Adata Claims Thinnest External HDD

ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. announced the DashDrive Elite HE720 external hard drive, a USB 3.0 compatible device that is the world’s thinnest of its kind.

Since announcing the new product family in June, ADATA has released products that embody the speed and portability signified by the DashDrive name. The DashDrive Elite group is comprised of products in terms of performance and design, and the HE720 is an addition to external storage products. Initial launch capacity will be 500GB.

Sporting a brushed stainless steel surface, and with a record-breaking slim profile of 8.9mm thickness, the HE720 demonstrates the company’s ability to combine performance with style. The brushed metal case with protective layer provides 9H scratch resistance, which prevents damage and marring even after long-term use. The drive features a blue LED indicator to indicate power and data transfer status, as well as the company’s "One touch backup" feature, which automatically backups and synchronizes data with one touch.

The USB 3.0 interface offers transfer efficiency up to three times that of older USB 2.0 devices, but retains backward compatibility with earlier versions.

Purchasers of the external storage devices are eligible for a free download of the latest Norton Internet Security 2012 anti-virus software (60-day trial version), and also enjoy three-year warranty service.

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