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Buy.com has the Apricorn Aegis A25USB500 5400rpm USB 2.0, 2.5” 500GB Portable External Hard Drive for $268.99 - $35 Exclusive Mail-In rebate (Expires 09/30/2008) = $233.99 with free shipping.

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The 500GB Aegis Portable 2.5″” hard drive is ideal for storing, an!
d backing up your valuable data. Every feature of the Aegis Portable has been carefully designed for the user’s convenience. No more fussing with cables or looking for wall sockets, the integrated cable wraps neatly around the Portable when not in use and the Portable draws all of its power from the laptop, so an AC adapter is never needed.

In addition to its tiny footprint and innovative design, the Aegis Portable goes the extra mile when protecting your data. The Aegis Portable features a 16-point Omni-directional shock mounting system, protecting the drive from accidental bumps and knocks. Pair this with Apricorn?s Data Protection Software Suite offering backup, synchronization, and Apricorn?s FREE technical support, you have the most comprehensive mobile backup and storage system available!

FeaturesConvenient ultra-portable design — Ideal to take between home and the office or on trips Integrated 6 pin Firewire cable for hassle free connection Integrated U!
SB cable for hassle free connectionPC and Mac Compatible 100% Bus powe
red — no AC adapter required — EVER! Plug-n-Play — Drivers not required for Windows XP & 2000 or Mac OS Hot Swappable — No need to power down, just plug and go Extensive Shock Mounting - Protects your data with a 16-point omni-directional shock mounting system Complete software bundle to backup and synchronize your data Moving Files — Excellent for synchronizing data between desktop and notebook computers High capacity hard drive — store your entire music collection, videos & files Worry free 3 year warranty

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Buy.com has the Apricorn Aegis Bio A25BIO160 160GB USB 2.0 Biometrically Secure/128-bit AES Hardware Encrypted External Hard Drive With 8MB Buffer Cache - Blue for $164.99 - $40 Exclusive Mail-In rebate (Expires 09/02/2008) = $124.99 with free shipping.

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When security matters, trust your data to the Aegis Bio.

Designed for those that demand the highest level of protection for their data, the Aegis Bio fuses leading edge technology in biometric authentication and encryption with a rugged, portable design to produce a truly remarkable hard drive.

Biometrically secure, the Aegis Bio utilizes UPEK’s Digital ID Hardware Engine. Comprised of UPEK’s unique Touch- Strip Sensor with Oxford Controller chip, the Aegis Bio is able to store up to ten fingerprint profiles. Once your fingerprint is enrolled, just swipe your finger to access your files. No software is required on the host to access your data, and the Aegis Bio is cross platform compatible, enabling you to take your data securely from work, home or on the road regardless of your operating system.

The Aegis Bio secures your data with real-time 128-bit AES hardware encryption, rendering the drive impenetrable even if it is removed from its enclosure. In addition, !
the Aegis Bio?s 16-point Omni-directional shock mounting system protec
ts the drive from accidental drops and bumps, creating the most secure mobile drive available on the market today.

FeaturesBus powered from integrated Hi-Speed USB 2.0 CableBiometrically secure, once registered just swipe finger for access Real time 128-bit AES encrypted Hard Drive16 point Omni-directional shock mounting systemIncludes 1 meter extension cable, neoprene travel pouch and toll free support 5400 RPM HDD with 8MB cache buffer3 Year warranty & Toll Free technical support

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Buy.com has the Apricorn ADVRX1TB 7200RPM 1TB DVR Xpander ESATA External Hard Drive for $246.99 - $35 Exclusive Mail-In rebate (Expires 09/02/2008) = $211.99 with free shipping.
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Dell Home has the Apricorn Aegis Bio A25BIO160 160GB USB 2.0 Biometrically Secure/128-bit AES Hardware Encrypted External Hard Drive With 8MB Buffer Cache - Blue for $179.99 - $30 Mfr Mail-In rebate (Expires 08/31/2008) = $122.99 with free shipping.
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Buy.com has the APRICORN A18USB60 Aegis Mini 4200rpm 60GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive With 2MB Buffer Cache for $126.99 - $20 Exclusive Mail-In rebate (Expires 09/02/2008) = $106.99 with free shipping.

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The Aegis Mini ultra-portable 1.8" hard drive instantly adds up t!
o 60GB of capacity which is ideal for storing, sharing or backing up your valuable data. It is the perfect companion for travel between home and the office, or for extra storage on the go.

Compatible with both PC and Mac, Apricorn’s Aegis Mini gives you the option of a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or FireWire interface. The integrated cable wraps neatly around the Mini when not in use and draws all its power from the laptop, so an AC adapter is never needed. Pair this with Apricorn’s Data Protection Software Suite and tiny footprint and you have the most comprehensive mobile backup and storage system available.

DATA PROTECTION SOFTWARE SUITE FOR PC & MAC
Apricorn’s comprehensive Backup software includes EZ Gig II for Windows and ShirtPocket SuperDuper for Mac. These powerful backup tools enable you to back up your entire system in one simple step. Perfect for real-time disaster recovery in the event of a hard drive failure. EZ Gig II enables you to compress you!
r backups into a single file half its original size, restore individua
l files and password protect your backups.

FeaturesConvenient ultra-portable design — take it anywhere! Integrated USB cable for hassle free connection100% Bus powered — no AC adapter required — EVER! Extensive Shock Mounting - Protects your data with a 16-point omni-directional shock mounting system Complete software bundle to backup, synchronize and encrypt your dataHigh capacity hard drive — store your entire music collection, videos & files Worry free 1 year warranty

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Buy.com has the Apricorn ADVRX1TB 7200RPM 1TB DVR Xpander ESATA External Hard Drive for $254.99 - $35 Exlusive Mail-In rebate (Expires 09/02/2008) = $219.99 with free shipping.
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NewEgg.com has the Apricorn DriveWire Universal Hard Drive Adapter with Cloning Software for $30 - $10 rebate (Expires 7/14) + $7 shipping = $27 shipped. It allows you to clone your original hard drive to a new hard drive with the included EZ Gig II Cloning & Upgrade software.
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NewEgg.com has the Apricorn DriveWire Universal Hard Drive Adapter w/ Cloning Software for $35 - $15 rebate (Expires 6/1) + $7 shipping = $27 shipped. It allows you to clone your original hard drive to a new hard drive with the included EZ Gig II Cloning & Upgrade software.
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JandR.com has the Apricorn Aegis Bio A25BIO160 160GB USB 2.0 Biometrically Secure/128-bit AES Hardware Encrypted External Hard Drive With 8MB Buffer Cache for $199.99 - $50 Exclusive Mail-In rebate (Expires 02/29/2008) + $6.95 shipping = $156.94 Shipped.

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160 GB Capacity / Biometrically secure / Administrativ!
e Password Bank / Shock Mounting / Bus Powered / Rugged, Ultra-Portable Design

Designed for those that demand the highest level of protection, the Aegis Bio Excrypted Biometetric Hard Drive fuses leading edge technology in biometric authentication and Encryption with a rugged, portable design. The Aegis Bio utilizes UPEK’s Digital ID Hardware Engine for biometric security. The UPEK’s unique TouchStrip Senor with Oxford Controller chip is able to store up to ten finger print profiles. The Aegis Bio secures your Data with Real-time 128-bit AES hardware encryption in addition to 16-point omni-directional shock mounting system. It’s rugged, ultra portable design protects the drive from accidental drops and bumps, creating the most secure Mobile drive available today.

Box Content: Aegis Bio external hard drive with Integrated cable, Y-auxiliary power cable, Neoprene travel pouch & Quick start guide

No Software required on host to access your data

Administrativ!
e password feature

16-point omni-directional shock mounting system

Data transfer Rate: Up to 480Mbps with USB 2.0

Power Supply: 100% Bus Powered

8MB Buffer Size

5400 RPM

12ms Average Seek Time

Shock - non operating: 1000G 1ms

Shock - opearting: 300G 2ms

Dimensions: 0.75 x 3.3 x 4.7-inch (19mmx84.5mmx120mm)

Weight: 5.5 ounces

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Protect your investment with an Extended Service Plan

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Buy.com has the Apricorn Aegis Bio A25BIO160 160GB USB 2.0 Biometrically Secure/128-bit AES Hardware Encrypted External Hard Drive With 8MB Buffer Cache $162.95 Shipped after $10 off $200 new customer coupon and $40 Exclusive Mail-In rebate (Expires 01/13/2008).

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The Aegis Bio fuses leading edge technology in biometric fingerprint authentication and hardware data encryption with a rugged portable design to produce a truly remarkable hard drive. The Bio’s 128-bit AES hardware encryption encodes 100% of the hard drive in real-time without a performance delay. The Bio is supports 10 finger print profiles and multiple authentication password features. The Bio does not require software on the host system to access your data and is cross platform compatible. The Bio ships with a 5400 RPM HDD with 8MB cache buffer protected by the rugged 16-point omni-directional shock mounted enclosure, integrated USB cable, padded travel case, synchronizing software, USB Y cable for additional power or extension, and user manual. Includes a 3 Year warranty & Toll Free technical support

Manufacturer: APRICORNMfg Part#: A25-BIO-160Buy.com Sales Rank: 3091

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