New storage solution delivers extra combinations with SATA, Firewire and USB 2.0 interface
Middle East, 18th November 2006 - Buffalo Technology, a leading global provider of innovative wireless networking, storage, multimedia and memory solutions for the home and small business environments, has today launched its DriveStation Combo to expand its line of external USB hard drives. This is the first Buffalo product to come equipped with a single SATA drive and feature both FireWire and USB 2.0 interfaces, ensuring high-speed data transfer to and from digital devices for home and small business users.
Gerardine Lynch, Product Marketing Manager, said "The DriveStation line of storage devices can be used as backup drives to Buffalo's Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, including the LinkStation Home Server, LinkStation Pro, TeraStation Home Server and TeraStation Pro."
Like the rest of the DriveStation range, the DriveStation Combo offers three automatic features for user-friendly operation: Auto Setup, Auto Power-On and Auto Backup with Memeo backup software. Its improved backup options include regular system backup, scheduled backup and password protection.
Backed by a limited two-year warranty, the DriveStation Combo is available in capacities of 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, 500GB and 750GB. The DriveStation Combo boosts Buffalo's portfolio of external USB hard drives, which also consists of:
DriveStation: First in the family chain is the DriveStation, a high-performance, high-capacity, plug-and-play storage device for home and small business users, delivering transfer speeds of 7200rpm. It features a single SATA drive, USB 2.0 interface as well as and a fanless design and heat sink chassis to ensure silent operation. It's available in capacities of 160GB (HD-HC160U2), 250GB (HD-HC250U2), 320GB (HD-HC320U2), 500GB (HD-HC500U2) and 750GB (HD-HC750U2).
DriveStation Duo: Next in line is the DriveStation Duo, a USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive equipped with two SATA drives and RAID 1, offering consumers or small businesses additional storage requirements and/or backup needs with full data redundancy. It is available in capacities of 500GB (HD-W500IU2/R1), 800GB (HD-W800IU2/R1), 1.0TB (HD-W1.0TIU2/R1) and 1.5TB (HD-W1.5TIU2/R1).
MiniStation: The baby of Buffalo's family of external USB storage devices is the MiniStation, the lightest shock-tolerant USB 2.0 portable hard drive on the market (174g), available in capacities of 40GB (HD-PHS50U2/UC), 80GB (HD-PHS80U2/UC), 120GB (HD-PHS120U2/UC) and 160GB (HD-PHS160U2/UC). It comprises a tough armoured case and shock-absorbent internal design (based on a floating structure) and runs at 5400rpm, allowing consumers or business users to quickly access and store files.
All of Buffalo's external USB hard drives include Secure Lock Ware, a security software tool that secures the device or selected files/folders using up to 256 bit AES encryption.
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About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo is a global manufacturer of innovative wireless networking, storage, multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments. We are recognized as the No. 1 total PC peripheral manufacturer in Japan, and we are the worldwide consumer NAS market leader for the first half of 2006 (ABI Research).
Buffalo's product portfolio includes its award-winning AirStation line of easy-to-use, high-performance wireless networking products for SME/SoHo and home users. With industry leading AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) technology, users can simply build a secure wireless network at home or in the office at the push of a button. The company's storage solutions are addressing the needs of both the individual and the business, providing a versatile line of USB flash drives, portable and desktop hard drives and cost effective network storage (NAS) solutions. Including its multimedia players, Buffalo is unique in offering integrated WLAN, storage and multimedia solutions for the digital home environment.
Buffalo's strong international industry alliances with companies such as Intel, Broadcom, Nintendo and Microsoft have allowed it to lead the industry in the development of the latest technologies into practical tools for business and the home.
Headquartered in Japan, Buffalo Technology has offices in the UK, Ireland, Germany, USA and Taiwan. For more information please visit www.buffalo-technology.com.
Buffalo Inc.2006. Buffalo logo, AirStation, DriveStation, DriveStation Duo, LinkStation, MiniStation, Nfiniti and TeraStation are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Melco Holdings Inc. or Buffalo Inc.
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