subject: Buffalo Dualie 500 GB Portable Hard Drive Dock, a Versatile Storage Solution [print this page] Since it hit the market in February this year, the Buffalo Dualie 500 GB portable hard drive dock continues to impress as a versatile storage solution. What's versatile is that the Dualie comes with a dock that allows you to use a single cable to connect both the hard drive and an iPhone or iPod to your computer. Touted as the world's first combined storage solution, Buffalo's unique hardware platform is a great way to reduce the clutter on your work desk. Moreover, apart from storage, users are quite impressed with the hard drive's speed.
Having the Dualie dock on your desk redefines the way you handle your digital storage. How it is different:
The docking station restricts USB connections by lowering up to 3 USB ports on your computer. You use just one USB cable.
The Dualie recharges your iPhone or iPod and simultaneously connects both the 500GB hard drive and the iPhone/iPod to your Mac or PC.
You can put the files on your iPhone or iPod from your computer and back these up on your Dualie 500 GB hard drive.
As the Dualie is also mains-powered, you can recharge your phone or audio player even when your computer is switched off.
The compact device takes up just 10cm by 10cm on your desk.
It works as a portable storage solution as you can store photos, music, and other files on the drive and take the data along with you anywhere.
The Buffalo Dualie hard drive is pre-formatted for Mac users and supports Apple Time Machine. Time Machine will automatically back up the entire contents of your Mac, including system files, applications, accounts, preferences, music, photos, movies, and documents. The Dualie comes with adapters for iPhone 3G/3GS, iPod touch 2nd Generation, iPod classic and iPod nano 5th Generation as well as all necessary cables.
With a brushed aluminum and black soft-touch two-tone finish, Buffalo Dualie is backed by a limited one-year warranty inclusive of toll-free, 24/7 technical support.
Question 1: Is it possible to connect the Buffalo Dualie's HDD to another PC?
Answer 1: Yes. The Dualie comes with a USB 2.0 port and FireWire 800 port as well as a two-port USB 2.0 hub on the docking station. One USB cable can be connected to the dock and the Mac or PC, and the other can be carried along and even be used to access another Mac or PC.
Answer 2: The Dualie has three connection cables. One can be removed, taken along with you wherever you go and used to access another Mac or PC even when there is no power supply.
Question 2: Where can I buy the Buffalo Dualie?
Answer 1: For information on purchase, go to http://www.buffalo-technology.com/where-to-buy/
Answer 2: The Dualie was initially sold exclusively through Apple but the product is now more widely available. From July1, 2010, the Buffalo Dualie is available through its channel partners.
Buffalo Dualie 500 GB Portable Hard Drive Dock, a Versatile Storage Solution
