Portable 2.5-Inch and 3.5-Inch HDD Duplicator by StarTech.com

StarTech.com announced the Standalone Portable Hard Drive Duplicator – a multi-purpose data storage solution that enables users to either make exact duplicates of their SATA hard drives without a PC, or to connect their bare SATA hard drives to a desktop or laptop computer through either eSATA or USB.

The new duplicator features a compact, pocket/palm-sized design that offers a practical solution for mobile users who require the ability to make copies of hard drive content, with the flexibility to connect bare hard drives through either eSATA or USB for simple access to files, data transfers or backups.

"This latest duplicator caters directly to environments that benefit from being able to mobilize hard drive duplication and data access," said Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com. "This product offers the perfect solution for Service technicians, IT professionals and computer/law enforcement forensic professionals traveling to multiple locations. This new portable drive duplicator is a unique addition to our full line of drive duplicators and docks, combining the convenience of mobility with the quality and efficiency of our other products."

The Standalone Portable Hard Drive Duplicator
offers the following features:

• Sector-by-sector SATA hard drive copying
• Push-button switching between Duplicator mode and HD Docking mode
• LED progress bar indicator for tracking duplication status
• Supports both 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives
• Can be used with the SAT2IDEADP IDE to SATA Hard drive adapter (optional, separate purchase) to add the ability to clone or access IDE hard drives

The Standalone Portable HDD Duplicator is available for purchase from technology resellers including CDW, TigerDirect.com, Amazon.com, PC Connection, and Insight and will also be distributed by Ingram Micro, Tech Data, D&H and SYNNEX. MSRP for this product is $77.99 USD in the United States and $79.99 CDN in Canada.