WiebeTech ships 200, 250GB ToughTech mini drives

WiebeTech announced Tuesday that it’s shipping 200GB and 250GB versions of its ToughTech mini and ToughTech XE mini pocket drives. the new drives cost $392.95 - $424.95 depending on model and capacity.

The new external hard disk drives utilize 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA)-based hard drive mechanisms operating at either 7200RPM or 5400RPM. They connect using Oxford 924 chipsets.

The ToughTech Mini features a FireWire 400, USB 2.0 and dual FireWire 800 interfaces. The ToughTech XE mini uses a combination external SATA (eSATA)/USB 2.0 port and two FireWire 800 ports instead. Both enclosures feature power input if necessary, and all cables are included. The drives are plug-and-play compatible with all modern Macs and Windows PCs.

WiebeTech is offering the ToughTech mini in 200GB 7200RPM and 250GB 5400RPM versions for $414.95 and $392.95 respectively; the ToughTech XE mini comes in 200/7200 and 250/5400 versions for $424.95 and $402.95 respectively.