28 June 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Western Digital My Passport Ultra and Ultra Metal Portable Hard Drives Announced

Providing New Capacity For The Industry’s Iconic Brand Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced the launch of its My Passport® Ultra, and upcoming My Passport for Mac and My Passport Ultra Metal portable hard drives, with up to 4TB capacity, filling the need for people to physically carry massive personal collections of videos, photos and other content with them, in a device roughly the size of a smartphone. The perfect blend of style and functionality, these My Passport® portable hard drives meet the needs of today’s consumers with features people love like easy-to-use backup software, password protection and portable style in multiple colors, coupled with USB 3.0 connectivity. Perfect for students, business people and general consumers on-the-go who prefer […]

22 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SP/ Silicon Power Armor A85/A85M Portable Hard Drive Announced

Complete data protection with full disk encryption, shockproof, waterproof and pressure-resistant functions SP/ Silicon Power, the world’s leading provider of memory storage solutions, today unveils the latest addition to its Armor Series portable hard drives－Armor A85 and Armor A85M. Inheriting the ultra-rugged specifications of Armor series, the A85/A85M utilizes the special internal structure design and rigid aluminum exterior to strengthen its protections against various kinds of treats including shock, pressure, water and dust. With rigorous mechanism designs, the A85/A85M passed the U.S. military’s drop test of MIL-STD 810G Method 516.6 Procedure IV (transit drop test) and the IP68 standard that it can resist water and dust invasion. The A85/A85M also proved to be perfectly pressure-resistant for it can withstand up […]

27 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive Redesigned

New My Passport Drives Now Feature Up to 3 TB Capacity, Easier Backup Software and Personalization Options WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions, today introduced the new, redesigned My Passport® Ultra portable hard drives and My Passport for Mac drives. With the My Passport line now in its 7th generation, the My Passport Ultra and My Passport for Mac portable hard drives are now available in capacities up to 3 TB1 and in four stylish colors2 – Classic Black, Brilliant White, Wild Berry and Noble Blue. WD is also introducing a new optional accessory – WD Grip Pack – a soft band, available in a variety of colors, which encircles the drive, offering consumers […]

21 April 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC Portable Hard Drive Announced

The sophisticated MiniStation Extreme NFC delivers the highest level of data security under the harshest environmental conditions Buffalo Americas, a leading provider of external storage, network attached storage (NAS) and networking solutions, today announced availability of its new MiniStation™ Extreme NFC portable hard drive. Buffalo’s ruggedized drive features advanced hardware encryption and near field communication (NFC) technology to block unauthorized access. It also adheres to U.S. Military Standard shock protection and is safeguarded against water and dust damage. “When examining the rugged portable drive market, many of our competitors focus on being the best at a single metric of device protection while sacrificing other data security capabilities,” said Matt Dargis, COO, Buffalo Americas, Inc. “We designed the MiniStation Extreme NFC […]

31 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

WD My Passport X Portable Hard Drive Introduced

Delivers 2 TB Of Storage For Xbox One And PC Gamers, Sleek Design, Fast Performance, Easy Set-up and Portability Makes My Passport an Ideal Gaming Accessory WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions, today introduced the My Passport®X portable hard drive for gamers. When connected to Xbox One™ or a PC, the sleek 2 TB My Passport X drive provides much-needed storage capacity for gamers to store up to 50 extra game titles[1], eliminating the need to delete previously purchased games from their Xbox One or PC hard drives and removing those “storage full” warning messages while allowing players to get back to their games. In addition to added storage, gamers can use My Passport […]

7 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba Canvio Connect II Portable Hard Drive Unveiled

New USB Portable Hard Drive Features Expanded High Capacity, Iconic Design, and Vibrant Color Options Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Canvio® Connect II portable hard drive, a device that takes portable storage to the next level. Available with up to 3TB1 of storage capacity, remote access capabilities, local and cloud backup and the ability to share and stream content, the Canvio Connect II portable hard drive is an all-in-one portable storage solution2,3. The Canvio Connect II portable hard drive makes it simple to back up not just files and folders, but a complete system—or customize backups to your exact needs and specifications. Users can secure backups with user defined […]

5 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LaCie Mirror Portable Hard Drive Debuts

Your Data is a Reflection of Who You Are Today, LaCie, the premium brand from Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX) unveiled the LaCie Mirror™ portable hard drive wholly encased in scratch resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass. This unique device is at once both a functional 1TB hard drive and a striking piece of decor. The LaCie Mirror hard drive will adorn any desktop as it sits in its base made of a single piece of ebony wood from Makassar. This new signature piece for LaCie has been designed in collaboration with the acclaimed French designer, Pauline Deltour. “You have to look twice to discover the LaCie Mirror’s true ambition,” said Deltour. “Covered by mirrored glass, it’s first an elegant and functional […]

17 December 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ADATA HD650 DashDrive Portable Hard Drive Announced

Shockproof design provides greater data security ADATA™ Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, today announced the introduction of the DashDrive™ Durable HD650 portable hard drive. The HD650 is designed for those with active lifestyles, and is designed to absorb impacts while protecting valuable stored data. Its flowing lines and striking colors make it a great looking storage option for all ages and genders. The housing of the HD650 is comprised of a scratchproof acrylic material, and the drive incorporates a unique triple layer construction designed and engineered for superior shockproof performance. An ultra-fast USB 3.0 interface matches the sporty outlook and dynamic design of the HD650. An azure LED indicates power and transfer […]