Buffalo Technologies has unveiled its MiniStation Shinobi portable hard drive, which the company says not only packs the performance of a pro-level hard drive, but will also make on-the-go computing users rejoice because, at just 5mm thick, it’s also the world’s thinnest external hard drive. The MiniStation Shinobi features Buffalo’s TurboUSB technology to make transfer rates up to 20 percent faster than standard drives, and the unit includes backup and synchronization software to mobile users can easy keep track of their data.
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Buffalo Launches 500 GB MiniStation Drive
Buffalo has brought its 500 MB MiniStation TurboUSB to U.S. shores, offering 500 GB of portable storage on an external 5,400 rpm drive. The unit supports USB 1.1 and 2.0, and consumes a maximum of 2.5 Watts of power. Perhaps best of all is the drive’s diminutive stature: it measures just 3.3 inches by 5 inches by 0.8 inches thick.
“In today’s mobile society, consumers and professionals alike need to be able to take their digital content with them anywhere, said Buffalo CEO Takayuki Nishioka, in a statement. “The new forward-looking MiniStation can suit your data storage needs now and into the future, which underscores our dedication to developing high performance, reliable products that satisfy the growing needs of our customers.”


