Thanks to Windows Vista’s new authentication features, many manufacturers have realized that they are able to take advantage of the new software support built in the OS. Transcend is one of these manufacturers. Its new line of USB disk drives are integrated with a fingerprint scanner. This feature allows users to have the drive require the proper fingerprint before allowing data stored on the drive to be viewed. The drive can then become a safe place to store passwords, tax information, and other sensitive data.

Similar to many other flash memory manufacturers, Transcend also has a line of MP3 players. Its T.sonic 920 comes equipped with a 1.5-inch OLED display which has a resolution of 128x128 pixels. The music player supports MP3, Wav, and WMA. The capacity can either be 2 GB or 4 GB depending on the model bought.

Transcend informed us that it will soon be releasing a 16 GB compact flash card. The new product will be introduced at what we were told would be a competitive price.