SYDNEY, Aust., October 3, 2008 \u2013 Iomega, an EMC company and a global leader in data protection and security, today announced the exciting new Iomega\u00ae eGo Helium\u2122 portable hard drive USB 2.0 320GB*, a perfect match for the style and incremental storage needs of Apple\u2019s revolutionary MacBook Air\u2122 notebook.<\/p>\n
The new eGo Helium portable drive brings the MacBook Air\u2122 notebook\u2019s aesthetic to Iomega\u2019s wildly popular eGo portable hard drive. In addition to the drive\u2019s portable storage, the eGo Helium also harnesses the benefits of cloud computing with Mozy\u2122 online backup service, giving users incredible value and security for securely storing, protecting and accessing important files.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cool Hardware<\/p>\n
The tapered 320GB eGo Helium portable hard drive echoes the stylish lines of the streamlined MacBook Air\u2122 computer, enclosing a state-of-the-art 2.5-inch portable hard drive in an anodised aluminum shell to create a package that is a mere 16 mm thick (0.63 inches) and weighs only 200 grams (7 ounces). Formatted with Apple\u2019s HFS+ file system, the 320GB hard drive sports Iomega\u2019s Drop Guard\u2122 design feature that protects the drive from drops of up to 1.3 meters (51 inches) on to industrial carpeting\u201440 percent above the industry average for portable hard drives. The eGo Helium receives power from the USB port so there\u2019s no power supply to carry around. And with space for up to 1,280,000 photos, over 5,920 hours of music or 480 hours of video**, the 320GB eGo Helium drive gives new meaning to stylish portable storage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIomega\u2019s eGo portable hard drives have garnered tremendous attention in the beige world of external storage by offering consumers a choice of several different vibrant colors as well as a camouflage print and genuine leather,\u201d said Peter Wharton, vice president of marketing, Iomega Corporation. \u201cThe eGo Helium extends that strong commitment to delivering style with substance. What makes eGo Helium such an effective piece of industrial design is the way it dresses up a highly functional 320GB hard drive device into a durable and sleek package with plenty of storage capability, making it an easy-to-use \u2018eye-catcher\u2019 that\u2019s small enough to go anywhere.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Key Software<\/p>\n
Iomega offers two Mac OS\u00ae X backup software applications with the eGo Helium portable hard drive as free downloads for added data safety: EMC\u00ae Retrospect\u00ae Express for Macintosh 6.1 software, and MozyHome\u2122 online backup software. Retrospect Express protects a single Macintosh desktop or notebook computer by backing up to internal and external hard drives, NAS devices, CD\/DVDs and removable drives such as Iomega\u2019s REV Backup Drive. MozyHome online backup service provides online storage for backing up selected folders or files to world-class EMC data centres.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Computer users running the Windows XP or Vista operating systems can reformat the eGo Helium drive to NTFS for use with Windows only, or it can be formatted as Fat 32 for use with both Macs and Windows PCs.\u00a0 Customers running Windows XP or Vista can also download Retrospect Express HD 2.5 for Windows with MozyHome integration, which gives users the convenience of shared setup information and the ability to send backups to either nearline storage (an external hard drive or network drive) or online storage (the Internet), or both.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Compatibility<\/p>\n
The Iomega\u00ae eGo\u2122 Helium\u2122 Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 320GB is compatible with Mac OS X 10.1.5 or above and with Microsoft\u00ae Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, and Windows Vista\u2122. MozyHome software is available for Mac OS X 10.4 and above, along with Windows XP and Windows Vista. EMC Retrospect software is available for both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems.<\/p>\n
Price and Availability<\/p>\n
The Iomega\u00ae eGo\u2122 Helium Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 320GB is now available in Australia for AUD$199 through Ingram Micro and Lan1.<\/p>\n
About EMC<\/p>\n
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world’s leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organisations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC’s products and services can be found at www.EMC.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Mozy<\/p>\n Mozy is the leader in online data backup for consumers and businesses. With more than 750,000 users and 20,000 business customers, Mozy offers a simple, automatic and secure service for backing up data over the Internet. Mozy was acquired by EMC Corporation in 2007 and operates as part of the EMC Cloud Infrastructure and Services Division. Information can be found at www.mozy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Iomega<\/p>\n Iomega Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation and headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage and network security solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, consumers and others. The Company has sold more than 400 million digital storage drives and disks since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega\u2019s product portfolio includes industry leading network storage products, external hard drives, and our award-winning removable storage technology, the REV\u00ae Backup Drive. To learn about all of Iomega\u2019s digital storage products and managed services solutions, please go to the Web at www.iomega.com.au<\/a> Resellers can visit Iomega at www.iomega.com\/ipartner<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SYDNEY, Aust., October 3, 2008 \u2013 Iomega, an EMC company and a global leader in data protection and security, today announced the exciting new Iomega\u00ae eGo Helium\u2122 portable hard drive USB 2.0 320GB*, a perfect match for the style and incremental storage needs of Apple\u2019s revolutionary MacBook Air\u2122 notebook. The new eGo Helium portable drive<\/p>\n