160GB miniXpress Portable External Storage Solution Available

The miniXpress just got better. Trans International today announced the addition of a 160GB drive to its miniXpress SATA to FireWire Portable External Storage Solution line. This affordable miniXpress ($328.00) is the largest capacity external SATA to FireWire drive and utilizes the Hitachi 2.5 inch, 5400rpm SATA drive.

The miniXpress Portable External drive utilizes the latest SATA to FireWire, hot swappable and bus powered technology. This allows the drive to be swapped without restarting the computer and, powered through the FireWire port, it does not need an additional external power supply. The drive mounts automatically when plugged in to the computer. It's rugged yet stylish aluminum cases assures durability and efficient heat dissipation. Small (can easily fit in your shirt pocket), equipped with an anti-shock mechanism and triple interface (F800/F400/USB) the miniXpress is a versatile, durable and highly portable storage solution.

Trans International has also available a bare 2.5" internal SATA 160GB drive. This affordable ($229.00) storage solution is ideal for upgrading MacBooks, MacBooks Pro and MacMinis as well as other computers and devices that use 2.5 inch, SATA hard drives. [Bill Fox]