ioSafe is set to drop their newest disaster-proof external hard drive ‘SoloPRO’ into the market. Coming in both USB 3.0 and eSATA/USB 2.0 versions, this fireproof and waterproof drive has a built-in Kensington security slot and anti-theft tab, and promises to deliver transfer speeds of up to 100 MB/s. What’s more, the drive also comes bundled with a one year DATA Recovery Service plan. The SoloPRO will become available starting on September 1st in three different storage capacities including 1TB ($249.99), 1.5TB ($319.99) and 2TB ($419.99). [ioSafe]
Keep your personal data safe with ioSafe’s newest disaster proof internal hard drive ‘Squadron’. This nearly indestructible drive is designed specifically to withstand fires at up to 1,400 degrees F and survive full immersion in water (up to 5 feet for 24 hours). The drive also adopts the company’s Air Flow Cooling system to keep the drive running at normal temperatures during normal day-to-day use. Coming in 320GB capacity, the Squadron will start shipping from May 17th for a suggested retail price of $309.99. [ioSafe via OhGizmo]
ioSafe has once again expanded its award-winning ioSafe Solo external hard drive series by announcing the ioSafe Solo SSD. Featuring the company’s own proprietary ArmorPlate steel outer casing, this waterproof and fireproof drive is capable of surviving 5,000 pound crush forces, 1000g shocks and 20 foot drops into rubble. In terms of connectivity ports, the drive offers both eSATA and USB interfaces, and is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities. The ioSafe Solo SSD will start shipping next month for $499 (64GB), $749 (128GB), $1,250 (256GB), respectively. [ioSafe]
ioSafe has updated its Solo line of external hard drives by releasing the 2TB version. Just like its predecessors, the new drive is also waterproof and fireproof, and features a USB 2.0 connection interface. The 2TB ioSafe Solo is now available for a suggested retail price of $399. [Electronista]
The ioSafe Solo external hard drive is claimed to withstand not only extreme heat but also pressure and cold. The hard drive was tested at CES 2009. It was actually burned in flames and submerged up to 10 feet for 24 hours without springing a leak. No word on pricing or availability so far. [CNet]
