Verbatim Announces New SureFire Portable HDD Line

The new SureFire line of portable combo FW800/USB2 HDDs is now available with capacities of 250GB, 320GB and 500GB. The rugged palm-sized drives combine power, convenience and the reliability of the Verbatim brand with a compact, sleek design.

The bus-powered drives are equipped with one USB 2.0 port, and one FireWire 800 port to deliver high-speed transfer rates of up to 800MB/sec. for FireWire 800 connections and 480MB/sec. when connected with USB 2.0 (without requiring an AC power adapter).

Encased in a durable black aluminum-extruded case with a fingerprint-resistant matte finish, the 2.5-inch drive features a 5400rpm spindle speed and 8MB of cache memory to optimize performance. The SureFire portable HDDs weigh in at 0.41 lbs. (186g), and measure 3.13- x 5.0- 0.66-inches (81mm x 128mm x 15mm), making them easy to transport from system to system and place to place. Also, these HDDs are compatible with both PC and Mac.

The suggested retail pricing is $109.99 for the 250GB version, $139.99 for the 320GB version and $179.99 for the 500GB drive.