Imation Expands Apollo External HDD

Imation Corp. expanded its Apollo family of external hard disk drives.

The updated Apollo line delivers solutions ranging from personal to professional use, updated designs and next-generation software that simplifies, automates and personalizes backup for up to two terabytes of data. In addition, the Apollo Expert D300, employs USB 3.0 technology to move data up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0-based drives.

   Apollo Expert D300

"The explosion of large multimedia files, such as high-resolution photos and video, and the fact that even small businesses can be data-intensive, means households and businesses need to capture and save more digital information than ever," says Jason Elles, global brand leader for Imation. "Whether they’re seeking exceptional value or high speeds, using a drive personally or professionally, or backing up their desktop or managing data on the go, there’s an Apollo external hard drive to utilize."

The new Apollo family begins with the Apollo Expert D300 External Hard Drive. For professional users, the external hard drive features USB 3.0 technology to move data up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 drives, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. Available in 500-GB, 1-TB and 2-TB capacities, the drive delivers high-speed data backup and protection capabilities. The drive features a brushed silver industrial design and removable stand to orient it horizontally or vertically. The drive uses ArcSoft TotalMedia Backup software and includes a 60-day trial of Norton Online Backup.

Other products in the portfolio include:

• Apollo Expert D200 External Hard Drive: Available in capacities from 500 GB to 2 TB, the external drive delivers data backup and solid protection. The USB 2.0-powered drive features a brushed silver, industrial design and a removable stand that enables users to orient the drive horizontally or vertically on their desktops. Protected by a five-year limited warranty, the Apollo Expert D200 drive comes equipped with ArcSoft TotalMedia Backup software and a 60-day trial of Norton Online Backup.
• Apollo Expert M200 Portable Hard Drive: Designed for mobile professionals, the portable hard drive features an industrial design and a five-year limited warranty. The USB 2.0-powered drive offers storage capacities of 320, 500 and 640 GB. The drive uses ArcSoft Total Media Backup software and includes a 60-day trial of Norton Online Backup for an extra layer of protection.
• Apollo M100 Portable Hard Drive: The compact portable hard drive is ideal for value-focused, mobile users. Available in 320-, 500- and 640-gigabyte capacities, the USB 2.0-powered drive requires no external power supply or drivers. The 2.5-inch drive comes equipped with ArcSoft Total Media Backup software to simplify, automate and personalize backup for both PC and Mac users.

The Apollo M100 and Expert M200 portable hard drives are available. The Apollo Expert D200 and D300 external hard drives will be available in October. Prices range from $79.99 MSRP to $219.99 MSRP depending on drive capacity and data-transfer speed.