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Memorex has just announced their new lineup of portable hard drives, aptly named the Essential TravelDrives. The new lineup will be good for the person on-the-go as the drives are USB powered, which means at least one less power cord to carry around. Boasting just the essentials, these drives include backup software to keep your data safe along with a blue LED that flashes when the drive in use. They will be available in a selection of “nature-inspired colors” that include spring blossom, tropic green, caribbean blue or cool silver. The Essential TravelDrives are available in a variety of storage sizes to include a 160, 250 and 320GB option and are priced beginning at $89.99.

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Western Digital has released ten new colors of its My Passport Essential portable hard drives. Aside from the traditional black and white, the My Passport Essential is now also available in brilliant orange, super sunny yellow, raindrop blue, arctic white, deep viola, cherry red, ultra mint, real red, intense blue, and vibrant pink.

My Passport Essential portable hard drives come with the usual specs such as 128-bit encryption, USB 2.0 ports, support for PC synchronization and storage capacities that range from 120GB to 320GB. The hard drives are still as portable as they can be weighing only 5-ounces. The My Passport Essential lineup ranges in price depending on storage size but tops out at $179.99 for the 320GB model.

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Western Digital has introduced another line of smaller and lighter portable drives. The My Passport Essential line weighs in at less than 5-ounces and are USB powered, which means no additional power cord to lug around. The My Passport Essential line is currently available in a 160GB, 250GB or 320GB option and pricing will be under $199.99, all come in that “beautiful glossy black finish.“ 

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