Maxell Introduces Multi-Interface HDD for Media Professional

Maxell
Corporation of America introduced the Multi-Interface external
HDD drive, which has been designed to address the large files
associated with HD environments, including audio/video editing,
digital photography, and animation.

It provides video,
broadcast, and post-production professionals with the capacity,
durability, and performance necessary to archive and backup HD, 3D
and other large files.

The product comes in
three capacities – 1TB, 2TB, and 3TB. To accommodate large
files and ensure high transfer rates, it support USB 3.0, eSATA,
Firewire 400, and Firewire 800, and has a hot plug and play function
for simple connection. It spins at 7200 RPM and has at least 16MB of
cache. The drives support Mac OS X 10.5 (or later), Windows
Vista 7, 8, and Windows Server 2003, 2008.

"High
definition and 3D have created an archiving and backup challenge for
video, broadcast, and post-production professionals," said
Patricia Byrne , senior marketing manager for Maxell. "Our
introduction of the Multi-Interface External HDD provides
professionals with a means to reliably, quickly, efficiently, and
cost-effectively transfer HD files and footage."

Designed for
professional environments, it has a durable aluminum housing and
features shock resistance. The drive also has a temperature
range of -20º C to 60º C, and is RoHS compliant, making
it environmentally friendly.

Measuring 5.61 x 1.38 x 8.52 (inches),
the Multi-Interface HDD can be positioned vertically or horizontally,
so it can fit into tight configurations often associated with
post-production suites.

List pricing for the
Multi-Interface External HDD is $213 for 1TB, $276 for 2TB
and $351 for 3TB.