Apricorn has introduced the latest addition to its range of portable storage, Aegis Mini – 240GB model. Although it has regular look, remember that it has a 1.8-inch hard drive, and weighs just 105g. You can plug it into the computer via USB 2.0 or FireWire and despite its small size, the 240GB Aegis Mini is resistant to shocks and the FireWire cable or USB 2.0 is integrated. It works well with Mac OS X and Windows. The USB 2.0 model will cost $270, while the FireWire version costs $10 more. You can get a discount of $25, but only this month.

Here’s another external hard drive designed by Yano, the MetalWear EX 1.5TB. We are talking about an external hard drive with an aluminum case and 1.5TB of storage space (7200rpm).
Sold in Japan under the code name MTH1500EX, our external hard drive is equipped with Firewire ports 400 and 800, and eSATA ports and USB 2.0. This device is the perfect little bug for PC and Mac users (Yes, Linux users are welcome of course!).
Sold in Japan for more than 50,000 yen ($550), this MetalWear EX 1.5 TB will be available from December 24 in Japan. Just in time for a last minute Christmas gift.

LG Korea has today released the XD4, new 3.5″ external hard drives (USB2.0). Available in 500GB, 750Go or 1TB, the new thin hard drive (35mm) has a unique cooling system by LG, and a Back-up button. No information for the price.

Iomega has introduced two new models of external hard drives for its eGo range: the Encrypt and BlackBelt. The latter includes the Drop Guard Xtreme feature that preserves your data in case of a fall. Regarding the Encrypt, you have the 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard to secure your data, providing a password protection with an encryption software pre-installed. The Encrypt is available fo the price of $150, while the BlackBelt costs $120 with a 250GB of storage space.

The MacBook Air is incredibly thin, then there is only one portable hard drive to go with it: the Iomega eGo Helium. It has an anodized aluminum case with a thickness of only 1.6cm and weighs 200g with a USB port for the power supply (and also for data transfer, of course). It is currently a 320GB version, but hope that there will be greater capacity external hard drives. Price: $149.99.

Usually, to lock the access to data on a hard drive, it is through an encryption utility, or a biometric system. To change, the manufacturer Lenovo offers a new mini external hard drive with an integrated numeric keypad to enter the PIN code (10 IDs max). A security system that reminds our good old safes. Another alternative for those who want to protect their data. Prices: $180 for 160GB, $219 for 320GB on Lenovo.

In making this time more Mac-friendly. In fact, this new version of the MiniStation TurboUSB offers a slightly revised design to paste a little more with the lines defined by Apple. Apart from it, it is available in 160, 250, 320 and 500GB, and is compatible with Time Machine. Prices range from £54.99 to £109.99.

The manufacturer recently unveiled a new external hard drive, the NanoStation, a storage capacity certainly reduced (60GB), but is catching up by its weight: 56 grams, and dimensions equal to 3 blue cards stacked … It is worth noting that they are preloaded with softwares SecureLockMobile, Firefox and Thunderbird. Available in November for $110.