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July 4, 2009 6:00 AM PDT

Here's our weekly roundup of the new products CNET reviewers liked best.

Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 - 500 GB Hi-Speed USB hard drive

Editors' rating: 4

The good: Data transfer speeds top the competition; slim profile; preloaded backup software; generous 5-year warranty; 256-bit security encryption.

The bad: No FireWire port; other drives charge less per gigabyte.

The bottom line: A sexy slim design and backup software set make a compelling argument for the Maxtor BlackArmor PS 110 external hard drive. We like the unique "Try and Decide" feature preloaded on the drive, and the throughput speed scores stomp the competition. Shoppers on a strict budget should look into the Fujitsu Handydrive for the best cost per gigabyte, but the BlackArmor PS 110 offers many extra features for just a few more dollars more.

Read CNET's full review
Price range: $139.99 - $169.86

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