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Sony VAIO 100 GB Portable Hard Drive with Security

Sony VAIO 100 GB Portable Hard Drive with Security, as the name indicates is an external hard drive with unique data security function. With dimensions 3.1 in x 6.2 in x 0.9 in (HWD), the drive has an elegant look and is easily portable. The unique data security function of the Sony VAIO 100 GB Portable Hard Drive can be easily enabled by a wireless key. Connect the hard drive USB cable to the notebook, place the key on the hard drive and its security feature is enabled. The security function is then activated automatically when you disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Just register the wireless key once and the entire hard disk can be locked. Sony VAIO 100 GB Portable Hard Drive is best suited for convenient plug-and-play with most desktop or notebook computers. It lets you connect to your notebook/PC and provide a lawless way to regular data backup.

Connectivity:

Sony VAIO 100 GB Portable Hard Drive is easily compatible with PC’s and Notebooks. The drive comes with a USB cable, 2 AA alkaline batteries, 2 wireless keys, carrying case and user manual for operating instructions. Sony VAIO 100 GB Portable Hard Drive can be easily connected to your PC / notebook via the USB 2.0 cable. The connector type being 4 pin USB Type A, the most common connector available on modern computers.

Features:

• Unique Data Security Function
• Capacity 100GB
• Interface type : 1 x Hi-Speed USB
• Connector type: 4 pin USB Type A
• Spindle Speed:  4200 rpm

Qualities:

• Unique Data Security Function of Sony VAIO 100 GB Portable Hard Drive is the most attractive feature. It provides the facility to lock the entire hard disk.

Drawbacks:

• Spins at only 4200 rpm, which is considerably slower than some similarly priced hard drives.

Comments:

Sony VAIO 100 GB Portable Hard Drive is best fit for taking regular data backup. Featuring option for regular data backup and being easily portable, the drive can be used to carry you data home after work. It’s easy to connect and simple to use. Sony VAIO 100 GB Portable Hard Drive can store and transfer large amounts of data between PCs easily. Data Security Function provides an option to lock the entire hard drive. Slow spindle speed is the only downside of the drive.