World's Thinnest USB 3.0 External HDD from ADATA

ADATA managed to outrun Toshiba in terms of developing the world's thinnest external HDD.
The company's DashDrive Elite HE720 is just 8.9 mm thick (just a little bit thinner than Toshiba's device).

However, the main difference lies in the price - The DashDrive Elite HE720 is available for US$90 while Canvio Slim from Toshiba wears a price tag of US$115, which is a considerable drawback considering that both devices have nearly the same size, capacity and are both USB 3.0.

ADATA's external HDD has its case made from stainless steel that boasts 9H level scratch resistance.