Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2

The Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2 is a portable USB hard drive useful for storing, backing-up, and transporting digital images, music, and other files. It features Plug-n-Play technology, which means that a compatible PC or Mac will automatically detect it upon hookup. Included also with the unit is SecureLockMobile, a security software that encrypts important personal files. The Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2 retails in three sizes: 250GB, 320GB, and 500GB. Plus, each size comes in three different colors, including Blue Onyx, Ruby Red, and Pearl White.

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Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2
MSRP$69.99
Release date April, 2009
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available in blue, white and red
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multiple capacities: 250, 320 and 500GB
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affordable price
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slick aesthetic
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includes software to encrypt personal files in case the unit is stolen or found
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small and lightweight
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USB powered, external AC or multiple USB connections are not required
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auto-sync software included
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lifetime technical support
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doesn't hold the same capacities as desktop drives - now up to 2GB
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USB 2.0 only, slower compared to eSATA and FireWire connections
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plain looking
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short 1-year warranty
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unknown / undeclared drives
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Features

  • Portable USB HDD
  • Compact/Lightweight
  • TurboUSB Data Transfer
  • Plug-n-Play
  • Memeo AutoSync
  • SecureLockMobile
  • Three Sizes
  • Three Color Options

Specifications

  • Interface: USB 2.0
  • Connector: Mini B
  • Sizes: 250GB, 320GB, 500GB
  • Colors: Black, Red, White
  • Data Transfer: 480Mbps
  • Dimensions: 5 x 3.4 x .6”
  • Weight: 6.5 Oz
  • OS: Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS 10.2.7+

Model Variations

  • Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE250U2/BK | Black 250GB
  • Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE250U2/RD | Red 250GB
  • Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE250U2//WH | White 250GB
  • Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE320U2/BK | Black 320GB
  • Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE320U2/RD | Red 320GB
  • Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE320U2/WH | White 320GB
  • Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE500U2/BK | Black 500GB
  • Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE500U2/RD | Red 500GB
  • Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE500U2/WH | White 500GB

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Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2 | 250GB | White

• Buffalo Technology HD-PE250U2/WH 250GB MiniStation Cobalt Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Pearl White)

• MiniStation Cobalt 250GB Portable Hard Drive - White

UPC: 747464118376

EAN: 747464118376

MPN: HD-PE250U2/WH

Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2 | 250GB | Black

• Buffalo Technology HD-PE250U2/BK 250GB MiniStation Cobalt Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Blue Onyx)

• MiniStation Cobalt 250GB Portable Hard Drive - Black

UPC: 747464118291

EAN: 747464118291

MPN: HD-PE250U2/BK

Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2 | 250GB | Red

• Buffalo Technology HD-PE250U2/RD 250GB MiniStation Cobalt Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Red)

• MiniStation Cobalt 250GB Portable Hard Drive - Red

UPC: 747464118338

EAN: 747464118338

MPN: HD-PE250U2/RD

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Pros

  • available in blue, white and red
  • multiple capacities: 250, 320 and 500GB
  • affordable price
  • slick aesthetic
  • includes software to encrypt personal files in case the unit is stolen or found
  • small and lightweight
  • USB powered, external AC or multiple USB connections are not required
  • auto-sync software included
  • lifetime technical support

Cons

  • doesn't hold the same capacities as desktop drives - now up to 2GB
  • USB 2.0 only, slower compared to eSATA and FireWire connections
  • plain looking
  • short 1-year warranty
  • unknown / undeclared drives

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HD, PEU, 2, HDPEU, PEU2, HDPEU2