Iomega, a global leader in data protection, has launched the new Iomega eGo portable hard drive for Mac users, featuring multiple interface connections, a new aluminium design, superior ruggedness and a combination of software.

Backed with a three-year limited warranty, the hard drive is offered in three different colours and up to 500GB in capacity.

Iomega is currently exhibiting at Gitex Technology Week, which will run until October 22 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“Featuring both flavors of FireWire and USB 2.0 connectivity, the new Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive is ideal for Mac fans that want to take their files anywhere with the assurance of compatibility no matter which interface is needed,” said Jan Jensen, vice president international sales, Iomega Corporation.

“Just like the new USB 2.0 eGo models we announced recently, the new triple interface eGo Drives deliver dependability and style with a compact, sleek new aluminum enclosure in eye-catching colors, as well as a collection of backup software to protect your data,” he added.

Scott Zahl, vice president, vendor management for Ingram Micro US, one of Iomega’s largest IT distribution partners, said: “Iomega’s next generation of eGo Portable Hard Drives are well positioned to meet the increasing business and consumer demands for greater mobility, capacity and flexibility when it comes to accessing and storing their data.”

“Iomega’s eGo has become a channel favorite among our Apple resellers, especially as demand for portable hard drives continues to build within data-intensive vertical markets such as education, finance, and retail.”

The new triple interface eGo Portable Hard Drive features one FireWire 800 port, one FireWire 400 port, and one USB 2.0 port, and comes in variety of colors and capacities: the Apple-esque Alpine White model is available in 250GB; the deep Midnight Blue model is available in 320GB; and Ruby Red model comes in 500GB.

Inside an aluminium shell little more than a half-inch thick (16 mm) and weighing less than 7 ounces (200 grams), is a state-of-the-art 2.5-inch portable hard drive. Iomega’s Drop Guard feature protects data on the new triple interface eGo drive from drops of up to 51 inches, or 40 per cent above the industry average, said a statement.

Bundled free of charge with the new eGo Portable Hard Drives for Mac users are three backup software programs, giving users added protection for their photos, videos, music and other files.

The new portable hard drive for Mac users is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 or above, as well as Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, and Windows Vista, the statement added. – TradeArabia News Service