The 39;Hard Drive XS 3.039; is the first external hard drive in the world to offer 39;SuperSpeed USB39; technology. Using USB 3.0, Freecom is offering transfer speeds of approximately 130 Mbps significantly faster than existing solutions enabling users to back up and upload information in a matter of seconds. Ideal for both home and professional users who want to transfer large files quickly and carry their data on the move, the Hard Drive XS 3.0 is also the smallest 3.5quot; desktop hard drive available, allowing users to reliably expand their storage capacity with a product that is not only the fastest, but is also compact, portable and easy to use. With more than 70 percent of data storage devices expected to make use of the USB 3.0 standard by 2012, the ultracompact Hard Drive XS 3.0 can hold up to 400,000 MP339;s, more than 1.3 million digital photos, 400 full DVDs or 2,000 movies. By simply plugging the hard drive into a USB port on a computer or TV, users can quickly back up important data and share office work, digital photos, music and movies from one central location. The Freecom Hard Drive XS 3.0 is backwardscompatible and will work with all USB 2.0 enabled computers and notebooks, as well as USB 3.0 models. USB 3.0 theoretically offers transfer speeds of up to 500 Mbps. Designed in collaboration with acclaimed Belgian designer Sylvain Willenz, the sleek Hard Drive XS 3.0 is covered in a formfitting rubber enclosure that ensures optimal grip and reduced vibration, combining functionality with refinement. The fanless system means the drive is almost silent and lightweight, it is easy to transport, making sharing data more convenient than ever.