Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Toshiba Canvio 3.0 external drives bump up to 1.5TB, give Mac users some love]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/toshiba-canvio-3-0-external-drives-bump-up-to-1-5tb/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/toshiba-canvio-3-0-external-drives-bump-up-to-1-5tb/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/toshiba-canvio-3-0-external-drives-bump-up-to-1-5tb/#comments Toshiba Canvio 3.0

Toshiba's Canvio external drives have just gotten a hefty boost, most of all for data swappers that play both the Mac and PC sides of the computing fence. Both the regular Canvio 3.0 and the Canvio Basics 3.0 have made the jump from 1TB to 1.5TB of capacity to hold that much more in the way of backups and videos. If you spring for the top-end 1.5TB Canvio 3.0, though, you'll also get a new NTFS driver for the Mac that lets you take the USB 3.0 disk between a Mac and a Windows PC without having to either load a special reader app or wipe the drive clean. Living in that technology utopia will cost you $200 when it's ready in early June, but the Mac- or Windows-only among us can pay as little as $120 to get a 500GB Canvio while still getting backup software and one of six glossy colors. More frugal travelers can pay $10 less at the capacity for one of the software-free Basics drives.

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Toshiba Canvio 3.0 external drives bump up to 1.5TB, give Mac users some love originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canvioexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddhard drivehard drivesHardDriveHardDrivesstoragetoshibatoshiba canvioToshibaCanviousb 3.0usb 3.0 hard driveUsb3.0Usb3.0HardDriveTue, 15 May 2012 22:01:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series now available for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/lacie-esata-hub-thunderbolt-series/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/lacie-esata-hub-thunderbolt-series/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/lacie-esata-hub-thunderbolt-series/#comments LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series now available for $200 Back at CES, we first got word of the LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series that would put two hard drives of the eSATA sort to good use. The company announced today that the storage peripheral is available now via its online store with a $199 price tag. If you recall, the device will allow you to daisy chain up to 12 drives (six hubs) to a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac while still showcasing 3Gbps eSATA speeds. If you're wanting a closer look or you're ready to commit, visit the source link below.

Continue reading LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series now available for $200

LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series now available for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eSATAeSATA hubEsataHubexternal hard driveexternal storageExternalHardDriveExternalStoragelacielacie eSATA hublacie eSATA hub thunderbolt seriesLacieEsataHubLacieEsataHubThunderboltSeriesminipoststoragethunderboltThu, 05 Apr 2012 19:17:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie 2big Thunderbolt series external HDD review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/lacie-2big-thunderbolt-series-external-hdd-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/lacie-2big-thunderbolt-series-external-hdd-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/lacie-2big-thunderbolt-series-external-hdd-review/#comments ImageWe've already seen what Thunderbolt's capable of when it's used in conjunction with a couple of high performance SSDs, but not everyone needs NAND to meet their external storage requirements. What many do deem essential, however, is a ton of room for system backups and multimedia, and Thunderbolt's ability to transfer bits and bytes in the blink of an eye makes it an alluring alternative to other connections. If you find yourself among those desiring such a solution, let us introduce you to LaCie's 2big Thunderbolt series external HDD. The 2big packs dual 3TB spinners on the inside for a grand total of 6TB, and comes from the factory in a software RAID 0 configuration to take full advantage of Thunderbolt's considerable capabilities. This aluminum desktop behemoth has a price to match its name and stature ($799), so we figured we'd put the 2big through its paces to let you know what kind of performance you'll be getting in return for all that cash. So, as the great Rod Roddy would say, come on down (after the break) and let's get to it.

Gallery: LaCie 2big Thunderbolt series review

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LaCie 2big Thunderbolt series external HDD review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, six terabytes of storage might seem like hot stuff, but Western Digital's stackable MyBook Thunderbolt Duo drives aren't exactly portable. Lucky for you and your massive photo, music and film collections, WD's My Passport drive just crossed the 2TB border. At $250, this USB 3.0 storage sanctum claims to be the first -- and so far, only -- portable hard drive to break the two terabyte mark. "It's the perfect blend of monstrous capacity, reliability and user-friendly technology in a sleek form factor," said WD executive vice president and general manager Jim Welsh, "now in five colors." Count 'em, five. You didn't think the lizards were after your data, did you? Read on for WD's official press release.

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Western Digital unveils new My Passport portable hard drives, upgrades visa to 2TB originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2 tb2 terabyte20092TB2Terabytedata storageDataStorageexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddJim WelshMicrosoftMy PassportMyPassportpassportportable hard drivePortableHardDriveSci/Techtwo terabytesTwoTerabyteswdwestern digitalWestern Digital CorpWesternDigitalTue, 20 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Western Digital MyBook Thunderbolt Duo is available now starting at $600]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/western-digital-mybook-thunderbolt-duo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/western-digital-mybook-thunderbolt-duo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/western-digital-mybook-thunderbolt-duo/#comments Back at Macworld, we laid our peepers on Western Digital's MyBook Thunderbolt Duo and were able to take a demo setup for a quick spin. Now, the dual-wielding external HDDs are officially on the market. You can snag 4TB (2x 2TB) and 6TB (2x 3TB) versions of this "über-fast" MyBook for $599 and $699, respectively. Don't forget: you can daisy chain up to six of these bad boys via the dual Thunderbolt ports on the kit's backside (if you have quite the piggy bank, of course) -- just like the four-unit set we encountered sporting 700MB/sec read and 500MB/sec write speeds in RAID 0. WD also says the storage devices are Time Machine compatible as soon as you can unpack 'em. If you're anxious to grab one of your own, hit the source link below to part with your funds. And for a quick refresher, take a gander at the gallery below.

Gallery: Western Digital MyBook Thunderbolt Duo eyes-on at Macworld 2012 (video)

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Western Digital MyBook Thunderbolt Duo is available now starting at $600 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The aluminum-encased 2big has arrived, with its (up to) 311 MB/s transfer rates scorching the ground behind it. With hot-swappable disks and dual Thunderbolt ports for daisy chaining, the Portal-esque 2big is on sale now from LaCie's online store with a three-year warranty. Prices start from $649 for 4TB, moving up to $799 for 6TB. Those looking for the king-size 8TB model should hold onto their wallets for now-- it's listed on Lacie's product page, but apparently not available just yet.

Continue reading LaCie 2big Thunderbolt series available now in 4TB and 6TB sizes

LaCie 2big Thunderbolt series available now in 4TB and 6TB sizes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2big thunderbolt series2bigThunderboltSeriesexternal hard driveexternal storageExternalHardDriveExternalStoragelacielacie 2biglacie 2big serieslacie 2big thunderbolt seriesLacie2bigLacie2bigSeriesLacie2bigThunderboltSeriesminipoststoragethunderboltWed, 15 Feb 2012 09:05:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie announces 2big and eSATA hub Thunderbolt options, adds to high-speed arsenal]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lacie-announces-2big-esata-thunderbolt-storage-options/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lacie-announces-2big-esata-thunderbolt-storage-options/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lacie-announces-2big-esata-thunderbolt-storage-options/#comments Back in November, we took the pricey LaCie Big Disk Thunderbolt SSD for a spin. The outfit has just outed two more Thunderbolt storage solutions at CES: the 2big and eSATA hub Thunderbolt series. Boasting blazing transfer rates of up to 311 MB/sec, the Lacie 2big is housed in its signature solid-aluminum casing while featuring RAID security, hot-swappable disks, daisy chain compatibility and storage capacities of up to 8TB. Looking to make use of those eSATA drives you've got lying around? The eSATA Thunderbolt series connects the latest Mac to an external hub outfitted for two of the aforementioned drives. If two storage units won't suit your workload, the hub also packs a secondary Thunderbolt port that allows up to 12 eSATA drives (six docks) to be connected to your machine -- all while sporting 3 Gb/sec speeds. You'll have to wait until later in Q1 2012 to get your mitts on either of these, though, which gives you a bit of time to get your piggy bank in order.

Update: Our pals over at Engadget Spanish snagged a hands-on.

Gallery: LaCie 2big and eSATA hub Thunderbolt hands-on

Continue reading LaCie announces 2big and eSATA hub Thunderbolt options, adds to high-speed arsenal

LaCie announces 2big and eSATA hub Thunderbolt options, adds to high-speed arsenal originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2big thunderbolt series2bigThunderboltSeriescesces 2012Ces2012eSATA hub thunderbolt seriesEsataHubThunderboltSeriesexternal hard driveexternal storageExternalHardDriveExternalStoragelacielacie 2biglacie 2big serieslacie 2big thunderbolt serieslacie eSATA hublacie eSATA hub thunderbolt seriesLacie2bigLacie2bigSeriesLacie2bigThunderboltSeriesLacieEsataHubLacieEsataHubThunderboltSeriesstoragethunderboltSun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hitachi outs a pair of 4TB HDDs for your storing pleasure]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/13/hitachi-outs-a-pair-of-4tb-hdds-for-your-storing-pleasure/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/13/hitachi-outs-a-pair-of-4tb-hdds-for-your-storing-pleasure/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/13/hitachi-outs-a-pair-of-4tb-hdds-for-your-storing-pleasure/#commentsWe here at Engadget believe that, while keeping data in the cloud is certainly convenient, one can never have too much local storage space. Hitachi shares our enthusiasm for commodious HDDs, and has rolled out a pair of 4TB drives to keep all your movies, music, and photos close to home. For those wanting to up the ante in their desktop machine, the Deskstar 5K4000 should do the trick with a SATA 6Gb/s connection and 32MB buffer. Its stablemate, the Touro Desk External Drive, brings the same HDD in an onyx enclosure and connects to your computer via USB 3.0 -- plus you get 3GB of cloud storage free from Hitachi. (Who says you can't eat your cake and have it too?) The 5K4000 is available now for a penny under $400, while the Touro will cost $420 once it hits the market in January.

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Hitachi outs a pair of 4TB HDDs for your storing pleasure originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4 tb4Tbdeskstardeskstar 5k4000Deskstar5k4000external hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddhard drivehard drivesHardDriveHardDriveshddhitachistoragesuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbtourotouro desktouro desk external hard driveTouroDeskTouroDeskExternalHardDriveusbusb 3.0Usb3.0Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Seagate GoFlex Cinema puts up to 3TB of media files at your TV's disposal]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/seagate-goflex-cinema-puts-up-to-3tb-of-media-files-at-your-tvs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/seagate-goflex-cinema-puts-up-to-3tb-of-media-files-at-your-tvs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/seagate-goflex-cinema-puts-up-to-3tb-of-media-files-at-your-tvs/#comments Seagate GoFlex Cinema Seagate's latest addition to its GoFlex line of hard drives is dubbed the Cinema and, as you've probably guessed, it's designed to hook up to your home entertainment system. Inside is a set of spinning platters up to 3TB in size, and around back are HDMI, composite, and S/PDIF hookups. This isn't just some hard drive with a marketing gimmick though. The hardware itself is capable of pumping out 1080p video in a slew of different formats (including MKV and MP4 amongst others), and even comes packaged with a remote for perusing your media collection from the comfort of your milk crate couch. The GoFlex Cinema is available now in Europe, starting at €99 ($136) for the 1TB version and climbing to €179 ($246) for the 3TB model. No word yet on US pricing or availability.

Seagate GoFlex Cinema puts up to 3TB of media files at your TV's disposal originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cinemaexternal hard driveExternalHardDrivegoflexgoflex cinemaGoflexCinemahard diskhard driveHardDiskHardDrivehdpostcrossmedia playerMediaPlayerseagateseagate goflexseagate goflex cinemaSeagateGoflexSeagateGoflexCinemaThu, 13 Oct 2011 02:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Buffalo adds super secure DriveStation Axis Velocity and rugged MiniStation Extreme USB 3.0 storage lineup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/buffalo-adds-super-secure-drivestation-axis-velocity-and-rugged/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/buffalo-adds-super-secure-drivestation-axis-velocity-and-rugged/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/buffalo-adds-super-secure-drivestation-axis-velocity-and-rugged/#comments Buffalo DriveStation Axis Velocity and MiniStation Extreme The MiniStation Extreme and DriveStation Axis Velocity aren't exactly ground-breaking products, but they're certainly nice additions to Buffalo's lineup of USB 3.0-packing storage solutions. The Axis Velocity is a pretty standard external drive for a desktop, with platters inside it spinning at 7,200 RPM. What sets it apart from a good chunk of the crowd is the 256-bit AES hardware encryption, which is tough enough to meet even the government's stringent security standards. The MiniStation Extreme goes truly portable and rugged -- for those who have a tendency to drop things or hit them with a hammer. The MiniStation ships in 500GB and 1TB capacities for $95 and $130 respectively, while the Axis Velocity starts at $95 for the 1TB model and goes up to $135 for 2TB and $180 for three. Check out the gallery below and the complete PR after the break.

Gallery: Buffalo DriveStation Axis Velocity and MiniStation Extreme

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Buffalo adds super secure DriveStation Axis Velocity and rugged MiniStation Extreme USB 3.0 storage lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No rainbow of colors or stylized designs here, but Mac users do now have a pair of fairly sleek and streamlined new portable hard drives to consider from Western Digital. That includes the latest My Passport and My Passport Studio (pictured above), the latter of which boasts an all metal enclosure and a pair of FireWire 800 ports in addition to the standard USB 2.0 connector. Otherwise, both are available in 500GB, 750GB and 1TB capacities, and they are of course fully compatible with Apple's Time Machine. Look for the standard My Passport to run between $100 and $130, while the My Passport Studio starts at $130 and tops out at $180.

Update: Storage Review has already taken a look at both drives, and is particularly impressed by the pricier My Passport Studio. Hit the links below for a closer look at them.

Continue reading Western Digital rolls out My Passport, My Passport Studio hard drives for Mac users

Western Digital rolls out My Passport, My Passport Studio hard drives for Mac users originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not to be outdone by Seagate's 4TB GoFlex Desk, Hitachi's G-Technology unit has now unleashed a jumbo-sized external HDD of its own, with the 8TB, dual-drive G-RAID. Demoed at this week's IBC conference in Amsterdam, the company's new storage house consists of two 4TB drives nestled within an aluminum enclosure, each of which clocks in at 7,200 RPM. Configured for OS X, the G-RAID also sports a Thunderbolt port that offers transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, though it can also support Windows with some simple reformatting. G-Technology will begin shipping its 4TB drives in October (with eSATA, FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 ports), whereas its "4TB-based" Thunderbolt-equipped drive won't hit the market until Q4 -- though it's still unclear whether either model will ship as single drives, or as a two-headed, 8TB beast. Pricing remains a mystery for the moment, but you can find more details in the full PR, after the break.

Continue reading G-Technology demos dual-drive 8TB G-RAID HDD, with a dash of Thunderbolt

G-Technology demos dual-drive 8TB G-RAID HDD, with a dash of Thunderbolt originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10gbps4 tb4tb7200 rpm7200Rpm8 tb8tbdual drivedual-driveDualDriveesataexternalexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddfirewireFireWire 800Firewire800g driveg technologyg-driveg-technologygbpsGDriveGTechnologyhddhitachimacos xOsXrpmthunderbolttransfertransfer rateTransferRateusbUSB 2.0Usb2.0windowsThu, 08 Sep 2011 19:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Seagate plays the 4TB card with its GoFlex Desk external HDD, shipping now for $250]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/seagate-plays-the-4tb-card-with-its-goflex-desk-external-hard-dr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/seagate-plays-the-4tb-card-with-its-goflex-desk-external-hard-dr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/seagate-plays-the-4tb-card-with-its-goflex-desk-external-hard-dr/#comments That tangled mess of a backup solution feeling a little cramped? Yeah, join the crowd. Seagate's looking to give you a dash of capaciousness -- a dash that you could desperately used -- with its newest desktop HDD. The GoFlex Desk line is about as sleek as it gets for a non-mobile drive, with 1/2/3/4TB options being made available. The stock model ships with USB 2.0 / 3.0 support, a required AC power adapter (blah) and support for OS X and Windows platforms. The entire unit weighs but 2.38 pounds and checks in at 6.22- x 4.88- x 1.73-inches; true to the GoFlex name, the lower base can actually be swapped out for those who'd prefer a different interface (you know, like FireWire or Thunderbolt), and there's a four-LED capacity gauge on there as well. In our limited testing, we consistently saw USB 3.0 burst rates top 100MB/sec, while sustained transfers hovered closer to 60MB/sec. When used on a USB 2.0 rig, we saw reads and writes hover between 30MB/sec and 40MB/sec. As for pricing and availability? The 4TB flagship can be found right now at Seagate's site for $249.99, while the GoFlex Desk for Mac -- which touts both Firewire 800 and USB 2.0 -- will be available in Apple stores by the end of the month. We're told that Thunderbolt will be supported once that GoFlex adapter is let loose, but an ETA isn't quite ready for public eyes.

Gallery: Seagate 4TB GoFlex Desk hard drive hands-on

Continue reading Seagate plays the 4TB card with its GoFlex Desk external HDD, shipping now for $250

Seagate plays the 4TB card with its GoFlex Desk external HDD, shipping now for $250 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4tbexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddgoflexgoflex deskGoflexDeskhands-onhard driveHardDrivehddseagatestoragesuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusbusb 3.0usb superspeedUsb3.0UsbSuperspeedWed, 07 Sep 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba updates STOR.E external hard drives for PCs and TVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/toshiba-updates-stor-e-external-hard-drives-for-pcs-and-tvs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/toshiba-updates-stor-e-external-hard-drives-for-pcs-and-tvs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/toshiba-updates-stor-e-external-hard-drives-for-pcs-and-tvs/#comments STOR.E TV PRO Toshiba's STOR.E line of hard drives just got a bit of a refresh, and a dash of color, at IFA. It's CANVIO models come in sizes up to 1TB and sport one those spiffy USB 3.0 connectors, while weighing in at under half a pound in your choice of black, green or red. The BASICS line sports all the same features and options, except the pre-installed backup software, but only comes in black. The STOR.E PARTNER is another basic external drive with a USB 3.0 connection, but it's designed to match Toshiba's NB500 series of netbooks and has the color options to match (black, blue, lime green and orange). Much more interesting are the STOR.E TV 2 and STOR.E TV PRO -- a pair of devices with HDMI ports and a GUI all their own that will blend in with most home theater setups. While the TV 2 sticks with a traditional hard drive in sizes up to 2TB, the PRO opts for 8GB of flash storage. Both sport SD card readers, USB 2.0 and support for a broad range of codecs, but the PRO adds a Bluetooth remote with a QWERTY keyboard and full fledged web browsing capabilities. The STOR.E TV 2 and TV PRO will land in Europe during Q4 alongside the PARTNER, BASICS, and CANVIO lines. Check out the pile of PR after the break.

Continue reading Toshiba updates STOR.E external hard drives for PCs and TVs

Toshiba updates STOR.E external hard drives for PCs and TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fall's slowly, but surely creeping back in, and we bet you've already started to gather up the necessary gear for your return to the residence hall. Sure, you've got the basics covered, with a computer, smartphone, MP3 player and even a tablet at the ready. But wouldn't it be nice to start the school year off in style with some handy accoutrements to trick out those digital crutches? Let's face it, you're going to need a lapdesk buffer zone between you and your laptop's scorching heat for those countless hours spent churning out term papers. Or, an external hard drive, so you can store those full seasons of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and bring the late night funny to your stressed-out friends. However you manage to make it through the year and snag that 4.0 GPA, we've got a selection of accessorized aids to match your collegiate budget. Oh, and don't forget, we're giving away $3,000 worth of essential back to school gear to 15 readers, and you can be among the chosen few simply by dropping a comment below! Click on past the break to start browsing.

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Engadget's back to school guide 2011: accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Always thought ruggedized storage had to look tough and utilitarian? Think again, because ADATA's latest looks more like a fashionable disco-futon than the outwardly brawny externals we're used to. Buried somewhere under all that style is a 2.5-inch, 5400RPM drive that's IPX4 water-resistant and "military grade shockproof." It'll come in red or black and in 500GB, 750GB or 1TB capacities, which'll set you back €59.90, €71.90 or €92.90, respectively. The chic but virile drives also tote USB 3.0, equating to a relatively speedy 90MB/s transfer rate. No word on pricing for yanks yet, but they'll probably show up before long at the "select agents and distributors" at the source below.

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ADATA's SH14 hard drive packs a stylish yet rugged punch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.5-inchadataADATA SH14AdataSh14external hard driveexternal storageExternalHardDriveExternalStoragehard drivehard drivesHardDriveHardDriveshddrugged hard driveRuggedHardDriveSH14storageUSB 3.0Usb3.0water resistantWaterResistantTue, 16 Aug 2011 21:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Seagate's GoFlex Turbo portable hard drive touts USB 3.0, built-in SafetyNet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/seagates-goflex-turbo-portable-hard-drive-touts-usb-3-0-built/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/seagates-goflex-turbo-portable-hard-drive-touts-usb-3-0-built/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/seagates-goflex-turbo-portable-hard-drive-touts-usb-3-0-built/#comments Another week, another external HDD from the folks at Seagate. This go 'round, it's the GoFlex Turbo taking the stage, positioned somewhere between the GoFlex Slim and Satellite in terms of depth. It's the outfit's first drive to ship with two free years of SafetyNet, which nets you a single data recovery attempt should something go haywire during the honeymoon period. Tucked within, you'll find a 500GB / 750GB drive (7200RPM), a USB 3.0 port and support for eSATA / FireWire 800 connectors via an optional interface adapter. Per usual, it'll hum along just fine on both Windows and OS X, and can be snapped up today at Best Buy for $119.99 / $139.99, respectively. Full release is after the break, and if you're curious, we managed to see consistent USB 2.0 rates of 30MBps to 40MBps (read / write) during our brief time with it.

Gallery: Seagate GoFlex Turbo hard drive hands-on

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Seagate's GoFlex Turbo portable hard drive touts USB 3.0, built-in SafetyNet originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backupexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddgoflexgoflex turboGoflexTurbohands-onhard driveHardDrivehddportable hard driveportable hddPortableHardDrivePortableHddSafetyNetseagatesecurityMon, 08 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Verbatim Store 'n' Go USB 3.0 hard drives add color to your otherwise drab storage needs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/verbatim-store-n-go-usb-3-0-hard-drives-add-color-to-your-othe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/verbatim-store-n-go-usb-3-0-hard-drives-add-color-to-your-othe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/verbatim-store-n-go-usb-3-0-hard-drives-add-color-to-your-othe/#comments Our parents always taught us that it's what's on the inside that counts -- and that's why we don't ever take them hard drive shopping with us. Sure these Store 'n' Go drives are pretty standard 500GB HDDs, but hey, they come in Caribbean blue and hot pink, so they should fit in nicely with that neon fanny pack we just picked up to haul around our computer peripherals. The drives sport USB 3.0 and come loaded with Nero BackItUp software. You can pick them up for $100 from Verbatim's site -- they shouldn't be too hard to spot. Decidedly less colorful press information after the break.

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Verbatim Store 'n' Go USB 3.0 hard drives add color to your otherwise drab storage needs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>500gbbackupexternal hard driveExternalHardDrivehard driveHardDrivestorageusb 3.0Usb3.0verbatimMon, 01 Aug 2011 07:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Western Digital Nomad case protects your My Passport drive from falls, spills, and curious lizards]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/western-digital-nomad-case-protects-your-my-passport-drive-from/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/western-digital-nomad-case-protects-your-my-passport-drive-from/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/western-digital-nomad-case-protects-your-my-passport-drive-from/#comments It's possible -- likely, even -- that you're reading this while jumping out of a plane, wrestling a mountain lion, or having some equally hardcore adventure. If so, you're just the type of active consumer Western Digital's courting with its Nomad case. Designed for the My Passport external hard drive line, it combines a hard polycarbonate exterior with an elastomer interior that keeps the drive snug and secure, and provides another option if you'd rather upgrade your existing drive than spend the clams on a rugged one. It includes a USB port, making your data accessible even when the case is closed, and will set you back $30 according to WD. Lizard not included.

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Western Digital Nomad case protects your My Passport drive from falls, spills, and curious lizards originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clickfree C2 Rugged hard drive can fall down, backup originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 May 2011 02:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our unit shipped with a GoFlex USB 3.0 adapter and a car charger, with the latter enabling users to entertain their children on long road trips -- a nice addition, we have to say. Installation is a cinch; just fire up a media sync application that resides on the drive (for OS X users, anyway), and you're ready to drag and drop files as if it's any 'ole HDD. No media management software or anything of the sort, thankfully. The purpose of having your media onboard is to stream videos, photos, documents and music to your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or any other tablet, phone or laptop with WiFi. You heard right -- while there's only a dedicated app for the iOS family, any WiFi-enabled device with a web browser can tap into this. Care to hear our take on this $200 do-it-all hard drive? Have a look at our review video just after the break.

Gallery: Seagate GoFlex Satellite streaming hard drive hands-on

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Seagate's GoFlex Satellite portable hard drive streams content over WiFi (review) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappapp storeappleAppStoreexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddgoflexgoflex satelliteGoflexSatellitehard driveHardDrivehd streamerhddHdStreameriosipadiphoneipod touchIpodTouchmedia servermedia streamerMediaServerMediaStreamerportable hard driveportable hddPortableHardDrivePortableHddreviewsatelliteseagatestreamerstreamingvideoweb serverWebServerMon, 16 May 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC reveals Seagate GoFlex Satellite, a WiFi-capable battery-powered external hard drive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/fcc-reveals-seagate-goflex-satellite-a-wifi-capable-battery-pow/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/fcc-reveals-seagate-goflex-satellite-a-wifi-capable-battery-pow/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/fcc-reveals-seagate-goflex-satellite-a-wifi-capable-battery-pow/#comments For a purportedly doomed manufacturer of magnetic storage, Seagate sure is spinning some interesting ideas these days -- last year, we got modular, upgradable cables, and now the company's testing external hard drives that don't need pesky wires to function. According to filings, the Seagate GoFlex Satellite not only plays the network-attached-storage card with built-in 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, it's also got a 3.7V battery inside its case... making the product's name somewhat apt, don't you think? According to a leaked description, Seagate's also planning a companion iOS app called "GoFlex Media" to let your iDevices stream content directly from the device. Mind you, none of that means you won't be able to dock with your Satellite the old-fashioned way -- FCC docs also mention a USB 3.0 cable that delivers data and power simultaneously.

FCC reveals Seagate GoFlex Satellite, a WiFi-capable battery-powered external hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I-O Data's HDCA-UT3.0K drive offers USB 3.0 and 3TB of storage originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3TB3TB external drive3TB external drives3TB hard drive3TB hard drives3tbExternalDrive3tbExternalDrives3tbHardDrive3tbHardDrivesexternal hard driveexternal hard drivesExternalHardDriveExternalHardDrivesHDCA-UT3.0KI-O DataI-O Data HDCA-UT3.0KI-oDataI-oDataHdca-ut3.0kUSB 3.0USB 3.0 hard driveUSB 3.0 hard drivesUsb3.0Usb3.0HardDriveUsb3.0HardDrivesSat, 30 Apr 2011 19:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon FiOS TV 1.9 software update adds an HD guide, DVR enhancements]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/verizon-fios-tv-1-9-software-update-adds-an-hd-guide-dvr-enhanc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/verizon-fios-tv-1-9-software-update-adds-an-hd-guide-dvr-enhanc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/verizon-fios-tv-1-9-software-update-adds-an-hd-guide-dvr-enhanc/#comments Originally projected to launch in Q4 of 2010, Verizon has finally started pushing out version 1.9 of its Media Guide software to set-top boxes in Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany and Harrisburg. Other regions can expect to be upgraded over the next couple of months, but just in case you've forgotten what's coming here's a few of the new features: a widescreen HD guide as shown above replacing the old 4x3 SD one, support for switching 3DTVs into the correct mode automatically, native passthrough, 1080p, external hard drives, DVD-style chaptering on DVR recordings, an all new search function and access to DVR recordings from other boxes in the house. Those are just some of the features included in this massive upgrade (not all of the boxes support all of the new features, doublecheck to see if yours is supported first -- this could be a good time for an upgrade), check out the release notes on Verizon's forums for more details, or check out the press release and a trailer for the new software included after the break.

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Verizon FiOS TV 1.9 software update adds an HD guide, DVR enhancements originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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G-Technology crashes NAB with portable, Thunderbolt-equipped RAID arrays originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Welcome to today's episode of "You Get What You Pay For," starring some poor sap in Russia who bought an external hard drive in China for a "very, very low price." It seemed like a bargain, until the schmo noticed that video files were picking up from the tail end, as if the preceding footage had vanished. When the folks at a local repair shop tore the disk apart they found a dinky 128MB thumb drive running in a loop, emptying itself when full only to start saving more data. Laugh all you want, but the repair guys (and us, frankly) are still scratching their heads as to how those scam artists pulled off this mod in the first place.

[Thanks, David S.]

Rogue modder rips off stingy consumer, puzzles repairmen... all with a USB thumb drive originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Seagate just pinged us with a clarification; it'll start shipping today!

Gallery: Seagate GoFlex Slim portable hard drive hands-on

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Seagate starts shipping pencil-thin $99 GoFlex Slim hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9.5mmexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddgoflexgoflex slimGoflexSlimhands-onhard driveHardDrivehddportable hard driveportable hddPortableHardDrivePortableHddSeagateship dateShipDatestoragesuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusb 3.0Usb3.0Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba updates STOR.E external HDDs to USB 3.0, sees no lightning and hears no thunder]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/toshiba-updates-stor-e-external-hdds-to-usb-3-0-sees-no-lightni/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/toshiba-updates-stor-e-external-hdds-to-usb-3-0-sees-no-lightni/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/toshiba-updates-stor-e-external-hdds-to-usb-3-0-sees-no-lightni/#commentsToshiba updates STOR.E external HDDs to USB 3.0, sees no lightning and hears no thunder Allegiances are being drawn and battle plans laid out as the USB 3.0 vs. Thunderbolt war truly begins. Toshiba is, for the moment at least, staying friendly with the USB side, announcing updated versions of its STOR.E external HDDs, both packing Superspeed tech. On the smaller side is the ALU 2S, packing a 2.5-inch HDD internally that has up to 1TB on platters. If you need a little more you can step up to the Steel S, another external unit containing a 3.5-inch HDD with up to 2TB of storage. That one, unfortunately, will require an external power supply, while the littler ALU 2S will get by with only a USB cable. Both feature metal exteriors, increasing their usability as impromptu bludgeons, and both are slated to start shipping before this first quarter is through -- which should mean any time now.

Continue reading Toshiba updates STOR.E external HDDs to USB 3.0, sees no lightning and hears no thunder

Toshiba updates STOR.E external HDDs to USB 3.0, sees no lightning and hears no thunder originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alu 2sAlu2sexternal hard driveexternal hddexternal storageExternalHardDriveExternalHddExternalStoragehard driveHardDrivehddportable hard drivePortableHardDrivesteel sSteelSstor.estor.e alu 2sStor.eAlu2ssuperspeedtoshibausb 3.0Usb3.0Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:56:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Lamborghini external HDD sports beautiful curves, bloated price tag]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/asus-lamborghini-external-hdd-sports-beautiful-curves-bloated-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/asus-lamborghini-external-hdd-sports-beautiful-curves-bloated-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/asus-lamborghini-external-hdd-sports-beautiful-curves-bloated-p/#comments Hot on the heels of ASUS' underwhelming Lamborghini VX6 netbook comes the equally over-hyped Lamborghini external HDD. Underneath that logo you've got either 500GB or 700GB of storage spinning at 5400RPM in the USB 2.0 model and 7200RPM in the USB 3.0 edition. The only sign of luxury in sight, however, is the price tag -- at $120 for the 500GB and $140 for the 700GB, the USB 2.0 versions are nearly twice as pricey as the non-Lambo competition. We've still no idea when the drives will land Stateside or how much the USB 3.0 iteration will cost, but then again, if you have to ask ...

ASUS Lamborghini external HDD sports beautiful curves, bloated price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Surely you remember Sanho's HyperDrive lineup -- ya know, the only portable HDD that plays nicely with the iPad? Well, if you don't dig the $249 entry level price, you're in luck. The company just announced a bunch of new HDDs for you to take with you and your iPad on that road trip you've had planned for years. As we saw at CES, the new drives no longer sport the QVGA color display or the CF and SD card slots -- instead, the black case has two mini USB ports and a power socket. The HyperDrive doesn't come with the traditional AC adapter but instead a USB-to-DC cable and the user-replaceable battery will allow up to 40GB of transfers on a single charge. And if you're wondering why there's two USB ports, we really couldn't tell you. Perhaps if you choose the right port while connected to your PC and enter the Konami code, unicorns and fairy dust will pop out of your screen -- wishful thinking, we know. The HyperDrives ship in March (pre-ordering is available now) with prices starting at $99 for a bring-your-own-drive housing, 1TB for $349 and various sizes in-between. So, if your photo/video library is worth accessing at all times, well, props to you. Press release is after the break.

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Sanho announces new HyperDrive line-up, still enough storage for your Frank Zappa discography originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1tb320gb500gb640gb750gbappleexternalexternal driveexternal hard driveExternalDriveExternalHardDrivehard drivehard drive diskhard drive enclosureHardDriveHardDriveDiskHardDriveEnclosurehddhyperdriveHyperMacipadphotosportable hard drivePortableHardDrivesanhovideosSun, 30 Jan 2011 06:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Freecom gets slim with Mobile Drive Mg portable hard drive, supports USB 3.0 and FireWire 800]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/freecom-gets-slim-with-mobile-drive-mg-portable-hard-drive-supp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/freecom-gets-slim-with-mobile-drive-mg-portable-hard-drive-supp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/freecom-gets-slim-with-mobile-drive-mg-portable-hard-drive-supp/#comments Been awhile, hasn't it Freecom? The same company responsible for serving up the world's first portable USB 3.0 hard drive is now responsible for cranking out the world's slimmest portable HDD. At just ten millimeters thick, the Mobile Drive Mg is likely thinner than your average ink pen, touting a magnesium enclosure and a USB 3.0 port, enabling it to shoot data back and forth at rates as high as 130MB/sec. Oddly enough, the drive will only be made available through Apple Premium Resellers, despite the fact that no existing Mac ships with native USB 3.0 support. At any rate, it'll be on sale within the week for $69.95 (320GB) or $109.95 (750GB), with a high-end 750GB model offering both USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 for $119.95.

Continue reading Freecom gets slim with Mobile Drive Mg portable hard drive, supports USB 3.0 and FireWire 800

Freecom gets slim with Mobile Drive Mg portable hard drive, supports USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: HyperMac's external hard drive enclosure for iPad

HyperMac's external hard drive enclosure for iPad hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011external hard driveExternalHardDrivehands-onhdd enclosureHddEnclosurehyperdrivehypermacipad enclosureipad hard driveIpadEnclosureIpadHardDriveThu, 06 Jan 2011 19:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Buffalo launches an HDD into the PogoPlug clouds, outfits external storage lineup with USB 3.0]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/buffalo-launches-a-hard-drive-into-the-pogoplug-clouds-outfits/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/buffalo-launches-a-hard-drive-into-the-pogoplug-clouds-outfits/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/buffalo-launches-a-hard-drive-into-the-pogoplug-clouds-outfits/#comments Buffalo's toyed with that newfangled idea of sharing files over the internet once or twice, but today it's stepping up to the plate, picking up a PogoPlug bat, and sending a hard drive coursing into the upper stratosphere fueled by good intent. Well, perhaps the reality isn't quite as exciting as that analogy, but Buffalo is indeed launching the first PogoPlug with internal storage today, which works just like your run-of-the-mill NAS in everyday use, but can also share files of your choosing with awkward acquaintances around the world through an online web portal. $170 buys you 1TB of storage, $270 doubles that capacity to 2TB, and the end of friends and relatives nagging you to upload Facebook photos is (hopefully) included free with every purchase.

If all you're looking for in an external hard drive is improved transfer speeds, Buffalo's got plenty of options there too, as it's revamped four tried-and-true units with USB 3.0. You can nab the blue SuperSpeed connector in a four-drive, 4TB or 8TB DriveStation Quad with up-to-225MB transfer rates starting at $630, a two-drive, 2TB or 4TB DriveStation Duo starting at $280, a single-drive DriveStation Axis with 1TB or 2TB starting at $100, or a more portable MiniStation Stealth in 500GB and 1TB capacities starting at $90. Speedy rotating magnetic platters, anyone? PR after the break.

Continue reading Buffalo launches an HDD into the PogoPlug clouds, outfits external storage lineup with USB 3.0

Buffalo launches an HDD into the PogoPlug clouds, outfits external storage lineup with USB 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 CES is just kicking off in earnest tonight in Vegas, and Seagate's wasting no time in dishing out a smattering of new releases. Up first is the outfit's slimmest external drive yet: the new, ultrathin GoFlex HDD, which holds a 2.5-inch drive within, but measures just 9mm thick -- that's 38 percent slimmer than the existing GoFlex drive. At least initially, it'll only be offered in a 320GB model, and the USB 3.0 port ensures that it'll run laps around your older USB 2.0 model. Mum's the word on pricing, but you can expect it to ship out this spring. Moving on, there's a new raft of GoFlex for Mac external drives, which arrive HFS+ formatted and ready to play nice with Time Machine. Each one ships with FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 adapters, but allow for USB 3.0 or eSATA to be used with Windows PCs. The GoFlex for Mac houses a 2.5-inch HDD and will sell for $199.99 (1TB) / $249.99 (1.5TB), while the limited edition of that very product will only be available in a 1TB ($199.99) version. There's also a GoFlex Pro for Mac, housing a 7200RPM 2.5-inch HDD and costing $149.99 (500GB) or $179.99 (750GB). Wrapping up this collection, there's a GoFlex for Mac drive that'll go for $219.99 (2TB) or $279.99 (2TB).

Lastly, and potentially more importantly, Seagate is finally opening up the GoFlex standard that it has been pushing so vigorously of late. As of now, the only products that support the GoFlex platform -- which allows various connectors to be attached to your existing HDDs -- are Seagate-branded. But today, Seagate's revealing a Certified GoFlex Storage System that'll enable third-party vendors to make wares that are also welcome in the family. Here at CES, the company is planning to showcase a line of prototype concept devices, and while we've yet to see what exactly those are, we are told that the certification also endorses the soon to be established SATA-IO Universal Storage Module (USM) specification. Better still, a number of other companies (Antec, GIEC, Hi-Sense, Ionics and Thermaltake) are planning to showcase GoFlex-approved gear here at the show, including a TV, a laptop, desktop PC, "plug computer," DVR and docking station. Needless to say, the possibilities here are near-endless, and we're definitely looking forward to see just how many odd places a GoFlex adapter ends up.

Update: We just got a look at what the SATA-IO USM modules slots might look built into the likes of a ThermalTake case -- spot them immediately below!

Gallery: Seagate GoFlex CES 2011 hard drive launches

Gallery: SATA I/O Universal Storage Module at CES 2011

Continue reading Seagate reveals 9mm 2.5-inch GoFlex external HDD, third-party GoFlex certification process

Seagate reveals 9mm 2.5-inch GoFlex external HDD, third-party GoFlex certification process originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011Ces2011external hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddgoflexGOFLEX FOR MACGOFLEX STORAGE SYSTEMGoflexForMacGoflexStorageSystemhard driveHardDrivehddhfssata-ioSeagatestoragethird partyThirdPartyTue, 04 Jan 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung spices up the USB 3.0 hard drive party with three new models]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/samsung-spices-up-the-usb-3-0-hard-drive-party-with-three-new-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/samsung-spices-up-the-usb-3-0-hard-drive-party-with-three-new-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/samsung-spices-up-the-usb-3-0-hard-drive-party-with-three-new-mo/#comments It's not the first time that Samsung's pimped up their hard drives with some USB 3.0 goodness, but come April, the Korean giant will be delivering three new product lines that are yet to be named. The first one is a basic portable model that goes up to 1TB, and comes encased in a smudge-resistant matte housing with a choice of four colors. The next one up is simply a premium version of the portable drive that not only looks prettier (as pictured above), but also beefed up with auto backup software and 256-bit Full Disk Encryption. A USB dock will be available for both portable lines.

Last but not least, those looking for more storage space (and presumably faster spinning speeds) can turn to the desktop version, which will be available in three flavors: 1TB, 1.5TB, and 2TB. Press release after the break.

Gallery: Samsung spices up the USB 3.0 hard drive party with three new models

Continue reading Samsung spices up the USB 3.0 hard drive party with three new models

Samsung spices up the USB 3.0 hard drive party with three new models originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Super Talent intros 500GB USB 3.0 Storage Pod, wants $99 for it

Super Talent intros 500GB USB 3.0 Storage Pod, wants $99 for it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kingston HyperX Max 3.0 USB 3.0 SSD reviewed, hits ludicrous speeds originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Hitachi GST's G-Drive Slim: world's thinnest 2.5-inch external hard drive

Hitachi GST's G-Drive Slim: world's thinnest 2.5-inch external hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LaCie slams 3TB drives into d2 USB 3.0 and LaCie 2big USB 3.0, ups performance numbers

LaCie slams 3TB drives into d2 USB 3.0 and LaCie 2big USB 3.0, ups performance numbers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Western Digital debuts My Book Live NAS / media streamer, revamped My Photos app

Western Digital debuts My Book Live NAS / media streamer, revamped My Photos app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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