Memorex Essential TravelDrives

The Essential TravelDrives sport 2.5-inch hard drive mechanisms with capacities from 160 to 320 GB; the drives connect via USB 2.0 ports and, even better, are bus-powered so there's no need to lug around a separate AC adapter to access your data. (Although running a drive off bus power can quickly sap a notebook battery, so be careful!). The drives are available in a variety of consumer-friendly color (blossom, tropic green, Caribbean blue, and cool silver)

This new tech gadget will take in only 2.5" hard drives and can work with either Mac or Windows platforms. Each Memorex Essential TravelDrive comes with its own backup software, so make sure you perform backups religiously and regularly. You can choose from 160GB, 250GB and 320GB models, and prices start from an affordable $89.99, with higher prices corresponding with a larger capacity; they should be available now.