Rimax's HD Slim backup HDD touts USB hub

Although "one-touch" backup hard drives are becoming all the rage for paranoid parents and data pack-rats who just can't afford to lose a single byte, Rimax is hitting us with a sleek backup drive that also sports a three-port USB hub. The HD Slim features a black aluminum casing, USB 2.0 and external SATA connections, single-button backup functionality, 250GB or 320GB capacities, and PC Clone software for automated backup scheduling. Additionally, the firm throws in all the connectors you'd need to get 'er up and running, and the front-mounted trio of USB 2.0 ports -- while not exactly as impressive as 16 -- provides a welcome hub for three of your most favorite USB-powered devices. Available immediately, the 320GB rendition will run you £139.99 ($275), while the quarter-gigabyte variety demands a slightly lower £119.99 ($236).

[Via PCLaunches]

[Giles @ Feb 2nd 2007 3:49AM]

quarter gigabyte? I think you mean terabyte!

[cartwagon @ Feb 2nd 2007 3:51AM]

Gee, I hope you mean 'quarter-terrabyte'. Don't see myself paying $236 for a quarter gig drive. :)

[Petar Smilajkov @ Feb 2nd 2007 4:45AM]

Priceyy eh?? I rather cash out for a nice 1Gig Windows Home Server... Rumor has it it will be around $500 USD but with all it offers - better than all four 500 gig WD MyBook hard drives I have sitting next to me right now ...

And with Vista, one touch backup is obsolete... In it, you set it and forget it - it backups to any drive - it's more less - one click backup ;)

Petar
www.VistaJuice.com

[Asher @ Feb 2nd 2007 6:35AM]

thats the exact case my 300gig sata hdd has been in for a few months...the TARGA HD-35SP

[Jonathan Allen @ Feb 2nd 2007 8:18AM]

The USB hub won't do most people any good. Most have their external on the floor or somewhere else hidden. Well, many people, I guess.