Seriously, this increase in capacity has to slow down at some point. Buffalo Technology today launched its dual drive LinkStation Mini (LS-WS1.0TGL/R1), which puts a full terabyte of data into a device that you can carry in your hand. The $699 device is expected in May through Buffalo's distributors, online resellers and Web site. A 500GB version of the LinkStation Mini will also be made available soon, the company says.
The dual drive configuration supports RAID 1 data redundancy (as well as RAID 0), and an included DLNA server by TwonkyVision will allow users to stream media files through any DLNA-supported media player. The device will include Buffalo's Web Access feature, which lets users access stored on the device anywhere in the world via a browser. A remote power feature can power up the device remotely through included Navigator software. An extra USB port lets users add an additional external hard drive, or a USB printer that can be shared through an integrated print server.
But at 1.1 pounds and only 1.57 by 3.22 by 5.31 inches, it's probably just easier to carry the device around with you wherever you go.
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