WD Extreme(TM) Lighted Combo 320 GB External Hard Drives Feature Customizable
Color Settings With the Touch of a Button
LOS ANGELES, May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (E3 Expo Booth No.
6706/Kentia Hall) Western Digital Corp. (NYSE: WDC) today showed off its newly
redesigned, next-generation WD Extreme(TM) Lighted Combo drives with 320 GB
capacity. Lightning-fast performance from the WD Caviar(R) SE drive inside,
320 GB capacity, USB and FireWire(R) connectivity, and WD's legendary quality
make WD Extreme Lighted Combo external drives a serious storage device to
safely store users digital photos, favorite MP3s, videos and games.
The funky new design of WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives is highlighted by
a full spectrum of color choices and allows users to see the components within
the contemporary clear case. The drive can be customized with the touch of a
button: users can select fast or slow kaleidoscope mode featuring the lights
morphing across an array of colors; save color settings; turn off the drive's
lights; or power off quickly and easily.
A demonstration of the new WD Extreme Lighted Combo drive 320 GB is
available during E3 Expo being held in Los Angeles May 18-20, 2005. A
demonstration may also be viewed on the company's Web site at
http://www.westerndigital.com/e3.
Used alone or stacked together and routed through a hub, WD Extreme
Lighted Combo drives provide a convenient solution for additional storage,
providing virtually unlimited storage capability. These external drives also
provide hot-swappable storage that can be easily disconnected from a computer
and locked up for security or shared from computer to computer.
WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives are a fun, practical way to instantly
provide reliable, high-performance storage for PC and Mac(R) users. Notebook
users can easily and cost-effectively increase their storage capacity through
either the FireWire or USB 2.0 port.
"Its cool, colorful exterior and serious storage capacity make the WD
Extreme Lighted Combo drive a popular choice for case modders, DJs and PC
enthusiasts who like to uniquely express themselves," said Lonnie Arima, vice
president and general manager of WD's Retail Products Group. "With high
performance and dazzling design, the new Lighted Combo drives are a perfect
blend of reliable storage and style."
Availability and Pricing
WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives will begin shipping next month (June
2005). Suggested retail pricing is $299 USD for the 320 GB capacity. To mark
the introduction of WD's next-generation Lighted Combo drives, customers who
pre-order a WD Extreme Lighted Combo drive with 320 GB capacity (model
WDXC3200JBRNN) from WD's online store (http://www.westerndigital.com/e3) before
June 30, 2005, will receive a $20 discount and free standard shipping.
Complete retail kit includes the WD Extreme Combo drive in a clear,
light-up case; FireWire and USB cables; AC adapter and power cord; and Quick
Install Guide. The newly redesigned WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives will be
offered in capacities of 160 and 320 GB.
System Requirements/Compatibility
WD Extreme Lighted Combo drives are compatible with any computer with an
available FireWire or USB port using either Windows(R) 98SE/Me/2000/XP or Mac
OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later operating systems. All WD external
drives carry a one-year warranty.
WD Caviar SE Inside
WD Caviar SE hard drives were recently lauded by independent hardware
reviewer Tom's Hardware Guide (April 2005,
http://www.tomshardware.com/storage/20050217/wd3200jb-07.html) which concluded
that WD Caviar SE desktop hard drives are "very fast and nearly silent."
Designed to provide the best desktop computer performance, WD Caviar SE hard
drives are equipped with 8 MB cache, FDB (fluid dynamic bearing) motors and
Shock Guard(TM) which allows instantaneous data protection at high shock
value. Data Lifeguard(TM) embedded error detection and repair features
automatically find, isolate and repair problem areas that may develop over
extended use of the hard drive.
About WD
WD, 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's core business produces reliable,
high-performance hard drives that keep users' data close-at-hand and secure
from loss.
WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to
leading systems manufacturers and selected resellers under the Western Digital
and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's Web site
(http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor
information.
Western Digital and WD Caviar are registered trademarks and WD, WD
Extreme, Shock Guard, Data Lifeguard and the Western Digital logo are
trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks herein
are property of their respective owners.
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of Western Digital Corp.
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