WD intros new portable media drives

MUMBAI, INDIA: WD, a provider in external storage solutions, today introduced its new My Passport AV portable media drives, designed specifically for video storage and playback.

Available now at select retailers, the product is offered with 320 GB of capacity.

With its small footprint, the My Passport AV portable media drives are designed to fit neatly in a home entertainment center. The included stand and extra long cable makes it easy to position the drive neatly in entertainment centers, maximizing the airflow and minimizing heat around the drive, said a press release.

“With more and more devices capable of generating and playing back HD video – camcorders, Blu-ray players, game consoles – portable hard drives are the best solution for this 8 GB-per-hour capacity-intensive content. The My Passport AV portable media drive is optimized for a better digital video experience with a growing list of consumer electronics, starting with Sony’s latest camcorders and Blu-ray players,” said Sushil Bandi, country manager for the Indian Subcontinent, Western Digital.

The new My Passport AV portable media drives feature a 3-year limited warranty and the price of 320 GB capacity is Rs. 5,150.