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I recently needed to upgrade my poorly performing old HDD after it started to suffer from read problems. I took a look at the market and found something I hadn’t seen before – the Buffalo 1TB DriveStation. I’m fairly sure I’ll never actually use all the space, but then we always say that don’t we!

Here’s the blurb:
Buffalo’s DriveStation with TurboUSB offers unprecedented USB performance enhanced by TurboUSB. An innovative, fan-less design and power-saving mode make this DriveStation a dependable, economical and silent solutuion. Auto installation and easy operation let you quickly store, access, and transfer files, digital images, documents, and backups. Just plug it in to a PC or Mac and it works!

Other features include:
The Power Saving Utility constantly monitors data access to the hard drive and automatically reduces power consumption when the unit is idle. TurboUSB software increases data transfer speeds via USB. Secure Lock Ware software encrypts and protects your important personal data from theft and unauthorised access. With Auto Power On/Off Function, the DriveStation automatically turns on/off with your Windows PC.

Overall, the DriveStation is an excellent bit of kit, made all the better by the fact that it is silent, so no annoying humming in the background! It is now available for only £79.99 which is great value for so much space.