London, UK, 14 February 2008 – Buffalo Technology has launched the first 500GB portable external hard drive (HD-PS500U2) into the market. Available from March, the 500GB MiniStation TurboUSB is a 2.5 inch hard drive aimed at users wanting a portable device to store large amounts of data, including music, images and/or approximately 500 films.
The increased capacity and portability of the drive will allow consumers to store half a terabyte of data in their pocket, making it a perfect backup device for laptop users. The entire MiniStation TurboUSB range is compatible with all Windows systems (2000, XP and Vista) and all Mac OS X, including Leopard.
Other key features and benefits of the MiniStation TurboUSB range include:
- Buffalo’s proprietary TurboUSB technology for super-speedy file transfer.
- Wrap-around cable for neat and easy storage.
- Tough armoured outer case and shock-absorbent internal design.
- Supports USB 2.0/1.1.
- Memeo AutoBackup Software for improved backup options, including regular system backup, scheduled backup and password protection.
- Buffalo’s exclusive Secure Lock Ware Encryption software for Windows.
- Support for backup programme Time Machine.
Gerardine Lynch, Product Marketing Manager at Buffalo Technology, comments: “Consumers are continuing to demand even higher capacities for portable drives, following the successful launch of the enhanced MiniStation range last year and the 400GB version in January. By being the first to further increase the capacity available across our range, we continue to stay one step ahead of our competitors in this area.”
Backed by a limited two-year warranty, the MiniStation TurboUSB range is available from Amazon; Dabs; E-Bay and Play.com at an estimated street price of £155 (400GB) and £207 (500GB), excluding VAT.
