Launches today Sharkoon a series of products compatible with the new USB 3.0 standard. It starts with a controller card PCI Express x1 offering two ports on the bracket. It operates for this chip NEC μPD720200. MOLEX taking is present to provide the extra power needed for some energy-efficient devices. Drivers for Windows XP, Vista and 7 will be available, either for 32-bit or 64 bit.

Sharkoon Unveils SATA QuickPort then a USB 3.0. This dock supports hard drives formatted 2 and 3 and a half inches, and using a Serial ATA interface. An external power adapter is still necessary and will be included in the bundle. A USB 3.0 cable will also be present. Sharkoon sells its controller card now costs 39.99 euros. The SATA QuickPort will be available next week at € 49.99 inc.