Buffalo HD-PNT500U3B-EU 500GB MiniStation Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive - Black

Store, backup or transfer your files anytime with the ultra-portable Buffalo MiniStation™ Plus (HD-PNTU3) - a high performance USB 3.0 portable storage in a compact and lightweight shockproof chassis. This USB 3.0 portable hard drive which is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 - works with any PC or Mac®, providing interface speeds up to 5 Gbps. Plug-and-Play design Simply plug the Buffalo MiniStation™ Plus into any USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files. As the Buffalo MiniStation™ Plus is USB-powered, no additional cables and separate power source are needed. Secure data with full encryption Optional 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unwanted access by simply assigning a password. Turbo charge performance The MiniStation™ Plus comes complete with the Buffalo Tools suite of complimentary software designed to boost PC performance and enhance your digital life. The TurboPC enhances your PC’s overall performance by boosting file transfer rates up to three times over USB 2.0 hard drives (with SuperSpeed USB 3.0) Features Compact and lightweight Space-saving super slim, lightweight chassis for ultimate portability; stylish, sophisticated design. USB-powered Perfect companion for your laptop or netbook - no external power supply needed. Shock-absorbing chassis Shock protection elements help protect the hard drive from accidental bumps and drops. Compatible Interfaces Support for legacy USB 2.0 and SuperSpeed 3.0. Connect and go Preformatted hard drive is ready for immediate use with Windows®. Backup utility Buffalo’s backup utility automatically backs up your Windows PC, protecting your data. Apple Time Machine® compatibility Works with Apple Time Machine to back up your Mac computer. Eco-friendly manager Eco minded power management tool regulates power usage, conserving energy and battery consumption Warranty: 2 years Specification Internal Hard Drives Number of Drives - 1 Hard Drive Sizes - 500GB (HD-PNT500U3) - 1.0TB (HD-PNT1.0U3) - 2.0TB (HD-PNT2.0U3GB) Interface Standard Compliance - USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 Connector Type - Micro-B type Number of Ports - 1 Interface Speeds - Max. 5Gbps* (USB 3.0) - Max. 480Mbps (USB 2.0) Other Client OS Support Windows® - 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Mac OS® X 10.5 or later*** Dimensions (WxHxD mm) - 82 x 118 x 16 (HD-PNT500U3) - 82 x 118 x 19 (HD-PNT1.0U3) - 82 x 118 x 22 (HD-PNT2.0U3GB) Weight (g) - 175 (HD-PNT500U3) - 230 (HD-PNT1.0U3) - 260 (HD-PNT2.0U3GB) Power Consumption - Max 2.7W Power supply - DC 5 V (USB powered) Client OS Support - Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), - Windows® XP, Mac OS® X 10.4 or later** * 5 Gbps is the maximum interface rate derived from the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Actual transfer rate will vary depending upon environmental factors. **Only basic external hard drive functionality is supported with this operating system; some included utilities may not work. Special Features OS Support - Windows®7/8 (32bit/64bit), Windows® Vista™(32bit/64bit), Windows® XP, Mac OS® X 10.4 or later** Total Capacity - 500GB, 1.0TB, 2.0TB Interface - 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 Speed 5 Gb/s Hardware Encryption - Y Shock Protection - Y Colors - Black, Silver, Red, Blue Warranty Period - 2 Years Power Management System - Y