The Aviator 312 is basically an external Solid State Drive. It is powered by the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology which allows it to be totally external. Active media claims that it is capable of attaining read speeds of up to 240MB/S and write speeds of up to 160MB/S.
On the flipside, the drives are pricey for their size. They are also only available in small capacities. A 16GB drive will cost $89, a 32GB $119, and a 64GB $209.
