Buffalo Technology, a provider of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, announced Monday its new MiniStation Extreme and DriveStation Axis Velocity storage solutions. These latest additions to Buffalo’s portfolio of performance-driven USB 3.0 storage solutions that provide users with a reliable way to store, back up and transport their content safely and securely.

As data protection is a priority, the new MiniStation Extreme offers a feature-rich portable storage offering in a rugged, lightweight package, designed to keep files secure. Its design and high-quality finish equipped with a wrap-around USB cable, a rubberized base, shock protection elements and hardware encryption blend form and function to deliver improved data protection and mobility. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with nearly any PC or Mac, and provides interface speeds up to 5 Gbps. MiniStation Extreme features US Military Standard shock protection with a ruggedized chassis and specialized bumpers designed to absorb and transfer shock away from the hard disk due to accidental bumps and drops from up to 2 meters. It can be plugged into any available USB port on the computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road; with 256-bit AES hardware encryption, keeping data safe.

The new DriveStation Axis Velocity is an external hard drive designed for secure storage and backup. Equipped with a high speed 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3.0 support, DriveStation Axis Velocity offers fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac. Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers government-grade protection without the need for additional software, keeping data safe from theft and unauthorized access. Its chassis design can stand upright or lay flat allowing for easy placement. DriveStation Axis Velocity is the perfect solution for fast and easy data storage and backup.

Both the MiniStation Extreme and DriveStation Axis Velocity ship complete with Buffalo Tools, a multipurpose utility suite designed to enhance Windows PC performance and user experience; increase file transfer rates with TurboPC EX, set up a backup schedule and protect data with Backup Utility and conserve energy by reducing power consumption with eco Manager.

Buffalo’s MiniStation Extreme is backed by a three-year limited warranty and DriveStation Axis Velocity is backed by a two-year limited warranty including toll-free 24/7 US based technical support. Both models will be available next month. The MiniStation Extreme is available at an estimated street price of $94.99 for the 500GB (HD-PZ500U3) and $129.99 for the 1 TB (HD-PNT1.0U3), while the DriveStation Axis Velocity is available at an estimated street price of $94.99 for the 1 TB (HD-LX1.0TU3), $134.99 for the 2 TB (HD-LX2.0TU3) and $179.99 for the 3 TB (HD-LX3.0TU3).

Source: Computer Technology Review

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