Buffalo Unveils USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive


New Delhi, 28th June, 2011: Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and direct attached storage solutions, today announced the launch of HD-PNTU3 Series MiniStation USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive. This MiniStation is a super slim, light weight shock proof chassis that saves space for ultimate portability along with a stylish and sophisticated design with shock protection. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility to USB 2.0, the Buffalo MiniStation works with nearly any PC or Mac while providing an interface speed of up to 5 Gbps. With no extra power supply, it's a simple plug and play device that serves as a perfect companion for consumers on the move. With automatic hardware encryption for Windows your data can be easily protected from unauthorized access. Also, this Eco-Minded power management tool regulates power usage and conserves energy that in turn reduces battery consumption. The need for greater storage capacity will continue to expand in multiple dimensions, but these choices will be scrutinized with an eye to decreasing power consumption, footprint and cost in several ways, said Susumu Kobayashi, Country Head, Buffalo India, This latest USB 3.0 portable hard drive, seeks to offer exceptional performance, functionality at an attractive price point, he added. Features and Benefits of this would be Shock protection elements surround the hard drive, protecting it from damage, Automatic Hardware encryption protects data from unauthorized access and preformatted hard drive is ready for immediate use. It is Compact, Super slim, lightweight chassis saves space for ultimate portability and Buffalo's Backup Utility for automatic backup of your Windows PCs and Time Machine support for continuous backup of your Mac computers. The prices of these Buffalo Portable Hard Drives are backed by a limited three-year warranty. The HD-PNTU3 Series will be available in Red, Black, Pink, Silver, Blue, Gold colors and in 500 GB and 1 TB capacity immediately with Buffalo authorized retailed outlets at an estimated SRP of 4000/- for 500 GB and 6000/- for 1TB.