buffalo technology ministation metro 500 gb usb 2.0 portable hard drive with integrated flex cable encryption and turbopc - blue onyx hd-pxt500u2 b
ministation metro the world s most feature-rich portable usb 2.0 hard drive integrated cable shock protected 256-bit aes hardware encryption 2x faster than competing drives most comprehensive software utility suite available in 3 colors when portability and security are a priority the ministation metro offers a feature-rich storage solution in a lightweight package designed for mobility . with an easy-to-use user interface storing protecting and transporting digital images music and other files becomes a snap available in three distinct colors - blue onyx pearl white and ruby red - the ministation metro offers a stylish portable storage your digital assets like no other portable hard drive . integrated flex connect cable system because digging through your bag or desk drawer for the correct cable is a headache the ministation metro comes equipped with an integrated flex connect usb cable ensuring that you ll never search for or misplace your cable again . it is a scatter-free solution never lose your cable again custom designed to snap into chassis extreme flexibility extends life of the cable bumperbody shock protection traveling is hard on an external hard drive and whether it is across the street or across the world you need a compact lightweight storage solution that is equipped to handle the rigors of the road . the ministation metro touts a rubberized chassis and bumperbody shock absorbers that surround the hard drive inside defending it from damage due to an incidental knock or a hard drop . protect your data with shock protection internal shock absorbers reduce vibration and shock to keep the drive safe ideal for travelers professionals and students who are always on the go optional hardware encryption aes 256 bit the ministation metro also protects your data from unwanted access by safeguarding your digital assets with 256 bit aes hardware encryption for windows pcs that uniquely can be turned on or off . all of your photos music and personal files stored on the metro are automatically protected with the highest available data encryption . plus with the convenient e-z logon feature you only have to enter your password once on a trusted pc . e-z logon remembers your password and will automatically log you on to the computer you choose . keep unwanted eyes off your data with the highest level of aes 256-bit hardware encryption offered on a commercial hard drive e-z logon remembers your computer and keeps track of your password on trusted pcs unauthorized computers still require your password keeping the drive secure if lost or stolen turbopc for the faster usb 2.0 transfers using high speed ram of your pc turbopc can increase file transfer rates by up to 2x over competing usb 2.0 portable hard drives in windows environments . turbopc also includes turbocopy which provides additional system adjustments to increase performance substantially . fastest usb 2.0 portable drive on the market turbopc provides up to 2x the performance of a traditional usb 2.0 hard drive 100 compatible with other usb 2.0 devices that do not have turbopc installed buffalo tools the most comprehensive software utility suite on the market buffalo tools is a feature-rich suite of optional software included with the ministation metro . any or all of the following components of buffalo tools may be installed on windows pcs . securelock encryption management utility provides optional encryption to keep your drive secure ramdisk performance ramdisk utility lets you take advantage of excess ram on windows pcs creating an accessible high-performance drive letter using ram buffalo s backup utility windows backup software designed for backing up multiple windows pcs to the ministation metro eco manager power management utility configures hard drive power options to conserve battery life and increase the life of the drive during periods of inactivity turbopc performance enhancement utility providing up to 2x transfer boosts over regular usb 2.0 connections 3 attractive colors available in three distinct colors to fit your preference - blue onyx pearl white and ruby red other key features and benefits connect and go preformatted hard drive is ready for immediate use with windows and mac usb powered perfect companion for your laptop or netbook - no external power supply needed google picasa for windows easily organize and edit your digital photos and movies time machine compatibility works perfectly with time machine to back up your mac computer the ministation metro portable storage solution is backed by a one-year limited warranty and lifetime 24 7 us based technical support . what s in the box ministation metro usb 2.0 flex connect cable usb extension cable quick setup guide and warranty statement turbopc performance testing time to transfer 1 000 digital photos . benchmark system intel core i7 860 2.8 ghz ddr3 8gb intel p55 wd1600js-00ncb1 windows 7 64-bit