Seagate unveils new hard disk

Hard disk giant Seagate has just unveiled a portable hard disk designed specifically for iPad and smartphone owners, Expert Reviews reported.

The 500GB GoFlex Satellite uses a built-in WiFi hotspot to stream multimedia content to any wireless device, including Apple and Android tablets.

The battery-powered disk will reportedly look very familiar to users of other GoFlex products, as it uses the same glossy black plastic finish. A data connector port is hidden beneath the disk's removable cover. Like other GoFlex products, the included USB3 cable can be removed when not in use, or the whole port swapped out for a different connector, such as powered eSATA or Firewire 800.

The Seagate representative has said that a Thunderbolt connector will be appearing soon, for owners of new iMacs and MacBook Pros.