Advances in IT and computing technology happen daily so new hardware models and improved computer memory performance aren't anything new. Even if you don't pay attention to any of these advancements, you'll want to learn more about USB 3.0 and the increasing availability of USB 3.0 hard drives. Whether you're a casual computer user, an IT buff or simply just enjoy technology, the new USB 3.0 hard drives from Data Memory Systems are worth a look.

USB 3.0 technology applied to external hard drives combines the best of portable technology with the benefits of speedy performance. The upshot is an external hard drive connected to your machine via a USB 3.0 port gives around ten times the transfer speed of a standard USB 2.0. A USB 3.0 port is required to achieve best performance. While the loss or gain of a second or two may not make much of a difference to your day-to-day life, in computer terms the advance is significant. In real terms, swapping a USB 2.0 hard drive for a USB 3.0 hard drive will significantly speed up large file transfers. If you use an external hard drive to back up important files such as business documents and spreadsheets, even this mundane task can be achieved much quicker with a USB 3.0 hard drive. The transfer of larger files is also quicker so you no longer need to wait around staring at the progress bar while shifting your pictures and music from the My Documents folder to an external drive to free up PC space.

Sleek and stylish, the LaCie Starck Mobile USB 3.0 is one of the new breed of USB 3.0 external hard drives now in stock at Data Memory Systems. Taking computing to the next level with the space age USB 3.0 technology, the LaCie Starck Mobile has brains and beauty - it was designed by style supremo Phillipe Starck. Always one of memory experts DMS most popular designs, the re-imagined mobile drive has been upgraded to USB 3.0 is ten times faster than its predecessor - the USB 3.0 transfers up to 5Gb/s (600MB/s) while the USB 2.0 recorded up to 480Mb/s (60MB/s). With a high capacity and sturdy aluminum casing, you can tout the hard drive at work and play. The device is backwardly compatible with USB 2.0 ensuring connectivity is never an issue. It is priced at $95.00 when purchased online at Data Memory Systems.

In a slightly higher price bracket, the ultra desirable USB 3.0 LaCie Rikiki hard drive is tiny, super quick and with a staggering 1TB capacity. One of the smallest mobile hard drives on the market, data is protected by a brushed aluminum casing in eternally stylish black. USB Boost software is included for enhanced speeds and performance up to 33% (Windows® only). It is priced at $130 from Data Memory Systems.

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About Data Memory Systems: The Data Memory Systems' team wants to provide the best possible quality PC memory and Apple memory at the lowest prices. They offer great service and value for your money. Whether you have a Dell, HP, Sony, IBM or Apple Mac system, they have the compatible memory for your device.