Plextor introduced a new 500GB Hard Drive featuring USB 3.0

Plextor brings new PX-PH500U3, a 500GB hard disk, 2.5 inches size featuring an aircraft aluminium enclosure, a USB 3.0 connection interface. This hard drive is bundled with the FNet PC Clone EX software for data backup and restore.
The hard-drive will be available soon this month and will costs around €99 ($138).
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I-O Data launched a new external USB 3.0 HDD

I-O Data has launched a new external USB 3.0 HDD, I-O Data HDPA-UT. It is available in 500GB or 1TB of storage capacity, the device measures at just 14mm thick for the 500GB version and 17mm thick for the 1TB model.

The company will launch the I-O Data HDPA-UT at the end of February 2011 in Japan for 12,500 Yen ($152) for the 500GB version and 17,800 Yen ($216) for the 1TB model.

Via: Akihabaranews

  

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Hitachi introduces a new 3TB Ultrastar 7K3000 HDD

With availability of 2 and 3 TB HDD, Hitachi introduces its new Ultrastar 7K3000 HDD.
It is available in SATA or SAS Configuration.
This new Ultrastar 7K3000 comes with a 7,200 rpm speed, 64MB of Buffer and a power consumption of 5.6Wwhile idling for the SATA version and 6.6W for the SAS one.

Via: Akihabaranews 

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Samsung 1TB portable HD

Ultra Portable

The Samsung S-Series features the smallest and lightest external hard disk drive on the market. The streamlined design allows for comfortable handling, with an anti-slip texture for secure gripping. The carrying case included offers extra on-the-go protection.

Worry-free Data Security

Confidently store and safeguard everything from business plans to personal photos to music libraries. You can back up important files in real time or a pre-set schedule. SafetyKey offers password protection to prevent unauthorized access to your data. SecretZone creates a virtual drive that encrypts confidential info for extra security.

Contemporary Design

The sleek design and practical form factor of the Samsung S-Series allows you to express your personality with a rich palette of color options. The glossy front and premium looking back gives the S-Series an unmatched style in the industry.

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Silicon's New Usb 3.0 portable Hard Drive

Silicon Power is launching its USB 3.0 portable hard drives called the Stream S10. It will be in 320GB, 500GB, 640GB and 750GB capacities, these eye-catching 2.5-inch hard drives feature a simple curvaceous design that is inspired by Italian sports cars, a USB 3.0/2.0 interface and are bundled with a 60 day trial version of Norton Antivirus.

Pricing and release date are not available at this time.

Via: Silicon-Power

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Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000 series Hard Drive-Features and Review

Hitachi, world leader in the storage solutions introduces its latest hard drive series with 3.5-inch formfactor - Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000. This latest 3.5-inch Deskstar 7K3000 hard disk drive series will comes available in 1.5TB, 2TB and 3TB storage options. It has got a halogen-free design and offers a power-efficient operation.

Coming to the performance review, the 3.5-inch Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000 hard drive will offer a 1656 Mb/sec Media transfer rate and a 600 Mb/sec interface transfer rate. This new hard drive series is the company’s first SATA 6Gb/s hard drive and the industry’s first 3.5-inch 7200RPM 3TB hard drive. The drive has also got a 64MB cache memory to boost performance.

Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000 will comes available in three versions -3TB HDS723030ALA640 model, 2TB – HDS723020BLA642 model and 1.5TB – HDS723015BLA642 model.

Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000 Hard Drive Technical Specifications

• Up to 3TB for the highest capacity needs
• 7200 RPM performance
• 6Gb/s SATA interface for improved performance over previous generation product
• Eco-friendly, Halogen-free design
• Designed to leverage new platforms and modern operating systems
• 512 Bytes/secotor, 411 Gbits/sq.in areal density, 64MB data buffer

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