New Buffalo MiniStation Plus ($120 for 1TB)

Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. announced the MiniStation Plus USB 3.0 portable storage solution.

Buffalo continues in a tradition in the USB 3.0 market with the MiniStation Plus by offering performance USB 3.0 portable storage in a compact and lightweight shock proof chassis.

With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, the MiniStation Plus works with nearly any PC or Mac, while providing interface speeds up to 5 Gbps. Because it’s USB powered, there are no additional cables to manage and no need for a separate power source. With 256-bit AES hardware encryption, you can protect your data from unwanted access by assigning a password. Also included with MiniStation Plus is Buffalo’s multipurpose Buffalo Tools utility suite designed to enhance Windows PC performance and user experience, including TurboPC for 3X faster transfers.

Pricing and Availability
Buffalo’s MiniStation Plus is backed by a limited one-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 US based technical support. Available June 2011 at an estimated street price of $84.99 for the 500GB MiniStation Plus (HD-PNT500U3) and $119.99 for the 1 TB MiniStation Plus (HD-PNT1.0U3). Buffalo products can be purchased through distribution, online resellers and Buffalo’s ecommerce website.