14 DAY TRIAL // Buffalo has long been a supplier of various storage solutions and it seems its most recent one has now made its way out of its maker's labs, bearing the name of HDS-PXVU2.
External storage solutions come in various shapes, sizes and types, as many companies are trying to stand out through newer and better inventions.
Still, there are only so many new ideas one can come up with, meaning that, eventually, all players return to the standard designs known to work.
Thus, flash drives, external hard disk drives and similar solid state drives, along with optical disks, are what one may see as the standard external storage solutions.
Buffalo, not long ago, introduced the MiniStation 3.0 line of portable HDDs equipped with the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface.
Now, the same company has again broken the silence in order to show off yet another hard drive, apparently just as portable (still of the external variety).
It bears the name of HDS-PXVU2 and can have a capacity of 320 GB, 500 GB or 1 TB, all packed inside a package measuring 90 x 20 x 134 mm and weighing 300 grams.
The product communicates with host PCs via USB 2.0 and, while this does not even get near what USB 3.0 allows in terms of speed, Buffalo did implement other assets.
For one, the HDD features hardware encryption, so as to keep data inaccessible to unauthorized people, while a built-in antivirus makes sure no external, virtual threats can cause any harm.
There is also the Trend Micro software, which enhances the emphasis on the security side of things by scanning all transferred files for spyware, malware and viruses.
Additionally, Buffalo implemented an internal 16-point shock-absorbing system, plus a non-slip silicon band, for physical endurance.
Finally, the HDS-PXVU2 has a wrap-around USB cable and, by means of the eco Manager software, can use up to 30% less power than its rivals.
The middle of February is the best estimate for shipments to begin, the prices being of $192, $245 and $349 for the 320 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB models, respectively.