I-O Data introduced the HDPX-UT line of portable hard drives. With a thickness of just 9 mm, the drives are designed to go well alongside Ultrabooks. The drives feature brushed aluminum exteriors, and are available in three color options: black (HDPX-UTK), gold (HDPX-UTG), and silver (HDPX-UTS). The drives provide 500 GB of storage using a 7 mm-thick internal SATA HDD, and are bus-powered, with a single USB 3.0/2.0 connection for power and host connectivity. The drives provide 256-bit AES data encryption, with installers for encryption software included. Measuring 75 x 110 x 9 mm (W x D x H), the drives weigh about 125 g. Slated for mid-September, the HDPX-UT is expected to be priced at 11,130 JPY (US $140).