{"id":19572,"date":"2012-03-22T12:52:42","date_gmt":"2012-03-22T02:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=19572"},"modified":"2012-03-22T12:52:42","modified_gmt":"2012-03-22T02:52:42","slug":"wd-shipping-my-book-thunderbolt-duo-dual-drive-storage-system-ultra-fast-readwrite-times-for-creative-pros-and-todays-need-it-now-consumers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=19572","title":{"rendered":"WD\u00ae SHIPPING MY BOOK\u00ae THUNDERBOLT\u2122 DUO DUAL-DRIVE STORAGE SYSTEM: ULTRA-FAST READ\/WRITE TIMES FOR CREATIVE PROS, AND TODAY’S NEED-IT-NOW CONSUMERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Up to 6 TB Capacities, Double-safe Protection, RAID, User Serviceability, and Dual Thunderbolt Ports for Daisy Chaining and Unparalleled Workflow Efficiency<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sydney, Australia. \u2013 Mar. 22, 2012<\/strong> \u2013 Western Digital<\/a>, the world\u2019s leader in external storage solutions, is now shipping its first external hard drive with Thunderbolt\u2122 technology \u2013 the My Book\u00ae Thunderbolt\u2122 Duo<\/a> dual-drive storage system. The new My Book Thunderbolt Duo provides professionals and Mac\u00ae enthusiasts with five primary areas of performance, double-safe data protection and flexibility; ultra-fast data transfer rates for greater work efficiency; a 4 TB\/6 TB large-capacity; customized dual-drive storage system with RAID 0, 1 and JBOD options; customer serviceable drives; and dual Thunderbolt ports for daisy-chaining multiple My Book Thunderbolt Duo devices or other peripherals.
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\nThunderbolt technology brings a new way to connect high-speed storage devices to any desktop or notebook computer with a Thunderbolt port while delivering unmatched speed for multitasking activities such as, editing video\/music, 3D rendering, and completing other high definition graphics-intensive projects.
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\n\u201cOffering lightning-fast throughput in both directions, the new WD Thunderbolt Duo storage systems are just what I need for organizing, editing, and archiving complex High Definition video projects,\u201d said Bruce Dorn, DGA (Director\u2019s Guild of America). \u201cConfigurable as either RAID 0 or RAID 1 – and offered in both 4 TB and 6 TB capacities – these new WD Thunderbolt Duo systems are the perfect solution for video filmmakers who are desperate for an uber-fast time sensitive project management solution.\u201d
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\n\u201cThe My Book Thunderbolt Duo offers large storage capacities for creative professionals and enthusiasts who produce, edit, or need quick access to large files, including HD video,\u201d said Jody Bradshaw, general manager of WD consumer storage solutions. \u201cIts dual Thunderbolt ports provide amazing creative flexibility while allowing daisy-chaining of up to six My Book Thunderbolt Duo drives or other high performance peripherals for fast and efficient workflow. The combination of storage, backup, security, flexibility and speed\u00a0 makes the My Book Thunderbolt Duo the ideal choice for creative professionals that need to write, store, protect and edit high-definition and graphic intensive projects.\u201d
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\nMy Book Thunderbolt Duo is an ideal, all-in-one external drive for creative professionals, enthusiasts, and consumers who own vast amounts of digital content including videos, music, and photos. The drive serves as a safe and reliable way to backup content stored on your computer while providing the fastest way to get information to and from the WD drive.\u00a0 In addition, its RAID 1 support allows users to create a second copy of their digital content on the drive for double-safe protection, and peace of mind. The drive also supports a JBOD mode (allocate each disk individually to a specific task) excellent option for users running Windows OS on a Mac.
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\nAdditional features found on the My Book Thunderbolt Duo include out-of-the-box compatibility with Mac OS Time Machine and formatting for HFS + Journaled for Mac; capability for multi-stream workflows; and a 3-year limited warranty.<\/p>\n

Price and Availability<\/strong>
\nManufacturer: Western Digital
\nProduct Name: My Book Thunderbolt Duo
\nAvailability: Available at select retailers
\nRRP: 4 TB \u2013 A$699.99, NZ$899.99
\nRRP: 6 TB \u2013 AU$899.99, NZ$1,099.99
\nWebsite: www.westerndigital.com<\/a>
\nAustralia distributor: Synnex Australia, Express Online
\nNew Zealand distributors: Synnex NZ and Ingram Micro NZ
\nWarranty: 3 years<\/p>\n

About WD<\/strong>
\nWD, one of the storage industry’s pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage, and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users’ data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and home entertainment products.
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\nWD was founded in 1970. The company’s storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers, and retailers under the Western Digital and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company’s website (www.westerndigital.com<\/a>) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
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\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expected availability dates for My Book Thunderbolt Duo. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including changes in markets, demand, global economic conditions and other risks and uncertainties listed in Western Digital\u2019s recent SEC filings, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak on as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Up to 6 TB Capacities, Double-safe Protection, RAID, User Serviceability, and Dual Thunderbolt Ports for Daisy Chaining and Unparalleled Workflow Efficiency Sydney, Australia. \u2013 Mar. 22, 2012 \u2013 Western Digital, the world\u2019s leader in external storage solutions, is now shipping its first external hard drive with Thunderbolt\u2122 technology \u2013 the My Book\u00ae Thunderbolt\u2122 Duo dual-drive<\/p>\n

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