Transcend Unveils StoreJet 18M HDD in India

This portable device offers stylish and shockproof features, packaged in a portable size. It meets the U.S military drop-test standards, MIL-STD-810F 516.5-Transit Drop. As a result, it becomes one of the most rugged hard drives. The exterior of the device comes with silicon finishing, protecting it from accidental slips and falls and gives a nice feel.

According to Austin Huang, Regional Head – Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcends, “With the launch of StoreJet 18M, Transcend has once again raised the bar set by Transcend’s StoreJet line of portable HDDs. We are confident that our customers will appreciate the enhanced portability of the new StoreJet 18M because of its small size and the peace of mind that comes with the thought of having your data securely stored in a reliable Transcend HDD.”

This hard drive comes in two contrast color schemes and sports a rugged design. It presents an internal suspension technology with an extra durable, vibration silicon outer shell, since it’s equipped with an advanced dual-stage shock protection system. It also comes with Transcend’s elite StoreJet software pack. Since, it’s USB powered you don’t need an external power or battery.

It follows all the specifications laid down by the USB 2.0 and presents a handy ‘OneTouch’ auto-backup button. With the help of these features, you can take backup and synchronize data with the desktop PC or notebook. It has a 120GB storage capacity. It features LED which shows the power status and data transfer activity. In addition, the StoreJet 18M offers hi-speed data transfer rates up to 480Mb/s.

The StoreJet 18M has 98.7mm x 65.7mm x 17.45mm dimensions and weighs 120g. It provides an RPM of 4200 and a buffer of 8MB. ZIF PATA HDD is its storage media.

This portable device comes with a 2 year warranty and costs around Rs. 6600.