Hitachi LifeStudio Desk Plus 1TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive with 4 GB USB Key $59.99 at Aldi from 17 Dec. i think this is a very good price for a very smart drive with a smart USB key (it's not actually a normal USB stick. it is a MicroSD card reader that looks like a stick but with a 4GB card stuck up. Amazon.com is selling this for $100 . so i must share this smart drive with my fellow smart ozbargainers.
Product Description
LifeStudio Desk Plus
The personal assistant for your digital life.
feature
Smart USB Key
USB Dock for Drive and USB Key
Included USB drive dock makes it easy to access your drive without fumbling with cables each time and also holds included USB key so everything is in one, compact location.
Automatic Organization & Easy Sharing
Preloaded LifeStudio™ automatic organization and easy sharing software seamlessly pulls together photos, movies, music, and documents into a 3D interface so they’re easier to find, view and share.
Reliable backup
Two Levels of Reliable Backup
Preloaded reliable local backup and preloaded free online backup provides two levels of protection to help ensure your content is safe and sound.
Smart Design
Sleek, vertical desktop design fits seamlessly onto your desk.
High Capacity Options
Delivers the capacity you need for all your photos, movies, music, and files.
Features
The LifeStudio Desk Plus external drive automatically finds and organizes photos, movies, music, and files into a stunning 3D wall* so you can easily view all your content from your computer and popular sites like Facebook. The included auto-sync USB key delivers ultimate flexibility for your content on-the-go.
With plenty of capacity for automatic local backup and with the included online backup capabilities, its easy to protect your entire digital library. And you can access your files from any computer or smartphone using an internet browser, or share with others by sending a web link. iPad and iPhone aps are also available for an additional cost.
Easily find, organize, and share your digital content using a stunning, interactive 3D wall
Includes detachable auto-sync USB key for ultimate flexibility on-the-go
Protect your files with two levels of reliable backup online and local
Sleek, vertical desktop design fits seamlessly onto your desk and delivers the capacity you need for all your photos, movies, music, and files
Enjoy plenty of storage space with 1TB, or 2TB capacity options
USB 2.0 interface, for PC and Mac
3-Year Hitachi factory warranty
Inside the box:
3.5 external hard drive
4GB MicroSD USB Key
USB 2.0 cable
AC power adapter
Preloaded Hitachi Backup software
Preloaded LifeStudio software
QuickStart guide
Specifications
Interface: USB 2.0 compliant, USB 1.1 compatible
Connector: USB 2.0, 5-pin Mini-B socket
Data Transfer Rate: USB 2.0: up to 480Mbit/sec; USB 1.1: up to 12Mbit/sec
Power: 12 VDC, 1.5A
Operating Temp: 41 95F (5 35C)
Relative Humidity: 2080% non-condensing
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OS X (10.5 or newer)
Web Browsers: Internet Explorer (7 or newer), Mac Safari (4 or newer)
Dimensions: 7.12in (18.09cm) x 4.85in (12.33cm) x 3.26in (8.27cm)
Weight: 2.29lbs (1.04kg)
System Requirements: Windows users:
Computer system running with XP, Vista, or 7 and an available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port
Mac users:
Mac computer running System 10.5 or newer with an available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port
My local Aldi has this harddisk from last batch @ 79.95 for months now. For $59.99 they are not bad.