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.”

