Iomega External Line of HDDs for Mac

Iomega Corp., an EMC company, announced a Mac-oriented hard drive line with the eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive, an on-the-go drive with plenty of storage that can withstand drops and travel in a pocketbook or briefcase.

    
eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive

Combined with the recent launches of the Helium Portable Hard Drive and the Mac Companion Hard Drive, Iomega now has a complete line of portable and desktop hard drives for Mac users. All three new drives are formatted HFS+ for compatibility with Mac computers.

"Iomega’s new line of hard drives for the Mac gives enthusiasts everything they need in versatile, high performance storage," said Jonathan Huberman, president of Iomega. "The new rugged Iomega eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive and the compact Iomega Helium Portable Hard Drive are ideal for mobile users, creative professionals and digital enthusiasts who demand a stylish and sure way to store, share and backup all of the files on their Mac computers. On the desktop, the stylish Mac Companion Hard Drive delivers plenty of storage and interface options as well as a first-of-its-kind quick charge for an iPad. All three of these new Iomega hard drives are compatible with Mac Lion OS and Time Machine, giving Mac users the form and function they want as well as the peace of mind that their data is safe and can be automatically backed up."

Two Portable Hard Drives for Mac Users
Available in 500GB and 1TB capacities, the black eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive has two FireWire 800 ports and one USB 2.0 port. The eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive includes a Drop Guard Case to help protect the drive from drops of up to seven feet. The eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive requires no external power supply, and comes with three cables: one USB 2.0 cable, one FireWire 800 cable, and one FireWire 800-FireWire 400 adaptor cable.

Available in 500GB and 1TB capacities, the Helium Portable Hard Drive has one USB 2.0 port and a durable aluminum case. It requires no external power supply, and comes complete with one USB 2.0 cable.

One Desktop Hard Drive
Available in 2TB and 3TB capacities, the new Mac Companion Hard Drive utilizes a 7200 RPM 3.5-inch hard drive in a space-saving design that fits on the base of the Apple iMac or an Apple monitor. The silver and black drive includes two FireWire 800 ports, one USB 2.0 port and a two port integrated USB 2.0 hub that lets connect multiple devices such as a printer or other external storage device. The Mac Companion Hard Drive doesn’t require the user to buy extra cables – the drive comes with one FireWire 800, one conversion FireWire 400-800, and one USB 2.0 cable

Of features included with the Mac Companion Hard Drive, 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.

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

Three Drives + Software = Solutions
The eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive, as well as the Helium Portable Hard Drive and the Mac Companion Hard Drive, all boast local and online backup, as well as encryption and anti-virus software:

• 256-bit AES encryption keeps files on your drive safe from prying eyes.
• The Protection Suite includes: 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 Micro Smart Surfing for Mac allows users to shop, bank and surf online while staying safe from attacks to identity and confidential information.

Availability and Warranty
The eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive is available worldwide in a 500GB model ($180) and a 1TB model ($230). The Helium Portable Hard Drive is available worldwide in a 500GB model ($130) and a 1TB model ($200). The Mac Companion Hard Drive is available worldwide in a 2TB model ($2960) and a 3TB model ($420).

The Mac Companion Hard Drive and the Helium Portable Hard Drive are now available at Apple stores; the eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive will be available at Apple Stores later this month. All three products are also available or will be available at other select retailers and etailers worldwide.

All three products include a three-year warranty with registration.