08 June 2005
Western Digital Corporation has announced the launch of redesigned, next-generation WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives with 320 GB capacity. Lightning-fast performance from the WD Caviar SE drive inside, 320 GB capacity, USB and FireWire connectivity, and WD's legendary quality make WD Extreme Lighted Combo external drives a serious storage device for digital photos, favorite MP3s, videos and games.
The elegant and contemporary new design of WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives is highlighted by a full spectrum of color choices and allows users to see the components within the smart clear case. The drive can be customized with the touch of a button; users can select fast or slow kaleidoscope mode featuring the lights morphing across an array of colors; save color settings; turn off the drive's lights or power off quickly and easily.
"WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives combine strong utility value with appealing looks and we expect them to gain wide acceptance among case modders, DJs and PC enthusiasts who look for new ways of expressing themselves," Hafeez Khawaja, WD's Senior Regional Director, Middle East, Africa, South Asia. "Our customers can expect high performance from the new combo drives from WD."
A demonstration of the new WD Extreme Lighted Combo drive 320 GB was provided at the E3 Expo held recently in Los Angeles. A demonstration can also be viewed on the company's Website at www.westerndigital.com/e3.
Used alone or stacked together and routed through a hub, WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives provide a convenient solution for additional storage, providing virtually unlimited storage capability. These external drives also provide hot-swappable storage that can be easily disconnected from a computer and locked up for security or shared from computer to computer.
WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives provide an exciting and practical way to instantly provide reliable, high-performance storage for PC and Mac users. Notebook users can easily and cost-effectively increase their storage capacity through either the FireWire or USB 2.0 port.
Complete retail kit includes the WD Extreme Combo drive in a clear, light-up case; FireWire and USB cables; AC adapter and power cord; and Quick Install Guide. The newly redesigned WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives will be offered in capacities of 160 and 320 GB.
WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives are compatible with any computer with an available FireWire or USB port using either Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP or Mac OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later operating systems. All WD external drives carry a one-year warranty.
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About Western Digital
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company's core business produces reliable, high-performance hard drives that keep users' data close-at-hand and secure from loss. WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading systems manufacturers and selected resellers under the Western Digital and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's Web site to access a variety of financial and investor information (www.westerndigital.com)
For more information, please contact:
Orient Planet
PR & Marketing Communications
Tel : +971 4 3988901
Fax : +971 4 3988941
E-mail: info@orientplanet.com
Website: www.orientplanet.com
Western Digital Corporation has announced the launch of redesigned, next-generation WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives with 320 GB capacity. Lightning-fast performance from the WD Caviar SE drive inside, 320 GB capacity, USB and FireWire connectivity, and WD's legendary quality make WD Extreme Lighted Combo external drives a serious storage device for digital photos, favorite MP3s, videos and games.
The elegant and contemporary new design of WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives is highlighted by a full spectrum of color choices and allows users to see the components within the smart clear case. The drive can be customized with the touch of a button; users can select fast or slow kaleidoscope mode featuring the lights morphing across an array of colors; save color settings; turn off the drive's lights or power off quickly and easily.
"WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives combine strong utility value with appealing looks and we expect them to gain wide acceptance among case modders, DJs and PC enthusiasts who look for new ways of expressing themselves," Hafeez Khawaja, WD's Senior Regional Director, Middle East, Africa, South Asia. "Our customers can expect high performance from the new combo drives from WD."
A demonstration of the new WD Extreme Lighted Combo drive 320 GB was provided at the E3 Expo held recently in Los Angeles. A demonstration can also be viewed on the company's Website at www.westerndigital.com/e3.
Used alone or stacked together and routed through a hub, WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives provide a convenient solution for additional storage, providing virtually unlimited storage capability. These external drives also provide hot-swappable storage that can be easily disconnected from a computer and locked up for security or shared from computer to computer.
WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives provide an exciting and practical way to instantly provide reliable, high-performance storage for PC and Mac users. Notebook users can easily and cost-effectively increase their storage capacity through either the FireWire or USB 2.0 port.
Complete retail kit includes the WD Extreme Combo drive in a clear, light-up case; FireWire and USB cables; AC adapter and power cord; and Quick Install Guide. The newly redesigned WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives will be offered in capacities of 160 and 320 GB.
WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives are compatible with any computer with an available FireWire or USB port using either Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP or Mac OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later operating systems. All WD external drives carry a one-year warranty.
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About Western Digital
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company's core business produces reliable, high-performance hard drives that keep users' data close-at-hand and secure from loss. WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading systems manufacturers and selected resellers under the Western Digital and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's Web site to access a variety of financial and investor information (www.westerndigital.com)
For more information, please contact:
Orient Planet
PR & Marketing Communications
Tel : +971 4 3988901
Fax : +971 4 3988941
E-mail: info@orientplanet.com
Website: www.orientplanet.com
Press Release 2005
