Lacie intros portable harddrive with encryption capability

Iria · Nov 15, 2005, 10:20 PM

Lacie today announced a stylish, external harddrive that comes with a host of features to protect content stored on the device. The "SAFE Mobile Hard Drive" allows users to safeguard files through biometric access technology as well as DES- or Triple-DES-based hardware encryption with 56- or 128-bit keys.

The USB 2.0 drives are currently available for pre-order with shipping scheduled to begin in December. The 5400 rpm 40 GByte and 80 GByte versions are priced at $220 and $270, the 4200 rpm 120 GByte drive rings up at $400.
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Source: TG Daily

Nov 15, 2005, 10:20 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Lacie intros portable harddrive with encryption capability Lacie today announced a stylish, external harddrive that comes with a host of features to protect content stored on the device. The "SAFE Mobile Hard Drive" allows users to safeguard files through biometric access technology as well as DES- or Triple-DES-based hardware encryption with 56- or 128-bit keys. The USB 2.0 drives are currently available for pre-order with shipping scheduled to begin in December. The 5400 rpm 40 GByte and 80 GByte versions are priced at $220 and $270, the 4200 rpm 120 GByte drive rings up at $400. _____________ Source: TG Daily