View this article at: http://dev.macnn.com/articles/07/01/02/radtech.enclosures.debut Tuesday, Jan 02, 2007 3:00pm RadTech debuts new storage ... RadTech today unveiled a series of new storage solution that include the company's compact 8GB DriveMate portable hard drive boasting a shock chamber to protect the drive within against damage. The DriveMate also features optional 64-bit hardware encryption that RadTech claims is superior to even 192-bit software or biometric encryption. Encrypted models require users to insert a physical key each time a unit is mounted. The company also began shipping a pair of Impact hard drive enclosures (shown at right) designed to hold 2.5- and 3.5-inch SATA/ATA-6 drives. The aluminum housing can withstand crush loads up to and above 4,000 pounds, while available ports include USB, FireWire 400/800, and (in the case of the 3.5-inch Impacts) eSATA. Repeaters enhance the reliability of chained FireWire connections, and customers can opt to purchase versions with 64-bit hardware encryption. Prices for the Impacts begin at $80 and $55 for secured and unsecured 2.5-inch models, respectively. RadTech's fully-equipped 3.5-inch enclosure is priced at $140, while its 8GB DriveMate ships in encrypted form only for $145.