SureFire Portable FW800/USB HDD From Verbatim

Verbatim Americas, LLC announced its new SureFire line of portable combo FW800/USB2 HDDs. 

Available now with capacities of 500GB, the rugged palm-sized drives combine power, convenience and the reliability of the Verbatim brand with a compact, sleek design. With the ability to plug the drives into almost any computer, Windows and Mac users can quickly and cost-effectively increase the storage capacity of their laptop or desktop system, or quickly transfer large files between computers.

The bus-powered drives are equipped with one USB 2.0 port, and one FireWire 800 port to deliver high-speed transfer rates of up to 800MB/sec. for FireWire 800 connections and 480MB/sec. when connected with USB 2.0 – without requiring an AC power adapter.  Ready to use right out of the box, all cables are included.

Housed in a stylish yet durable black aluminum-extruded case with a fingerprint-resistant matte finish, the 2.5" drive features a 5400rpm spindle speed and 8MB of cache memory to optimize performance. A black protective carrying case designed to match the sleek lines of the SureFire HD is also included.

Verbatim’s new SureFire portable  HDDs weigh 0.41 lbs. (186g), and measure 3.13" x 5.0" 0.66" (81mm x 128mm x 15mm), making them easy to transport from system to system and place to place.

Verbatim SureFire Portable FW800/USB HDDs are ready to use with Mac OS X Leopard’s Time Machine backup application and can be easily reformatted for PCs.

Availability and Pricing
Verbatim‚s 320GB and 500GB SureFire Portable FW800/USB HDDs are compatible with Windows 2000, XP or VistaË™ systems as well as Mac OS X 10.1 or higher systems. Backed by a 3-year limited warranty, the new portable drives are available through Verbatim retail and distribution channels, including the Apple stores. The suggested retail pricing is US$109.99 for the 250GB version, US$139.99 for the 320GB version and US$179.99 for the 500GB drive. The complete package includes a SureFire hard drive, FireWire 800-800, FireWire 800-400, USB 2.0 and USB power cable for systems limiting power over the USB port, a carrying case and a user guide.