On November 13, 2008 Lenovo announced ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive. These new hard drives help mobile customers to protect their data in an easy to use manner. ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drives are available in 160GB and 320 GB versions connected with keyboard to allows hard drive users to enter their password to get access to data. ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive meets the 128-bit advanced encryption security standard that make sure that your sensitive data is secure and real-time encryption means users don’t have to wait for the “lag time” that typically accompanies encrypted drives. The hard drive features full-disk encryption for up to ten unique user ID’s and one administrator, making it an ideal tool for ThinkPad notebook PC users on-the-go or collaborating at work. Additionally, the self-powered hard drive eliminates the hassle of keeping up with power cords, and a convenient built-in USB cable makes transferring data simple and stores in the hard drive’s housing when not in use.
Pricing and Availability
The ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive will be available starting in mid-November at $179 for the 160 GB model and $219 for the 320 GB model1. It will be available through Lenovo business partners and Lenovo Website.
Source: Lenovo Introduces Mobile “Vault” with ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive
