Apricorn has once again expanded its Aegis Bio portable HDD line-up by adding the 640GB model. Unlike most portable hard drives, this hardware-encrypted biometric hard drive makes use of UPEK’s TouchStrip Fingerprint Sensor allowing users to securely access their files with the swipe of a finger. Not only that, the drive also boasts a built-in real-time 128-bit AES hardware encryption, a USB 2.0 interface and a 16-point omni-directional shock mounting system which protects the drive from accidental drops and bumps. The 640GB Aegis Bio can be yours for $159. [Apricorn]
LaCie has recenty added a new member to its rugged portable HDD line-up by announcing the Rugged USB 3.0. Coming in 500GB capacity, this 2.5-inch drive comes with a USB 3.0/2.0 interface and promises to deliver transfer speeds of up to 110MB/s, which is three times the speed of USB 2.0. On top of that, the drive also features a unique scratch-resistant aluminum shell, internal anti-shock absorbers and a shock-resistant rubber bumper, and capable of resisting drops of up to 2.2 meters. The LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 will go on sale in May for a suggested retail price of $149.99. [Press Release]
Verbatim has recently unleashed their latest 2.5-inch portable hard drive ‘Store ‘n’ Go’ for the mass market. Coming in a wide range of color options, this compact drive features a USB 2.0 interface, a Green button that will put the drive into an energy-saving sleep mode when pressed and comes bundled with the Nero BackItUp Essentials and Burn and Nero Rescue software. The Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go is currently available in six different storage capacities including 250GB ($80), 320GB ($94), 500GB ($107), 640GB ($121), 750GB ($134) and 1TB ($256), respectively. [PCLaunches]
Buffalo is about to release their newest portable hard drive ‘HD-PVRU2′ for the Japanese market. Adopting the Turbo USB technology, the drive features a rugged matte-finished exterior, a USB 2.0 interface and is bundled with eco Manager software for saving power. The Buffalo HD-PVRU2 will hit Japan at the end of March in two different versions 320GB ($100) and 500GB ($150). [TCM]
The miniStack® v2.5 FireWire® 400/USB 2.0 is a storage solution by NewerTechnology that features the latest generation Oxford 934 bridge chipset; a 7200RPM Serial ATA (SATA) drive; up to 1.0TB of storage capacity; and up to 32MB of disk cache. It is perfect for Audio/Video editing where working file size gets blown out of proportion, digital photography to store highest resolution shots, MP3 music libraries up to tenth of thousands of MP3s, and high-speed back-up. The price ranges from $105 for 80 GB, to $280 for 1 TB. Anybody needs superfast portable HDD? [NewTech]
