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Buffalo 500GB MiniStation Plus Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive (Black)
- Super Fast USB 3.0 Interface
- Data Transfer Speeds of Up to 5Gbps
- Bus-Powered
- Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0
- 256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption
- Time-Machine Compatible
- Formatted for Windows but Mac-Compatible
The 500GB MiniStation Plus Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive (Black) fromBuffalo is a stellar portable hard drive that gives you ample storage and a variety of advanced features. The drive can hold up to 500GB of storage and features the USB 3.0 interface for connecting to your computer. With USB 3.0, the drive can access and transfer data at speeds of up to 5Gbps.* That USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 as well. Whether you are using USB 3.0 or 2.0, the drive is also powered by the USB interface, so you don't have to worry about lugging around a power adapter.
Beyond capacity and transfer speed, the drive also features AES 256-bit encryption, password protection, a shock-absorbing chassis, as well as the Buffalo Tools software suite.** While the drive is formatted for use with Windows computers, you can also use it with Macs and Apple's Time Machine. All told, this external hard drive is a super-portable, feature-packed storage solution worth every penny.
Note! *That interface is not supported by Mac computers
**Only compatible with Windows systems
- Compact and Lightweight
- Super-slim, lightweight chassis saves space for ultimate portability with a stylish, sophisticated design
- USB Powered
- Perfect companion for your laptop or netbook - no external power supply needed
- Shock Absorbing Chassis
- Shock protection elements help protect the hard drive from accidental bumps and drops
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with TurboPC
- Enhance the overall performance of your PC and increase file transfer rates up to 3X over USB 2.0 hard drives
- Native USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatible
- Support for legacy USB 2.0 and SuperSpeed 3.0
- Connect and Go
- Preformatted hard drive is ready for immediate use with Windows
- Hardware Disk Encryption
- Optional 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access
2-Year Limited Warranty
Buffalo Tools Software Suite for Your Windows PC
- Buffalo's Backup Utility
- Protects your important files and documents by backing up to your Buffalo hard drive array. You can use it to back up one or multiple computers with a single Buffalo external hard drive, and it includes a comprehensive restore function which makes restoring from backups extremely easy
- ECO Manager
- Allows you to regulate the power usage of the hard drive array by cutting power to the drive during extended periods of inactivity, which in turn conserves energy and reduces battery consumption
- RAMDISK
- Allows you to create a RAM disk on your Windows PC which creates a small, but extremely fast environment to work on files in
- SecureLock
- Provides complete control of the data encryption on your Buffalo hard drive array, providing password protection and software data encryption
- TurboPC Utility for Windows Users
- Enhance the overall performance of your Windows PC and increase file transfer rates
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SKU | HD-PNT500U3B |
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Weight | 0.400000 |
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The 500GB MiniStation Plus Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive (Black) fromBuffalo is a stellar portable hard drive that gives you ample storage and a variety of advanced features. The drive can hold up to 500GB of storage and features the USB 3.0 interface for connecting to your computer. With USB 3.0, the drive can access and transfer data at speeds of up to 5Gbps.* That USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 as well. Whether you are using USB 3.0 or 2.0, the drive is also powered by the USB interface, so you don't have to worry about lugging around a power adapter.
Beyond capacity and transfer speed, the drive also features AES 256-bit encryption, password protection, a shock-absorbing chassis, as well as the Buffalo Tools software suite.** While the drive is formatted for use with Windows computers, you can also use it with Macs and Apple's Time Machine. All told, this external hard drive is a super-portable, feature-packed storage solution worth every penny.
Note! *That interface is not supported by Mac computers
**Only compatible with Windows systems
- Compact and Lightweight
- Super-slim, lightweight chassis saves space for ultimate portability with a stylish, sophisticated design
- USB Powered
- Perfect companion for your laptop or netbook - no external power supply needed
- Shock Absorbing Chassis
- Shock protection elements help protect the hard drive from accidental bumps and drops
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with TurboPC
- Enhance the overall performance of your PC and increase file transfer rates up to 3X over USB 2.0 hard drives
- Native USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatible
- Support for legacy USB 2.0 and SuperSpeed 3.0
- Connect and Go
- Preformatted hard drive is ready for immediate use with Windows
- Hardware Disk Encryption
- Optional 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access
2-Year Limited Warranty
Buffalo Tools Software Suite for Your Windows PC
- Buffalo's Backup Utility
- Protects your important files and documents by backing up to your Buffalo hard drive array. You can use it to back up one or multiple computers with a single Buffalo external hard drive, and it includes a comprehensive restore function which makes restoring from backups extremely easy
- ECO Manager
- Allows you to regulate the power usage of the hard drive array by cutting power to the drive during extended periods of inactivity, which in turn conserves energy and reduces battery consumption
- RAMDISK
- Allows you to create a RAM disk on your Windows PC which creates a small, but extremely fast environment to work on files in
- SecureLock
- Provides complete control of the data encryption on your Buffalo hard drive array, providing password protection and software data encryption
- TurboPC Utility for Windows Users
- Enhance the overall performance of your Windows PC and increase file transfer rates
SKU | HD-PNT500U3B |
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Weight | 0.400000 |