NewerTech today announced the miniStack v2.5, a new addition to its miniStack line of external hard drives. The miniStack v2.5 also functions as a centralized desktop hub for connecting multiple digital devices. It features a unique ergonomic rear and side port configuration of three FireWire 400 and four USB 2.0 ports. The miniStack v2.5 was built for performance as well. It employs the latest generation Oxford 934 bridge chipset and a 7200RPM Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive with up to 32MB of cache. Here is a complete rundown of the features and pricing:

miniStack v2.5 Features

Up to 1.0TB (1,000GB) of bootable Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive capacity

Up to 32MB of data cache

Oxford 934 bridge chipset

Compact, 6.5"x 6.5" x 1.5" size

Three FireWire 400 ports, two rear/one side (one uplink, two additional)

Four USB 2.0/1.1 ports, three rear/one side (one uplink, three additional)

External Auto Switching 100~240v 50/60Hz 3 amp UL listed power adapter

Auto-Power on/off automatically with computer

Intelligent thermal monitoring for minimal fan power consumption and whisper quiet operation

Fully bootable via FireWire or USB with OS boot support

Interface connecting cables included

Kensington security slot

Includes ProSoft Engineering Data Backup 3, NovaStor NovaBACKUP, and Intech SpeedTools Utilities software

miniStack v2.5 Pricing

80GB capacity, 8MB cache for $104.99

160GB capacity, 8MB cache for $112.99

250GB capacity, 8MB cache for $127.99

320GB capacity, 16MB cache for $137.99

500GB capacity, 16MB cache for $149.99

750GB capacity, 32MB cache for $199.99

1.0TB capacity, 32MB cache for $279.99

0GB Enclosure Kit for $79.99

0GB Enclosure Kit with Software bundle for $89.99