Buffalo DriveStation AV (2TB for £160)

Buffalo Technology announced the DriveStation AV. The product is designed to enable the storage of media content, via media players and gaming systems such as the Sony PlayStation3, as well as integration with desktop and laptop devices.

The DriveStation AV, built with standard USB 2.0 connection, provides immediate storage expansion for an array of devices including media players and gaming systems. The device is fitted with an LED, across the front panel offering an immediate capacity reading telling you how much free space is left on the disk.

The DriveStation AV automatically turns on and off with the device it is connected to, conserving energy and making it ideal for use with a variety of multimedia products. The DriveStation AV comes complete with the Buffalo Tools suite of complimentary software for desktop and laptop PCs. Buffalo Tools offers enhancements such as TurboPC and TurboCopy, increasing file transfer and copy performance by up to 85% compared to standard USB2.0 portable hard drives.

Buffalo Backup utility provides easy data backup and restore solutions. The media storage device includes SecureLockManager Mobile for Windows – which encrypts and secures all personal data, preventing unauthorised access.

Paul Hudson, Sales Director, Northern Europe and the Nordics at Buffalo Technology comments: "Consumers are becoming accustomed to accessing their expanding media library at their own convenience. We at Buffalo have created this multi-functional media storage device which is not only safe, secure, eco-friendly and fast, but caters for everything from keeping the kids quiet by playing back their favourite cartoons, to Dads who missed the football and want to re-watch those great matches."  

Key features

• Dimmable LED bar on front panel indicates remaining data capacity directly without need of a computer
• Stylish compact table top device with piano black glossy finish fits seemlessly into your home environment
• Buffalo Tools (TurboPC and TurboCopy) software offers up to 85% faster data writing speeds
• Buffalo SecureLockMobile software to secure your data and prevent unauthorised access
• Eco Friendly with new Power Savings Mode for Windows
• Drive automatically powers on and off with your PC
• Easy to use and set up with no drivers needed, just connect and go
• Backup software included to protect your files 

Pricing  

• DriveStation AV 1.0TB USB 2.0 External Storage with Capacity Indicator – SRP £109.99
• DriveStation AV 1.5TB USB 2.0 External Storage with Capacity Indicator – SRP £129.99
• DriveStation AV 2.0TB USB 2.0 External Storage with Capacity Indicator – SRP £159.99