Buffalo HDD Dualie - Another Great Excuse for an iPhone Dock

Buffalo HDD Dualie is a perfect example of convergence that makes sense for all of us. It sports a two-slot dock so an iPhone slides in perfectly in the front seat while a 2.5" portable drive fits snugly in the rear. Since iPhone interfaces with a Mac or PC exclusively over a USB 2.0 connection and the Buffalo mobile drive is obviously USB, this effectively reduces some cable clutter. There are even 2 additional USB ports in the back.

The HDD Dualie itself can only be bought with a Buffalo-branded 500GB portable drive, which interestingly comes with a FireWire 800 port. The reason for it being here, according to Buffalo, is to meet Apple Store requirement as every drive on the shelves must be equipped with both USB 2.0 and FireWire. Regardless, as Dualie only talks to a PC by USB, the faster FW800 interface isn't going to be left to rot unless you pop out the drive, and connect it to a FW port instead. For $249.99, the combined storage and iPhone dock station is distinguished by a two-tone, brushed aluminum finish that should be as durable as it is scratch-resistant. Expect to only find it at a local Apple Store starting Jan. 12th.