Taiwanese-based computer memory and storage manufacturer ADATA has unveiled a military grade shock and water proof hard drive called HD710 in India.

The company also unveiled the world's first 8.9 mm ultra-slim hard drive known as HE720.

HD710 is available in three forms of 500GB, 640 GB and 1 TB, all at prices ranging from ₹5,500 to ₹8,500, while HE720 comes with a storage capacity of 500 GB at ₹7,900, said Sudip De, Vice-President, ADATA Technology of India, reported Business Line.

Key specifications of the external hard disks HD710 and HE720 include:

Models

HD710

HE720

Capacity

500GB/640GB/1TB

500GB

Colour

Yellow/Black/Blue

Titanium with stainless steel

metal brushed surface, plus

mirror like polish

Dimensions

132.0x99.0x21.5 mm

117.0x79.0x8.9 mm

Weight

220 g

164 g

Interface

USB v3.0 for faster data

transfer

USB 3.0, also compatible with

USB 2.0 and HDD interface

With 2.5-inch SATA 2

System

Requirements

Windows XP or later

Mac OS X 10.6 or later

Linux Kernel 2.6 or later

Compatible with Windows XP

and later releases, Mac OS X

10.6 or later, Linux Kernel 2.6

or later

Accessories

Hard disks comes with

USB 3.0 cable

USB 3.0 cable

Warranty

3 years

3 years

Price

Rs. 5,500 (500GB),

Rs.8,500 (1TB)

Rs. 7, 900 (500GB)

Prices are said to vary in different regions across the country.

ADATA claimed that the ultra-slim external hard disks can work under temperatures ranging from 5-degree Celsius to 50-degree Celsius and withstand storage temperatures as low as minus 40-degreee Celsius to maximum of 60-degree Celsius.