With Speedy Performance and Secure Lock Ware Data Protection, the Latest Addition to Buffalo's Award-Winning Line of Storage Solutions Allows Instant Storage, Access and Management of Digital Data Files Buffalo Expands its DriveStation Portfolio to Include a 500GB Device
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage, multimedia and memory solutions today announced the latest member of its DriveStation line of USB 2.0 Hard Drive solutions -- the DriveStation SATA USB 2.0 Hard Drive. The product is immediately available in capacities of 160GB (HD-HC160U2), 250GB (HD-HC250U2), 300GB (HD-HC300U2), 400GB (HD-HC400U2), and now 500GB (HD-HC500U2), available only with the new DriveStation SATA USB series.
The new DriveStation is designed to allow users to protect and manage precious digital content such as family photos or videos, music or business-critical files. For product efficiency and smaller form factor, the product incorporates a high performance 7200-RPM SATA (Serial ATA) drive, which allows it to fit nicely into any home computer environment or small office. The DriveStation also includes Buffalo's Secure Lock Ware technology, which encrypts and protects data stored on the device in the event it is lost or stolen.
"SATA drives are quickly making their way into the mainstream consumer hard drive market and by incorporating SATA into our DriveStation series of USB 2.0 hard drives, we are proving once again that Buffalo is a pioneer in personal storage and providing forward-thinking, cutting-edge technology," stated Morikazu Sano, senior vice president of global marketing at Buffalo Technology. "Our customers demand performance, and we are answering that demand with an external hard drive solution that's unmatched in performance, security and ease-of-use."
The DriveStation SATA USB 2.0 Hard Drive is Windows and Macintosh compatible and easily connects to any device with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port on any desktop, notebook or one of Buffalo's own LinkStation or TeraStation NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. This true plug 'n' play solution includes Auto Setup technology, which allows for instant installation without the need to install drivers. It is also pre-formatted for immediate use.
The DriveStation's Auto On/Off feature automatically powers the product on or off with your PC, and the Power Saving Shutdown Scheduling feature allows for energy preservation. The silent, fanless DriveStation contains a unique Heat Sink chassis for cooling. An optional fan can be added for additional cooling and extending product life in extreme environments or when stacking to save desk space. The DriveStation also comes with Memeo(tm) AutoBackup software for Windows.
Backed by a limited one-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 technical support, the DriveStation SATA USB 2.0 Hard Drive is immediately available at estimated street prices of $159 for the 160GB (HD-HC160U2); $199 for the 250GB (HD-HC250U2); $249 for the 300GB (HD-HC300U2); $349 for the 400GB (HD-HC400U2) and $449 for the 500GB (HD-HC500U2).
The product is available via retail outlets, resellers and Buffalo's web site. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit the company's Web site at www.buffalotech.com.
About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading global provider of award-winning networking, storage, multimedia and memory solutions for the home and small business environments as well as for system builders and integrators. With almost three decades of networking and computer peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit www.buffalotech.com.
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