000G2M-R/32GB
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready 32GB
DT4000G2M-R/64GB
DataTraveler 4000 Gen. 2 Management Ready 64GB

Operating System
DT4000 Gen. 2
DT4000Gen. 2 M-R
Windows® 8.1, 8, 7 (SP1), Vista® (SP2)
Yes
Yes
Windows 8.1 RT, 8 RT


Mac OS X v.10.6 – 10.9
Yes
Yes
Linux v. 2.6 +
Yes



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