LG has other products out there besides cell phones. You shouldn’t be that surprise to find the new XD1 portable hard drives while browsing for extra storage solution. Not only do they look good but they also promise a lot. They are only 2.5 inch long and they have a SATA II interface. The USB 2.0 E-SATA port can transfer files for up to 480MBps. The XD1 portable hard drive will come in four versions: 120, 160, 250 and 320GB.
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Fujitsu has just announced what they claim to be the highest capacity 2.5 inch external HandyDrive. This new storage solution will offer you 500GB of space. And since we’re still living in a mobile world, this hard drive could be the perfect solution for your travels.

This HandyDrive isn’t just a “stupid” drive. It comes with a new passoword lock tool option which will surely secure your classified data. As for power consumption this external drive is said to reduce it by 35% in standby mode. If you need data transfer speeds, the HandyDrive has a maximum of 60MB per second and it comes with an 8MB read/write buffer.

The HandyDrive weighs only 220 grams, and in case you drop it, its internal shock endurance mechanism might save its life. That means your HandyDrive is secure no matter what happens to it. If stolen the password tool will keep your files secure. If dropped, the shock absorber can save it.

You can choose between various capacities. From 160GB to 500GB. The 500GB 2.5 inch HandyDrive from Fujitsu will be available in July for about $364.

Samsung will be selling this brand new 256GB SSD starting September. SSD drives slowly make their way into our lives and hopefully they’ll get cheaper and cheaper. While we don’t yet have a price on this piece we can tell you this MLC-flash DATA II drive will have speeds of up to 200Mbps read and 160Mbps write.
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Iotek has unveiled their new product — the Data Locker portable external hard drive. What sets this external HDD apart from the others is its touchpad. The touchpad is used to enter the password since the HDD is capable of locking your data. The HDD is 2.5 inches in size features USB connectivity without the need for external power. No word on release date or prices as of yet.

Specs and more pics after the jump.

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