Cameras, Printers, Monitors, Storage Buying Guide
The PC Show is currently taking place at the Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Center. From the 7th to the 10th of June, the expo will span four floors (1, 3, 4, and 6), and its doors will be opened from noon to 9pm daily. In this segment, we highlight noteworthy digital cameras, printers, monitors and storage products to look out for. Keep your eyes and ears peeled!
Buying Guide Index
PC Show 2012 Shopping Resources
Remember to check out the HardwareZone Tech Show Portal for the latest consolidated shopping resources and updates.
Cameras
For those looking for cameras, the PC Show 2012 has a myriad of choices to offer. From the Fujifilm APS-C X-Pro1 to a simple point-and-shoot Casio EX-Z28, consumers are literally spoilt for choice. Other big names like Canon and Nikon have a good range of DSLRs like the EOS 7D and the Nikon D7000. Generally, prices are around the same across the board at the fair but you will be entitled to a host of functional freebies like dry cabinets, camera bags, card readers, tripods and so forth.
For the great camera deals available at PC Show 2012, read on!
Canon (Level 4, Hall 403)
Canon IXUS 240 HS
Looking for a pretty-looking deal? The IXUS 240 HS is a 16.1-megapixel camera with a 5x optical zoom lens in a compact body. 24mm wide-angle lens, 3.2-inch LCD display and Full-HD video recording.
- PC Show Price: $399
- Usual Price: $449
- Promotion: Free 2 x 8GB SD cards, case, Euro 2012 4GB flash drive, A Jay One earpiece
- Online Warranty Promotion: Free NB-11L battery
Canon PowerShot S100
The S100 is the slim, highest-performing of Canon's digital compact cameras. 12-megapixel with 5x optical zoom, a 24mm wide-angle lens which opens up to f/2, a 3-inch LCD screen and built-in GPS.
- PC Show Price: $699
- Usual Price: $699
- Promotion: Free 2 x 8GB SD cards, case, Euro 2012 4GB flash drive, wireless mouse/calculator
- Online Warranty Promotion: Free $50 Takashimaya voucher
- More Information: HWZ Review
Canon PowerShot G1 X
The PowerShot G1 X is Canon's best-performing digital compact camera. The slightly hefty 14.3-megapixel machine comes with a large 1.5-inch image sensor, 3-inch vari-angle LCD and a maximum ISO setting of ISO12,800. Shoots in RAW.
- PC Show Price: $999
- Usual Price: $999
- Promotion: Free 2 x 8GB SD cards, case, Euro 2012 4GB flash drive, 500GB HDD, wireless mouse/calculator
- More Information: HWZ Review
Canon EOS 7D
The Canon EOS 7D goes fast - at 8 frames per second, it's the definite camera of choice for action photographers. Features a 18-megapixel sensor, 3-inch LCD display, Full-HD movie recording.
- PC Show Price: $3,399 (with 15-85mm lens), $2,799 (with 18-135mm lens), $2,249 (body only)
- Usual Price: $3,549 (with 15-85mm lens), $2,949 (with 18-135mm lens), $2,399 (body only)
- Promotion: Free 2 x 8GB CF cards, EOS 7D handbook, LCD cover/eyecup, 500GB HDD, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, dry cabinet, tripod T4, EF Lens workbook
- Online Warranty Promotion: Free EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens, 7 Million Dollar Crumpler bag, Hansa miniature
- More Information: HWZ Review
Canon EOS 600D
The 60D is an affordable DSLR that would appeal to enthusiast and casual shooter alike. Features a 18-megapixel CMOS sensor shooting at a max. speed of 3.7fps, 3-inch vari-angle LCD, Full-HD movie recording.
- PC Show Price: $1,499 (with 18-135mm lens), $1,149 (with 18-55mm lens), $999 (body only)
- Usual Price: $1,549 (with 18-135mm lens), $1,199 (with 18-55mm lens), $1,049 (body only)
- Promotion: Free 2 x 8GB SD cards, dry cabinet, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, tripod T4, EOS 600D camera case, EOS Better Image guide, EF Lens workbook
- Online Warranty Promotion: Free 5 Million Dollar Crumpler bag
- More Information: HWZ Review
Canon Legria HF S30
Looking for a camcorder to capture those family moments? The Legria HF S30 might be the one you are looking for. Comes with a 8.59-megapixel HD CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom, sliding electronic viewfinder, 32GB built-in memory and dual card slot.
- PC Show Price: $2,299
- Promotion: Free BP808 battery, SDHC 16GB card, video bag, Legria vintage bag, wide angle convertor, Legria gift set
- Online Warranty Promotion: Free $200 Takashimaya voucher
Casio (Level 6, Hall 602)
Casio EX-ZR200
Equipped with a 16-megapixel sensor, the EX-ZR200 delivers a 12.5x optical super high zoom. Comes with a 3.0-inch LCD screen, 24mm wide angle lens and Casio's new Rapid Shutter feature.
- PC Show Price: $499
- Usual Price: $549
- Promotion: Free 8GB SD card, camera casing, extra battery, 6-in-1 kit (cleaning solution, cleaning brush, cleaning cloth, blower with brush, multi card reader, mini tripod), digital photo frame, 7-inch tablet (worth $299)
Casio EX-Z28
The simple point-and-shoot Casio EX-Z28 will be a good choice for those looking for a quick, fuss-free gadget for photography. Features a 16.1-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 26mm wide-angle lens, and a 2.7-inch LCD screen.
- PC Show Price: $159
- Usual Price: $249
- Promotion: Free 8GB SD card, camera casing, extra battery, lanyard, 6-in-1 kit (cleaning solution, cleaning brush, cleaning cloth, blower with brush, multi card reader, mini tripod), dv-camcorder
Fujifilm (Level 4, Hall 404, Booth A2013)
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Every camera lover's probably would want to get their hands on the Fujifilm X-Pro1. The X-Pro1 is Fujifilm's first mirrorless system camera which comes with an APS-C sized sensor inside, and a hybrid multi viewfinder. Lenses are sold separately, the 18mm f/2 is $899, the 35mm f/1.4 is $899, and the 60mm f/2.4 macro lens is $999.
- PC Show Price: $2,399 (body only)
- Promotion: Free Lowepro case (worth $95), 16GB SD card, card reader, screen protector, tall tripod, cleaning kit
- More Information: HWZ Interview with X-Pro1 Product Manager Hiroshi Kawahara, HWZ Review
Fujifilm X100
The Fujifilm X100 comes with a 12MP APS-C sensor inside a retro-style body, with a 23mm f/2 fixed lens and hybrid viewfinder. The X100 Black limited edition camera is also there, but there are only 88 sets available in Singapore so grab them as fast as you can.
- PC Show Price: $1,599 / $2,299 (Limited Edition - Black)
- Usual Price: $1,699 / $2,399 (Limited Edition - Black)
- Promotion: Free premium case (not applicable to limited edition), 2 x 16GB SD cards, tall tripod, screen protector, card reader, wide conversion lens (worth $399), battery, dry cabinet, cleaning kit
- More Information: HWZ Review
Fujifilm Finepix T300
Looking for an affordable point-and-shoot? Check out one of Fujifilm's star buys: The Finepix T300 which shoots at 14-megapixel with a 10x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens and 3.0-inch LCD screen.
- PC Show Price: $199
- Usual Price: $399
- Promotion: Free case, 2 x 8GB SD cards, cleaning kit, battery, card reader, mini tripod, screen protector
Nikon (Level 4, Hall 401; Level 6, Hall 603)
Nikon 1 V1
Boasting a newly designed interchangeable lens system, the 10.1-megapixel Nikon 1 V1 is a camera targeted towards a user who wants to upgrade from a compact camera, with controls designed like an advanced compact. It supports ISO levels of 100-3200 and 6400, and features a bright 3.0-inch TFT LCD screen.
- PC Show Price: $1,149 (VR 10-30mm), $1,219 (10mm), $1,349 (VR 10-30mm, 10mm), $1,399 (VR 10-30mm, VR 30-110mm)
- Usual Price: $1,299 (VR 10-30mm), $1,369 (10mm), $1, 499 (VR 10-30mm, 10mm), $1,549 (VR 10-30mm, VR 30-110mm)
- Promotion: Free Electronic dry cabinet, LowePro bag, 16GB SD card Class 10, 8GB SD card, Nikon 1 tripod, Supreme cleaning kit, card reader, 40.5mm lens filter + mystery gift
- More Information: HWZ Review
Nikon COOLPIX S2600
Looking for a camera under $200? The Coolpix S2600 is a good option to look towards. The simple point-and-shoot comes with a 14-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen and HD video recording.
- PC Show Price: $179
- Promotion: Free 8GB SD card, mini tripod, card reader, camera case, 4-in-1 cleaning kit, extra battery + mystery gift
Nikon COOLPIX S8200
With a versatile 14x optical zoom lens, the Coolpix S8200 makes for an ideal compact travel camera. Other headline specs include a backside-illuminated 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, 1080p video recording, and a 3.0-inch rear LCD screen.
- PC Show Price: $429
- Usual Price: $519
- Promotion: Free 16GB SD card Class 10, 8GB SD card, mini tripod, card reader, camera case, 4-in-1 cleaning kit, extra EN-EL 12 battery + mystery gift
- More Information: HWZ Review
Nikon D7000
The popular D7000 sits between the D90 and Nikon's APS-C flagship, the D300s. The 16.2-megapixel D7000 comes with a ISO sensitivity range of 3,200 to 6,400, and can be further expanded to 25,600 and a 39-point AF system, of which nine of the points use cross-type sensors. Capable of full HD 1080p video recording at 24 fps.
- PC Show Price: $2,149
- Promotion: Free electronic dry cabinet, 16GB SD card Class 10, 8GB SD card, tripod, supreme cleaning kit, card reader, DSLR bag, Nikon strap, 67mm lens filter + mystery gift
- Purchase with Purchase Promotion: AF-S 55-200mm VR Lens @ $199 (UP: $360), SB910 Speedlight @ $599 (UP: $799)
- More Information: HWZ Review
Olympus (Level 4, Hall 404)
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Those looking away from the PEN series might want to take a closer look at the OM-D line. The cameras here are designed for those looking for a pro-like MFT camera with a built-in EVF, tough body and high image quality. The 16-megapixel Olympus OM-D E-M5 comes with a sturdy dust and splash-proof body and ISO sensitivity level of up to 25600.
- PC Show Price: $1,888 (with 12-50mm lens)
- Promotion: Free 2 x 16GB SD cards, screen protector, free E-workshop, 3 months local extended warranty
- More Information: HWZ Review
Olympus Pen E-PM1
The Olympus Pen E-PM1, or the Pen mini, is Olympus' smallest and lightest mirrorless system camera, producing great image quality in a small body.
- PC Show Price: $598 (with 14-42mm lens) / $558 (Student & NSF Price)
- Usual Price: $868 (with 14-42mm lens)
- Promotion: Free 8GB SD card, Pen camera case, free E-workshop, 3 months local extended warranty
- Purchase with Purchase Promotion: Pen camera grip @ $38 (UP: $79)
Olympus XZ-1
The XZ-1 is Olympus' flagship digital compact camera, it comes with a 4x optical zoom and a fast f/1.8-2.5 aperture at wide to tele. A large 1/1.63" sensor and the TruePic V image processing engine round up the specs to produce the camera's high quality images.
- PC Show Price: $598
- Usual Price: $748
- Promotion: Free leather wrist strap, 8GB SD card, XZ-1 camera case, Olympus battery Li-50B, screen protector, 3 months local extended warranty
- More Information: HWZ Review
Samsung (Level 4, Hall 404)
Samsung ST66
Looking to save a little on your camera expenditure? The ultra slim Samsung ST66 comes with a 16.1-megapixel camera with 5x optical zoom, f2.5 lens and 2.7-inch LCD screen.
- PC Show Price: $199
- Promotion: Free 1 x 8GB SD card, Samsung camera case
Samsung NX20
The flagship mirrorless NX20 camera replaces the NX11, featuring Samsung's 20-megapixel APS-C sensor, a ISO100-12,800 sensitivity, eight frames per second maximum shooting speed, and Full-HD video shooting at 30fps.
- PC Show Price: $1,499
- Promotion: Free 1 x 8GB SD card, NX carrying camera case, Samsung battery, NX workshop
Printers
Whether it's a replacement to your aging all-in-one (AIO) printer at home, or an upgrade to your office's laser printer, now's a good time to head down to Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Center and check out the variety of printers available at the PC Show 2012. So here's some of our picks to help you decide!
Brother (Level 4, Hall 402)
Brother MFC-7860DW Monochrome Multi-Function Centre
If you're looking for a small printer to be sharing the workload in your small office, then take a look at the Brother MFC-7860DW. It's a monochrome multi-function laser printer that offers a good balance of speed and features. It also comes with a duplexer and has Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections, so no problems with using it as a shared printer in the office.
- PC Show Price: $348
- Usual Price: $448
- Promotion: Free $60 voucher
Brother MFC-J625DW Color Inkjet Multi-Function Centre
The MFC-J625DW comes with built-in Wi-Fi, and sports an automatic document feeder (ADF) for easy loading of documents. It's also capable of double-sided print and copy, and sports affordable high yield ink cartridges. Prints speeds are 12ppm for monochrome documents, and 10ppm for color documents.
- PC Show Price: $238
- Usual Price: $258
- Promotion: Free $30 voucher
Canon (Level 4, Hall 404)
Canon PIXMA MX897 Inkjet All-In-One
Looking for a capable all-in-one (AIO) printer? Check out the PIXMA MX897; its duplex ADF makes double-sided more convenient and five individual ink tanks help save costs as you can replace them individually. The PIXMA MX897 also comes with built-in Wi-Fi and supports Apple Airprint.
- PC Show Price: $369
- Usual Price: $399
- Promotion: Free limited edition EURO2012 4GB flash drive, GP portable battery pack 4000mAh worth $88, trolley worth $13, product training worth $26
Canon imageCLASS LBP7018C Color Laser Printer
Laser printers are better at printing text documents and thus are commonly found in offices. But what if you need a capable, yet small laser printer that also prints in color? Check out the imageCLASS LBP7018C which is Canon's entry level color laser printer. It's energy efficient and prints 16ppm for monochrome documents.
- PC Show Price: $279
- Usual Price: $299
- Promotion: Free $20 NTUC vouchers, limited edition EURO2012 4GB flash drive, trolley worth $13
Epson (Level 4, Hall 404)
Epson ME Office 900WD Inkjet All-In-One
While laser printers offer superb print quality for business documents, inkjet printers are catching up fast and offer more than enough quality for normal business documents. And the Epson ME Office 900WD offers good value with its print, copy and scan functions as well as individual ink cartridges so you can replace only the ones that need replacing. The ME 900WD also prints A4 documents at 15ppm in monochrome and 7.1ppm in color for fast and efficient printing.
- PC Show Price: $238
- Usual Price: $298
- Promotion: Free $30 NTUC vouchers
Epson AcuLaser MX14 Mono LED Printer
One of the most affordable laser printers around, the Epson AcuLaser MX14 sport low power consumption for increased savings and offer print speeds at 24ppm for monochrome printing and 12ppm for color printing. The MX14 also offers the flexibility of choosing either standard, economical toner cartridges to help low print volume users save on cartridge purchase costs; or high capacity cartridges for high print volume users to achieve lower cost per page.
- PC Show Price: $168
- Usual Price: $218
- Promotion: Free $30 NTUC vouchers, trolley
FujiXerox (Level 4, Hall 404)
Fuji Xerox DocuPrint P255 dw Monochrome Printer
The DocuPrint P255 dw makes it convenient to print with its built-in duplexer unit, and offers good value with its EA Eco-Toner, which fuses to paper at a much lower temperature and reduces power consumption by up to 20% and carbon emissions by up to 35%, for energy and cost savings.
- PC Show Price: $219
- Usual Price: $239
- Promotion: Free $30 NTUC vouchers
Fuji Xerox DocuPrint CM205 b Color Multifunction Printer
If you need to print, copy and scan, check out the DocuPrint CM205 b. It prints 12ppm for color documents and 15ppm for monochrome documents. You can also print directly from a USB flash drive. The DocuPrint CM205 b also comes with 4-year on-site warranty.
- PC Show Price: $449
- Usual Price: $499
- Promotion: Free $80 NTUC vouchers
HP (Level 4, Hall 401)
HP OfficeJet 4620 All-In-One
Buying an all-in-one printer doesn't mean breaking the bank, as the HP OfficeJet 4620 proves. With built-in wireless capability and support for Apple AirPrint, which allows you to print wirelessly from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, the HP OfficeJet 4620 provides many useful features in an affordable package.
- PC Show Price: $199
- Usual Price: $299
- Promotion: Free $20 NTUC voucher and HP trolley (worth $19)
HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-In-One
If you need an all-in-one that is a capable workhouse for your SOHO, look no further than the HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus. With print speeds of up to 20ppm for monochrome documents and 16ppm for color, the OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus also sports a 25,000 page-per-month duty cycle for some heavy duty printing. It also does automatic two-sided printing, scan, copy and fax for more efficiency and convenience.
- PC Show Price: $549
- Usual Price: $599
- Promotion: Free $60 NTUC vouchers, trolley (worth $19) and 2 year on-site warranty
Oki (Level 4, Hall 401)
OKI MC361dn LED Multi-function Printer
If you're looking for a quality LED multi-function printer for the SOHO, here's the OKI MC361dn. It was HWZ Editor’s Choice for Best SOHO Color LED MFP, and in part due to its fast print speeds (22ppm for colour and 24ppm for mono) and reversing automatic document feeder (RADF) which allows for duplex printing, scanning, copying and faxing.
- PC Show Price: $899
- Promotion: Free Philips Sleek Micro system or Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo Black or Casio digital camera (choose one out of three), free 2nd year on-site warranty worth $249 and up to $110 savings in toners
OKI C310dn LED Color Printer
The C310dn is a speedy LED color printer that prints 22ppm for color documents and 24 monochrome documents. It also allows for double-sided auto print and includes an ECO mode function which automatically speeds up small jobs and reduces energy consumption.
- PC Show Price: $399
- Promotion: Free 2nd year warranty and toner package
Monitors for Work and Play
With IPS-based LCD monitors coming down in price, we're sure that the PC Show 2012 will offer some great deals. And indeed it has. Be it super affordable IPS monitors, monitors with advanced ergonomic options, or those decked with a plethora of connectivity options and designed for professional use, there's bound to be one right for you. Another trend we observed this time round is the increase in number of 3D-capable monitors, from 24 to 27 inches. It seems that most monitor vendors have jumped onto this 3D bandwagon. And don't be mistaken that they're only suitable for gaming purposes, some of them perform pretty decently for movies too. Without further ado, here are some of our top picks.
Acer (Level 4, Hall 403, Booth A2007)
Acer S240HL
The S240HL is a 24-inch full HD 1920 x 1080 LED monitor. It touts a dynamic contrast ration of 100,000,000:1, and a response time of 5ms. With a brightness of 250cd/m2, this slim monitor also comes with VGA, DVI, and HDMI inputs.
- PC Show Price: $229
- Usual Price: $499
- Promotion: Free HDMI, DVI, and VGA cables worth $59
ASUS (Level 6, Hall 602, Booth B2007; Level 4, Hall 401/402/403, Booth A2028, A2008, A2027, A2004; Level 3, Newstead Booth Concourse)
ASUS VG278H
Looking for a big-screen gaming monitor? How about ASUS' 27-inch VG278H? A full HD 1920 x 1080 panel that boosts a gray-to-gray response time of 2ms, this LED monitor is also NVIDIA 3D Vision 2 ready. Enjoy a bright 3D picture thanks to the NVIDIA 3D LightBoost technology. Connectivity-wise, it has HDMI, D-Sub, and Dual-link DVI-D inputs.
- PC Show Price: $899
- Usual Price: $999
- Promotion: Free HDMI cable worth $39
Dell (Level 4, Hall 401/402/404, Booth A2029, A2017, A2001; Level 6, Hall 602, Booth B2043; Level 3, Booth 3001)
Dell UltraSharp U2412M
The U2412M remains one of our favorite 24-inch LED monitors, due to its great image quality, good ergonomics, and a decent price. I/Os include DVI-D, DisplayPort, VGA, and even a four-port USB hub. Besides having a height-adjustable stand, you can also tilt, swivel and rotate the panel to your liking. This 1920 x 1200-pixel monitor also sports very wide viewing angles.
- PC Show Price: $389
- Usual Price: $480
- Promotion: Free Targus wireless mouse
- More Information: HWZ Tech Awards 2012
HP (Level 4, Hall 401, Booth A2003 and A2002)
HP 2311gt
The HP 2311gt is a 23-inch LED backlit 3D monitor. It is able to do 2D to 3D conversion, and comes with passive 3D glasses. A full HD 1080p monitor, it sports a quick 5ms response time and is endowed with connectivity options such as HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub.
- PC Show Price: $499
- Usual Price: $699
Philips (Level 4, Hall 404, Booth A2034)
Philips Blade 2 239C4QHSB/W
Available in black or white, the Blade 2 239C4QHSB from Philips is a super-slim monitor, with a depth of just 12.5mm. This is possible in large part due to its LED backlighting. Besides producing accurate colors and having wide viewing angles thanks to its IPS screen, this 23 incher boosts of a SmartContrast ratio of 20,000,000:1, which could come in handy during movie watching. The monitor also features dual HDMI ports and a VGA port.
- PC Show Price: $279
- Usual Price: $299
- Promotion: Free HDMI cable
Samsung (Level 4, Hall 402/404, Booth A2209b, A2009a, A2005)
Samsung Series 7 Smart Station Monitor (S24B750VS)
The S24B750VS is a 24-inch MHL monitor, where MHL stands for Mobile High Definition Link. As the name suggests, you can link it to a compatible Android smartphone to display the latter's content on the bigger screen. This beautifully designed full HD LED monitor comes with two HDMI and one D-Sub inputs, as well as built-in stereo speakers and three USB ports.
- PC Show Price: $478
- Usual Price: $498
- Promotion: Free HDMI cable worth $69
ViewSonic (Level 4, Hall 404, Booth A2029; Level 6, Hall 602, Booth B2006; Level 3, Booth 306)
ViewSonic VX2336s-LED
The VX2336s-LED is a 23-inch full HD IPS monitor. It uses LED backlighting, which explains its slim profile. It sports a 20,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and inputs such as DVI-D and VGA. Reasonably priced with decent specs, this monitor is suitable for both office and home use.
- PC Show Price: $199
- Usual Price: $249
- Promotion: Free DVI-to-HDMI converter worth $39
Storage
External hard drives' prices hit the roof last year due to the floods in Thailand which affected the factories manufacturing them. So we're sure many of you have put off your external storage purchases during the last consumer electronics fair. With a bit of scouting around the PC Show this year, we have found that prices have now come down. So check out what the PC Show 2012 has to offer in terms of external storage!
Buffalo (Level 6, Hall 603)
Buffalo Portable HDD MiniStation USB 3.0
External storage is slowly becoming affordable again, and you can check out the Buffalo MiniStation if you're in need of 1TB of portable storage. It's USB 3.0 compatible for faster read and write speeds, and is shock protected as well as offering data encryption.
- PC Show Price: $139
- Usual Price: $179
- Promotion: Free pouch
Buffalo External HDD DriveStation
If you don't need something portable, then the DriveStation offers good value with its special PC show price. It's USB 3.0 compatible so no worries about transferring data to and from your PC at faster speeds than a USB 2.0 connection.
- PC Show Price: $159 (2TB), $219 (3TB)
- Usual Price: $189 (2TB), $259 (3TB)
Imation (Level 6, Hall 602)
Imation Apollo Expert M300 Portable Hard Drive
Imation offers a 1TB portable hard drive, which supports USB 3.0 for faster transfer of data.
- PC Show Price: $139
- Usual Price: $179
- Promotion: Free pouch
Seagate (Level 4, Hall 401; Level 6, Hall 602, Harvey Norman)
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex UltraPortable Drive USB 3.0
Need something portable to backup, store, access and transfer files anywhere? Check out Seagate's FreeAgent GoFlex UltraPortable Drive which supports USB 3.0 and comes in three "sizes".
- PC Show Price: $103 (500GB), $149 (1TB), $209 (1.5TB)
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk Drive
If you don't need something portable and look to save a bit, opt for a desktop external hard drive instead, with Seagate's FreeAgent GoFlex Desk which comes preloaded with automatic backup and encryption software. It even includes an illuminate capacity gauge to inform you when storage is running out.
- PC Show Price: $149 (1TB), $179 (2TB), $239 (3TB)
Toshiba (Level 6, Hall 602, Harvey Norman)
Toshiba Canvio Portable Hard Drive
Toshiba gives you a portable hard drive that supports USB 3.0 and comes in five colors.
- PC Show Price: $109 (500GB), $169 (1TB)
- Promotion: Free pouch worth $19.90
Western Digital (Level 6, Hall 603)
Western Digital Portable HDD My Passport Essential USB 3.0
If you have been holding off your portable hard drive purchase due to the sky-high prices last year, you will be glad to know that come this PC show prices have come down. Grab WD's My Passport Essential for a good price, and it also comes with the latest USB 3.0 functionality so say goodbye to slow transfer speeds.
- PC Show Price: $89 (500GB), $119 (750GB)
- Usual Price: $129 (500GB), $159 (750GB)
Western Digital Portable Hard Drive My Passport Studio for Mac
As you look on in envy at the newer USB 3.0 compatible portable hard drives, be jealous no longer with WD's My Passport Studio for Mac which features dual FireWire 800 interfaces; the second FireWire port allows you to daisy chain an additional external drive or other peripheral to your Mac.
- PC Show Price: $159 (500GB), $229 (1TB)
- Usual Price: $179 (500GB), $249 (1TB)
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