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Flash memory maker SanDisk has announced it has reached a settlement with flash storage maker Imation that puts an end to two patent infringement suits pending against the company. Under the settlement, SanDisk and Imation will cross-license patents to each other, and Imation will be paying SanDisk royalties for use of its technology. Imation has also stipulated to the validity of SanDisk's U.S. patent 7,137,011, which covers aspects of… Read More

It seems like just a month ago Imation was announcing that it created an even smaller USB thumb drive – and it was – but it looks like the company has wasted no time in outdoing itself. It announced the Atom flash drive on Wednesday, the definitive smallest drive in its line at just 1.5 inches long. Imation claims the drive is “roughly the size of a paperclip,” though a more accurate description might be… Read More

Imation, a maker of optical and flash removable data storage medium, yesterday announced a new flash drive which they say brings together "style, substance and security". The new Pivot Flash Drive is available now in sizes ranging from 256MB to 4GB and prices ranging from $32.99 to $239.99. The Pivot Flash Drive, said Imation, is set in a tough rubberized, water resistant casing and has an integrated cap which can't be lost. The… Read More

Imation Corp. yesterday announced a new water-resistant and smear-resistant surface for inkjet printable material. Dubbed AquaGuard, this new surface cover material should start appearing on Imation optical media in the second quarter of this year. AquaGuard uses a proprietary surface which uses nanoparticles to grip and hold ink, locking printed images in place. This helps to resist smears and color bleeding when exposed to water or… Read More

Data storage media provider Imation today announced a flash drive which can be worn around the wrist. The new Imation Flash Wristband will be available this month for $34.99. The Imation Flash Wristband, which comes in a 256MB capacity size, consists of a rubber molding shell and friction fit locking band. The band is connected to a host computer by first unplugging it from itself and then plugging it into a USB port. It comes in blue and… Read More

Imation Corp, a maker of removable data storage medium, today unveiled a 4GB version of its Micro Hard Drive line. This new storage option is priced at $189 and should be available now. Imation's Micro Hard Drives, the company said, measure 1.61" x .66" x 3.3" and feature a flexible USB 2.0 connector which can be used to lock directly into a USB port or be used to clip the drive to a belt loop or keychain. The Micro Hard Drives… Read More

Storage media maker Imation today announced an addition to their line up of USB 2.0 Swivel Flash Drives. The new Swivel Pro Flash Drive is available now in 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB capacities, with prices ranging from $24.99 to $199.99. The Swivel Pro Flash Drive, Imation said, is about the size of a AA battery and weighs less than one-half ounce. It features a "one step" swivel cap design which allows users to more easily make… Read More