Freecom outs usb 3.0 external hard drive

External drives make a significant part of day-day-devices. These days thay are usually connected via USB 2.0 ports. But now Freecom has introduced what it claims to be the first ever USB 3.0 external hard drive. This brand new drive is called the Hard Drive XS 3.0.

The Hard Drive XS 3.0 is said to be the first external hard drive to offer the SuperSpeed USB technology. Thanks to the USB 3.0 port, this drive offers transfer speeds of approximately 130Mbps. This speed promises to enable users backup their data as well as upload information within seconds. The drive boasts of its small form factor that renders it completely portable.

“The rapid transfer speeds of USB 3.0 are going to make sharing information easier than ever before, and with the rise of interactive web applications and new media showing no signs of slowing, it’s arrived just in time,” said Axel Lucassen, managing director. “From downloaded TV programmes to digital photos and music, data-rich files are abundant both at home and in the office. The Hard Drive XS 3.0 is the first drive in the world to enable users to back up even the biggest files at unprecedented speeds, combining the latest technology with style and practicality to bring a new breed of hard drive to an increasingly demanding market.”

This Freecom drive is said to be ideal for home as well as professional users who constantly need to transfer large files. The XS 3.0 is also said to be the smallest 3.5” hard drive available in the market. This hard drive flaunts a form-fitting rubber enclosure that is said to ensure optimal grip. This unique design also claims to reduce the vibration. This fanless system is virtually silent in its operation.

“We now can transfer a 5GB movie in just 38 seconds – it’s unbelievably fast,” continued Lucassen. “Besides being SuperSpeed ready, the Hard Drive XS 3.0 also outperforms the competition in terms of security. Our USB 3.0 solution will have high-speed hardware encryption with AES 256 bit – this not only the fastest but also the safest storage solution on the market.”

The hard drive XS 3.0 will be offered in varying capacities up to 2TB. It claims to store up to 4,00,000 mp3 songs or more than 2,000 movies. The highlight of this drive is its backward compatibility while it works flawlessly with all USB 2.0 enabled computers. Freecom also plans to launch its USB 3.0 controller to allow computer users to take advantage of the standard’s top speeds.

The Freecom Hard Drive XS 3.0 will enter the European market by mid-November. The drive will be made available in 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB storage capacities. The pricing for these drives will start at €119 (approx. Rs. 5,641) for the 1TB capacity. The company will also offer Controller Card for desktops and Express Controller Card for notebooks for a price of €25.95 and €29.95 respectively.