While it doesn’t look like it’ll hold up to quite the same “nuclear stresses” as the apparently unrelated Iron Drive, the new IronKey: Enterprise Special Edition flash drive looks like it should at least keep your data safer than the average USB stick. Helping it in that regard is the drive’s “military-grade” hardware encryption, which makes use of AES cryptography and authentication and requires no other hardware or software. As if that’s not enough, the IronKey also boasts some security measures that’ll trigger a self-destruct sequence if someone tries to tamper with the drive, which we assume will only destroy the data, not the drive itself (though we can hope). Otherwise, the drive supposedly exceeds military waterproof standards, and each one boasts a unique serial number to let higher-ups keep tabs on each drive. Of course, all that comes at a bit of a premium price, with the drive running $80, $110, and $150 for 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB versions, respectively.

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Acer recently updated its notebook line, pushing out the Aspire 7720G and the 2920, and the Ferrari 1100. The top-end 7720G is a $3,000 desktop replacement with a 17-inch screen, ATI Mobility Radeon HD2300 graphics card, and running a 2.2GHz Santa Rosa chip. The Aspire 2920 is a 12.1-inch model, featuring Core 2 Duo CPUs, and Intel GMA X310 graphics — yuck. Finally, there’s the Ferrari 1100, featuring another 12.1-inch screen, a 2.3GHz Turion 64 X2 TL-66 processor, LED backlighting, and the usual Ferrari styling.

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Well, would you take a look at this. Turns out, 3DNews somehow managed to get their palms around (and within) Asus’ Eee PC 701 for a hands-on review. Granted, a heap of the writeup was a bit hard to grasp without understanding Russian (or being a master in deciphering broken translations), but we were able to notice that their sample unit boasted a 900MHz ULV Intel Celeron M processor, 512MB of DDR2 RAM, a seven-inch 800 x 480 resolution display, Ethernet, a 56k modem, and 802.11b/g. Additionally, the wee machine was even put through a series of benchmarks, so if you’re interested in digging through an early review (or just want to brush up on your Russian), head on over to the read link — but for those just yearning for a few more pics, they’re posted after the break.

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There’s no shortage of “world’s smallest camcorders,” but Spy Gadget’s Micro Camcorder is definitely one of the most diminutive that we’ve seen. Designed to actually slip inside an empty pack of gum, this device features a “one touch record button,” captures video at a less-than-stellar 15fps, holds footage on a microSD card, and can be recharged via USB. Reportedly, users can capture up to 33-hours of low-res video on a 1GB card, and two hours of that can be captured on a single charge. ‘Course, whether or not this all is worth the stiff $295 asking price is certainly debatable.

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D-Link and friends have been cashing in on “Xtreme” gamers and their lust for hardware for quite a few years now, and all that 802.11n floating around just means another shot at dipping into those pockets with aggressively styled hardware that works about as well as your mom’s router does. Luckily the D-Link DGL-4500 Gaming Router breaks that mold slightly, offering a convenient OLED display to for checking out the status of your network — a feature only found in a select few routers at the moment — alongside the usual “Xtreme N” hyperbole. There’s a USB port in back for sharing your flash drive with the network, along with “GameFuel engine” tech for improving gaming network performance, and some assorted security and range enhancements. Unfortunately, the DGL-4500 hasn’t been announced just yet, but with an FCC approval under its belt, store shelves shouldn’t be far off. And just in time for the holidays, imagine that. Check out an OLED closeup and a picture of the back after the break.

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Merely months after doling out a fresh new DAP, Ministry of Sound is making sure the boombox lovers get their fix, too. Available now, the MOSMC1319P micro system includes a pair of two-way speakers and boasts 20 total watts of amplification, a built-in iPod dock, FM tuner, USB interface, VFD function display, a preset equalizer, and a wireless remote. Furthermore, this unit plays nice with MP3 / WMA / WAV and even handles audio stored on your SD or MMC flash card. It’s all yours for £87.99 ($177).

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We’ve seen this type of toy before, but never in such a plush and cute form factor. The Kam Kam Mobile Alert — that’s the cat version — and Don Don Mobile Alert detect the GSM radio on your handset from up to five feet away when a call or message comes in. Instead of blinking or spinning, Kitty or Rover will wag its tail for 15 seconds to let you know if your ringer happens to be silent. The desktop critter has a handy spot to plonk your handset in when in use, but sadly doesn’t offer a charger option. The holiday season is approaching and this would likely make a cute gift, and at $30 a pop, it shouldn’t break the bank.

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