Samsung STORY, the storage solution offered by Samsung is now getting on USB 3.0 interface to allow you to transfer your files faster than the default USB 2.0. According to Samsung, USB 3.0 can let you transfer nearly 10 times faster at 5Gbps, compare to USB 2.0 that could only do 480Mbps. Samsung STORY Station 3.0 is the new name of the upgraded version.

As a bonus, Samsung also includes several software suites (pre-loaded) such as Samsung Auto backup, SecretZone and SafetyKey that will act as your software-based data encryption. Too bad Samsung didn’t included hardware encryption like IronKey that looks more promising in security viewpoint.

Samsung STORY Station 3.0 USB Hard drive will be available in two sizes, 1TB and 2TB and it will be soon available worldwide.

[Via Akihabaranews]

Samsung STORY Storage: Gets USB 3.0 Treatment
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Fans of Buffalo hard drives? If so, here is a news for you. Buffalo has introduced another four series of new slim portable hard drive with just 16mm in thickness. It seems there is no more Shockproof technology embedded like the Buffalo HD-PXU2, so this model might be as fragile as the other hard drive in the market.

The largest capacity of this HD-PVU2 is 500GB, but it’s also available in 320GB. Two colors of black and white available for both models, and they also comes with eco-Manager software to automagically turn off the hard drive when it’s not in use or idle mode.

Buffalo drive has the usual 3-years warranty, and it’s already a USB 2.0 interface (that’s for sure!). Buffalo HD-PVU2 Slim portable hard drives will be available in Japan with the MSRP as follow:

• HD-PV320U2-BK – 320GB Black – 10,000 Yen
• HD-PV500U2-BK – 500GB Black – 14,600 Yen
• HD-PV320U2-WH – 320GB White – 10,000 Yen
• HD-PV320U2-WH – 500GB White – 14,600 Yen

Too bad, no news when it will hit America. Perhaps you should wait another month or two…

[via Buffalo(Japanese)]

Buffalo Intros HD-PVU2 Slim Portable Hard Drives
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Toshiba has added a new external hard drive to the existing 500GB and 320GB models. Now Toshiba External hard drive is be available in the 640GB storage capacity with the code name of MK6465GSX. This is the first 640GB 2.5-inch External Hard drive ever exist so we can safely name it the first ‘Industrial Largest 2.5-inch External HDD’.

In this version, the design is a bit cheerful, splashed with solid colors such as red or blue and added some type of swivel line arts. Toshiba 640GB USB hard drive will compatible with PC and Mac, and the drive will have a pre-installed NTI Shadow 4 (Mac) or NTI BackupNow EZ (PC) backup software. Total of 4 colors available (Liquid Blue, Vivid White, Rocket Red and Komodo Green colors) with price tag of $179.99.

[via the Blazing HotHardware Forum]

Toshiba to Offers 640GB External USB Hard Drive [MK6465GSX]
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In the post of Hitachi SimpleNet Device, we’ve mention about their SimpleTough external USB hard drive. Well, here it is, the SimpleTouch hard drive. It’s portable, rugged case, and it has a cool 3m drop-test which mean any kind of drop from within 3 meters will not going to damage the hard drive.

Hitachi SimpleTech SimpleTough USB Hard drive Features:

• Plug n‘ play simple for instant USB drive access
• Automatic backups with Hitachi Local Backup™
• Complete, unbeatable protection with Hitachi Ultimate Backup™ online service (2 GB free)
• Joggle™ digital content manager for easy tracking, sharing and publishing of photos, music, and videos
• Rugged pocket-sized design
• Drop and spill resistant
• Velvety smooth texture for a secure grip
• Durable and made for travel
• Integrated USB cable
• Free technical support
• 3-year warranty

One purchase is actually worth the size of the capacity you choose + 2GB of free online storage provided by Hitachi (Hitachi Ultimate Backup). Although it’s only 2GB, you can use it to store very sensitive data that won’t go damage because of the hard drive failure.

And the most interesting feature Hitachi SimpleTOUGH has is the rugged body case which capable of withstanding a 1-TON truck rolling through it. I know such extreme condition is not going to happen (unless you are super-unlucky), but this proved that the TOUGH simply means TOUCH, not just there for cool effect for the brand name.

Hitachi SimpleTOUGH USB hard drives are currently available in three different sizes, 250GB, 320GB and 500GB and they are priced at USD$99.99, $109.99 and $139.99, respectively.

UPDATE:

I’ve missed something important. Hitachi Simpletough is also having three color choices on each of the capacity. here is the detail:

• 250GB Red Wine for $99.99
• 320GB Blue Dusk for $119.99 and
• 500GB Texture Black for $119.99

Thanks to Kevin at Neo Gadgets for the tip.

(Hitachi via Geeky-Gadgets, OhGizmo)

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