FirewireDirect debuts 100GB 2.5-inch portable drives
updated 02:55 pm EDT, Thu June 24, 2004
100GB 2.5\" hard drives
FirewireDirect today announced its largest 2.5-inch portable hard drives. The new 100GB capacity portable drives are available in three models: ($470). The bus-powered drives use a 9.5mm drive mechanism in a case that is less than 5-inchs long and half-an-inch in height. Featuring a tiny, sleek Titanium-style form factor, the Mach VIII features a triple interface, including a 6-pin FireWire, 9-pin FireWire 800, and a mini USB 2.0/1.1 connector, while the Mach IV features a standard FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 connection. The Spark 800 features two FireWire 800 ports and a USB 2.0 port. All three models ship with 110-240V power adapters, cables, carrying case and available with Mac or Windows software ($15 extra for Mach drives).
