The latest version of the WD My Book Studio external drive comes in capacities up to 4TB, and a USB 3.0 interface in place of FireWire 800.
LaCie has updated its 2big and 4big Quadra RAID units with USB 3.0 interfaces.
Belkin has upgraded the specifications of its as yet unreleased Thunderbolt Express Dock. The device will now feature USB 3.0 and eSATA ports, and these changes have added to the price.
Elgato - best known for its TV tuners and related products - is one of the first companies to announce a storage device that takes advantage of the speed of the Thunderbolt interface provided on the latest Macs.
The latest batch of WD external drives aimed at the Mac market come in 1TB, 2T2 and 3TB versions. THe WD My Book Studio features FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 interfaces.
Apple's new MacBook Pro range puts the emphasis on performance. In addition to faster processors and graphics chips, the new models mark the arrival of Thunderbolt, a new I/O technology.