USB 3.0 Enables Faster Data Transfer- New HDD Ensures Data Protection and Automatic Backup of Data
- HD-S1A Available in Black and Silver Options
Sony Middle East and Africa FZE has announced the availability of the new HD-S1A, the world’s slimmest[1] 1TB portable HDD. The sleek device available in black and silver variations snugly fits into the pocket or laptop sleeve, weighing 155g and only 8.7mm thin.
To protect data from security risks, the external HDD comes packed with a host of smart utility solutions such as the ‘Password Protection Manager’ that ensures the protection of data, and the ‘Backup Manager’ for automatic back up of data stored in the PC. The software also allows for the selective back up of modified or added data. The ‘Data Transfer Accelerator’ enables faster data transfer from the PC via the USB 3.0 cable.
In addition to these features, Sony’s new external HDD is visually appealing with its elegant design and aluminum hairline finish featuring the signature sparkling diamond-cut Sony logo.
Following are the technical specifications of the Sony HD-S1A portable HDD:
Specifications Sheet
| Model | HD-S1A |
| Colour | Black and Silver |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Usable Capacity | 998,895,000,000 (Bytes) |
| Interface | USB 3.0/USB 2.0 ×1 |
| Port type | USB 3.0 Micro-B connector |
| Interface Transfer Rate | Max. 5Gbps (USB 3.0) Max. 480Mbps (USB2.0) |
| File System | NTFS |
| Power Supply | DC 5V (USB bus powered) |
| Power Consumption | Max. 4.5W |
| Operating Current | Max. 900mA |
| Operating Temperature | +5 ~ +40℃ (Non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | -20℃~+60℃ (Non-condensing) |
| Compatible devices | Windows PC Macintosh |
| Supported OS | Windows 8.1, Windows 8 (32bit/64bit) Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) Vista (32bit/64bit) Mac OS X 10.4 or later |
| Dimension | 79 x 8.7 x 117 mm |
| Weight | 155g |
| Bundle Software | Data Transfer Accelerator Backup Manager Password Protection Manager FAT32 Formatter |
[1] As of 1st July 2014 – Among 1TB external HDDs. Based on Sony survey.
