Archive for the ‘external hdds’ Category
April 7th, 2010 | 
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I-O Data has added a new storage option ‘2TB’ to its SuperSpeed USB 3.0 external HDD series by announcing the HDJ-UT2.0. Measuring 46mm x 223mm x 155mm and weighing 1.6kg, this 3.5-inch drive features a USB 3.0/2.0 interface and is able to provide transfer speeds of up to 139MB/s on USB 3.0. The HDJ-UT2.0 will start shipping in Japan from late April for 29,600 Yen (about $315). [I-O Data]
The Silicon Power A70 Armor is specially designed for professionals working in extreme conditions. The device is not only stored your data but it is also water-, impact-, dust- and vibration-resistant. As a result, your data will remain safe and sound. Available in 250GB to 640GB of storage space, the Silicon Power A70 is compatible with Windows, OS X and Linux operating systems. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Le Journal du Geek]
I-O Data is set to launch a new series of external HDDs for the Japanese market, the HDJ-U. Available in 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB capacities, these drives are equipped with a powerful and silent cooling system, a USB 2.0/1.1 interface and support for multiple operating systems including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS. The I-O Data HDJ-U will start shipping in Japan around mid-February for about $183 (1TB), $244 (1.5TB) and $505 (2TB), respectively. [Softpedia]
Buffalo comes back with their new USB 2.0 external hard disk drive, which is known as the Buffalo HD-AVU2. The storage device features a sleek black finish body in order to match your home theater setting and is currently available in 500GB, 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB of storage capacities. The Buffalo HD-AVU2 is priced at 13,600 Yen ($146) upwards, depending on the model. [Buffalo Japan]
LG has announced a new line of external HDDs for the Korean market with the introduction of the XG1 Chic. Coming in 1TB, 1.5TB, 2TB capacities, these stylish 3.5-inch drives feature a powerful and silent cooling system, a USB 2.0/1.1 interface and support SATA II interface for a faster and efficient data transfer. The 1TB version is already available in Korea for 140,000 KRW (about $120), while the 1.5TB and 2TB versions will become available in January next year for unannounced price yet.
I-O Data comes back with their latest external USB 2.0 HDD that adopts a AES256bit chipset that will encrypt all of your sensitive data that makes it impossible for anyone to use/read your data without the proper credential. The HDJ-HSU series is currently available in 500GB, 1TB, 1.5TB, and 2TB of storage spaces for 12,500 Yen ($139), 16,800 Yen ($187), 22,100 Yen ($246), and 44,500 Yen ($496), respectively. [I-O Data via Akihabara]