Fujitsu Launches 2.5″ Portable HandyDrive Series up to 500GB in Hong Kong

New travel-ready HandyDrive series, featuring 2.5-inch external hard disk drive (HDD) with up to 500GB(*¹) of storage space in a sleek, compact and self-powered design, to Hong Kong customers. Engineered for frequent travellers and mobile professionals, the new Fujitsu HandyDrive, is equipped with a new password-lock tool option to secure stored data. Its new utility management also reduces the HDD’s power consumption in stand-by mode by 35% over normal idle mode. Available in capacities of 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, 400GB and 500GB, the new Fujitsu HandyDrive is bundled with a new password lock tool, assuring users that their data will be protected and unauthorised access will be prevented. Designed for busy mobile professionals, Fujitsu’s HandyDrive weighs less than 220 grams with a robust housing of 142mm (D) x 82mm (W) x 22mm (H) in size, which is comparable to a pocket-size book. The new HDD’s integrated, bus-powered USB 2.0 interface freely permits the drive’s connection and disconnection during computer operations. A notebook computer can lend the device the necessary power without external resources required. The maximum data transfer rate at 60MB per second with a read-and-write buffer of 8MB also enables fast and reliable data transfer…

Fujitsu Introduces 2.5″ Portable HandyDrive Series up to 500GB in Hong Kong

Data-Secure, Low-Power-Consuming and Lightweight Device Provides Ultimate Storage, Backup and Security Solution for Mobile Users

Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused information technology and telecommunications solutions and services, announced the launch of its new travel-ready HandyDrive series, featuring 2.5-inch external hard disk drive (HDD) with up to 500GB(*¹) of storage space in a sleek, compact and self-powered design, to Hong Kong customers. Engineered for frequent travellers and mobile professionals, the new Fujitsu HandyDrive, is equipped with a new password-lock tool option to secure stored data. Its new utility management also reduces the HDD’s power consumption in stand-by mode by 35% over normal idle mode.

Fujitsu HandyDrive

Available in capacities of 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, 400GB and 500GB, the new Fujitsu HandyDrive is bundled with a new password lock tool, assuring users that their data will be protected and unauthorised access will be prevented. Data protection is further enhanced with HandyDrive’s distinctive shock-endurance mechanism which helps reduce the effect of impact as users are working on the road.

Designed for busy mobile professionals, Fujitsu’s HandyDrive weighs less than 220 grams with a robust housing of 142mm (D) x 82mm (W) x 22mm (H) in size, which is comparable to a pocket-size book. The new HDD’s integrated, bus-powered USB 2.0 interface freely permits the drive’s connection and disconnection during computer operations. A notebook computer can lend the device the necessary power without external resources required. The maximum data transfer rate at 60MB per second with a read-and-write buffer of 8MB also enables fast and reliable data transfer.

“The 2.5-inch market continues to be a major focus for Fujitsu and the latest portable HandyDrive is yet another example of the significant investments Fujitsu has made in its R&D efforts through innovation and sound understanding of customer needs,” said Christopher So, General Manager, Volume Products Division, Fujitsu Hong Kong. “As more users are concerned about data security following a number of data loss cases earlier this year, we believe HandyDrive is the best solution for customers with great expectations on data security, storage capacity and mobility.”

Primarily for mobile use, Fujitsu’s new HandyDrive can also be utilised as an ideal storage and backup extension for desktop computers. With a maximum storage capacity of 500GB, the HandyDrive is the ultimate solution for storing work files, multimedia applications, photos, videos, MP3s, temporary data backup, data exchange, data transport and security solutions.

The Fujitsu HandyDrive series is now available to Hong Kong customers.

Notes
(*¹) One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity may be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting
One megabyte (MB) = 1,000,000 bytes; one gigabyte (GB) = 1,000 megabytes; one gigabit (Gb) = 1,000 megabits; RPM = Revolutions Per Minute
(*²) Buffer: A small portion of buffer memory is used for drive firmware control.

About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.3 trillion yen (US$53 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
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About Fujitsu Hong Kong
Fujitsu Hong Kong, a leading technology company, is one of the largest providers of customer-focused information technology and telecommunications (IT & T) solutions and services for organizations in Hong Kong. With more than 50 years of experience and as part of the Fujitsu Group — a global family of IT & T infrastructure experts — Fujitsu Hong Kong extends its expertise across the enterprise and around the region. Fujitsu Hong Kong is able to support and optimize world-class IT & T infrastructure for organizations in the region that require a global and competitive edge needed for a sustainable future. Major customers include Government of HKSAR, Cathay Pacific Airways, PCCW, KGI Asia Limited, Modern Terminals Limited and more.

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