Iomega Introduces 3.5-Inch External HDD Mac Companion

Highlights of Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive:

• Keep your iPad, iPhone and iPod Charged to Go
• Two FireWire 800 interfaces
• A USB 2.0 Hub
• 2TB or 3TB of storage with 7200 RPM HDD
• Bundled Iomega Protection Suite with Mac-specific software

Iomega, an EMC company, announced the Mac Companion Hard Drive, a desktop hard drive to match the latest Mac computers with a high-powered port to charge your iPad, iPhone and iPod, as well as selection of computer interfaces for connecting peripherals like a printer or other external storage device.  

"With the new Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive, Mac users now have a convenient and stylish way to quickly charge their iPads with the bonus of plenty of new storage capacity for their Mac computer," said Jonathan Huberman, president of Iomega Corporation. "With more than nine million iPads sold in the last quarter alone, the new Mac Companion Hard Drive is the perfect complement for all those iPad owners.  This futuristic drive blends effortlessly with the latest Mac computers and the Apple ecosystem of mobile devices.  Together, form and function rarely looks as good or works as well as the new Iomega Mac Companion Drive."

Available in 2TB and 3TB capacities, the Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive utilizes a 7,200 RPM 3.5-inch hard drive formatted HFS+ for compatibility with Mac computers. Rather than sitting off to the side and being in the way, the space-saving design allows it to fit on the base of the Apple iMac or Apple monitor.

Of the features included, Mac users may appreciate the high powered USB charging port for their iPad, iPhone or iPod.  (Apple portable products sold separately.)  The charging port is a high-powered 2.1 Amp hookup to charge an iPad and other portable Apple devices so they’re ready to go when you are.

The drive includes two FireWire 800 ports, one USB 2.0 port and a two port integrated USB 2.0 hub that lets you connect multiple devices such as a printer or other external storage device. The drive comes with one FireWire 800, one conversion FireWire 400-800, and one USB 2.0 cable.

The new Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive is the only major branded external HFS+ Mac desktop hard drive that incorporates a high powered Apple device charging port and a two-port USB 2.0 hub.

How much storage space is available
on my desktop hard drive?
A handy capacity indicator gauge lets them know approximately how much space is available to store their data. Four LEDs on the front of the Mac Companion Hard Drive tell you the total capacity of the data volume that is being used to store files:

• 4 LEDs lit white: less than 20% capacity in use
• 3 LEDs white: 20-40% capacity in use
• 2 LEDs white: 40-60% capacity in use
• 1 LED white: 60-80% capacity in use
• 1 LED red: more than 80% capacity in use

Iomega Protection Suite, Mac Edition, included
Owners of the new Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive also receive a suite of software solutions bundled with their drive:

• Iomega QuikProtect for simple scheduled file-level backup
• MozyHome Online Backup for online backup of up to 2GB free
• A free 12-month subscription of Trend Smart Surfing for Mac allows users to shop, bank and surf online while staying safe from attacks to your identity and confidential information

Availability and Warranty
The new Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive is available worldwide in two capacities: the 2TB model is $195.00, and the 3TB model is $295.00. (Pricing is U.S. suggested retail.) It will initially be available exclusively at Apple retail stores and the Apple online store. Later this month, the product will be available from additional retailers, retailers and on the company’s web site. Both models of the Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive include a three-year warranty with registration.