Software Tools to Boost External HDDs by Buffalo

Buffalo Technology (USA) announced a new suite of software tools designed to boost PC performance and help consumers better protect their important digital assets. Buffalo Tools is the second generation of performance enhancing software which is now offered with Buffalo storage products. Buffalo Tools, comprising of TurboPC, Buffalo Backup, ECO Manager, RAMDISK and SecureLock, is a comprehensive array of technological software aimed at enhancing the day-to-day digital life of PC consumers.

"Building on a history of engineering excellence, Buffalo continues to provide its consumers with class-leading external hard drive products that deliver excellent performance, data encryption tools and power conservation technologies," said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. "With this new suite of hardware and software features, Buffalo’s family of direct attached storage solutions once again demonstrates their unmatched level of technological superiority in the market today."

Using your PC’s high speed RAM, TurboPC can increase file transfer rates by up to 2x over standard external hard drive connections including USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. TurboPC also includes TurboCopy which provides additional system adjustments to increase performance substantially. Buffalo Backup is an easy-to-use and fully featured backup software for Windows PCs and can be used to back up one or multiple computers with a single Buffalo external hard drive.

ECO Manager is a tool designed to conserve energy by regulating the power usage of your Buffalo external hard drive at predetermined times, extending the life of the drive while reducing energy usage, including laptop battery consumption.

RAMDISK is a simple utility that allows you to create a RAM disk on your Windows PC, creating a small, but extremely fast environment to work on files in.

SecureLock software provides complete control of the data encryption on your Buffalo external hard drive, providing password protection and software data encryption.

The initial launch of Buffalo Tools will be limited to the MiniStation Cobalt, MiniStation Metro and the DriveStation HD-CXU2 external hard drives, while future MiniStation and DriveStation products will carry it standard.

Buffalo’s MiniStation Cobalt is a lightweight storage solution showcasing a compact design that occupies minimal space and offers USB powered mobile storage for your data and for your on-the-go lifestyle. Similarly, the MiniStation Metro is a stylish portable storage solution equipped with Buffalo’s shock resistant BumperBody, an integrated flexible USB cable and optional hardware based AES 256-bit encryption. Both the Cobalt and the Metro are offered in three chic colors, so you can store, back up and transport files in style. The DriveStation HD-CXU2 with Full Disk Encryption provides maximum security for your important data. With plug-and-play installation, a configuration wizard, eco power management and AES 256-bit encryption, this DriveStation makes it is easy protect and manage your data.

Pricing and Availability
The MiniStation Metro is backed by a limited one-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 technical support and is available now at estimated street prices of $109.99 for 320GB and $139.99 for 500GB.

The MiniStation Cobalt is backed by a limited one-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 technical support and is available now at estimated street prices of $109.99 for 320GB, $139.99 for 500GB and $189.99 for 640GB.

The DriveStation CXTU2 is backed by a limited one-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 technical support and will be available in April.