World’s thinnest external hard drive: Buffalo’s Shinobi
Buffalo is set to introduce what they are claiming to be the world’s thinnest external hard drive. The official name of the product is the MiniStation Shinobi and it is just 5mm thick. While the device looks like a run-of-the mill flash drive, it actually houses a 1.8-inch hard drive. I got to handle one of these tiny drives and it is very light at 2-ounces.
Encased in a very cool-looking metallic black enclosure, Buffalo placed a tiny retractable USB connector in the side of the unit. The connector nests within the case when not in use; the drive does not have a mini-USB port. It will ship with an USB extension cable in case the built-in connector cannot reach your computer’s port. Buffalo will release two versions in October. There is a 30GB model for around $120 and a 60GB model for about $170. Both come with back up software by Memeo. More pictures after the break.
Buffalo intro’s 500GB pocketable hard drive
Buffalo’s latest, the MiniStation TurboUSB is now sporting 500GB of storage space. The 500GB MiniStation TurboUSB drive, also know as the less exciting HD-PS500U2 offers quite a bit of storage in a very small size. The MiniStation measures in at just 5 x 0.8 x 3.3-inches which basically means it can fit just about anywhere.
The 500GB MiniStation is a 5400RPM USB drive that offers automatic setup with no drivers required, is USB powered and has a “shock resistant chassis” to protect against drops and those bound to happen mishaps. The drive will retail for $329 and is compatible with Windows and Mac. And just in case 500GB is a little more storage (or money) for you, the MiniStation TurboUSB drive also comes in 120, 160, 250 and 320GB storage options.
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