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verbatim launches a new range of high quality external hard drive disks for customers in jordan

Published January 21st, 2008 - 07:24 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

verbatim launches a new range of high quality external hard drive disks for customers in jordan

Verbatim, the storage media specialist, today announced the expansion of its product portfolio to include a new range high-quality external Hard Drive Disks (HDD). The HDD assortment, which is available in Jordan, comes in both 2.5" and 3.5" formats and provides storage capacity from 120 GB to 750 GB.

The external 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs offer users an easy and straightforward solution for reliable data backup from any laptop or PC. They feature a practical plug & play compatibility and can be used immediately with no installation required. In addition, each Verbatim HDD comes with "Bounce Back Express" back-up software that enables professional data back-up.

"The Verbatim HDD’s are ideal for anyone who needs reliable mobile file storage – whether for private or business purposes," says Ziad Arab, Verbatim Middle East Sales Manager. "Our acquisition of the SmartDisk® Corporation, a leading American HDD brand, indicates are commitment to further increasing our product quality and expertise in the external HDD segment. Our future plans lies in further strategic expansion in this sector" he adds.

The market research agency Understanding & Solutions anticipate that the future demand for 3.5" and 2.5" HDD’s  will surge  and that the Hard Disk category will grow globally from its current figure of just under 25 million units to approximately 60 million units in the next four years. “The 3.5" HDD market is the largest segment, but the 2.5" models are also experiencing a fast growth as more and more people today use a laptop and are dependent on additional storage capacity.

External HDD’s are an excellent addition to our range of storage solutions and we believe that with this new assortment we can continue our tradition of offering our customers outstanding quality products that cover all key needs in the digital data storage sector", explains Ziad Arab, Verbatim Middle East Sales Manager.

 

Verbatim 2.5" external HDD range
With the palm-sized Verbatim HDD’s in 2.5" format, users have their data at their fingertips at all times, even on the move. Displaying a slender, sophisticated design with robust aluminium housing, the HDD’s are available with 120 GB, 160 GB or 250 GB storage capacity. The sturdy packaging with transparent window offers additional protection against knocks and jolts. The hard disks come with USB 2.0 or two FireWire ports.

Verbatim 3.5" external HD drive range with 500 GB and 750 GB storage
The external hard disks in 3.5" format with internal high-speed SATA hard disk are especially powerful and can reliably store even large volumes of data. The housings have ventilation slit to provide sufficient air so no fans are required. This makes the hard disks particularly quiet. On the front, they have a handy on/off switch with LED light. They come with a foot stand and can be conveniently placed on a desk where they have a minimal footprint. As well as the model with USB port, the 3.5" HD drives are also available with two additional FireWire ports. The free Support Hotline offers users additional reliability.

Verbatim 3.5" NAS HDD with 500 GB storage capacity for SOHO
With the 500 GB NAS (Network Attached Storage) HDD, Verbatim also provides the means to use a mobile data storage device with multiple computers in a local network. The SOHO NAS drive can be linked to a computer by USB or network connection (Ethernet). With its professional interface solution, the NAS hard disk is therefore suitable for use as a multimedia centre, particularly for small companies or in the home. The pre-installed software – "Samba" for PC and "Apple Bonjour™" for Mac – guarantees quick and easy network setup and smooth administration during operation. The NAS hard disk is also suitable as a central back-up solution or for use as a "print server" when linked up to a shared USB printer.