Buffalo Technologies took the wraps off of its newest innovation TurboUSB, which is essentially a driver that will come with its latest re-branded portable hard drives, the MiniStation and the DriveStation. The idea behind TurboUSB is to increase the speed of the USB connection by maximizing the efficiency of communication between plug and port.
Flash Drives with TurboUSB
“With the promising benchmarks, this feature allows for faster data transfers over USB. The proprietary TurboUSB feature operates at the controller level to increase data throughput by 16%”, said Atsuo Shibata, Head operations India. The TurboUSB utility resides on the drive itself, so users will be able to benefit from the speed increase while plugged into any PC.
"In today's fast moving world the efficiency and speed is always a concern while transferring data from one device to another. TurboUSB feature is targeted for both SMB and enterprise users", stated Morikazu Sano, Senior Vice-President of global sales and marketing at Buffalo Inc. "With the new TurboUSB feature, users experience the repositioning of digital content faster and more convenient than ever", he adds.
MiniStation with TurboUSB
The new MiniStation with TurboUSB is designed to keep vital data stored and protected while traveling from one destination to the other. The device's Shock Resistant technology protects the user's personal digital content or business related files from damage caused by bumps, drops or turbulence. Its new wrap-around cable allows for better and more convenient cable management while traveling and Buffalo 's Auto-Installation technology permits immediate use. Its SecureLockWare software safeguards the drive to prevent unauthorized access.
DriveStation with TurboUSB
The DriveStation with TurboUSB is perfect for storing photos, videos, music or crucial business files in the home or in the office. The DriveStation's 7200-RPM SATA (Serial ATA) drive enhances performance, while the SecureLockWare software protects critical files in case of loss or theft. Conserving energy on the device is simple with the power saving Shutdown Scheduling feature and the Auto On/Off feature, which automatically powers the product on or off with your PC.
Price and availability
Backed with a minimum of two years warranty on MiniStation and DriveStation, costs for MiniStation 120GB MRP is Rs. 8,000/-, DriveStation SATA 320 GB MRP is Rs. 8,928/-.
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