Micronet Technology today announced the PlatinumXL line of high capacity external drives. Featuring FireWire 800 and capacities up to 800GB, the PlatinumXL “boasts performance and flexibility in a sturdy and compact aluminum casing that’s only 2-inches tall, making it the smallest 800GB external enclosure on the market.” The drive is compatible with Mac OS 9 and OS X. Pricing was not available.