The new SSDNow V+200 products feature the SandForce SF-2281 Processor with SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) compatibility, demonstrating speeds of up to 535MB/s and 480MB/s sequential read and write.

Kingston is making the new drive available in 60GB, 90GB, 120GB, 240GB, and 480GB capacities in either an upgrade kit (which includes cables, mounting brackets, drive cloning software, and a hard drive enclosure for your old drive) or a bare drive package.

Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility today announced the new Droid 4 smartphone, the latest product to hold the Droid name.

The new smartphone is only half an inch thin and packs a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM inside. On the front is a 4-inch qHD display with scratch- and scrape-resistant glass and like the original Droid and Droid 2, the Droid 4 has a QWERTY keyboard with edge-lit keys and a “PC-like” layout. On the back is a 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capabilities and Mirror Mode to display photos and videos on a high-definition television.

The phone will come with Android 2.3.5 “Gingerbread” but will be upgraded to 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” in the future. 16 GB of built-in storage is available for storing multimedia and the phone will support up to a 32 GB microSD card.

A slew of accessories are also compatible with the phone including the Lapdock 100, the 14-inch Lapdock 500 Pro, HD Dock, HD Station, and a vehicle navigation mount.

No pricing yet, but Verizon says the device will be available “in the coming weeks.” Read the full press release below.

Netgear just unveiled their latest powerline networking product and WiFi gaming adapter at their press conference this morning in Las Vegas. The Powerline 500 Nano is the smallest form factor powerline networking adapter with top speed and plug-and-play setup, while the N900 adapter allows gamers to connect up to four Ethernet devices and connect them to a wireless network.

The Powerline 500 Nano is rated for speeds up to 500 Mbps, fast enough to stream HD and 3D HD video, multiplayer gaming, and other heavy bandwidth tasks. The product has Netgear’s “Pick-a-Plug” feature, testing any electrical outlet and displaying a color-coded LED to determine which outlet gives the best possible performance.

The N900 Video and Gaming 4-port WiFi Adapter has four (presumably Gigabit) Ethernet connections on the back and bridges your Ethernet devices to a wireless network of your choice. The adapter features dual-band technology to support multiple HD video streams at 1080p and multiplayer gaming.

Expect the Powerline 500 Nano to be available in Q1 for $119.99 and the N900 4-port WiFi Adapter to be available this summer for $79.99.

IOGEAR has just announced a new Mini DisplayPort KVMP geared towards Mac mini users, allowing them to stack up to four Mac minis on top and switch between them seamlessly.

The new 4-port USB 2.0 Mini DisplayPort Dual View KVMP switch allows users to share a single USB keyboard, mouse, and dual-view Mini DisplayPort monitors along with access to a 4-port USB 2.0 hub to share printers, scanners, or hard drives. The KVMP isn’t only compatible with the Mac mini either, you can use it with Windows and Linux PCs with the use of an adapter. For audio, the IOGEAR switch also features mini TOSLINK audio connectors for optical input and output.

Find the IOGEAR 4-port USB 2.0 Mini DisplayPort Dual View KVMP switch now for an MSRP of $879.95.

Starting off the new announcements are the thin-and-light IdeaPad U310 and U410, broadening Lenovo’s Ultrabook lineup by joining the existing IdeaPad U300s. The U310 and U410 weigh a little over 3.7 and 4.18bs and measure 0.7- and 0.8-inches thick respectively. Both models have the latest Intel Core processors, a 13.3-inch HD display with Intel GMA 3000 HD graphics on the U310 and NVIDIA GeForce 610M 1GB graphics on the U410. You’ll also find Intel’s Wireless Display (WiDi) technology and up to 500GB of hard drive storage or Ultrabook versions with 64GB solid-state drives.

The U310 and U410 will be available in May for starting at $699 in Aqua Blue, Cherry Blossom, Graphite Gray, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, and Spearmint.

If you need something even smaller, check out the new IdeaPad S200 and S206, “mini laptops” that are between a netbook and notebook. Both of these models feature 11.6-inch HD widescreen displays, weigh 2.8lbs and are 0.81 inches thick. Inside, the S200 has an Intel Atom dual core processor and up to 32GB of solid-state storage and the S206 has an AMD dual core processor. Both models are rated for up to four hours of battery life and feature Lenovo’s Quick Start “instant on” functionality. You’ll also find a 0.3M high-definition webcam, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, and select models will be available with Bluetooth.

Find the S200 and S206 in June starting at $349 in Crimson Red, Cotton-candy Pink, Electric Blue, Graphite Gray, and Pearl White.

If you’re looking for a laptop for consuming media and watching movies, take a look at the IdeaPad Y480 and Y580 laptops. The new series features 14-inch and 15-inch full HD displays with up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX660M 2GB GDDR5 graphics and the latest Intel Core processors. The Y480 and Y580 feature Dolby Home Theater v4 audio, JBL speakers, and OneKey Theater II for one-touch audio/video optimization. The Y580 additionally features a backlit keyboard and HD webcam with nightview. At purchase, you can also add an optional TV tuner and Intel WiDi technology.

For the best of both worlds, power and value, be sure to check out the IdeaPad Z Series. The Z Series features the latest processor and graphics technology, and will be available in a variety of colors. The laptops feature some “smart features” like an Intelligent Touchpad for scrolling, zooming, and rotating, and Lenovo OneKey Rescue System for data backup and recovery. You can configure these models with up to NVIDIA GeForce GT640M 2GB graphics, your choice of 13.3-, 14-, or 15.6-inch LED backlit displays at 1366×768 resolution, and either a DVD reader or Blu-ray Disc drive. HDMI output and Intel WiDi technology is also available.

You can find the Z Series in April starting at $599.

Lenovo’s latest desktop lineup starts with the new IdeaCentre B540 and B340 touchscreen all-in-one PCs. The B540 has a 23-inch full HD frameless multi-touch display with optional 3D technology. With the latest Intel Core processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce GT650M 2GB graphics, the B540 is perfect for the living room. The B540 also has a VESA mount for wall mounting. The B340 is the smaller 21.5-inch version with the same touchscreen display. Both models can be configured with OneKey TV, allowing users to switch between HDTV and PC modes with picture-in-picture functionality. Both also have a 720p high-definition webcam and DVD reader or Blu-ray disc.

The B540 and B340 will be available in June starting at $699.

Lenovo has also introduced the new IdeaCentre K430 desktop tower with the latest Intel Core processors, up to 32GB of DDR3 memory, NVIDIA SLI or ATI CrossFireX dual graphics technology, and optional dual hard drives in RAID 0 configuration. The K430 can be configured with up to 4TB of hard drive storage or up to 128GB of solid-state storage and comes with a custom designed portable 500GB USM (Universal Storage Module) hard drive that docks into the front of the PC. This model also features a Power Control Switch with three options for energy-efficiency: turbo, auto, and cool.

The IdeaCentre K430 desktop will be available in May starting at $599.

Rounding out the desktop announcements is the new Lenovo H520s, a slim desktop that is half the size of a standard desktop. The H520s ” combines affordability with a great range of entertainment and processing features” according to the press release. Exact specifications on this model are unknown, but expect to find it available starting in June at $499.

The IdeaTab S2 is a 10-inch tablet that features Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8960 dual-core processor and Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich.” Lenovo has built their new “Mondrian UI” on top of Android for a user-friendly experience, featuring customized content and access to apps. The S2 is dockable with a light keyboard dock and can deliver up to 20 hours of battery life while docked.

Lenovo will initially make the IdeaTab S2 available in China and will be releasing it worldwide “at a later date.”

Remember to read our continuing CES coverage by visiting our 2012 CES Special Coverage page and following us on Twitter at @connectreviews.

In addition to Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Hybrid and T430u ultrabook announcement, they’ve also announced a slew of new ThinkPad Edge laptops catered towards the small/medium business market. The new laptops range from the stylish new ThinkPad Edge S430 to the performance-geared ThinkPad Edge E430 and E530.

The new Edge S430 laptop in Mocha Black is aimed towards “image conscious professionals” with its soft-touch finish and metal accented design. The S430 features a 14-inch screen, the latest Intel Core processors, a DVD burner or second hard drive (this should be a trend we’ll see at CES next week), and the choice of Intel integrated or NVIDIA Optimus graphics. The laptop also includes Dolby Home Theater v4 technology, USB 3 ports, Intel Thunderbolt technology, and Lenovo Solution Center for remote management for deploying updates and energy savings. The Edge S430 will be available in June in select markets starting at approximately $749.

The new 14-inch Edge E430 and 15-inch E530 feature the latest Intel Core processors or AMD Fusion APUs on select models, again with choices of discrete or integrated graphics. The laptops can be configured with up to 1 TB of storage combined with a SSD and feature USB 3 ports and a high-resolution webcam. Customers have the option of Midnight Black, Heatwave Red or Cobalt Blue lids with the same sleek design from the S430. The Edge E430 and E530 will be available in April starting at approximately $549.

A 11-inch and 13-inch version of the Edge, dubbed the E130/E330 with Intel processors and E135/E335 with AMD Vision Accelerated processors, will be available only in select markets this year.

Finishing out the new SMB portfolio are the Lenovo B Series laptops, now featuring Intel Core processors on the B480 and B580 models and AMD Fusion APUs on the B485 and B585 models with the option of integrated or discrete graphics. You’ll find up to 1 TB of storage, USB 3 ports, an HDMI output and a 4-in-1 multimedia card reader. These also feature Lenovo Solution Center and will be available starting at $499 in select markets.

The X1 Hybrid is the successor to the X1, Lenovo’s ultra thin-and-light notebook that was introduced in June of last year. The new X1 Hybrid has double the battery life, with up to ten hours of battery life using the new Instant Media Mode functionality, where the “Hybrid” moniker comes in. The Instant Media Mode functions off of a dual core Qualcomm processor, up to 16 GB of memory and a Linux-based operating system. Users can switch from Windows to the IMM by simply clicking on an icon. In the IMM, users can view photos, listen to music, browse the Internet, work on documents (what kind of documents are unknown, at this point), and watch video content.

The X1 Hybrid weighs less than four pounds, measures less than 0.6 inches and doesn’t sacrifice on power. The laptop can be configured with up to an Intel Core i7 processor. Brought over from the original X1, the Hybrid features the same Corning Gorilla Glass display and webcam and microphone for video conferencing capabilities. Also included is Dolby Home Theater v4 sound, HDMI output and Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) technology.

Find the ThinkPad X1 Hybrid this Spring starting at $1599.

Rounding out the ThinkPad announcement is the new T430u ultrabook, which we’ll see a lot of next week at the International CES in Las Vegas. The new 14-inch ultrabook is less than 0.8 inches thick and less than four pounds, with your choice of a third-generation Intel Core processor and integrated Intel or discrete NVIDIA graphics. For storage, you have the choice of an SSD or up to a 1 terabyte hard drive. The T430u features up to six hours of battery life and will be available in Q3 of this year starting at $849.

Be sure to check out Lenovo’s additional announcements and other pre-CES news at our CES 2012 special coverage page.

Nokia Lumia 710 lineup

The Lumia 710 is the lower-end model which features the same 1.4 GHz processor, but has a 3.7-inch ClearBlack anti-glare touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash, and only 8GB of storage. The 710 is available in black and white with black, white, cyan, fuchsia, and yellow back covers while the 800 is available in cyan, magenta, and black.

The Lumia 800 is available for pre-order on Nokia’s website in select countries and will be released in November in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain and will be available in Hong Kong, India, Russia, Singapore, and Taiwan before the end of the year. The Lumia 710 will be available first in the latter group of countries before the end of the year and will hit other markets early next year.

Nokia plans on releasing a “portfolio of products” in the U.S. in early 2012.

The newest phone to the Droid lineup over at Verizon Wireless is finally here with the Droid 2. The Droid 2 is ultimately the successor to the original Droid that was introduced in late 2009 and has some great improvements. The phone runs Android 2.2 and includes a new keyboard, increased processing power, Flash Player 10.1 and Mobile Hotspot functionality. Some things haven’t changed, namely the 3.7-inch multi-touch display and 5 megapixel camera.

The Droid 2 has 8GB of on-board memory and comes with an 8GB microSD card with support for up to 40GB of total storage. Verizon Wireless is also planning to release an R2-D2 limited-edition version of the Droid 2, which will be available online only in September. This special edition will feature Star Wars content and a design reminiscent of the Droid from the film. Want to see it early? If you’re in Florida, head on over to the Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando and see a preview.

Otherwise, the Droid 2 will be available online tomorrow and in retail stores starting August 12th for $199.99 after a $100 rebate and two-year contract. Mobile Hotspot functionality will cost an extra $20 per month. Any current Verizon customers can upgrade to any smartphone without extra fees if their contract is scheduled to end by December 31, 2010.

The latest line of Core i3, i5 and i7 processors have made their way into the new Apple iMac line as of this morning, along with new ATI Radeon discrete graphics.

The base model at $1199 now has a 3.06Ghz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, ATI Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics with 256MB of video memory, 500GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, and a 21.5-inch 1920×1080 LED-backlit display.

The next step up at $1499 upgrades the processor to a 3.20GHz Core i3 processor, doubles the hard drive capacity to 1TB and has a better ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics card with 512MB of video memory.

The cheapest 27-inch model starts at $1699 and includes the same specs as the upgraded 21.5-inch model above, except for the 2560×1440 resolution display.

The most expensive model in the line is a 27-inch model selling for $1999 that features a 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, the ATI Radeon HD 5750 graphics card with 1GB of GDDR5 video memory, a 1TB hard drive and 8X SuperDrive.

Configure-to-order options vary by model and can be seen on Apple’s online store. These new iMac models are shipping today and also available in Apple retail stores.

The new Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S smartphone just hit our doorstep and we’ve got an unboxing of the device after the break. As we mentioned in our first look, it comes pre-loaded with a variety of entertainment content including MobiTV, the movie Avatar and Slacker Radio. It also comes with the Amazon Kindle for Android application and a free month of Gogo in-flight internet access.

Spec wise, the Vibrant has a 4-inch AMOLED touch screen, the Samsung Cortex A8 1GHz processor, a six-axis sensor for gaming, a 5.0 megapixel camera with autofocus (and 720p video) and access to T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network. The phone runs Android version 2.1 (no Froyo here).

The phone comes in a box similar to that of the Apple iPhone, with the phone being the first thing you see after opening it and the accessories stacked below it. The Vibrant comes with just a USB charging cable, power adapter, and wired headset. The AMOLED screen is fairly bright at its default setting (1/3 of full) but does have somewhat of a blue tint to it. While the plastic enclosure does feel a tad cheap, it is solid and comfortable to hold in your hand.

We’ll have our full review in a couple of weeks.

Panasonic today announced the successor to its high-end LX3 digital camera with the Lumix LX5. The new LX5 has a bright F2.0 24mm wide-angle lens, which minimizes image distortion while also offering a 3.8x optical zoom (equivalent to a 90mm lens). The camera has the same great 10.1 megapixel CCD as the LX3, but brings an expanded dynamic range to the table by increasing saturation and sensitivity.

The Lumix LX5 also has the Venus Engine FHD image processor which equates to faster performance overall. The LX5 can shoot HD video in the AVCHD Lite format, and includes a Creative Movie mode where you can set shutter speed and aperture manually just like a video-capable digital SLR.

The inside isn’t the only thing that has changed either, the grip is now thicker on the outside making it easier to hold, and the new turn-and-push jog dial allows you to select mode and settings more quickly than before. On the back is a 3.0-inch LCD which is now more visible in conditions in the dark and in bright sunlight.

The Pansonic Lumix DMC-LX5 will be available in late August for $499.95 in black and white models.

Yesterday, Seagate introduced the new GoFlex Home network storage system, part of their FreeAgent GoFlex line of hard drives, which we’ll be reviewing shortly but we wanted to give you a few shots of how the device works and how its setup. We’ve got our unboxing photos after the break.

The Seagate GoFlex Home package consists of a Seagate GoFlex Desk hard drive that connects to a dock where there is a USB port, Ethernet jack, and power connector. It was fairly easy to set up; we plugged the power adapter and Ethernet cable in and it was ready to use in less than 5 minutes after installing the software.

The drive, which is turned into a simplified NAS (network attached storage) device, is accessible via both your PC and Mac, as well as any web browser from a remote location. The system is also compatible with Time Machine, the backup functionality built-in to Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

We’ll have our full review in a few weeks, but for now we’ve included a few more photos and screenshots below.

The latest Android device on T-Mobile will be hitting shelves in just a few weeks with the new Samsung Vibrant. The Vibrant is a Galaxy S device that emphasizes entertainment. The phone will come preloaded with the movie Avatar on a 2GB memory card and the Amazon Kindle for Android application, as well as MobiTV, Slacker Radio and a full free month of Gogo in-flight internet.

In terms of specs, the Vibrant has a 4-inch AMOLED touch screen, the Samsung Cortex A8 1GHz processor, a six-axis sensor for gaming, and of course, access to T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network. The phone will run Android version 2.1 and also has a 5.0 megapixel camera with autofocus that’s capable of shooting 720p HD video.

The Samsung Vibrant will be available July 21st with two battery cover options in blue and lavender for $199.99 with a two-year contract and data plan. The Vibrant will also be available for pre-order at 4,000 RadioShack locations starting July 1st, permitting you buy the $50 gift card as a deposit. You can schedule an appointment to pickup the device and activate starting on the 21st. Additional information is available at T-Mobile’s website.