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USB External Hard Drive is fireproof and waterproof.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:36 -0500

Two terabyte ioSafe® Solo provides physically secure storage for both irreplaceable personal data and mission-critical business data. When used as backup device, unit can protect against data loss from primary hard drive failure and accidental deletions, as well as fires, floods, and other forms of physical disasters. Businesses requiring regulatory compliance with HIPAA, PCI, or Sarbanes Oxley can also use ioSafe hardware to add secure data protection.

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Hard Disk Drives target mobile computing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:35 -0500

Available in 320, 250, and 160 GB capacities, MKxx33GSG Series features 16 MB cache buffer, 5,400 rpm rotational speed, and disk transfer rates up to 830 Mbps. Providing up to 120 GB storage, single-platter Model MK1235GSL offers 4,200 rotational speed, disk transfer rates up to 533 Mbps, and 5 mm profile for smartbooks, netbooks, or battery-conscious mini-notebooks. Both 1.8 in. SATA HDDs tolerate up to 1,500 Gs of non-operational shock and 500 Gs of operational shock.

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Computer Hard Drive integrates 7 devices into 5.25 in. unit.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:44:58 -0500

Featuring industrial-grade aluminum construction, Smart-Drive II integrates 3.5 in. HDD bay, DVD-ROM in bracket interchangeable with HDD bracket that supports two 2.5 in. SATA HDDs, bootable CF socket, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 eSATA port, MIC, and Audio Line-out jacks on front panel. Drive is suitable for vehicle PCs, fanless mobile PVRs, DIN-size PCs, portable workstations, and small RAID systems.

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Solid State Drive offers desktop upgrade solution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:44:55 -0500

Measuring 2.5 in., SSDNow V Series 40 GB Boot Drive is designed for desktop systems and is used in conjunction with existing HDD. Sequential speed is up to 170 MB/sec read while write speed is 40 MB/sec. Shock-resistant drive operates on 0.15 W power in temperatures between 0-70°C. It is designed to hold PC operating system and key applications and incorporates PCMark® Vantage Advanced HDD Suite for running various operating system and application tests.

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External Mac HDDs display content and more via e-label.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:32:12 -0500

Formatted for Mac®, desktop My Book® Studio(TM) series uses e-paper technology to display customizable HDD content information that remains visible even when unplugged. Display can be changed as often as desired and also shows available storage capacity and drive security status. Offered in 500 GB, 1 TB, 1.5 TB, and 2 TB capacities, TimeMachine®-compatible HDDs offer FireWire® 800 interface, 256-bit hardware-based encryption, and automatic, continuous backup with WD SmartWare(TM) software.

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External Hard Drive features e-label display.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:32:12 -0500

My Book® Elite(TM) desktop external drive integrates customizable e-label, visible even when drive is unplugged, to indicate contents and capacity. Automatic and continuous backup is enabled by WD SmartWare(TM) software and 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Available in capacities of 1, 1.5, and 2 TB, drive includes WD GreenPower Technology(TM) and sleep mode to minimize power consumption and is compatible with Windows® XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

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Portable External HDDs offer visual capacity indication.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:32:10 -0500

Designed for Windows®-based PCs, My Passport(TM) Elite(TM) external hard drives have illuminated capacity gauge and drive lock indicator that enable at-a-glance storage and security status visualization. Automatic and continuous backup is provided via WD SmartWare(TM) software, while security is ensured via 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Available in 320, 500, and 640 GB capacities, drives can connect via grab-and-go USB dock that frees up desk space and eliminates search for USB ports.

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Desktop Hard Drive features SATA 6 Gbps interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:24:36 -0500

Equipped with 2 Tb of storage capacity, 7,200 rpm Barracuda XT meets capacity demands of gaming, digital video, and desktop computing applications. Four-platter drive features areal density of 368 Gigabits/sq in. and delivers burst speeds of 6 Gbps. Maintaining backward compatibility with SATA 3 Gbps and SATA 1.5 Gbps interfaces, drive uses same cables and connectors as previous SATA generations to facilitate integration.

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SATA-Certified 2.5 in. HDDs reach half-terabyte capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:35:04 -0500

Comprised of 4 models offering capacities from 160-500 GB, 7,200 rpm MKxx56GSY series can boost responsiveness of overall system in areas such as application loading and general data processing for notebook PCs and all-in-one desktop PCs. RoHS-compliant design decreases or eliminates use of hazardous or controversial chemical substances, while standby and sleep modes help extend battery life. Each HDD is certified at 1.5 and 3 Gbps interface transfer rates.

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Notebook Hard Drive offers 640 GB capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:32:00 -0500

Measuring 9.5 mm high, 2.5 in. WD Scorpio® Blue(TM) Hard Drive utilizes 320 GB/platter technology and is designed for mainstream notebook computers. WhisperDrive(TM) technology uses seeking algorithms for quiet operation, while ShockGuard(TM) technology combines firmware and hardware to meet shock tolerance specifications required for mobile and notebook applications. Calculating optimum seek speeds, IntelliSeek(TM) feature minimizes power consumption, noise, and vibration.

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Single-Platter HDDs target portable media players.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:23:26 -0500

Measuring 5 mm high with 160 GB capacity, 1.8 in. MKxx34GAL Series is equipped with PATA interface, 4,200 rpm rotational speed, and acoustic-reduction features. Units can store up to 45,000 digital photos, 42,000 digital music files, or 130 downloaded digital videos. Able to tolerate up to 1,500 G of non-operational shock and 600 G of operational shock, drives are suited for portable media players, digital video cameras, and other consumer electronics products.

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Hard Disk Drives offer up to 640 GB capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:35:05 -0500

Featuring max areal density of 528.5 Gbits/in., 2.5 in. MKxx65GSX Series includes 640, 500, 320, 250, and 160 GB models. Units offer rotational speed of 5,400 rpm, average seek time of 12 ms, and media transfer rate of 1,148 Mbps. With 320 GB/platter, top-capacity model can store up to 182,000 digital photos, 168,000 digital music files, or 520 digital HD movies. Drives are suited for notebook PCs, all-in-one desktops, EnergyStar PCs, surveillance systems, DVRs, and POS terminals.

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Hard Drives offer 2 TB capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:04 -0500

Based on dual processor, WD Caviar® Black(TM) and WD RE4 4-Platter Hard Drives combine 7,200 rpm spin speed, 64 MB cache, dual stage actuator, and SATA 3 Gb/s interface. IntelliSeek(TM) calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration, while StableTrac(TM) minimizes system-induced vibration and stabilizes platters. WD Caviar Black models are suited for gaming, high-performance desktop systems, and workstations, while WD RE4 units target servers, NAS, and storage networks.

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Portable Encrypted Drive provides secure access to data.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:31:40 -0500

Offering choice of AES-128 or 256 bit hardware encryption, Aegis Padlock Secure Hard Drive offers users secure access to stored data via customized personal identification number. Drive weighs 6 oz, fits into any laptop bag, and features 16-point omni-directional shock mounting system for protection from drops and knocks. Up to 10 unique user IDs and 1 administrator can be enrolled. With software-free design and ability to run on any platform, product also suits business travelers.

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Rackmount RAID System suits rugged military applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:28:51 -0500

Featuring 2U high design, Model SA2U-12EHP scales to support up to 108 mixed SAS/SATA disk drives, and stores up to 81 TB with 750 GB SATA disk drives. Unit provides more than 1.6 GBps read and 1.3 GBps write throughput, and 150,000 IOPS. NEBS- and MIL-STD-810F-certified, RoHS-compliant system includes four 4 Gb Fibre Channel host ports per controller, with 1 GB of mirrored cache per controller, offering up to total of eight 4 Gb Fibre Channel connections per SA2U-12EHP subsystem.

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Solid State Drive features capacities up to 256 GB.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:29:52 -0500

Designed with no moving parts, SSDNow V+ provides random 4 K read speeds up to 6,300 IOPS and random 4 K write speeds up to 291 IOPS, as well as sequential read speeds up to 220 MB/sec and sequential write speeds up to 180 MB/sec. Drive uses standard SATA interface and supports S.M.A.R.T Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Featuring 2.5 in. form factor, SSD is suited for power users, system builders, system integrators, and demanding corporate environments.

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Hard Drives feature 600 GB capacity at 15K rpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:35:46 -0500

Cheetah® 15K.7 enterprise-class hard drives are 3.5 in. drives, suited for Tier 1 environments, that suit range of server and storage applications in any sized business. Providing reliability of 1.6 million hr MTBF, they include Seagate PowerTrim(TM) technology that minimizes power consumption. Units are available with 6 Gbps SAS or 4 Gbps FC interfaces.

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Multimedia Hard Drive supports high definition content.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:30:39 -0500

Providing 500 GB storage capacity, LaCinema Rugged HD enables users to store and play high definition content on any HDTV in full HD 1,080p resolution. Unit requires single USB 2.0 cable, connected to computer, for bus-powered multimedia loading. Once media content is transferred to drive, it is ready to be viewed on any display with HDMI connection. Housed in scratch-resistant aluminum shell, unit includes internal anti-shock absorbers and shock-resistant rubber bumper.

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Hard Drive Carriers suit RADAR and SONAR applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:33:51 -0500

Available in conduction-cooled assembly, customizable VTS2 (VME dual hard drive carrier) utilizes either single or dual, 1.8 or 2.5 in. solid-state or regular hard disk drives. IEEE P1386.1 compliant PMC module, VMS2 (PMC hard drive carrier) allows either 1.8 or 2.5 in. hard disk drive to be used to build mass storage solution for embedded systems. High-density storage carriers are designed for medical imaging and telecommunications applications.

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USB Flash Cards feature ultra-slim design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:33:48 -0500

Measuring 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.11 in., plug-and-play Slim Data USB Cards offer 4 Gb storage capacity, enabling users to store and carry digital photos, music, video clips, and other documents in their wallets. Customizable cards are Mac, PC, and Linux compatible and support both USB 2.0 and 1.1 interfaces. They are available in clear, gray, orange, red, and blue.

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