Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 USB 3.0 External HDD Now Shipping [SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Drive is First USB 3.0 HDD, Boasts 625MB/s Transfer Speeds]

Buffalo have confirmed that their first SuperSpeed USB 3.0 external storage solution, the DriveStation HD-HXU3, is now available making it the first USB 3.0 external hard drive to commence shipping.

Offering data transfer speeds of up to 625MB/s (5 Gbits per second), the USB 3.0 Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 is billed as being ideally suited for those looking for an external storage solution for the backup of high-resolution graphics, digital audio/video, large multimedia files and photos and, aside from coming in 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB capacities, retains USB 2.0 compatibility – though the drive does come bundled with a PC/Mac compatible two-port USB 3.0 PCI Express Interface Card (IFC-PCIE2U3) which will allow you to harness the immediate speed benefits on offer here.

“Innovation has always been Buffalo Technology’s core value and the new DriveStation HD-HXU3 combines both USB 3.0 performance, and the latest hard disk technology to give consumers the fastest, and most reliable solution on the market,” said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. “The DriveStation HD-HXU3 delivers on Buffalo’s ongoing commitment in delivering high quality, robust storage solutions to meet the high demands of today’s consumers.”

The Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 will set you back $199.99 for 1TB capacity version (HD-HX1.0TU3), $249.99 for 1.5TB capacity model (HD-HX1.5TU3) and $399.99 for 2.0TB touting drive (HD-HX2.0TU3).

[Press | via Gadget Review]