Buffalo Expands USB 3.0 External HDD Line

Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. announced the new MiniStation Extreme and DriveStation Axis Velocity storage solutions.

     
MiniStation Extreme

These latest additions to Buffalo’s portfolio of USB 3.0 storage solutions provide consumers with a fast and reliable way to store, backup and transport their content safely and securely.

The new MiniStation Extreme offers a portable storage solution in a rugged, lightweight package, designed to keep your files secure. Its design and quality finish equipped with a wrap-around USB cable, a rubberized base, shock protection elements and hardware encryption blend form and function to deliver data protection and mobility.

With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with nearly any PC or Mac and provides interface speeds up to 5 Gbps. MiniStation Extreme features US Military Standard shock protection with a ruggedized chassis and specialized bumpers designed to absorb and transfer shock away from the hard disk due to accidental bumps and drops from up to 2 meters. Its wrap-around cable hugs the body to ensure you’re always ready to connect while on the go. Plug it into any available USB port on your computer and add capacity or store files to take on the road; with 256-bit AES hardware encryption, your data is safe.

The new DriveStation Axis Velocity is an external hard drive designed for secure storage and backup. Equipped with a 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3.0 support, DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac. Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers government-grade protection without the need for additional software. Its chassis design can stand upright or lay flat allowing for placement just about anywhere; sit it on your desk for use with your computer or place it below your TV to stream slideshows and your favorite movies and music.

Both the MiniStation Extreme and DriveStation Axis Velocity ship with Buffalo Tools, an utility suite designed to enhance Windows PC performance and the overall user experience; increase file transfer rates with TurboPC EX, set up a backup schedule and protect your data with Backup Utility and conserve energy by reducing power consumption with eco Manager.

Pricing and Availability
Buffalo’s MiniStation Extreme is backed by a three-year limited warranty and DriveStation Axis Velocity is backed by a two-year limited warranty including toll-free 24/7 US based technical support. Both models will be available October 2011.

MiniStation Extreme is available at an estimated street price of $94.99 for the 500GB (HD-PZ500U3) and $129.99 for the 1 TB (HD-PNT1.0U3).

DriveStation Axis Velocity is available at an estimated street price of $94.99 for the 1 TB (HD-LX1.0TU3), $134.99 for the 2 TB (HD-LX2.0TU3) and $179.99 for the 3 TB (HD-LX3.0TU3).