Buffalo MiniStation Extreme And DriveStation Axis Velocity USB 3.0 External HDDs

Buffalo will launch two new USB 3.0 external HDDs in October 2011. Known as the MiniStation Extreme and DriveStation Axis Velocity, both external HDDs support a 256-bit AES hardware encryption to protect your important data. The MiniStation Extreme is a durable external HDD that features a unique wrap-around USB cable, a rugged chassis and shock protection bumpers. The DriveStation Axis Velocity is an easy-to-use external HDD that features a high speed 7200RPM hard drive and an optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption. The Buffalo MiniStation Extreme and DriveStation Axis Velocity will be released in October 2011. Available in 500GB and 1TB of storage spaces, the MiniStation Extreme are priced at $94.99 and $129.99. The DriveStation Axis Velocity is available in 1TB($94.99), 2TB($134.99) and 3TB($179.99) models. 

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Elgato HDHomeRun PRIME For iPad 2

Elgato has announced the availability of the HDHomeRun PRIME cable TV tuner. The device works in conjunction with the HDHomeRun PRIME App for iPad 2 that enables you to stream and record live premium cable TV programs directly to your iPad 2. Whether you want to watch the news in the kitchen while you make dinner, or the baseball game on the patio on a warm evening, or late night TV without disturbing anyone, the HDHomeRun PRIME App enables viewing and recording of live cable TV anywhere in your home’s Wi-Fi network. The HDHomeRun PRIME App for iPad 2 is available for the introductory price of $17.99 from the App Store, while the HDHomeRun PRIME cable TV tuner is priced at $249.99 each. Video after the jump. 

Enermax Brick USB 3.0 External HDD/SSD Enclosure

Enermax is bringing you their first USB 3.0 external HDD/SSD enclosure, the Brick. Codenamed EB208U3, this pocket-sized enclosure comes with an aluminum construction, a USB 3.0 connection interface and can house one 2.5-inch hard drive, solid state drive or hybrid hard drive with a SATA interface. The Brick retails for 20 Euro (about $28). [Enermax]

Oyen Digital 1TB External 2.5-inch Mini Portable HDD

The Oyen Digital UN2 is the world’s smallest 1TB 2.5-inch hard drive on the market. With an ultra-compact size, it fits easily into your pocket for maximum portability. The stylish black enclosure features a unique aluminum body engineered to effectively dissipate heat and allow for silent operation. The storage device fits easily into your pocket for maximum portability. This external hard disk drive draws its power from a USB 2.0 port, eliminating the need for a power adapter. The Oyen Digital UN2 mini portable HDD retails for $110.95.

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Logitec ‘Master Series of Japan’ USB 3.0 External HDD Series

Logitec Japan is back with the latest version of “Master Series of Japan”external HDDs. Available in 1TB, 2TB, or 3TB of storage space, the Logitec “Master Series of Japan” external HDD series now supports the “SuperSpeed” USB 3.0 interface. The storage device is also compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems. Folks in Japan are able to buy the Logitec “Master Series of Japan” external HDD series for between 8,980 Yen ($109) to 24,800 Yen ($303). [Akihabara]

LG XE1 And XE2 USB 3.0 Portable Hard Disk Drives

 

LG Electronics of Korea has introduced two new hard drive lines, namely the XE1 and XE2. Both 2.5-inch external hard drives feature USB 3.0 support for fast data transfers. The XE1 comes in a glossy finish, while the XE2 has a matte design. Available in 500GB, 750GB or 1TB model, the LG XE1 and XE2 USB 3.0 portable HDDs are now available in the South Korean market for between 100,000 Won ($92) to 160,000 Won ($148), depending on storage capacity. [PCLaunches]

I-O Data HDCA-UT3.0K 3TB External HDD

I-O Data today launched the I-O Data HDCA-UT3.0K external HDD. The storage device provides a 3TB of storage space and a USB 3.0 port, which is backward compatible with the USB 2.0 interface. The I-O Data HDCA-UT3.0K is compatible with the Microsoft Windows, Linux and Mac OS. What makes this drive more interesting is that it can also be used to record your favorite TV show if you have a TV with a USB HDD recording mode. The new I-O Data HDCA-UT3.0K 3TB external HDD is priced at 27,720 Yen ($314). [Akihabara]

Icy Dock MB561US-4S-1 4-Bay HDD Enclosure Shipped

Icy Dock has begun shipping their newest 4-bay HDD Enclosure, the MB561US-4S-1. Measuring 234.9mm x 141mm x 175mm, the device features an aluminum alloy body covering, a USB 2.0 port, an eSATA port and can accommodate four 3.5-inch SATA drives with a maximum capacity of 2TB. In addition, it also comes with shock-absorbing HDD trays, a built-in fanless power supply and a detachable 3-speed 80mm ball bearing fan. The Icy Dock MB561US-4S-1 is now available for purchase via Newegg for $269.99.

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Two New mini-PCs From Zotac

Zotac hits back by announcing two new mini-PCs namely the ZBOX HD-ND22 and HD-NS21. These space-saving machines boast a 1.2GHz Intel Celeron SU2300 dual-core processor (HD-ND22), a 1.3GHz Intel Celeron 743 single-core processor (HD-NS21), a NVIDIA ION GPU, two DDR3 RAM slots, a 2.5-inch HDD bay, a 6-in-1 card reader, six USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, a DVI port, an HDMI output and WiFi connectivity. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [Zotac]

A New Line Of USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drives From Iomega

Iomega is set drop its new line of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portable hard drives called the eGo. Coming in both 500GB and 1TB capacities, these 2.5-inch drives are equipped with a USB 3.0/2.0 interface, a built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and come bundled with the Iomega Protection Suite Software that includes Iomega’s QuikProtect, v.Clone and Trend Micro’s Internet Security programs. The eGo USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive will begin shipping in early October for $114 (500GB) and $189 (1TB), respectively. [Electronista]

Samsung S2 640GB USB 3.0 Portable HDD

Samsung Electronics comes back with the S2 Portable USB 3.0 HDD that features an on-board SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface and a 7200RPM spindle speed, delivering faster performance over preceding versions. The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface boasts a maximum transfer rate of 5Gbps, compared to the 480Mbps of USB 2.0 interface. Additional features include the low vibration Dynamic Balancing technology, the SilentSeek low noise technology and the NoiseGuard. Additionally, the Samsung S2 comes preloaded with Samsung Auto Backup, SecretZone and SafetyKey for data encryption and password protection. This 2.5-inch external hard disk drive is currently available in 320GB and 640GB of storage capacities. [Samsung]

Sharkoon SATA QuickPort Duo

Sharkoon has recently introduced the Sharkoon SATA QuickPort Duo, which provides the direct connection of two 2.5-inch/3.5-inch SATA HDDs to your PC. What makes this gadget special is that it supports two USB 3.0 ports, which provide a high speed data transfer. Measuring 132mm x 148mm x 72mm, the Sharkoon SATA QuickPort Duo retails for $80. [Sharkoon]

Icy Dock Unveils A New USB 3.0 HDD/SSD Enclosure

A new USB 3.0 HDD/SSD enclosure has just been unveiled by Icy Dock. Called the MB668U3-1SB, this lightweight aluminum enclosure has a USB 3.0/2.0 interface, a cool blue LED to notify the user of the drive’s status and can accommodate a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. [DVHardware]

Buffalo MiniStation Metro Portable HDD Coming To Japan

Already available in the US market, Buffalo’s latest portable HDD ‘MiniStation Metro‘ will finally make its way to Japanese market starting next week. In case you didn’t remember, the drive is equipped with the BumperBody shock protection system, a wrap-around USB 2.0 cable, a built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and supports for Apple’s Time Machine. The MiniStation Metro will be available in 320GB, 500GB and 1TB models for $146, $183 and $295, respectively. [Softpedia]

Toshiba Canvio Plus 640GB HDD Shipped

Amazon has started selling the Toshiba Canvio Plus 640GB hard disk drive for just $68.99 each. For your info, the original price is at $101.99. This storage device is capable of storing up to 182,000 digital photos, or 168,000 digital music files, or 520 downloaded digital movies. Each Canvio Portable Hard Drive comes equipped with an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to protect your important data. [Amazon]