Iomega Releases Mac Companion Hard Drive With FireWire 800 Ports, A USB 2.0 Hub, Charging/Syncing Port For Other Apple Devices

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Iomega’s new Mac Companion Hard Drive includes two FireWire 800 interfaces, a USB 2.0 hub, plus a FireWire 400 to 800 adapter cable. Styled to match Apple’s latest Mac computers, it also includes a convenient USB charging/syncing port for your iPad, iPod or iPhone device.

The Mac Companion’s space saving design fits perfectly on the Apple iMac base or on your Apple monitor. With multiple interfaces you can easily add other peripherals like a printer or other external storage. It also includes a handy capacity gauge on the front and a fast 7200 RPM HDD. Shipping formatted HFS+ for Mac computer users, the included Iomega Protection Suite Mac Edition software includes Trend Smart Surfing for Mac and several backup software solutions. A three year limited warranty is activated when you register your product.

Mac Companion Features:
• Fast: Fast transfer speeds available including FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 connections; 7200 RPM drive speed
• Multiple Connections: One USB 2.0 port, two FireWire 800 ports and a two port integrated USB 2.0 hub* lets you connect multiple devices
• Feature-rich: Styled to match the latest Mac computers; Stacks on the iMac base or Mac monitor; HFS+ for ease of use right out of the box; USB port (2.1 Amp) to charge/sync your iPad, iPod or iPhone device*
• Capacity Gauge: Capacity gauge on front lets you know how much storage is available on the hard drive**
• Warranty: Three year limited warranty with product registration

* The Mac Companion must be connected to the computer via USB in order to use the USB hub or the charge/sync port.
** Requires software utility install to enable capacity gauge feature

In The Box:
• Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive
• USB 2.0 Cable
• FireWire 800 Cable
• FireWire 400 to 800 Cable (for 1394b to 1394a conversion)
• Power Supply
• Quick Start Guide
• Iomega Protection Suite Software via Download
• Trend Micro Smart Surfing software for Mac – 1 year free subscription via download – $59.99 value
• Iomega QuikProtect
• MozyHome Online Backup service (2GB Free)
• Three year limited warranty with product registration within 90 days of purchase

Tech Specs
• One USB 2.0 port
• Two FireWire 800 ports
• Two port integrated USB 2.0 hub (The Mac Companion must be connected to the computer via USB in order to use the USB hub or the charge/sync port)
• Preformatted in HFS+
• Compatible with PC and Mac
• Transfer rates of 480 Mbits/s when connected to a USB 2.0 controller; up to 800 Mbits when connected to a FireWire 800 controller
• Memory cache of 8MB or better
• Three year limited warranty with product registration within 90 days of purchase

System requirements:

Mac Users:
• Power Mac G3 or greater
• FireWire 800 (1394a)/USB 1.1: Mac OS X 10.5 – 10.7 (drive performance will be reduced using a USB 1.1 connection)
• USB 2.0: Mac OS 10.5 or higher
• 128MB RAM or higher as required by operating system

PC Users:
• Pentium II-class or equivalent processor (300 MHz) or higher
• Built-in USB connection/FireWire 800/400 (1394a) depending on drive connectivity
• Microsoft Windows Vista* / Windows 7
• Drive must be reformatted to work with PC

To View User’s Manual:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 3.0, Apple Safari 3 or higher browser

Dimensions:
1.75″ H x 5.82″ W x 7.77″ L

Weight:
4.54 pounds

*Vista compatibility includes all versionsHome Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate

Pricing:
3TB FireWire 800 / USB 2.0 – $369.99
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2TB FireWire 800 / USB 2.0 – $239.99

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