
Iomega has released the eGo Mac edition portable HDD. The storage device supports a 256-bit AES encryption and the Drop Guard that enables the drive to withstand drops from up to seven feet. The Iomega eGo Mac edition provides a pair of FireWire 800 ports and a USB 2.0 port. Available in 500GB and 1TB of storage space, the eGo Mac edition portable HDD is priced at $179.99 and $229.99, respectively. [Product Page]

Iomega today released the new Mac Companion Hard Drive. Available in 2TB or 3TB of storage capacity, this storage device features a high-powered 2.1 Amp USB charging port designed specifically for charging iPad, iPhone, or iPod. The Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive utilizes a fast 7200 RPM 3.5-inch hard drive formatted HFS+ for compatibility with Mac computers right out of the box. Rather than sitting off to the side and being in the way, the space-saving design of the Mac Companion Hard Drive allows it to fit perfectly on the base of your Apple iMac or your Apple monitor. Other features include two FireWire 800 ports, one USB 2.0 port, and a two-port integrated USB 2.0 hub that lets you connect multiple devices such as a printer or other external storage device. The 2TB model is priced at $195, while the 3TB model retails for $295. [Engadget]

The Iomega 2TB ScreenPlay DX HD media player is now available via Amazon. The gadget streams movies from Netflix and music from Pandora (US only). This DivX-certified media player also allows you to access videos, movies, photos, and songs on the Internet using the built-in web browser with Flash 10.1 plug-in. The Iomega 2TB ScreenPlay DX HD media player supports 1080p HD video playback, Dolby Digital Audio and DTS for superior sound. If you are interested, you can purchase the Iomega 2TB ScreenPlay DX HD media player for $299.99 a pop. [Product Page]

Iomega has rolled out its latest external USB 3.0 SSD (Solid state Drive) flash disk that is designed for both professionals and storage enthusiasts. Available in 64GB, 128GB or 256GB, the 1.8-inch storage device is encased in aluminum, which makes it more durable. The Iomega External USB 3.0 SSD also features a built-in encryption that will protect your sensitive data. What’s more, this SSD also comes bundled with the v.Clone PC cloning system, the QuikProtect backup software, and the Retrospect backup software for Mac and PC. The 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models are priced at $229, $399 and $749, respectively. [Ubergizmo]

Iomega is set drop its new line of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portable hard drives called the eGo. Coming in both 500GB and 1TB capacities, these 2.5-inch drives are equipped with a USB 3.0/2.0 interface, a built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and come bundled with the Iomega Protection Suite Software that includes Iomega’s QuikProtect, v.Clone and Trend Micro’s Internet Security programs. The eGo USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive will begin shipping in early October for $114 (500GB) and $189 (1TB), respectively. [Electronista]

Sometimes you need a product that is functional and sometimes you need a product that is stylish. Then there are those times that you need a product that is both. For times like that there is this new 500GB hard drive from Iomega. The hard drive has been wrapped in leather and almost looks like it should be filled with spirits the way it closely resembles a flask. The compact size is a big plus too. [CrunchGear]

Iomega and Skin Industries have joined to release the Iomega Skin external hard drive series that comes with unique designs and colors. The USB 2.0-powered Iomega Skin provides a 500GB of storage capacity and Iomega’s Drop Guard technology that can protect the drive and its data from drops of up to 51-inch onto a relatively hard surface. The range is made up of the Radical with a retro Skin-branded printed logo design on a black top with a vibrant yellow base, the Red Hot with a Skin Swipe logo printing on a red top with a black base, and the Gothic-themed Knock Out with a silver top with a black base. Additionally, these hard drives come preloaded with Iomega’s Protection Suite that includes backup and anti-virus software as well as a 2GB of online storage. The Iomega Skin external hard drives are now available for $120 each. [Iomega]

The new StorCenter ix2-200 NAS from Iomega features dual bays that can be set up in Raid 1 and supports a range of storage sizes including 1TB, 2TB and 4TB. The device has Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and supports for Windows Active Directory and Time Machine, remote access, iSCSI block-level access, and a QuikTransfer button for easy copying of selected files. The new StorCenter ix2-200 NAS is now available in the US and European markets. The 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models are priced at $269.99, $369.99, and $699.99, respectively. All three capacities of the new StorCenter ix2-200 will be available in Asia in November 2009. The StorCenter ix2-200 is backed by a three-year warranty. [Iomega]

Iomega, an EMC company and a global leader in data protection, today announced the worldwide availability of new generation of the exciting Iomega eGo portable hard drive. The device is currently available in four colors with up to 500GB capacity. The 500GB model retails for $135, meanwhile the 250GB is priced at $85. These external hard drives run on USB power and come with installed back-up and virus protection softwares. The new Iomega eGo should be available in early June. [CrunchGear]

Iomega’s Home Media Network Hard Drive has been released. What makes this small network attached storage cool is that it can stream multimedia content to DLNA devices including Sony PlayStation, and some HDTVs. You can easily backup data with Retrospect, a known software from Iomega’s parent company EMC. The Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive can also serve as a USB printer server via USB port. The 500GB and 1TB version are priced at $160 and $230, respectively. [TechNews]