Rugged, fast and compact, USB 3.0 External Solid State Drive (SSD) provides the latest in external, data storage options and offers data transfer rates up to 190MB per second. Ideal for users that demand maximum performance in data storage devices. With USB 3.0 connectivity, drive handles large data transfers quickly so it is also ideal for video editing, interchanging large amounts of data, or maximizing gaming performance. Drive operates silently and features low power consumption for extending laptop battery life. Reliable Solid-State design resists shock and rough handling. Low power consumption conserves laptop battery life. Drive is 100 percent compatible with USB 2.0 and works in USB 1.1 ports. Nero BackItUp and Burn Essentials software allows full-system backup and restore functions. Drive is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.1 or higher and Linux kernal 2.6 and higher. Drive comes with a USB cable and storage/travel pouch.