There were rumors that the first USB 3.0 drive would not be available until CES 2010, but in announcing the DriveStation HD-HXU3, Buffalo became the first vendor to release a USB 3.0 drive. The external hard drive will connect to a personal computer that includes an integrated USB 3.0 port or more likely a free USB port by means of an expansion card. In fact, if you need it, Buffalo also has available a 3.0 PCI Express card to get you going.
The external hard drive is capable of transfer speeds up to 4.8 gigabits per second, which is significantly faster then the 480 megabits per second available with USB 2.0. It should be noted that these are theoretical maximums, but regardless, the speed difference is great enough that users will notice it, especially if they are prone to transferring large files or streaming video.
The new drives are available in three drive sizes: 1TB ($200), 1.5TB ($250), 2TB ($400) and come with Memeo AutoBackup software which is both Mac and PC compatible.
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