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Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2
The Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2 is a portable USB hard drive useful for storing, backing-up, and transporting digital images, music, and other files. It features Plug-n-Play technology, which means that a compatible PC or Mac will automatically detect it upon hookup. Included also with the unit is SecureLockMobile, a security software that encrypts important personal files. The Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2 retails in three sizes: 250GB, 320GB, and 500GB. Plus, each size comes in three different colors, including Blue Onyx, Ruby Red, and Pearl White.
MSRP $69.99
Release date April, 2009
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Features
- Portable USB HDD
- Compact/Lightweight
- TurboUSB Data Transfer
- Plug-n-Play
- Memeo AutoSync
- SecureLockMobile
- Three Sizes
- Three Color Options
Specifications
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Connector: Mini B
- Sizes: 250GB, 320GB, 500GB
- Colors: Black, Red, White
- Data Transfer: 480Mbps
- Dimensions: 5 x 3.4 x .6”
- Weight: 6.5 Oz
- OS: Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS 10.2.7+
Model Variations
- Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE250U2/BK | Black 250GB
- Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE250U2/RD | Red 250GB
- Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE250U2//WH | White 250GB
- Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE320U2/BK | Black 320GB
- Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE320U2/RD | Red 320GB
- Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE320U2/WH | White 320GB
- Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE500U2/BK | Black 500GB
- Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE500U2/RD | Red 500GB
- Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2: HD-PE500U2/WH | White 500GB
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Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2 | 250GB | Red
• Buffalo Technology HD-PE250U2/RD 250GB MiniStation Cobalt Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Red)
• MiniStation Cobalt 250GB Portable Hard Drive - Red
UPC: 747464118338
EAN: 747464118338
MPN: HD-PE250U2/RD
Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2 | 250GB | White
• Buffalo Technology HD-PE250U2/WH 250GB MiniStation Cobalt Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Pearl White)
• MiniStation Cobalt 250GB Portable Hard Drive - White
UPC: 747464118376
EAN: 747464118376
MPN: HD-PE250U2/WH
Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2 | 250GB | Black
• Buffalo Technology HD-PE250U2/BK 250GB MiniStation Cobalt Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive (Blue Onyx)
• MiniStation Cobalt 250GB Portable Hard Drive - Black
UPC: 747464118291
EAN: 747464118291
MPN: HD-PE250U2/BK
Competitors
MSRP $200.00
Released June, 2007
Portable hard drives are useful for transferring large files (many gigabytes) between different places, such as the office and home. The My Passport Essential by Western Digital competes in the field through higher storage capacity, up to 250GB, and giving an attention to looks with the glossy black finish. Western Digital claims no software is...
Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2
vs.
Western Digital My Passport Essential
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- small and light, good for portability
- additional power sources aren't required
- high capacity, latest 500GB laptop drives
Cons
- mechanical drives are prone to break if dropped
- does not come with any protective travel case
- Will not mount on Mac OSX in some cases
Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2
vs.
SeaGate FreeAgent GO
MSRP $104.49
Released August, 2008
Pros
- attractive aluminum case
- white activity LED
- variety of capacities up to 500GB
Cons
- front and rear parts are plastic
- not as capacious as 3.5" desktop drives
- not as fast as 3.5" desktop drives
Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2
vs.
Iomega Prestige Portable
MSRP $99.99
Released January, 2008
Pros
- shock resistant
- comes with good software
Buffalo Technology MiniStation Cobalt Portable HD-PEU2
vs.
Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini
Reviews
August 13, 2009
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Pros
- available in blue, white and red
- multiple capacities: 250, 320 and 500GB
- affordable price
- slick aesthetic
- includes software to encrypt personal files in case the unit is stolen or found
- small and lightweight
- USB powered, external AC or multiple USB connections are not required
- auto-sync software included
- lifetime technical support
Cons
- doesn't hold the same capacities as desktop drives - now up to 2GB
- USB 2.0 only, slower compared to eSATA and FireWire connections
- plain looking
- short 1-year warranty
- unknown / undeclared drives
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