AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions today announced hot technology gift ideas for the holidays.
For the frequent traveler
Buffalo offers the ultimate wireless remote access solution in its Wireless Secure Remote Gateway (WZR-RS-G54), a recent CES Innovations 2005 honoree. It is the perfect gift for those who need access to their home or office personal computer while on the road - from anywhere in the world. The product boasts 125(1) High Speed wireless technology and features Buffalo's patent pending AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS(tm)). AOSS is designed to allow users to setup a secure wireless connection with the push of a button. The router allows users to access and exchange files that reside on their home or office computer over the Internet and eliminates the need of an FTP server or paid service. Full access is granted as if the user were sitting in front of their home or office computer. The product's Wake-On-LAN feature allows users to turn on their host computer from any other computer with Internet access. The Wireless Secure Remote Gateway (WZR-RS-G54) is available at an estimated street price of $199.
For the multi-computer household
The award-winning LinkStation Network Storage Center is the ideal present for users who need to store and share files such as videos, music or photos throughout the home or office. It also allows users to share a network printer. The product is compatible with Windows, Linux and Macintosh and features two USB 2.0 ports for additional storage. The LinkStation provides users with the ability to run multiple streams for simultaneous media download and usage. The LinkStation is immediately available in capacities of 120GB (HD-H120LAN) - street price $179; 160GB (HD-H160LAN) - street price $299; 250GB (HD-H250LAN) - street price $399 and 300GB (HD-H300LAN) -street price $499.
For the music or photography buff
Buffalo offers its DriveStation USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, which allows users to store their favorite music, videos or photos that consume space on their computer's hard drive. The product is the perfect complement to the LinkStation for additional storage. The DriveStation is a Windows and Macintosh compatible USB hard drive that supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. The product comes pre-formatted out-of-the-box for immediate installation. The product's Auto Power-On feature allows it to associate with the power of the attached computer and automatically powers-on or off with the computer. The DriveStation features Buffalo's unique Heat Sink chassis for internal cooling and silent operation. The DriveStation is immediately available in capacities of 80GB (HD-HB80U2) - street price $119; 120GB (HD-HB120U2) - street price $179; 160GB (HD-HB160U2) - street price $199; and 250GB (HD-HB250U2) - street price $299.
The LinkStation and DriveStation are backed by a one-year limited warranty. The Wireless Secure Remote Gateway is backed by a two-year limited warranty. Buffalo offers 24/7, toll-free technical support. All of the above mentioned products are available in retail outlets such as CompUSA, Fry's and MicroCenter. Buffalo's products can also be purchased through online retailers at http://www.buffalotech.com/wheretobuy/index.php. 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, memory, storage and multi-media 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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(1) When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device achieves an actual throughput of up to 34Mbps, which is the equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125Mbps.