NewerTech has announced their first green storage drive, the Guardian MAXimus eMAX, a new triple interface external RAID 1 Mirror plug-n-play solution.

"The addition of the new Guardian MAXimus eMAX continues the product development mission of the Guardian MAXimus line," said Grant Dahlke, marketing manager. "When only maximum performance, quality, ease of use, and now energy efficiency savings will suffice for data protection/backup needs, Mac and PC users alike will find their needs exceeded by a Guardian MAXimus model."

Here's the skinny on pricing:

• 250GB Mirror (2 x 250) 7200rpm w/32MB—$260
• 320GB Mirror (2 x 320) 7200rpm w/32MB—$290
• 400GB Mirror (2 x 400) 7200rpm w/32MB—$330
• 500GB Mirror (2 x 500) 7200rpm w/32MB—$380
• 750GB Mirror (2 x 750) 7200rpm w/64MB—$440
• 1.0TB Mirror (2 x 1.0TB) 7200rpm w/64MB—$640
• 150GB "Power User" Mirror (2 x 150) 10,000rpm w/32MB—$$570
• Guardian MAXimus eMAX is a 1.0TB Mirror (2 x 1.0TB) 5400rpm w/64MB—$550

Utilizing the latest technology advances in energy efficiency and noise reduction, the Guardian MAXimus eMAX is RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) certified to deliver maximum data protection and backup performance while using less energy. Compared to other low-powered 1TB external storage solutions, Guardian MAXimus eMAX provides a 15 percent power savings and up to a 50 percent power reduction versus traditionally powered 1TB drives.

Guardian MAXimus eMAX is available immediately and is priced at—$550 from NewerTech's exclusive distributor, Other World Computing.