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Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5 TB 3.5-inch Hard Drive (7200 RPM, 32 MB Cache) Reviews
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2010-04-07
By D. Brennan (Marlbrough, Wiltshire England)
I chose Seagate as that was what the existing system disk was on my Linux server. After installation the system showed it as a 500GB disk.
I have been here before and know that you have to download the Seagate tools and set the max block size on the disk. I searched and found a Linux version. It took me a long time and much Googling to find out the Linux tools will not work with a SATA disk. So I downloaded the bootable image. This worked fine and I set the max block count and after that it all worked.
Was Seagate the right choice? Probably at leased its the devil I know.
2010-03-22
By JK132 (York, UK)
Not much I can say about a hard drive - apart from that it is quiet and allows me to carry out a 300 GB backup almost exactly twice the data rate (and half the time) as my Hitachi 1.5TB did...
2010-03-09
By Tellitlikeitis (UK)
I have many drives, which run most of the time.
My Western Digital Green 1.5TB drives have been flawless.
However this Seagate 1.5TB was a disaster. The first failed after 2 months and got replaced by Amazon directly - they sent the new one and I returned the broken one in the packaging they sent - great service.
The replacement has now broken 2 more months in - that is 2 for 2 dead drives. Now I have to phone Seagate, pay for returns packing and shipping myself and wait for them to check this drive before sending me another one.
When a WD drive fails, they send you a new one first then you return the broken, they also pay for it.
With Seagate you pay and you wait.
I won't be buying Seagate again and have in any case ordered another 1.5TB WD to keep me going whilst I wait for Seagate to receive, process and then dispatch a new drive (which hopefully will last longer than my current 2 months MTBF!).
2010-03-04
By Mr. R. D. Wilson (UK)
I bought this Hard Disk as a Cache Disk for my Video editing and it has met my requirements, I have no complaints regarding the performance of the disk and would not hesitate to buy another if required.Seagate OEM 1.5TB Barracuda 7200.11 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Disk Drive (7200RPM, 32MB Cache)
2010-02-25
By Mr. A. Cheal (UK)
Bought this to install in a media player - Sumvision Cyclone MKV Enclosure
The drive is working without problems in the enclosure which doesn't have any active cooling, meaning the drive does get hot. Despite this, it has worked flawlessly streaming large video files with no problems
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See more technical detailsBy D. Brennan (Marlbrough, Wiltshire England)
I chose Seagate as that was what the existing system disk was on my Linux server. After installation the system showed it as a 500GB disk.
I have been here before and know that you have to download the Seagate tools and set the max block size on the disk. I searched and found a Linux version. It took me a long time and much Googling to find out the Linux tools will not work with a SATA disk. So I downloaded the bootable image. This worked fine and I set the max block count and after that it all worked.
Was Seagate the right choice? Probably at leased its the devil I know.
By JK132 (York, UK)
Not much I can say about a hard drive - apart from that it is quiet and allows me to carry out a 300 GB backup almost exactly twice the data rate (and half the time) as my Hitachi 1.5TB did...
By Tellitlikeitis (UK)
I have many drives, which run most of the time.
My Western Digital Green 1.5TB drives have been flawless.
However this Seagate 1.5TB was a disaster. The first failed after 2 months and got replaced by Amazon directly - they sent the new one and I returned the broken one in the packaging they sent - great service.
The replacement has now broken 2 more months in - that is 2 for 2 dead drives. Now I have to phone Seagate, pay for returns packing and shipping myself and wait for them to check this drive before sending me another one.
When a WD drive fails, they send you a new one first then you return the broken, they also pay for it.
With Seagate you pay and you wait.
I won't be buying Seagate again and have in any case ordered another 1.5TB WD to keep me going whilst I wait for Seagate to receive, process and then dispatch a new drive (which hopefully will last longer than my current 2 months MTBF!).
By Mr. R. D. Wilson (UK)
I bought this Hard Disk as a Cache Disk for my Video editing and it has met my requirements, I have no complaints regarding the performance of the disk and would not hesitate to buy another if required.Seagate OEM 1.5TB Barracuda 7200.11 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Disk Drive (7200RPM, 32MB Cache)
By Mr. A. Cheal (UK)
Bought this to install in a media player - Sumvision Cyclone MKV Enclosure
The drive is working without problems in the enclosure which doesn't have any active cooling, meaning the drive does get hot. Despite this, it has worked flawlessly streaming large video files with no problems
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Iomega Prestige 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive 34807 Reviews
At just over 4 inches long, the super-compact, light-weight Iomega Prestige Portable Hard Drive, Compact Edition is perfect to carry in your pocket, backpack or laptop bag. It requires no external power supply - just plug it in and go. And with the Drop Shock feature, the Prestige Portable Hard Drive is rugged enough to safely store data for travel environments. It includes Iomega Protection Suite software with Iomega v.Clone, Trend Micro Internet Security (1 year subscription), Iomega QuikProtect, EMC Retrospect, and MozyHome Online Backup service. v.Clone software lets you take your PC virtually anywhere including files, settings, and applications. Available in 320 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB capacities.
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- Compact - Super-compact drive easily fits in a pocket
- Secure - Iomega Protection Suite software
- Durable - Classic brushed silver aluminum enclosure
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2010-03-31
By G. M. Arnold (Palo Alto, CA USA)
There's not a lot to say about this product: it simply works, unobtrusively and according to spec. I have a number of other USB hard drives from various vendors, and they all perform pretty much the same. The Iomega includes a cable with two USB connectors, so that if the USB port on your computer doesn't produce enough power, you can get some extra juice from another port. I never needed the extra amps in my Mac Mini. The drive also ships with some bonus software pre-installed on it, but since I planned to use it with my Mac the first thing I did was reformat the drive, So, no comments on the bonus software.
I did try some simple performance tests, copying around 75GB of data between the various hard drives attached to my system (built-in, USB, and FireWire). The Iomega produced the same numbers as the other USB drives, suggesting that perhaps the USB bus is the limiting factor.
The vendors may not like this, but today these items have become commodities. Avoid lemons, buy on price. The Iomega is as good as any other. (And who would have thought a couple of years ago that one could slip half a terabyte into a shirt pocket. We may take it for granted, but it's pretty cool.)
2010-03-28
By K. Schultz (USA)
This product is for people that need more storage than a reasonably priced thumb drive contains, but still need that data to be portable. Having lugged standard-sized external hard drives to and from work many times, I can really appreciate this product. It is a bit difficult to get your head around the size, and it may be a bit bigger than you are expecting. Think of a typical wallet size, but much taller. It is pocketable, but you probably wouldn't want to do that, both because it is too big to be comfortable and because it might not last long with that abuse. This is simply a hard drive in an enclosure, after all. However, this is the perfect size for a messenger bag or purse. Keeping it with the laptop or netbook is easy if you want to carry pictures or movies with you. Also, this is perfect for making regular system backups and carrying them to a different location in case of emergency, such as a house fire.
For a hard drive, this looks surprisingly sleek, primarily because of its brushed-metal exterior. Build quality feels good. I was skeptical of the Iomega brand, but this seems like a good option. The speed was typical for a standard laptop-style hard drive. It does take two USB plugs, which is simply to give ample power to the drive without requiring an AC adapter.
Presuming the price for this drive remains competitive, I recommend it. It is stylish and does exactly what it is supposed to.
2010-03-23
By Mute208 (SF Bay Area, CA)
In my stubbornness, I have only ever built my own external drives by placing internal drives inside external enclosures. This has served me well over the years but the benefits of a DIY external drive have greatly diminished mainly due to a drop in prices, nearly comparable warranties, and attractive yet durable enclosures. The Iomega Prestige Compact hard drive is the first pre-built external drive I've ever owned.
PROS:
- Attractive and compact design
- Drop Shock protection
- Good Seagate ST9500325AS drive inside (500GB model)
- No external power supply required
- 3 Year warranty w/registration
CONS:
- More expensive than the competition
- Ho hum software bundle
Honestly, I still think of Iomega as the Zip Drive company who's claim to fame were faulty drives and their "click of deaths." Still, I owned three of their Zip drives over the years and hadn't really paid attention to their products since flash memory made Zip, obsolete. Apparently EMC now owns Iomega and they have a large selection of external hard disk solutions as well as a hodge podge of other products. The Iomega Prestige USB external hard drive is one of their more compelling offerings.
DESIGN
There is no question that the enclosure is attractive with the brushed metal and slim profile. The most noteworthy design element of the drive is it's size. It is probably smaller than most other portable drives on the market. The soft white glow of the power/activity LED works well in the overall appearance of the drive without being blinding or annoying. Oddly, the USB connector is on the left side of the drive, rather than in the rear. There are no rubber feet on the bottom of the drive so it doesn't stay in place that well. The instructions state that one of the 2 USB connectors is the aux power but I only needed the primary connector to power up the drive on my Dell laptop. Also, the photos make the drive look almost black, but it is more of a carbon or gunmetal gray.
PERFORMANCE
Needless to say, most portable and desktop external drives are of the 5400RPM and slower variety. This is optimal mainly to reduce heat, which then allows more flexibility in creating a sleek, portable enclosure without the use of bulky fans. The trade-off is obviously performance. Still, if you are not regularly dumping hundreds of GB of data back and forth at the same time on a regular basis, you shouldn't notice too much of a difference. I copied 1.5GB of data (2 files) in 1 minute and 21 seconds. Not too shabby. The following are benchmark results using HDTunePro for the internal version of the Seagate ST9500325AS (500GB) drive and the Iomega USB version. I found the internal SATA benchmarks on the Internet and I performed the USB benchmark using the Iomega drive on my Dell laptop.
Read transfer rate INTERNAL SATA
Transfer Rate Minimum : 38.7 MB/sec
Transfer Rate Maximum : 80.1 MB/sec
Transfer Rate Average : 63.3 MB/sec
Access Time : 19.0 ms
Burst Rate : 51.7 MB/sec
CPU Usage : 8.3%
Read transfer rate EXTERNAL USB2.0
Transfer Rate Minimum: 26.3 MB/s
Transfer Rate Maximum: 30.7 MB/s
Transfer Rate Average: 27.8 MB/s
Access Time: 24.7 ms
Burst Rate: 27.6 MB/s
CPU Usage: -1.0%
The Prestige drives have a "feature" called Drop Shock protection. "Feature" is really a misnomer because it's really just an internal standard that Iomega created for their drives being able to withstand a 36" drop on industrial carpet. This is of course, while the drive is not running. There is no internal cushioning for shock protection, though some of their other drives have it for 51" and 84" drop protection. My desk is about 30" high and on low pile carpet, so it IS reassuring that the drive is at least rated for drops from my own desk.
The 500GB drive comes pre-formatted in NTFS with 465GB of available space. There are some devices that require FAT formatted drives to be able to see them so if you have problems with your device seeing the drive, that might be the issue. Mac users will need to reformat it.
SOFTWARE
I did not install any of the software applications that are available with the Iomega Prestige Compact Hard Disk. They do not come on the drive, which I actually appreciated. They are available to download on Iomega's website and the licenses for the EMC Retrospect app is included in the box. I don't find any of the apps especially useful. I personally use TrueImage and SyncToy for my backups.
WARRANTY
Hard disk manufacturers keep changing their warranties around so it's always a good thing to check before buying. And everyone knows that hard disks can and will go bad at some point so having a good warranty is important. Iomega will warranty their drives for 3 years as long as you register the drive. I don't have personal experience in their RMA process so I don't know how good they are at replacing faulty drives. I've RMA'd with most of the major disk manufacturers and always got good support.
SUMMARY
I like the Iomega Prestige Compact Hard Disk for the size and attractive enclosure. It does not have any other differentiating features and costs more than other drives of the same capacity, but if you want a good portable drive(Seagate) that really is portable, then the Prestige is the drive for you.
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At just over 4 inches long, the super-compact, light-weight Iomega Prestige Portable Hard Drive, Compact Edition is perfect to carry in your pocket, backpack or laptop bag. It requires no external power supply - just plug it in and go. And with the Drop Shock feature, the Prestige Portable Hard Drive is rugged enough to safely store data for travel environments. It includes Iomega Protection Suite software with Iomega v.Clone, Trend Micro Internet Security (1 year subscription), Iomega QuikProtect, EMC Retrospect, and MozyHome Online Backup service. v.Clone software lets you take your PC virtually anywhere including files, settings, and applications. Available in 320 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB capacities.
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- Easy-to-use - USB 2.0, just plug and play- Compact - Super-compact drive easily fits in a pocket
- Secure - Iomega Protection Suite software
- Durable - Classic brushed silver aluminum enclosure
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By G. M. Arnold (Palo Alto, CA USA)
There's not a lot to say about this product: it simply works, unobtrusively and according to spec. I have a number of other USB hard drives from various vendors, and they all perform pretty much the same. The Iomega includes a cable with two USB connectors, so that if the USB port on your computer doesn't produce enough power, you can get some extra juice from another port. I never needed the extra amps in my Mac Mini. The drive also ships with some bonus software pre-installed on it, but since I planned to use it with my Mac the first thing I did was reformat the drive, So, no comments on the bonus software.
I did try some simple performance tests, copying around 75GB of data between the various hard drives attached to my system (built-in, USB, and FireWire). The Iomega produced the same numbers as the other USB drives, suggesting that perhaps the USB bus is the limiting factor.
The vendors may not like this, but today these items have become commodities. Avoid lemons, buy on price. The Iomega is as good as any other. (And who would have thought a couple of years ago that one could slip half a terabyte into a shirt pocket. We may take it for granted, but it's pretty cool.)
By K. Schultz (USA)
This product is for people that need more storage than a reasonably priced thumb drive contains, but still need that data to be portable. Having lugged standard-sized external hard drives to and from work many times, I can really appreciate this product. It is a bit difficult to get your head around the size, and it may be a bit bigger than you are expecting. Think of a typical wallet size, but much taller. It is pocketable, but you probably wouldn't want to do that, both because it is too big to be comfortable and because it might not last long with that abuse. This is simply a hard drive in an enclosure, after all. However, this is the perfect size for a messenger bag or purse. Keeping it with the laptop or netbook is easy if you want to carry pictures or movies with you. Also, this is perfect for making regular system backups and carrying them to a different location in case of emergency, such as a house fire.
For a hard drive, this looks surprisingly sleek, primarily because of its brushed-metal exterior. Build quality feels good. I was skeptical of the Iomega brand, but this seems like a good option. The speed was typical for a standard laptop-style hard drive. It does take two USB plugs, which is simply to give ample power to the drive without requiring an AC adapter.
Presuming the price for this drive remains competitive, I recommend it. It is stylish and does exactly what it is supposed to.
By Mute208 (SF Bay Area, CA)
In my stubbornness, I have only ever built my own external drives by placing internal drives inside external enclosures. This has served me well over the years but the benefits of a DIY external drive have greatly diminished mainly due to a drop in prices, nearly comparable warranties, and attractive yet durable enclosures. The Iomega Prestige Compact hard drive is the first pre-built external drive I've ever owned.
PROS:
- Attractive and compact design
- Drop Shock protection
- Good Seagate ST9500325AS drive inside (500GB model)
- No external power supply required
- 3 Year warranty w/registration
CONS:
- More expensive than the competition
- Ho hum software bundle
Honestly, I still think of Iomega as the Zip Drive company who's claim to fame were faulty drives and their "click of deaths." Still, I owned three of their Zip drives over the years and hadn't really paid attention to their products since flash memory made Zip, obsolete. Apparently EMC now owns Iomega and they have a large selection of external hard disk solutions as well as a hodge podge of other products. The Iomega Prestige USB external hard drive is one of their more compelling offerings.
DESIGN
There is no question that the enclosure is attractive with the brushed metal and slim profile. The most noteworthy design element of the drive is it's size. It is probably smaller than most other portable drives on the market. The soft white glow of the power/activity LED works well in the overall appearance of the drive without being blinding or annoying. Oddly, the USB connector is on the left side of the drive, rather than in the rear. There are no rubber feet on the bottom of the drive so it doesn't stay in place that well. The instructions state that one of the 2 USB connectors is the aux power but I only needed the primary connector to power up the drive on my Dell laptop. Also, the photos make the drive look almost black, but it is more of a carbon or gunmetal gray.
PERFORMANCE
Needless to say, most portable and desktop external drives are of the 5400RPM and slower variety. This is optimal mainly to reduce heat, which then allows more flexibility in creating a sleek, portable enclosure without the use of bulky fans. The trade-off is obviously performance. Still, if you are not regularly dumping hundreds of GB of data back and forth at the same time on a regular basis, you shouldn't notice too much of a difference. I copied 1.5GB of data (2 files) in 1 minute and 21 seconds. Not too shabby. The following are benchmark results using HDTunePro for the internal version of the Seagate ST9500325AS (500GB) drive and the Iomega USB version. I found the internal SATA benchmarks on the Internet and I performed the USB benchmark using the Iomega drive on my Dell laptop.
Read transfer rate INTERNAL SATA
Transfer Rate Minimum : 38.7 MB/sec
Transfer Rate Maximum : 80.1 MB/sec
Transfer Rate Average : 63.3 MB/sec
Access Time : 19.0 ms
Burst Rate : 51.7 MB/sec
CPU Usage : 8.3%
Read transfer rate EXTERNAL USB2.0
Transfer Rate Minimum: 26.3 MB/s
Transfer Rate Maximum: 30.7 MB/s
Transfer Rate Average: 27.8 MB/s
Access Time: 24.7 ms
Burst Rate: 27.6 MB/s
CPU Usage: -1.0%
The Prestige drives have a "feature" called Drop Shock protection. "Feature" is really a misnomer because it's really just an internal standard that Iomega created for their drives being able to withstand a 36" drop on industrial carpet. This is of course, while the drive is not running. There is no internal cushioning for shock protection, though some of their other drives have it for 51" and 84" drop protection. My desk is about 30" high and on low pile carpet, so it IS reassuring that the drive is at least rated for drops from my own desk.
The 500GB drive comes pre-formatted in NTFS with 465GB of available space. There are some devices that require FAT formatted drives to be able to see them so if you have problems with your device seeing the drive, that might be the issue. Mac users will need to reformat it.
SOFTWARE
I did not install any of the software applications that are available with the Iomega Prestige Compact Hard Disk. They do not come on the drive, which I actually appreciated. They are available to download on Iomega's website and the licenses for the EMC Retrospect app is included in the box. I don't find any of the apps especially useful. I personally use TrueImage and SyncToy for my backups.
WARRANTY
Hard disk manufacturers keep changing their warranties around so it's always a good thing to check before buying. And everyone knows that hard disks can and will go bad at some point so having a good warranty is important. Iomega will warranty their drives for 3 years as long as you register the drive. I don't have personal experience in their RMA process so I don't know how good they are at replacing faulty drives. I've RMA'd with most of the major disk manufacturers and always got good support.
SUMMARY
I like the Iomega Prestige Compact Hard Disk for the size and attractive enclosure. It does not have any other differentiating features and costs more than other drives of the same capacity, but if you want a good portable drive(Seagate) that really is portable, then the Prestige is the drive for you.
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Toshiba 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Dive HDDR500E04XK Reviews
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Portability, Reliability and Recovery – Computer backup made simple. Toshiba’s Portable External Hard Drives make computer backup simple. Our drives take the complexity out of backing up your computer data by providing easy-to-use backup software for both Windows and Mac users. Powered by USB 2.0, you can take your files just about anywhere. Just one click and you’re on your way to creating a digital safety net to help protect your files. With Toshiba’s Portable External Hard Drives, you’ll enjoy mobile storage space for even the largest digital libraries. Our 500GB Drive is capable of storing up to 142,000 digital photos, or 131,000 digital music files, or 410 downloaded digital movies. Toshiba’s Portable External Hard Drives work with both Mac and PC computers and include software that makes backing up your computer simple.
- Full system backup and recovery (including attached internal/external drives).
- Internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology helps protect the drive.
- USB Powered for portability.
- Password protected backup encryption.
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2010-02-15
By EDW (Morenci, MI)
Have the 500 GB (HDDR500E04XL) for about two weeks with no problems although the USB cable would really be better if it was even 6 inches longer. It's being used on a iMac for Time Machine. I didn't even look at the software stored on it. I just let the Mac erase it and format it to what it wanted. It managed to write 51 GB in less than forty minutes. The hourly backups are 100 MB and takes about a minute or two and does not slow other programs down. It's quiet and has not heated up. I am running the Toshiba off of a powered USB hub. I don't if this makes a difference or not. The main reason I decided on external drive is that most everything is either too big or too time consuming to back up on DVD's and CD's. I wanted a USB powered drive because I didn't another cord to plug in. The small slim size also worked out well for the desk arrangement. So far I am very satisfied with this product so far.
2010-02-14
By Crusoe (OH, USA)
Nothing happened when I plugged it in (Win XP Dell laptop with a USB 2.0 4-port extension). Restarted and tried again - same story. The laptop just doesn't see this drive (the drive's LED lights up, though). I'm returning it and will not buy another Toshiba drive.
2010-02-14
By Slavo C (Warsaw, Poland)
Pros: Very good stuff, lightweight, efficient, high transfer speeds, no heat even when long working hours
Cons: For some reasons sometimes transfer vary from 30 Mbytes/s to 4 and then back to 30, especially at the end of the transfer
Overall : 9/10
2010-02-13
By Andrew D. Schulz (Wisconsin)
Decided to finally get an external drive now that we have multiple computers with our main one being a laptop. Worked fairly quickly and is actually smaller than I thought it would be. Got it at a decent price, would recommend for just about anyone.
2010-02-13
By Kay Wolman
This is the second drive I've bought from Toshiba. They are easy to set up and I use mine with Apple's Time Machine software for backups. Works great, is usually very quiet (occasionally I've heard a hum), and the size makes it easy to carry from one machine to another. No reason to lose the contents of your hard drive when there is a failure when storage is this fast and cheap.
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Portability, Reliability and Recovery – Computer backup made simple. Toshiba’s Portable External Hard Drives make computer backup simple. Our drives take the complexity out of backing up your computer data by providing easy-to-use backup software for both Windows and Mac users. Powered by USB 2.0, you can take your files just about anywhere. Just one click and you’re on your way to creating a digital safety net to help protect your files. With Toshiba’s Portable External Hard Drives, you’ll enjoy mobile storage space for even the largest digital libraries. Our 500GB Drive is capable of storing up to 142,000 digital photos, or 131,000 digital music files, or 410 downloaded digital movies. Toshiba’s Portable External Hard Drives work with both Mac and PC computers and include software that makes backing up your computer simple.
Technical Details
- Capable of storing up to 142,000 digital photos, or 131,000 digital music files, or 410 downloaded digital movies.- Full system backup and recovery (including attached internal/external drives).
- Internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology helps protect the drive.
- USB Powered for portability.
- Password protected backup encryption.
See more technical details
By EDW (Morenci, MI)
Have the 500 GB (HDDR500E04XL) for about two weeks with no problems although the USB cable would really be better if it was even 6 inches longer. It's being used on a iMac for Time Machine. I didn't even look at the software stored on it. I just let the Mac erase it and format it to what it wanted. It managed to write 51 GB in less than forty minutes. The hourly backups are 100 MB and takes about a minute or two and does not slow other programs down. It's quiet and has not heated up. I am running the Toshiba off of a powered USB hub. I don't if this makes a difference or not. The main reason I decided on external drive is that most everything is either too big or too time consuming to back up on DVD's and CD's. I wanted a USB powered drive because I didn't another cord to plug in. The small slim size also worked out well for the desk arrangement. So far I am very satisfied with this product so far.
By Crusoe (OH, USA)
Nothing happened when I plugged it in (Win XP Dell laptop with a USB 2.0 4-port extension). Restarted and tried again - same story. The laptop just doesn't see this drive (the drive's LED lights up, though). I'm returning it and will not buy another Toshiba drive.
By Slavo C (Warsaw, Poland)
Pros: Very good stuff, lightweight, efficient, high transfer speeds, no heat even when long working hours
Cons: For some reasons sometimes transfer vary from 30 Mbytes/s to 4 and then back to 30, especially at the end of the transfer
Overall : 9/10
By Andrew D. Schulz (Wisconsin)
Decided to finally get an external drive now that we have multiple computers with our main one being a laptop. Worked fairly quickly and is actually smaller than I thought it would be. Got it at a decent price, would recommend for just about anyone.
By Kay Wolman
This is the second drive I've bought from Toshiba. They are easy to set up and I use mine with Apple's Time Machine software for backups. Works great, is usually very quiet (occasionally I've heard a hum), and the size makes it easy to carry from one machine to another. No reason to lose the contents of your hard drive when there is a failure when storage is this fast and cheap.
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The Iomega Prestige Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0 provides a simple and affordable solution for all your storage needs. Ideal for adding capacity to your system, this stylish drive offers a sturdy aluminum construction and included stand. Available in 500GB, 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB capacities, it’s the easiest way to save photos, music, videos and more. It includes Iomega Protection Suite software with Iomega v.Clone, Trend Micro Internet Security (1 year subscription), Iomega QuikProtect, EMC Retrospect, and MozyHome Online Backup service. v.Clone software lets you take your PC virtually anywhere including files, settings, and applications.The Iomega Prestige 500GB External Hard Drive is an easy-to-use, affordable, and energy-efficient desktop storage solution. Featuring a stylish and durable aluminum design, plug-and-play functionality, and a secure EMC Retrospect Express software license for easy file backup, the Prestige is the easy way to store your photos, videos, and music, and to protect your important computer files.
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The Iomega Prestige uses a USB 2.0 interface for fast data transfers with universal compatibility. The USB 2.0 interface allows for plug-and-play simplicity with a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps. Additionally, the drive is already preformatted NTFS, so you don't have to waste time formatting to use it. The Prestige features a drive with 7200 RPM spindle speed and an 8MB or higher cache buffer. This provides performance that results in fast access speeds and low latency.
And with 500GB of storage capacity, the Prestige gives you the ability to store up to 2 million photos, over 9,000 hours of music, or 750 hours of video.
Stylish Aluminum Case
The Prestige has durable aluminum construction with a brushed-metal finish that will stylishly complement your desktop or workstation. An included stand gives you the option of either placing the drive horizontally or vertically.
Not only does the aluminum design look good, it also works to dissipate heat, allowing the drive to run cooler and quieter.
Backup Software Included
A license for EMC's Retrospect Express software is included (software is available via download), allowing for easy file backup that keeps your data safe. Also included is free MozyHome Online Backup, which provides 2GB of online data storage.
Compatible with Macs and PCs
Whether you have a Mac or PC, the Prestige will do the job. The drive requires a PC with Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional, and a Pentium II class processor with 256MB RAM and a USB 2.0 connection, or a Mac (PowerPC or Intel) with OS X 10.3 or above with a USB 2.0 port.
The Iomega Prestige 500 GB External Hard Drive is powered by an Energy Star qualified adapter and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Iomega Desktop Hard Drive, Connection Cable, Quick Install Guide, HTML User Manual and Help Files, Backup software license included, software via download (PC only).
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Technical Details
- Easy-to-use - Simple USB 2.0 interface; just plug and play- Stylish & Durable - Stylish drive, available in a dark silver brushed finish; sturdy aluminum construction and includes stand
- Secure - Iomega Protection Suite software
- 3 year warranty with product registration
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By A. Inam
I have been buying through amazon.com for many years but this is the first time I was compelled enough to write a review because my experience was so bad with this company and this product that I really felt it important to let other potential buyers know about it. Please do pay attention to the bad reviews on this product (about 22% all reviews so far).
This has to be the worst product I have ever purchased on amazon.com. Not only the product is worthless but the company and their customer service is totally against every customer service principal imaginable. If I was a lawyer, I'd drag this company out to the courts for wrongful and misleadig business practices. Here are things any potential buyer should be aware of before even thinking about buying any Iomega product:
1. The product is absolutely not reliable. The drive crashed unexpectedly within weeks of purchasing.
2. You have to pay to talk to a customer support agent.
3. They only offer a live chat with customer support but it is useless. They just copy and paste from scripts.
4. Their warranty is written by the sleaziest of lawyers. If the drive fails, you have to pay to ship it back to them (and lose all your data) and they will replace with only a remanufactured one, i.e., another drive that has failed before.
5. Once they replace your new drive with a remanufactured one, your one-year warranty on the original product gets reduced to 90 days.
6. They constantly promote their very expensive data recovery service during the "online chat", as if these bad drives were manufactured and shipped with misleading warranty to pimp their data recovery service.
By Robert Wolf (So Florida)
This hard drive is easy to use, easy to store, and has lots of memory.
When we priced alternatives, for what this cost there weren't any.
delivery was fast and flawless, and no, I don't work for amazon
By Ricardo Gonzalez Leal
I have been working with it and it is of good quality. I really recommend it.
By K. Harris (California)
So far so good. Have had this 500 GB external drive for about 3 months now, and it does just what I need. Stores a lot, great for backing up files and allows me to transfer files with ease to all other computers. Doesn't get too warm, unless it's in a hot environment to begin with, even then it's not bad at all. And no noise whatsoever!
Only issue I've had, is that sometimes I can't eject the device. When I try to safely eject, it shows error message that it is still in use...but it's not! I haven't been able to figure out if it is something I am doing wrong, or a glitch in the product. Otherwise, great buy!
By NotaMacGenius (New York, NY USA)
This hard drive was purchased for backing up an iMac and it may just be my mistake to get a drive that must be reformated for MAC. Using Disk Utility on my iMac was impossible. I then tried my older PowerBook which let me format the drive for an older MAC system recognized by the iMac (after many error messages and false starts on both machines). Then I began a back up of my iMac using Super Duper. It took over two days! The USB 2.0 is much too slow for the amount of data on the iMac hard drive (which was only half full - a one terabyte drive). I now have a back up which I hope will work if the iMac goes down. The only plus was I spent half of what the Apple Store people recommend, but now I will have to buy one of their drive recommendations just to feel confident that I have a solid back up.
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The CAUI Series external hard drive offers practical storage expansion in a sleek aluminum package. It's a no-frills approach to the external hard drive: everything you need, nothing you don't. Just plug it in and start storing data instantly. The external hard drive's solid aluminum enclosure boasts exceptional heat dissipation for near-silent, fan-less operation. The CAUI is remarkably durable, offering state-of-the art shock absorption and superior all-around performance, and its stackable design gives you a streamlined, uncluttered workplace.
Technical Details
- USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 backwards compatible) interface
- Plug and play for Windows 2000 and newer (pre-formatted to NTFS)
- Hard drive activity LED
- Unit Includes - One (1) year manufacturer's warranty, 500 GB 3.5-inch hard drive in a single bay aluminum enclosure, USB cable, stand, power adapter and Quick Start Guide
- System Requirements - Available USB port, Mac OS 9.x or newer, Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista
2010-01-30
By Cliff Dearing (Hamilton, TX USA)
Have absolutely no complaints about the product. A monkey could use it and it does what it says. My complaint lies in whoever boxed it. MAYBE the casing itself. When I received mine, the insides of the hard drive had shifted so that the plastic back (where cords plug in, etc)had broken away from the rest. The screws were still screwed in. Either those screws were tightened too much, stressing the plastic or the product wasn't handled carefully enough when it was boxed. The packaging was, at best, not quite what you'd expect with a sensitive piece of electronics. Too much play between the product and its cushioning protection.
I didn't return it for two reasons: 1) It still worked just fine. The product itself is a fine product. 2) I had waited excitedly for it and didn't want to go through another wait for its replacement.
2009-06-07
By Kenneth J. Rice (cool, ca)
these people were great and the product works good. The first one I ordered was defective. I called the company and they were extremely nice. They agreed to send another one but said if I ordered it through amazon the shipping would be free. The second drive has been tropuble free.
Great customer service
2009-04-26
By Michael Visconti
This device works exactly as it should. I have owned it for a couple of months now and have not encountered a single problem. I use a computer running Windows Vista and there are no compatibility issues. Very affordable and reliable, worth the money.
2009-02-21
By Recard Thompson (Cayman Islands)
Ummm I don't know much about the technical stuff but this product is a bit slow I had one before which was pretty fast and work well but if you are looking for something that's cheap then this a good bet....
2009-02-20
By C. Thompson
I use this drive as a primary backup device on my iMac G5. It worked fine out of the box and has been reliable for nearly a year. It is quiet and runs cool.
I consider it a good value and would buy another. I would be pleased to give a 5-star review, but the screws shipped for mounting the stand did not match the holes. I simply stand it on edge and it works fine.
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You Save 21% ! Buy Seagate 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST902504EXA101-RK (Black) Reviews
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Seagate external portable drives are compact and perfect for on-the-go. Instantly add more storage space to your computer and take large files with you when you travel. Setup is straightforward, simply connect a single USB cable and you are ready to go. The drive is powered from the USB cable, so there is no need for an external power supply. Plus, it is automatically recognized by Windows® operating system, so there is no software to install and nothing to configure. Saving files is easy too, just drag-and-drop. It¿s not just easy to use, but it¿s fast and energy efficient too. Enjoy fast data transfer speed with USB 2.0 connectivity and 5400 RPM drive performance. Built-in power management ensures energy efficient operation. Seagate has delivered proven, reliable storage solutions for over 30 years. As of 2008, Seagate has shipped over one billion hard drives. Seagate continues to stand behind its quality by including a 2-year limited warranty.
- Simply drag-and-drop to save files
- 5400 RPM performance, 250GB
- Built-in power management ensures energy-efficient operation
- USB 2.0 Powered
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2010-01-30
By Guillermo Orendain (Monterrey, NL, Mexico)
Considering both the price and the quality, the product is fine to store my personal and professional stuff.
I have bought this item 2 months ago and so far with no issues.
2010-01-27
By John (MA)
The SeaGate External Hard Drive is great and very easy to use! No need to install software or download anything; just hook up the USB and in seconds everything's ready. Lots of memory too, which makes it all the better for backing up important files!
2010-01-16
By Carmella Luczak (New Brunswick, NJ)
I have to say, this is probably the best USB storage device I have ever owned! I used to have flash drives, but you can't necessarily put too much on those, so I decided to buy this external hard drive. I have not had any problems with it at all and it is very sleek looking. I'm in college, so I needed something that was reliable and easy to transport, and this is one device that I absolutely love. Its quiet, has a very sleek appearance, and the price was excellent. Plus, its made by Seagate. They specialize in making excellent hard drives, so, where can you go wrong?
2010-01-08
By Rocky (Southern, IL USA)
This thing is amazing!
Pros: Small, sleek, cord doesn't fall, price, massive amount of storage, quiet, not an annoying light.
Cons: Limited to USB transfer speed, made in china?
This little gadget is so small. Just years ago I got an MyBook for a high price, with 300gb, and it was the size of a Harry Potter Book. Now this little piece of sunshine is cheaper, holds 500gb, and is only about the size of a deodorant stick; amazing. Also I can see me reflection in it, that could be a plus. Finally, it does not have a huge annoying light that blinds you every time it is working. It simply has a small green light that lets you know it is on, otherwise, sense it is so quiet, you might not have known. It is made in china, so beware lol. In Summary, if you need more storage, Seagate is where you should start looking.
2009-12-31
By ash (Honolulu, HI)
I've been wanting an external for a long time, but the price just wasn't right. Caught this during the holidays and couldn't pass it up. Being it's my first external, I have nothing to compare it to, but I am pleased with my purchase. Great portability, lightweight, and big amount of storage. I was worried about compatibility with a Mac, but it works seamlessly between Mac and PC. Would consider purchasing another in the future.
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Seagate external portable drives are compact and perfect for on-the-go. Instantly add more storage space to your computer and take large files with you when you travel. Setup is straightforward, simply connect a single USB cable and you are ready to go. The drive is powered from the USB cable, so there is no need for an external power supply. Plus, it is automatically recognized by Windows® operating system, so there is no software to install and nothing to configure. Saving files is easy too, just drag-and-drop. It¿s not just easy to use, but it¿s fast and energy efficient too. Enjoy fast data transfer speed with USB 2.0 connectivity and 5400 RPM drive performance. Built-in power management ensures energy efficient operation. Seagate has delivered proven, reliable storage solutions for over 30 years. As of 2008, Seagate has shipped over one billion hard drives. Seagate continues to stand behind its quality by including a 2-year limited warranty.
Technical Details
- Plug n¿ play with no software to install- Simply drag-and-drop to save files
- 5400 RPM performance, 250GB
- Built-in power management ensures energy-efficient operation
- USB 2.0 Powered
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By Guillermo Orendain (Monterrey, NL, Mexico)
Considering both the price and the quality, the product is fine to store my personal and professional stuff.
I have bought this item 2 months ago and so far with no issues.
By John (MA)
The SeaGate External Hard Drive is great and very easy to use! No need to install software or download anything; just hook up the USB and in seconds everything's ready. Lots of memory too, which makes it all the better for backing up important files!
By Carmella Luczak (New Brunswick, NJ)
I have to say, this is probably the best USB storage device I have ever owned! I used to have flash drives, but you can't necessarily put too much on those, so I decided to buy this external hard drive. I have not had any problems with it at all and it is very sleek looking. I'm in college, so I needed something that was reliable and easy to transport, and this is one device that I absolutely love. Its quiet, has a very sleek appearance, and the price was excellent. Plus, its made by Seagate. They specialize in making excellent hard drives, so, where can you go wrong?
By Rocky (Southern, IL USA)
This thing is amazing!
Pros: Small, sleek, cord doesn't fall, price, massive amount of storage, quiet, not an annoying light.
Cons: Limited to USB transfer speed, made in china?
This little gadget is so small. Just years ago I got an MyBook for a high price, with 300gb, and it was the size of a Harry Potter Book. Now this little piece of sunshine is cheaper, holds 500gb, and is only about the size of a deodorant stick; amazing. Also I can see me reflection in it, that could be a plus. Finally, it does not have a huge annoying light that blinds you every time it is working. It simply has a small green light that lets you know it is on, otherwise, sense it is so quiet, you might not have known. It is made in china, so beware lol. In Summary, if you need more storage, Seagate is where you should start looking.
By ash (Honolulu, HI)
I've been wanting an external for a long time, but the price just wasn't right. Caught this during the holidays and couldn't pass it up. Being it's my first external, I have nothing to compare it to, but I am pleased with my purchase. Great portability, lightweight, and big amount of storage. I was worried about compatibility with a Mac, but it works seamlessly between Mac and PC. Would consider purchasing another in the future.
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