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Buffalo introduces the new MiniStation external harddrive with wraparound USB cable
MiniStation Hardware Encryption software protects data from prying eyes
04/09/2009
Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of storage and wireless networking, announces a high capacity, lightweight portable USB hard drive, the MiniStation with in-built Hardware Encryption. This new external hard drive comes with software that protects your data and a wraparound USB cable.
The explosion of online media and digital data means that many more people take film and music, digital images and other files with them when they are on the move. The MiniStation is a low cost, external hard drive ideal for storing, backing-up and transporting digital data, giving people access to their important files from wherever they are.
The MiniStation is compatible with both PC and Mac, connecting directly using USB and requires no additional power supply. With built-in Memeo AutoSync and SecureLockMobile software, you can ensure your files are always up to date and protected from unauthorised access. Included Hardware Encryption software allows user to set a password that protects their data from prying eyes.
Ideal for consumers and small businesses who need to backup, store and transport data easily, comes in three sizes of 250GB, 320GB or 500GB and comes in high-gloss black, white and red.
Paul Hudson, Northern European sales director, Buffalo Technology, commented: “The new MiniStation is an ideal way for consumers and small businesses to maintain their data. We take the security of our customer’s data seriously and have included Hardware Encryption software that means unauthorised people won’t be able to access data they shouldn’t be allowed to see. The drives are small, lightweight and extremely portable and easy for anyone to use.”
The MiniStation’s key features include:
• SecureLockMobile encrypts important personal data, preventing unauthorised access
• Shock resistant body protects data from knocks and shocks of daily life
• Integrated USB cable – you’ll never lose your USB cable again
• Memeo AutoSync automatically synchronises your MiniStation with your PC or Mac
• Simple plug ‘n’ play setup
• Full disk encryption for Windows to protect data
• Included Picasa software from Google allowing easy management of digital photos
About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo is a global manufacturer of innovative storage, multimedia, and wireless networking products for the home and small business. The company is recognised as the Number 1 total PC peripheral manufacturer in Japan, and was the worldwide consumer NAS market leader in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 (In-Stat).
The company's storage products are addressing the needs of the individual and the business, providing cost-effective network attached storage (NAS), portable and desktop hard drives, multimedia players, Wireless LAN routers and a versatile line of USB flash drives, which together offer a complete and integrated solution for the small office and digital home environment.
Buffalo's product portfolio includes its TeraStation NAS devices which are specifically designed to bring Enterprise storage to the SMB. The LinkStation range of NAS products, takes multimedia NAS to the home. The LinkStation Live & Mini enables you to create a central location to store files, photos and music, simply and easily. The Nfiniti™ range of easy-to-use, high performance wireless networking products for the SMB/SoHo and home user, with industry-leading AOSS™ (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) technology, allows users to build and manage secure wireless networks at home or in the office at the push of a button.
Buffalo's strong international industry alliances with companies such as Intel, Broadcom™, Nintendo and Microsoft have allowed it to lead the industry in the development of the latest technologies into practical tools for the business and the home.
Headquartered in Japan, Buffalo Technology has offices in the UK, France, The Netherlands, Germany, USA and Taiwan. For more information please visit www.buffalo-technology.com.
Buffalo, Inc. trademark statements. Buffalo is a trademark of Buffalo, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
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