Looking for more capacity replacement for HP Pocket Media Drive PN FK526AA / Model PD3200s

Hello, I have searched the web, called HP, and am not able to find an exact replacement or a replacement pocket media drive with more than 320GB space. The current 320GB drive as what I think is a type 4 jack USB connector. The part number of the drive I have is PN FK526AA / Model PD3200s. Has HP stopped providing these? Are there alternatives?
Thanks.

HP Pocket Media drives are readily available from sources, in various capacities.
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