Iomega (http://www.iomega.com) says it’s completed its new Mac-oriented hard drive line with the launch of the Iomega eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive.
Combined with the recent launches of the Iomega Helium Portable Hard Drive and the Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive, Iomega now has a complete new line of portable and desktop hard drives for Mac users, according to Iomega President Jonathan Huberman. All three new drives are formatted HFS+ for compatibility with Mac computers right out of the box, making them perfect complements to today’s Apple notebooks and desktops.
Available in 500GB and 1TB capacities at US$150 and $20 respectively, the new black Iomega eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive has two FireWire 800 ports and one USB 2.0 port. It includes a Drop Guard Case to help protect the drive from drops of up to seven feet. The eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive requires no external power supply, and comes complete with three cables: one USB 2.0 cable, one FireWire 800 cable, and one FireWire 800-FireWire 400 adaptor cable.
Available in 500GB and 1TB capacities ($129.99 and $199.99, respectively), the new Iomega Helium Portable Hard Drive has one USB 2.0 port and a durable aluminum case. The Helium Portable Hard Drive requires no external power supply, and comes complete with one USB 2.0 cable.
Available in 2TB and 3TB capacities ($195 and $295, respectively), the Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive utilizes a fast 7200 RPM 3.5-inch hard drive in a space-saving design that fits on the base of the Apple iMac or an Apple monitor. The silver and black drive includes two FireWire 800 ports, one USB 2.0 port and a two port integrated USB 2.0 hub that lets you connect multiple devices such as a printer or other external storage device. The Mac Companion Hard Drive doesn’t require the user to buy extra cables; it comes complete with one FireWire 800, one conversion FireWire 400-800, and one USB 2.0 cable
The Iomega eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive is available worldwide in a 500GB model and a 1TB model. The Iomega Helium Portable Hard Drive is available worldwide in a 500GB model and a 1TB model. The Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive is available worldwide in a 2TB model and a 3TB model.
The Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive and the Iomega Helium Portable Hard Drive are now available at Apple stores; the Iomega eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive will be available at Apple Stores later this month. All three products are also available or will be available at other select retailers and etailers worldwide.
Iomega launches eGo Mac Edition portable hard drive
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