eGo

Mac users can now enjoy the stylish and rugged Iomega eGo HDDs, available now. The eGo HDD features Firewire 400/800 and USB 2.0 connectivity, a rugged aluminum design, Alpine White, Midnight Blue and Ruby Red colors and a 3-year limited warranty.

The bundled software includes:

• Iomega QuikProtect: Backup software for simple scheduled file-level backup of data to hard drives and network-attached storage devices
• EMC Retrospect Express or Express HD: backup all of your data plus applications and settings
• MozyHome Online Backup: Convenient online backup service with 2GB of online capacity for free (unlimited online storage for $4.95/month).

The 250GB Alpine White eGo model is priced at $99.99; the 320GB Midnight Blue model is $109.99; and the 500GB Ruby Red model is $149.99. Check out the press release here.

Iomega has announced the eGo HDD starting at $85 for 250GB or $135 for 500GB. "Most" of these HDDs are powered by a single USB cable and come in 4 colors: red, silver, blue and black. These 2.5-inch HDDs feature an aluminum shell that is slightly more than a half-inch thick (16 mm) and weigh less than 7 ounces (200 grams).

Along with the eGo HDD, you will receive some excellent security software, such as:

• McAfee VirusScan Plus - a free six-month subscription with anti-virus, anti-spyware, 2-way firewall, and web security protection (PC only)
• Iomega QuikProtect - backup software (for Windows and Macintosh desktops and notebooks)
• EMC Retrospect Express or Express HD - backup for all of your data plus applications and settings (for Windows and Macintosh desktops and notebooks)
• MozyHome Online Backup - online backup service with 2GB of online capacity for free (unlimited online storage for $4.95/month)

Click here for the full press release.

[Iomega]