Samsung launches S series external storage

Darius Chang | Nov 17, 2008

External storage drives are so common, we almost never bother with press releases dealing with just another portable harddisk. However, Samsung's new S series external hard drives caught our attention because, in a nod to all things small, it includes a 1.8-inch version--the S1 Mini.

Unlike it competitors and DIY models in which the SATA to USB adapter is located on the enclosure itself, Samsung's portable drives integrate the USB controller directly onto the harddisk. According to the Korean maker, this results in a 17 percent size reduction and 30 percent less power consumption for the 2.5-inch S2 Portable. In addition, the bundle includes data security and auto backup software to bring more functionality to your investment.

The S series come with a three-year warranty and will be available in late November with four color choices-black, brown, white and red. Singapore will see the first units in the upcoming SITEX show on November 27. The 120GB S1 Mini cost S$199 (US$144.21), while the S2 Portable comes in 250GB (S$169 (US$122.47)), 320GB (S$199 (US$144.21)) and 500GB (S$289 (US$209.44)) capacities.

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