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thutigger
Chicopee, MA

a good product for a fair price !

4 star rating

long-time computer user, computer challenged, always online

APR
11
2009

just a few tech specs to start :

FeaturesEasy-to-use - Simple USB 2.0 interface; just plug and playStylish & Durable - Stylish drive available in a dark silver brushed finish; sturdy aluminum construction with included standSecure - EMC Retrospect HD (PC) license is included for easy file backup (software available via easy download)Energy Efficient - powered by an Energy Star qualified adapter for a better environment!
 
Tech SpecsSpecificationsUSB 2.0: 480 Mbits/sFormat: NTFSMemory cache 8mb or betterDimensions: 7.82 x 4.75 x 1.22ContentsDesktop Hard DriveUSB 1.1/2.0 cablePower cableQuick Start GuideStandPC System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional; XP Home/XP Professional, Windows Vista256mb RAM or higherMac System RequirementsRequires Mac OS X 10.3-1.05128mb RAM or higher


Always remember that outfits like iomega, LaCie, Fantom and others are packagers, not hard drive manufacturers. There are only a few hard drive manufacturers and all of them turn out good products. This does not mean that hard drives don't fail - they do and anyone who keeps only one copy of critical data is a fool.

The units I purchased both had current models of Seagate Barracuda drives installed: excellent devices. Right now, the drives themselves from some sources cost only a few dollars less than the iomega unit, so you are getting the external housing for just a few dollars.

The housing has a power switch, very nice at a time when other manufacturers are eliminating such "frills" and a white activity light on the side, which strikes me as a strange place for it. Since the housing has no fan, there is no fan noise. The noise from the drive itself should be imperceptible. (If it isn't, return the unit immediately.)The housing remains cool to the touch in use.

The unit size is nice and a plastic base is included for those who prefer a vertical mounting.

A power supply and USB cable round out the package.

One of the very nice aspects of this unit is that there is no software installed on the drive - nor is any included in the box. Yea! The drive comes NTFS formatted and, for use with an Apple Macintosh, must be reformatted.

Overall, a very nice value.

I bought this puppy to take over for a smaller drive I have been using for a few years (a 150g unit) which had already been pushing about 75% of it's capabilities. I managed to transfer all files  from one disk to another in less than a few hours ! (on my other unit it took forever, so I can deff. say so far so good!



I_thumb_up Iomega Prestige 500 GB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive 34270 is recommended by thutigger

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