Freecom Technologies, Inc. has just added a new USB 3.0 portable hard drive ‘Traveller’ from Verbatim to its product page. Coming in a 1TB of capacity, this shock-proof portable hard drive has a rubber casing, a USB 3.0 connection interface, a 5400RPM spindle speed and supports for Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X 10.4 or later operating systems. The Traveller is available now for 19,780 Yen (about $236) in silver and black color options. [Product Page]
I-O Data is set to launch their newest USB 3.0 portable hard drive, the HDUS-UT. Coming in a 1TB of capacity, this USM-enabled portable hard drive (by attaching the USM adapter) has a brushed aluminum body, a USB 3.0 connection interface, TV recording support and is backed by a one year warranty. The HDUS-UT will hit the market from late December for 15,540 Yen (about $186). [I-O Data]
ASK Inc. Japan is preparing to launch a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives from Apricorn called the Aegis Bio 3.0. Available in three different storage capacities: 500GB, 750GB and 1TB, these hardware-encrypted biometric hard drives are equipped with a fingerprint sensor allowing users to securely access their files with the swipe of a finger, a built-in real-time 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption and a USB 3.0 connection interface. The 500GB, 750GB and 1TB models will become available from mid-November for around 22,800 Yen (about $286), 24,800 Yen (about $311) and 27,800 Yen (about $349), respectively. [Product Page]
Verbatim hits back with a new USB 3.0 portable hard drive, the Store ‘n’ Go Ultra Slim. Measuring just 10.5mm thick, the hard drive is equipped with a 500GB of storage capacity, a USB 3.0 connection interface, FAT-32 file format and pre-loaded with Nero BackItUp Essentials software that allows PC users for full system backup and restore functions. The Store ‘n’ Go Ultra Slim will be available to buy across Europe from November for 59.99 GBP (about $95). [Verbatim]
Silicon Power has come out with a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives, the Diamond D03. Coming in three different storage capacities: 500GB, 750GB and 1TB, these plug and play hard drives feature a durable aluminum enclosure with its seamless geometrical patterns, a USB 3.0 connection interface, a built-in LED status indicator and are backed by a three-year warranty. Prices unannounced yet. [Silicon Power]
LaCie has come out with a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives namely the LaCie Mobile Porsche USB 3.0. Designed by the Porsche Design Studio 911, these simple yet elegant 2.5-inch hard drives (500GB & 1TB Models) feature a durable aluminum exterior, a USB 3.0 connection interface and a built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. The LaCie Mobile Porsche USB 3.0 series will become available from mid-October for unannounced price yet. [Product Page]
Apacer hits back with a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives, the AC233. Coming in 500GB, 750GB and 1TB sizes, these 2.5-inch hard drives feature a unique ‘Streamline Shark’ curve design, a USB 3.0 connection interface (backward compatible with USB 2.0), a dual-color LED light to indicate USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 transmission and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 112MB/s and 109MB/s, respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Apacer]
I-O Data hits back with a new USB 3.0 portable hard drive, the HDPC-UT1.0NSK. Measuring 112mm x 75mm x 14mm and weighing 160g, this compact 1TB hard drive features a USB 3.0 connection interface, TV recording support and is backed by a one-year warranty. The HDPC-UT1.0NSK will become available later this week for 14,300 Yen (about $181). [I-O Data]
Western Digital is about to release a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives for Mac users called the My Passport for Mac. Available in three different storage capacities: 500GB, 1TB and 2TB, these portable hard drives feature a USB 3.0 connection interface, a built-in hardware encryption and support for Time Machine backup. The 500GB, 1TB and 2TB models will begin shipping from September 7th for 9,800 Yen (about $125), 12,800 Yen (about $163) and 23,800 Yen (about $304), respectively. [Western Digital]
Princeton has once again expanded its line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives by bringing you the PHD-25US/1TA. Coming in 1TB capacity, this 2.5-inch hard drive has a brushed aluminum exterior, a USB 3.0 connection interface, TV recording support and is backed by a one-year warranty. The PHD-25US/1TA will start shipping from September 7th for unannounced price yet. [Princeton]
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