Buffalo launches Eco MiniStation Lite USB 3.0 external drive

Buffalo launched a new design for the MiniStation Lite USB 3.0 external hard drive. The new Buffalo MiniStation Lite USB 3.0 is designed for users requiring high-capacity data mobility.

The Buffalo MiniStation Lite USB 3.0 has a slim, glossy finish and looks stylish for a portable USB storage device, claims Buffalo. The external hard drive is available in two storage capacities: 500GB and 640GB.

The new Buffalo Ministation Lite USB 3.0 external hard drive claims to offer an easy-to-use interface. The Buffalo Ministation Lite USB 3.0 hard drive comes with an energy efficiency tool to conserve energy, said Buffalo. The new Ministation Lite helps reduce power and battery usage during extended periods of a laptop or desktop's inactivity.

The Buffalo Ministation Lite external hard drive supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 which offers up to 5-Gbps data transfer rate -- 10 times faster than USB 2.0, claims Buffalo. With TurboPC installed on Windows PCs, the Buffalo Ministation Lite provides 25% faster transfer rate over competing USB 3.0 hard drives, claims Buffalo.

The Buffalo Ministation Lite USB 3.0 comes with a built-in backup utility for Windows PCs. The external drive is targeted at users who need high-speed USB powered storage for the storage and transfer of digital content. The Buffalo external drive supports Windows and Mac OS platforms.

Price and Availability

The Buffalo Ministation Lite USB 3.0 external hard drive comes with 3 years replacement warranty. It is available in black color only. The Buffalo Ministation Lite USB 3.0 500GB portable hard drive is available at a price of Rs. 9,000, while the 640GB version sells for a price of Rs. 11,000. The Ministation Lite USB 3.0 is available in the market with reseller and large format retail outlets.

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