A poker of affordable USB portable hard drive: all pockets, all tastes, different shapes!
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009Not all portable hard drives are just the same! A poker of USB portable hard disks.
Check these four USB portable hard disk drives, we think it’s a nifty selection of portable solutions that may fit almost every users’ need.
Got a MacBook (maybe a MacBook Air or one of the very latest unibody models)?
Thou shalt get yourself nothing but the Iomega eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive.
Is there anything aroud that matches better your sleek MacBook/Pro?
At 12.8 ounces, not only it perfectly matches the aluminum curves of the MacBooks, but also your pocket.
Just one USB 2.0 cable and you’re backing up your data with Time Machine, for example.
Ruggedness? The built-in DropGuard feature protects the drive when dropped up to 51″ (Toshiba claims it’s 40% above the industry average)!
By the way, the Iomega eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive now sells well under US$ 99, check it for yourself.
Power-hungry? What about a SimpleTech SimpleDrive SP-U35/500 500 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive?
The sleek lines and ultra-low profile styling of this SimpleDrive were designed by Pinifarina, the very same design firm that gives Ferrari sports cars their stylish lines.Don’t let its beauty fool you.
SimpleDrive is a high-performance external hard drive ideal for storing and backing up your music, video, photos and more.
Features in a nutshell:
Feeling Rambo?
Go for nothing but an Iomega eGo 250 GB Rugged Portable Hard Drive.
The Iomega eGo 250 GB Rugged Portable Hard Drive comes in a camouflage pattern to add a unique look to your digital style.
The Drop Guard feature protects your drive even in the toughest travel environments and provides exceptional durability well over the industry average!
The Iomega eGo 250 GB Rugged Portable Hard Drive includes a black Iomega Power Grip band that not only looks cool, but also provides desktop stability and extra durability. Plus, the Iomega eGo Rugged Portable Hard Drive requires no external power supply.
Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive is a cool compromise of performance, features and price.
The Toshiba Portable External Hard Drive fits easily within a laptop pouch, a knapsack or even a bookshelf. With a USB cable included, the drive can be plugged into just about any desktop or notebook with a USB port and used at home or at work.
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