Verbatim Unveils Fastest, Sleekest USB 3.0 Portable Drives

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Charlotte, NC, January 6, 2011 – Verbatim®, the information storage pioneer, introduces two brand-new portable hard drives that combine high-style with high-speed, allowing consumers to quickly and reliably back-up and transfer files anytime, anywhere. The company will showcase its diminutive and durable Titan XS™SuperSpeed USB 3.0, the smallest portable hard drive available, and attractive and efficient Store ‘n’ Go® SuperSpeed USB 3.0/FW 800, its first USB 3.0 device created specifically for Mac® users, alongside its latest range of unique computer peripherals, diminutive flash drives and more, at Booth #36634 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 6-9, 2011.



“We’re thrilled to debut our innovative line-up of portable hard drives at CES 2011 and to deliver exciting new options in this rapidly-growing category for both Mac and PC users,” said Charles Klinker, Verbatim’s Director of Marketing, HDD Products. “Verbatim’s timely new portable solutions capitalize on the ongoing transition to USB 3.0 and connect consumers with the fastest transfer speeds to safely store and share favorite photos, music, files and more at home and on-the-go!”



Verbatim’s new USB 3.0 HDD product to be on display at CES includes:



· Titan XS™SuperSpeed USB 3.0 – Verbatim’s popular Titan XS™, one of the smallest hard drives in the industry, now joins forces with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for an irresistible combination of speed and storage. The rugged and sporty Titan XSSuperSpeed USB 3.0 is housed in a shock-resistant rubber enclosure that protects against rough-and-tumble use. The new 3.0 drive features transfer speeds up to ten times faster than USB 2.0 drives and is backwardly compatible. The pocket-sized unit remains big on storage – with 500GB available capacity – and includes Nero BackItUp & Burn software for full system backup and restore.



· Store ‘n’ Go® SuperSpeed USB 3.0/FW 800 – This sleek portable hard drive is the perfect companion for Mac users! The glossy black Store ‘n’ Go SuperSpeed USB 3.0/FW 800 is compatible with all MacBook® models and provides ample storage with eye-catching minimalist design. Available in 500GB, the unit is HFS+-formatted specifically for the Mac operating system and features both USB 3.0 and Firewire800interfaces, providing this community of users with an extremely efficient and stylish choice for portable storage!





About Verbatim

Verbatim’s businesses in the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia Pacific regions are wholly owned subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd. MKM’s parent company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), is one of Japan’s largest chemical companies. Verbatim develops and markets innovative, high-quality products for storing, moving and using digital content. Known for its leadership in the optical, magnetic and flash storage and related accessories markets, the company provides reliable, unique technologies and products that are highly sought after and broadly distributed worldwide. For more information, contact Verbatim Americas, LLC, 1200 West W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262. In Europe, Verbatim Ltd., Prestige House, 23-26 High Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9DU, UK, (+44) 1784 439 781. In Japan, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd., 4-1-23, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8415, Japan (+81) 3-5454-3972. Or visit the web site at http://www.verbatim.com and select the country of your location.