en-us http://www.productwiki.com/external-hdds/ Featured content from ProductWiki. Hottest products, active discussions, recent articles, and hot links. http://www.productwiki.com/lg-xd1/ The LG XD1 is a stylish, portable hard-disc drive introduced in Korea during 2009. It is small and compact for fitting into a purse or bag, yet also stylish with a gradient texture that comes in either red/wine or black/pearl. The XD1 is based off 2.5” drives and features eSATA I, eSATA II, and USB 2.0(1.1) interfaces for easy connectivity with a PC. At its slowest (USB), it transfers at 480Mbps, but can easily be hooked up by eSATA II—rendering speeds up to 3Gbps. Most unique about the LG XD1 is its flexible compatibility, as it works with all major Windows... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:07:35 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/lg-xd1/ http://www.productwiki.com/seagate-freeagent-go/ The FreeAgent GO is a small external hard disk from Seagate, designed for individuals who need to bring vast amounts of data on the go without the hassles of optical media or larger bulkier devices. Introduced in May of 2007 with a capacity of 80GB, the FreeAgent GO series has most recently been updated to now hold between 250 and 500GB utilizing the latest 2.5" 5400RPM laptop drives. Allowing for easy encryption and/or backing up of data with pre-installed software, the GO also features an original light display that alerts the user of the status of the drive. For PC the... Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:50:08 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/seagate-freeagent-go/ http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-story-station/ Samsung's Story Station is a line of high-capacity, consumer-oriented external hard drives. Available in 1TB and 1.5TB capacities, and utilizing a USB 2.0 interface, the drives are marketed as enabling the preservation one's 'life story'. Within a minimalist, brushed-metal enclosure are technologies for automatic backups, password protection, and more advanced encryption technology to ensure data integrity. The Story Station drives also aim to appeal to eco-conscious consumers with a power-saving mode. The drives and software are compatible with Mac and PC. Features 1/1.5 TB USB 2.0 Automatic backup software Password protection Encryption Power-saving mode Capacity gauge Reflecting LED power indicator Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:28:43 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-story-station/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-portable-hard-drive/ The Toshiba Portable Hard Drive is a lightweight, mobile option in the company's line of consumer storage solutions. Available capacities are 320, 500, and 640 GB. Each drive utilizes a USB 2.0 interface for data transfer, automatic backups, and mobile power. Toshiba also includes software for automatic recovery in the event of a drive failure. Password encryption, an internal sensor which shuts down the drive if dropped, and ramp-loading technology aim to provide adequate security and durability for mobile users. All included software, except for the Windows-only recovery software, works on Mac and PC. Features   320/500/640GB capacities USB 2.0 interface... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:15:15 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-portable-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-lacinema-classic/ Introduced at CES 2009, the LaCie LaCinema Classic is an external hard drive with media capabilities. Featuring capacities of either 500GB or 1TB, the LaCinema Classic allows users to store data as well as play back to display their digital content over HDMI or SPDIF coaxial. Unfortunately, format support is somewhat limited - only able to decode MPEG4 (including DivX), MP3 and JPEG formats. With an attractive black enclosure and an included remote, the LaCinema Classic is available immediately from $160. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:44:56 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-lacinema-classic/ http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-signature-mini/ The SimpleTech Signature Mini is an external USB 2.0 hard drive that comes in an elegant design with an assortment of colors and capacities to choose from. The drive can fit in a coat pocket as it is extremely compact at roughly 3 x 5 x 1 inches with a weight of less than 6 ounces. A USB 2.0 'Y' cable is included which has two connectors for the PC end just in case one isn't providing enough power. In some situations even two USB connections isn't enough so there is an AC outlet on the back; AC adapter is sold... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:32:48 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-signature-mini/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-essential-edition/ The Western Digital My Book Essential Edition model is a high-end external USB 2.0 hard drive. It is designed for both in-home, and portable use. The Essential Edition hard drive is about the size of an average paperback book and will take up about the same amount of space. It features an available 1TB (1,000GB), 750GB, 640GB, 500GB or 320GB storage capacity, with a 16mb drive cache and a speed of 7200rpm. Additional features include install-free automatic plug in support for PC and Mac computers, energy efficient functionality that automatically turns the hard drive on and off with the connected computer,... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:39:57 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-essential-edition/ http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-technology-drivestation-2share-hd-celu2/ The Buffalo Technology DriveStation 2Share is an external HDD/NAS that connects to PCs by USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet. It can either function as a directly-hooked external hard-drive, or instead be wedged into a network as a readily available Network-Attached Storage device. Keep in mind though that the FlexNet—when connected via USB—only works with Microsoft PCs. Included with the unit is SecureLockWare, a 100% free security software that allows a user to encrypt either all or just a part-of the data on their HDD device; and also Memeo AutoBackup & Memo AutoSync, built for securely storing and tracking essential computer files.... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:10:38 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-technology-drivestation-2share-hd-celu2/ http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-simpledrive/ The SimpleTech SimpleDrive is an external hard drive with USB 2.0 connectivity and is available in 250GB, 320GB, 500GB, 750GB and 1TB capacities and five colors. Two design versions are in circulation with the newer one designed by Ferarri designers Pininfarina that features a large one-touch backup button on top that works in conjunction with the included software and has been upgraded to Turbo USB 2.0. A scaled down version of this design is the Signature Mini which can fit in a coat pocket. Otherwise the basic attributes are the same including the Fabrik software which comes with both Local and... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:22:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-simpledrive/ http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-simpledrive-mini/ The SimpleTech SimpleDRIVE Mini is an external USB 2.0 hard drive that comes in three different colors/capacities: Red Wine(250GB), Blue Dusk(320GB) and Carbon Fiber(500GB). The first two have a velvet-soft matte finish and easy grip sides while the Carbon Fiber model has a smooth semi-gloss coating. All models have the same operation LED lights on the underside which provide an ambient glow when in use. These were introduced by Hitachi(owner of SimpleTech since February 2009) in early 2009 along with the SimpleNET network adapter and the SimpleTOUGH external hard drive. They come formatted with the NTFS file system for Windows XP... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:33:04 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-simpledrive-mini/ http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-pro-drive/ The SimpleTech Pro Drive is an external hard drive designed for use with professional applications such as audio and video editing. Available capacities include 500GB, 750GB and 1TB and a quad of interfaces is also featured including USB 2.0, Firewire 800, Firewire 400 and 3Gbit eSATA. eSATA makes possible the fast recording and loading of large amounts of data which typically might be video and audio files. A smart fan is included in the chassis for heat dissipation and a security lock slot is located on the back so you can lock it up. Like other variations of the Pro Drive,... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:02:52 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-pro-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-duo-pro-drive-quad/ The SimpleTech Duo Pro Drive Quad is an external hard drive built on the same design as the Duo Pro drive. Quad means there are four interfacing options to choose from including USB 2.0, Firewire 800, Firewire 400 and 3Gbit eSATA. RAID support is also included as this is a dual drive, offering RAID 0 (speed) mode and RAID 1 (copy) mode. Copy mode makes a copy of everything on the first drive as it is recorded, a slower maximum speed is possible and only one drive can be fully accessed but all files are backed up for safe keeping on... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:24:43 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-duo-pro-drive-quad/ http://www.productwiki.com/g-tech-g-drive-q/ The G-Tech G-DRIVE Q, or simply 'G-Drive' as it is now referred to, is an external hard drive capable of 3Gbit eSATA data transfer. If you don't have an eSATA connection it also has both Firewire 800 and Firewire 400 as well as USB 2.0 connectivity. Standard drive speed for the G-Drive is 7200 RPM and it comes in up to 1.5TB capacities. As usual, it comes Time Machine ready for Mac OS X users and can be used immediately upon connecting. Windows users require a third-party program to reformat the drive in order to run. Heat dissipation is provided by... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:51:21 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/g-tech-g-drive-q/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-studio-edition/ The Western Digital My Book Studio Edition model is a mid-grade external quad interface (USB 2.0, eSATA, and Firewire 400/800) hard drive. It is designed for both in-home, and business use. The Studio Edition hard drive is about the size of two average paperback books and will take up about the same amount of space. It features an available 1TB (1,000GB), 750GB, 640GB, 500GB or 320GB storage capacity, with a 16mb drive cache and a speed of 7200rpm. The Studio Edition hard drive comes with support for automatic file backup, safe shutdown software which prevents the hard drive from being shut... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:30:31 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-studio-edition/ http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-re-drive/ The SimpleTech [re]drive is a USB 2.0 external hard drive with a chassis made from Eco-friendly materials like recyclable aluminum and real bamboo. The is no internal cooling fan since the aluminum and bamboo offer a sufficient heat sink surface and an Energy Star AC adapter is included for efficient power usage. The USB interface is Turbo 2.0 as well which is said to be up to 25% faster than normal USB 2.0. Fabric Local Backup software comes preloaded on the drive which allows the scheduling of user-definable backup tasks such as backing up specific file types from specific locations on... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:45:05 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-re-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/g-tech-g-drive-mini/ The G-Tech G-DRIVE mini is an external hard drive that has USB 2.0, Firewire 400 and Firewire 800 connections. It is available in different capacities from 100 gb to 500 gb and there is also a choice of speeds; 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm. The G-DRIVE mini is made for use on the go with a solid aluminum enclosure and it weighs less than 9 oz total, a leather carrying case is also included. The enclosure itself has been designed as a heat sink to dissipate heat from the drive which means it runs totally silent(fanless). This drive is optimized for... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:47:45 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/g-tech-g-drive-mini/ http://www.productwiki.com/seagate-freeagent-desk/ The larger desktop equivilent to the Seagate FreeAgent GO, the Seagate FreeAgent Desk is a large external drive for transporting massive amounts of data or storage of media and/or crucial data. Featuring the same brushed metal wedge-like appearance, light activity display and backup/encryption software, the FreeAgent Desk uses faster, hotter, larger and more power hungry desktop drives that can store more data than their 2.5" laptop drive equivalents. Thus, with capacities ranging from 500GB to 1.5TB, the DeskDrive also requires an external power source besides the USB2.0 connection to power itself. A version is also available for Apple Mac users, with... Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:12:47 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/seagate-freeagent-desk/ http://www.productwiki.com/maxtor-onetouch-4-mini/ The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is an ultra-compact, lightweight, and portable external HDD designed for PC & Macintosh computers. A counterpart to the bulky Maxtor OneTouch 4, the OneTouch 4 Mini features a 5400RPM drive speed and an 8MB cache buffer for instant access to files, not to mention an easy-to-use USB 2.0 plug-and-play interface that draws power from the computer, eliminating the need to carry around an extra power cord. In addition, the OneTouch 4 Mini external HDD features Maxtor SafetyDrill software that prepares/reboots/recovers the entire drive in case of a system failure or virus infection, automatic file-syncing between two... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:10:52 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/maxtor-onetouch-4-mini/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ego-portable-hard-drive/ The Iomega eGo portable hard drive puts the marketing message in the name, aiming for a sleeker look for those with an ego. Iomega has encased the drive in a curved and glossy red finish. On the inside is a standard hard drive able to transfer files at the maximum USB speeds of 480Mb/s. The drive is also powered entirely by the USB connection which means there is no need for a power cord and AC adapter. A power cable is included in the box for computers that can't transmit power over the USB connection (usually USB 1.1) or if you... Thu, 31 May 2007 12:52:39 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ego-portable-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-silver-portable/ The Iomega Silver Portable Hard drive is a pocket sized external hard drive that does not require an external power supply. It is ready to plug and play right out of the box. It comes in a variety of size options, including: 120GB, 160GB, 200GB, and 250GB. Like the other Iomega portable hard drives, this one is durable, enhanced by the Drop Shock technology implemented into the design. Included are disaster recovery and backup management software, a quick install guide, a supplemental power cord, HTML user manual, help files, and a one year warranty. Depending on the model it is compatible... Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:45:44 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-silver-portable/ http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-hd-hu3/ The Buffalo HD-HU3 is a USB 3.0 compatible external hard drive released in October 2009. It was in fact touted as the first ever USB 3.0 hard drive to ever be released. Since at the time most computers did not support USB 3.0, the HD-HU3 was released alongside NEC's IFC-PCIE2U3 2-port PCI Expressx1 host controller. The reasoning behind this was that a computer without a USB 3.0 port couldn’t use Buffalo’s new interface technology. And this new (at the time) interface allows for a speed 3.7x faster than the conventional USB 2.0 interface. Keep in mind that the HD-HU3 can still... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:28:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-hd-hu3/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-320gb-triple-interface-hdd-3-5-usb-drive/ Newly redesigned, this high performance 320GB drive reaches transfer speeds up to 800Mbits/s with FireWire 800, up to 400MBits/s with FireWire 400, and up to 480Mbits/s with USB 2.0. This triple interface drive with 7200 rpm speed and 8MB buffer provides the quickest-possible storage solution for digital content creators. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:13:28 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-320gb-triple-interface-hdd-3-5-usb-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-quad-interface-desktop-hard-drive/ The Verbatim Professional Quad-Interface Desktop Hard Drive is an external hard-drive disc with four available interfaces. It connects by USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, AND eSATA. The eSATA connection provides the fastest data transfer rate at up to 3000 Mb/s. The other interfaces are quite slower, but allow for various connectivity options—depending on what the user needs. Included with the unit are a durable aluminum casing and a silent cooling fan, which is especially vital if using the eSATA connection; it can cause the drive to get quite hot. Also keep in mind that the Quad-Interface unit comes with Nero... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:55:33 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-quad-interface-desktop-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ultramax-single/ The Iomega UltraMax Hard Drive is a fast, versitile, mac oriented external hard drive. It comes with multiple connections, such as one eSATA port, two 1394b FireWire 800 ports, one 1394a FireWire 400 port, one USB 2.0 port, and has transfer rates of up to 3GB/sec.  It comes loaded with space no matter which version you buy. The smallest is 500GB, the middle option 750GB and the largest option available is a massive 1TB. The Iomega UltraMax Hard Drive comes preformatted in HFS+ which is ideal for Macs, but that also means it will need to be reformatted to use with... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:44:22 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ultramax-single/ http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-desktop-hard-disk-triple-interface/ The LaCie Hard Disk was designed by Neil Poulton and is a sleek black box with an ambient underside blue LED glow to emphasize the style. Bound to show fingerprints and any tiny module of dust, this desktop external hard drive is great for a professional who wants modern looking electronic equipment in their office. It contains a smart fan cooling system to keep the device efficient but still quiet. It includes USB 2.0, eSATA and Firewire 400 ports for I/O connectivity and is ready to go with either a PC or Mac with a simple plug and play setup. The... Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:16:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-desktop-hard-disk-triple-interface/ http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-technology-drivestation-combo-hd-ceiu2/ The Buffalo Technology DriveStation Combo HD-CEIU2 is an external HDD that connects to PCs, Apple Macs, LinkStations, and TeraStations via USB 2.0 and Firewire (IEEE1394). Once plugged into a compatible Windows or MacOS computer, it automatically installs and is immediately ready for use. Included with the unit is SecureLockWare, a 100% free security software that allows a user to encrypt either all or just a part-of the data on their HDD device; and also Memeo AutoBackup & Memo AutoSync, built for securely storing and tracking essential computer files. Note that the DriveStation Combo retails in two forms: the 500GB HD-CE500IU2 and... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:10:12 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-technology-drivestation-combo-hd-ceiu2/ http://www.productwiki.com/seagate-freeagent-extreme/ Similar in size to the Seagate FreeAgent Desk, the FreeAgent Extreme is an external hard drive designed for high performance applications such as the realtime editing/manipulation of high definition video and graphics. Featuring a variety of connection options, the FreeAgent Extreme is the only external drive in the Seagate lineup to feature eSATA support - the latest and fastest external interface created specifically for use with external drives. Utilizing the same 3.5" 7200rpm drives found in the FreeAgent Desk series, the Extreme features the same 500, 640, 1000 and 1500GB capacities, and comes bundled with the same backup/encryption software for easy... Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:34:41 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/seagate-freeagent-extreme/ http://www.productwiki.com/lg-xd3/ The LG XD3 is an ultra-thin (13mm) portable hard-disc drive introduced by LG in 2009. It’s quite similar to previous XD models, save for its more slim and stylish aesthetics. It’s laced on the outside with a brushed aluminum exterior that includes rubber-padded sides for extra impact protection. And it’s also available in four separate colors: silver, gold, red, and black. Like its peers, the XD3 includes eSATA I, eSATA II, and USB 2.0(1) interfaces for easy connectivity with a PC. At its slowest (USB), it transfers at 480Mbps, but can easily be hooked up by eSATA II—rendering speeds up to... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:07:59 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/lg-xd3/ http://www.productwiki.com/g-tech-g-raid3/ The G-Tech G-RAID3 is an external hard drive built with RAID 0 technology. There are two SATA drives in the unit which come in a maximum combined capacity of up to 3TB. RAID 1 is missing from this model as it has been specifically designed for data intensive professional applications such as video and audio editing. RAID 1 is a safe configuration where two drives are split up and one is a duplicate of the other for backup purposes. This drive only has RAID 0 which recognizes both drives as one without backing up data, doubling the total usable drive space... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:25:35 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/g-tech-g-raid3/ http://www.productwiki.com/digital-foci-photo-safe-ii/ The Digital Foci Photo Safe II is an external hard drive with a memory card slot. It is designed to copy all the photos off of a full memory card from a digital camera, so that the card can be emptied and the user can go back to taking photos. The Photo Safe II then copies all of the photos to the user's computer once it is connected via USB. The memory card reader copys at 5.0MB/s, so a 1GB memory card can be copied in 3.5 minutes. It works with all popular card formats. It will copy all formats taken... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:50:55 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/digital-foci-photo-safe-ii/ http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-simpletough/ The SimpleTech SimpleTOUGH is a USB 2.0 external hard drive that comes in four capacities, 250GB, 320GB, 500GB and 640GB. The external casing is made from waterproof rubber and is drop resistant to 3 meters and, as the company claims can survive the pressure of a one-ton truck. The internal TravelStar drive is also shock resistant at 400G while operating and 1000G while not operating. Another cool feature is an integrated retractable USB cable also made from flexible rubber and a top-mounted LED. Functionality wise it comes with the same features as the SimpleDRIVE Mini which was released in early 2009... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:58:30 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-simpletough/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-for-mac/ The Western Digital My Passport for Mac is a portable USB 2.0 hard drive that is preformatted with Mac HFS+ and is plug-and-play with Apple TimeMachine software. Western Digital also preloaded their own software called SmartWare which performs basically the same functions as well as offering it's own way of categorizing and managing various file types. The drives come in 250GB to 640GB capacities and have the same black or silver Soft Touch finish common to other WD Passport drives. 256-bit hardware based encryption gives the option of securely managing your files and a USB protective rubber flap also comes in... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:08:44 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-for-mac/ http://www.productwiki.com/g-tech-g-raid-mini/ The G-Tech G-RAID mini is an external hard drive made with RAID 0 and RAID 1 switchable technology. Using the drive in RAID 0 mode, or 'performance' mode, means that the two drives inside the unit are recognized by the computer as one drive. This enables the use of the entire drive and also gives the fastest performance. RAID 1, or 'safe' mode, splits the two drives up and records data in duplicate on both, halving the maximum usable space but backing up important data as it is recorded. The G-RAID Mini sports the usual 'quad' of connection options including 3Gbit... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:29:12 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/g-tech-g-raid-mini/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-mac-edition/ The Western Digital My Book Mac Edition is a Macintosh HFS+ preformatted external hard drive available in 640GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities. WD SmartWare comes preloaded which is a backup program that will automatically do the backing up for you as well as manage your files in different categories. Some people prefer to use the drive in conjunction with TimeMachine which does the same thing, and is compatible immediately upon connecting the drive via the USB 2.0 port. The drive itself is a 7200 RPM SATA and is based on Western Digital's GreenPower technology which has been implemented to optimize spin... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:54:13 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-mac-edition/ http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-big-disk-quadra/ The LaCie Big Disk Quadra is a 2TB external hard drive that features four connection types for different computers and set ups. FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 are included as well as eSATA 3Gbits, which can reach fast burst transfer rates of up to 165MB/s. This last one, in conjunction with the included RAID 0 technology is ideal for demanding applications such as audio/video editing and database management where rapid transfer of large amounts of data is important. The design is an elegant aluminum heat sink body with a large surface area that absorbs and dissipates heat without... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:08:39 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-big-disk-quadra/ http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-hard-disk/ The LaCie Hard Disk is a 500GB, 750GB or 1TB external hard drive which comes in two versions. The basic version has only a USB 2.0 connection and therefor a maximum transfer rate of 35MB/s whereas the expanded version has USB 2.0, two Firewire 400 ports, and 1.5Gbits/s eSATA which boosts the maximum data transfer to 80MB/s. An elegant black mirror-polished design by Neil Poulton includes an ambient blue LED underneath, and fanless operation keeps the unit running quiet. Plug & Play operation makes for painless setup, and software for both Windows and Mac users is included. The version with the... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:01:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-hard-disk/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-minimax/ The Iomega MiniMax is a compact stackable desktop hard drive that takes up little space and is great for an expandable storage system. It has three FireWire ports and a three-port integrated USB hub and it stacks with the Apple Mac mini or additional MiniMax hard drives. It is 8.75 inches square and 1.375 inches tall, has a USB 2.0 transfer rate of up to 480 MB/s, and a FireWire 400 transfer rate of up to 400 MB/s. It comes with backup and disaster recovery software, so it is a good option for a computer owner that doesn't want to have... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:43:48 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-minimax/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-studio-2nd-gen/ The Western Digital My Book Studio 2nd-gen is a quad interface external hard drive that can connect to a Windows or Macintosh computer via one of four interface options: FireWire 400/800, eSATA, or USB 2.0. The hard-drive comes in a RAID 0 (striped disks) configuration, which means that the data is more efficiently distributed for improved data processing. Users have the option to pursue a RAID 1 (mirrored) configuration, in which half of the hard drive space is used to MIRROR the original data for enhanced data protection. Signature to the My Book Studio Edition II (2nd-Gen) is that it is... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:21:26 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-studio-2nd-gen/ http://www.productwiki.com/maxtor-onetouch-4/ The Maxtor OneTouch 4 is a sleek and compact external HDD designed for PC & Macintosh computers. It features a 7200RPM drive speed and a 16MB cache buffer for fast and seamless data exchange, not to mention an easy-to-use USB 2.0 plug-and-play interface that simplifies drive management & backup scheduling. In fact, the OneTouch 4 needs only to be plugged into a PC and it will automatically appear on the desktop. Most notable about the Maxtor OneTouch 4 external hard drive is its automated OneTouch backup that backs up all your files with the push of one simple button. The Maxtor... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:09:40 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/maxtor-onetouch-4/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-essential/ 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 needed to use the drive for either the Mac or PC, as the drive itself stores all the software you need to transfer the files successfully. WD has also included a set of applications by Google, such as their desktop search, in an aim to make it... Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:52:49 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-essential/ http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-lacinema-rugged-hd/ The LaCie LaCinema Rugged HD is a multimedia external USB hard drive designed with portability in mind. Like other multimedia hard drives, the LaCinema Rugged HD has an HDMI output, as well as composite video, however, with a shell developed by designer Neil Poulton, the LaCinema Rugged HD is scratch-proof and easy to transport to friends', family and coworker's houses. The LaCinema Rugged HD ups its counterpart, the LaCinema Rugged, by adding the ability to output at full 1080p, rather than 1080i. The LaCinema Rugged HD will upconvert SD video to 1080i, if connected to a television via HDMI. The LaCinema... Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:59:34 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-lacinema-rugged-hd/ http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-duo-pro-drive/ The SimpleTech Duo Pro Drive is a dual external hard drive with RAID technology that comes in 1, 1.5 and 2TB capacities. A switch located on the back of the unit enables the use of either RAID 0(speed) or RAID 1(protect) configurations. Protect mode runs as two separate drives, with the second one backing up data from the first drive as it is recorded. This ensures there is always a backup of everything you put on it but it also means you only have one drive to work with. Speed mode recognizes both drives as one drive which allows for double... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:47:52 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/simpletech-duo-pro-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ego/ The Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0 is a stylish external hard drive ideal for someone who wants a product that will look nice on their computer desk.  It comes in three colors, Ruby Red, Midnight Blue and Jet Black.  It has plug and play capability so it is ready to go right out of the box and is preformatted using NTFS.  For secure and easy file backup, the Iomega eGo comes with (you have to download it from the internet) the software EMC Retrospect HD for the PC.  That may not be the best software for everyone, but it is... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:43:34 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ego/ http://www.productwiki.com/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. Features Portable USB HDD Compact/Lightweight TurboUSB Data Transfer Plug-n-Play Memeo AutoSync SecureLockMobile Three Sizes Three... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:32:11 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-technology-ministation-cobalt-portable-hd-peu2/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ego-blackbelt/ The Iomega eGo BlackBelt is a super rugged portable hard drive offered by Iomega with 500 GB of storage.  The Iomega Drop Guard Xtreme gives the hard drive unparalleled protection and can protect the device from a 7' drop; double the industry average.  This portable device does not require an external power supply and is easily connected to virtually any Mac or PC with USB 2.0/1.1 for power and data transfer up to 480 Mbits/sec. It is formatted for easy plug-and-play connectivity and includes free EMC Retrospect and MozyHome Online backup software with 2 GB of free online storage. The Iomega... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:24:49 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ego-blackbelt/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-zip-250mb-external-usb-drive/ The Zip 250MB drive is also the most durable storage solution for backing up your important data. With its combination of style and functionality, the Zip 250MB drive is the high capacity storage solution you’ll want to take everywhere! And you can – thanks to a single USB cable that provides data and power to your Mac or PC. No external power supply is needed. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:17:17 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-zip-250mb-external-usb-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ultramax-double/ The Iomega UltraMax Double Desktop Hard Drive has a triple interface, a three port USB hub and three FireWire ports.  This enables it to be expanded upon later if necessesary. It has transfer rates of up to 800Mbits/sec, much faster than similiar Iomega hard drives. It can be connected with FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or Hi-Speed USB 2.0, so it is important for the consumer to make sure that their computer is able to handle these types of connections before purchasing this more expensive hard drive. The Iomega UltraMax Double comes with EMC Retrospect software to handle backups and system disaster... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:44:08 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ultramax-double/ http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-little-big-disk-quadra/ The LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra is an external hard drive that suppors 3Gbits eSATA, high speed USB 2.0, and FireWire 400 and 800. It has a built in RAID 0, which is great for speed but bad for data security should there be a hard drive failure. It comes with 500 GB of space, but can also be purchased with 640 GB or even 1 TB. It is built with an all aluminium heat sink oriented body which removes the need for a noisy fan, ensuring that the device is quiet and unobtrusive. The body was designed by Neil Poulton... Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:37:51 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-little-big-disk-quadra/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-prestige-portable/ The Iomega Prestige Portable is a pocket sized external hard drive that is designed to be durable despite any clumsy owner. It features the Iomega Drop Shock feature and a aluminum construct, both contributing to make it resistant to falls. It comes in three different size capacities, 160GB, 250GB, 320GB and 500GB. It is plug and play, which means it is ready to go right out of the box and it doesn't require an AC adaptor. Compatible with both USB 2.0 and 1.1, the Iomega Prestige portable has a transfer rate of 480 Mbits/s and comes with the ability to download... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:03:43 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-prestige-portable/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-home-edition/ The Western Digital My Book Home Edition model is a high-end external USB 2.0 hard drive. It is designed for both in-home, and portable use. The Home Edition hard drive is about the size of an average paperback book and will take up about the same amount of space. It features an available 1TB (1,000GB), 750GB, 640GB, 500GB or 320GB storage capacity, with a 16mb drive cache and a speed of 7200rpm. The Home Edition hard drive comes with support for automatic file backup, safe shutdown software which prevents the hard drive from being shut down while files are being transferred,... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:06:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-home-edition/ http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-desktop-hard-disk-usb-only/ The LaCie Hard Disk was designed by Neil Poulton and is a sleek black box with an ambient underside blue LED glow to emphasize the style. Bound to show fingerprints and any tiny module of dust, this desktop external hard drive is great for a professional who wants modern looking electronic equipment in their office. It contains a smart fan cooling system to keep the device efficient but still quiet. It has a USB 2.0 connection and is ready to go with either a PC or Mac with a simple plug and play setup. The LaCie Hard Disk comes pre-formatted but... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:07:14 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-desktop-hard-disk-usb-only/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-rev-external/ The Iomega REV External is a backup drive and removable disks. They serve the consumer by making it easy for them have a simple backup solution right on their own desk. It comes with a 120GB capacity (240GB compressed), 70GB capacity (140GB compressed), or a 35GB capacity (70GB compressed) per disk. These devices are perfect for the cautious home user or for small or medium sized businesses. The Iomega REV External is compatible with major 3rd party backup software programs from companies such as Symantec, CA, Tosemite Technology, EMC, and others.  It is compatible with many versions of Windows but is... Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:20:11 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-rev-external/ http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-hard-disk-max/ The LaCie Hard Disk Max is a 2TB external hard drive that connects via USB 2.0. Two 1TB hard drives are contained inside which can be set to run in either a RAID 0 (BIG) or RAID 1 (SAFE) configuration by flipping a switch on the back. RAID 0 is used for high capacity and fast transfer which stripes data across both drives, while RAID 1 mirrors data between both drives, leaving one drive an exact replica of the other. A USB 2.0 port on the front panel makes it possible to connect another device to the hard drive for convenient... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:21:07 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-hard-disk-max/ http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-brick-desktop-hard-drive/ The LaCie Brick Desktop Hard Drives are designed to look like legos. Their main purpose is to be a decorative take on the concept of a desktop external hard drive. They can be stacked on top of one another to make a colorful addition to the desk. The LaCie Brick Desktop Hard Drives come in red, white, and blue and come in several sizes: 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, and 500GB. The interface is one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port and it has a cache of 8MB or greater.  The Transfer rate is up to 480Mbits/s and the sustained transfer rate is up to... Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:16:05 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-brick-desktop-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-zip-100mb-usb-powered-external-drive/ The Iomega® Zip® 100MB USB-Powered drive is sleek, durable, reliable and loaded with valuable backup, photo editing and music organizing software. With this great combination of style and functionality, the Zip 100MB drive is the storage solution you’ll want to take everywhere! And you can – thanks to a single USB cable that provides data and power to your Mac or PC or laptop. No other power supply is needed – you just plug your Zip drive directly into your computer’s USB port. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:54:32 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-zip-100mb-usb-powered-external-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-750gb-triple-interface-external-usb-drive/ Newly redesigned, this high performance 750GB drive reaches transfer speeds up to 800Mbits/s with FireWire 800, up to 400MBits/s with FireWire 400, and up to 480Mbits/s with USB 2.0. This triple interface drive with 7200 rpm speed and 8MB buffer provides the quickest-possible storage solution for digital content creators.   At-A-Glance: Fast - Transfer speeds up to 800Mbits/s with FireWire 800, 400Mbits/s with FW 400 and 480Mbits/s with USB 2.0 Easy to Use – Hot plug and play for simple file transfer and data sharing With the appropriate cable, you can connect to any computer equipped with FireWire 800 (9-pin), FireWire... Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:11:46 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-750gb-triple-interface-external-usb-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-firewire-400-usb/ The Verbatim FireWire 400/USB is a 5400RPM external/portable hard-disc drive built for transferring and/or storing files. It offers two connections: USB 2.0 @ 480Mb/s or FireWire 400 @ 400Mb/s. And it requires no external power, as it is receives energy directly from a connected computer unit. It is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, but Verbatim recommends using the 400/USB only with the following operating systems: Windows 2000, XP, or Vista; Mac OS 9x or Mac OS X 10.1+. If any problems do occur, the FireWire 400/USB does at least host a 3 year limited warranty—more than enough time have any OEM... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:52:24 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-firewire-400-usb/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-essential-2nd-gen/ The Western Digital My Book Essential  2nd-gen is an environmentally friendly, high capacity, and ultra-portable external hard drive engineered for both Windows and Macintosh laptops or notebooks. As a more affordable alternative to the My Book Elite, the Essential discards its predecessor’s Smart Display in favor of an illuminated capacity gauge that shows the approximate amount of space currently available on the drive. Like its peer, the unit features WD SmartWare software, which presents a visual control center where users can monitor, back-up, and secure all their data. In fact, the software allows for both password protection AND 256-bit hardware-based encryption.... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:21:15 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-essential-2nd-gen/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ego-leather/ The Iomega eGo Leather is a stylish yet extremely durable portable hard drive offered by Iomega available with 250 GB or 500 GB of storage. As the name suggests, the device is covered in a genuine brown leather enclosure which gives it a stylish look while the Drop Guard allows it to withstand the toughest travel environments. This portable device does not require an external power supply and is easily connected to virtually any Mac or PC with USB 2.0/1.1 for power and data transfer up to 480 Mbits/sec. It is formatted for easy plug-and-play connectivity and includes free EMC Retrospect... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:28:07 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ego-leather/ http://www.productwiki.com/transcend-storejet-25m/ The StoreJet 25M is a portable external hard drive from Transcend's StoreJet series and is a larger version of the StoreJet 18M.  The drive supports 2.5" SATA hard drives and offers hi-speed data transfer rates of up to 480MB/s.  It is designed with a silicone outer shell, two-tone sporty color scheme, and a slip-resistant chassis.  The drive is also extra-rugged and shockproof, meeting US drop-test standards.  The StoreJet 25M utilizes plug-and-play USB 2.0 connectivity and includes a convenient one-touch auto-backup function for instant backup and synchronization of files.  It is available in both a red or black color and in storage capacities of 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, or 500GB. ... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:16:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/transcend-storejet-25m/ http://www.productwiki.com/wolverine-picpac-250gb/ 250GB Hard Drive - Stores Approx. 60,000 High Resolution Pictures Built-in Memory Card Slots for: Compact Flash (CF) MicroDrive (MD) Sony Memory Stick (MS) Sony MS Pro Sony MS Duo Sony MS Pro Duo Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Multimedia Card (MMC) Micro SD XD Card Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:39:20 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/wolverine-picpac-250gb/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-esata-hard-drive/ The appeal of the Iomega eSATA Hard Drive is based off of its performance. The eSATA, with 3Gbits/s is proclaimed to be 6 times faster than USB 2.0 or FireWire 400!, both standard Hard Drive connections. The Iomega eSATA Hard Drive comes with 500 GB of space, a connection cable, a quick install gide, HTML user manual, help files, a backup software license to software that can be downloaded off of the internet, and a one year warrenty. One downside is that the hard drive comes preformatted to FAT32, which means that anyone wanting the more flexible NTFS filing system... Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:42:14 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-esata-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-double-usb/ The Iomega Double USB hard drives come preformatted using the FAT32 file system and are ready to plug and play. Each Iomega Double USB hard drive comes with Two SATA hard drives linked up. It doesn't appear as two hard drives on the computer, just one. This makes it easier to have a large, more reliable external storage than just purchasing a very large single hard drive. The Iomega Double USB hard drive comes in various sizes from the sizable 160GB up to an ample 2 TB. It has up to 8MB cache buffer, a JBOD volume configuration, 7200 RPM, and is... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:43:27 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-double-usb/ http://www.productwiki.com/imation-apollo-pro-ux/  The Imation Apollo Pro UX is a professional solution for data storage. It comes with up to 1.0TB of space and comes with a fold-down stand that lets it be positioned horizontally or vertically. It comes with a low capacity/data activity LED display that aids the consumer by alerting them to the status of their external hard drive. The Imation Apollo Pro UX comes with one-touch automatic software that makes it easy for the owner to keep their data backed up quickly and effectively. It has a USB 2.0 interface and has a power-save mode to extend the life of the... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:45:33 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/imation-apollo-pro-ux/ http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-currenkey/ The LaCie CurrenKey is a coin-shaped USB flash drive. It is available as a bronze 4GB "coin," or as a silver 8GB coin. The USB plug emerges from the coin when the top is twisted. The CurrenKey fits in a wallet or coin purse just like any other coin. The CurrenKey is Plug-n-Play, so it can therefore be used with Windows, Mac, or Linux computers. Features USB 2.0 Capacity: 4GB bronze, 8GB silver Dimensions: 36 x 9 mm / 1.42 x 0.35 in. Fits in a wallet Compatible with Windows, Mac or Linux systems MSRP: $60 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:33:28 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/lacie-currenkey/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-prestige-desktop/ The Iomega Prestige Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0 comes in a dark silver brushed finish with an aluminum construction. It includes a stand which allows it to take up less space on a desk. It is an energy efficient external hard drive, powered by an Energy Star qualified adapter. It comes with an EMC Retrospect Express (PC/Mac) software license to help the consumer set up a quick and easy backup. The software is not included and has to be downoaded off the Internet. The Iomega Prestige Desktop Hard Drive is plug and play, making it ready to go right out of... Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:44:10 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-prestige-desktop/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-mirror-edition/ The Western Digital My Book Mirror Edition model is a high-end external USB 2.0 hard drive. It is designed for both in-home, and portable use. The Mirror Edition hard drive is about the size of an average paperback book and will take up about the same amount of space. It features an available 2TB (2,000GB) and 1TB (1,000GB) storage capacity, with a 16mb drive cache and a speed of 7200rpm. The Mirror Edition hard drive comes with support for automatic file backup through the hard drive's 2TB drive space; once something is transferred to the drive it is automatically backed up... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:43:57 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-mirror-edition/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-wd-elements-portable/ The Western Digital WD Elements Portable is a mid-grade external hard drive. It is designed specifically for portable, on the go use. Designed with a slim and compact body that is encompassed in a case made out of durable metal, it features 320GB, 250GB, 160GB, 120GB, or 80GB storage capacity, a 2mb cache and a 5400rpm spindle speed. The WD Elements Portable hard drive comes with support for safe shutdown software which prevents the hard drive from being shut down while files are being transferred, energy efficient functionality that automatically turns the hard drive on and off with the connected computer,... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:34:27 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-wd-elements-portable/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-wd-elements-desktop/ The Western Digital WD Elements Desktop model is a mid-grade external hard drive. It is designed for both in-home, and business use. The WD Elements hard drive is designed with a slim and compact body that is encompassed in a case made out of durable metal. It features an available, 1TB (1,000GB), 750GB, 640GB, 500GB or 320GB storage capacity, with a 16mb drive cache and a speed of 5400rpm. The WD Elements Desktop hard drive comes with support for safe shutdown software which prevents the hard drive from being shut down while files are being transferred, an energy efficient functionality that... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:53:22 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-wd-elements-desktop/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-office-edition/ The Western Digital My Book Office Edition model is a mid-grade external USB 2.0 hard drive. It is designed for both in-home, and business use. The Office Edition hard drive is about the size of an average paperback book and will take up about the same amount of space. It features an available 1TB (1,000GB), 750GB, 640GB, 500GB or 320GB storage capacity, with a 16mb drive cache and a speed of 7200rpm. The Office Edition hard drive comes with support for automatic file backup, safe shutdown software which prevents the hard drive from being shut down while files are being transferred,... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:13:33 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-office-edition/ http://www.productwiki.com/imation-apollo-expert-ux/  The Imation Apollo Expert UX is a portable hard drive that fits in a pocket and is covered in a protective skin that prevents scratches or light damage. It comes in a variety of capacities, the greatest being 500GB. It comes with an integrated stand that can be used for either vertical or horizontal orientation. Data storage for the Imation Apollo Expert UX is aided by the one touch Imation Live backup software and the low capacity data indicator that lets the owner know when the drive is getting too full. It comes with a USB 2.0 interface and doesn't require... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:55:00 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/imation-apollo-expert-ux/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-professional/ The Iomega Professional has an eSATA interface designed for speed.  It makes the Iomega Professional ideal for consumers who need to use their external hard drive frequently, not just to back their system up occasionally.  For those who want speed and don't want to have to remember to run the backup, the Iomega Professional comes with EMC Retrospect and MozyHome software designed for handling every day backup and disaster recovery needs.  It also comes with Iomega Never Down software that is designed to create a safety net for system files by running a complete backup of the operating system, applications, personal... Thu, 31 May 2007 13:12:05 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-professional/ http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-technology-drivestation-hd-ceu2/ The Buffalo Technology DriveStation HD-CEU2 is an external HDD that connects to PCs, Apple Macs, LinkStations, and TeraStations via USB 2.0. It can also connect to a wireless router via USB, and then be used as a Network-Attached Storage device. Once plugged into a compatible Windows or MacOS computer, it automatically installs and is immediately ready for use. Included with the unit is SecureLockWare, a 100% free security software that allows a user to encrypt either all or just a part-of the data on their HDD device; and also Memeo AutoBackup & Memo AutoSync, built for securely storing and tracking essential... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:10:43 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-technology-drivestation-hd-ceu2/ http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-surefire-firewire-800-usb/ The Verbatim SureFire FireWire 800/USB is a 5400RPM external/portable hard-disc drive built for transferring and/or storing files. An upgrade from the weaker FireWire 400/USB, this model instead relies on a 9-pin IEEE 1394b port, which offers a much faster data transfer rate up to 800 Mb/s. It also hosts a USB 2.0 interface with 1.1 backwards-compatibility. Like its peer, the FireWire 800/USB requires no external power, as it is receives energy directly from a connected computer unit. And it’s also made from lightweight, durable, and rugged aluminum—making it easy to store AND transport. It retails in three sizes: 250GB, 320GB, and... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:55:39 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-surefire-firewire-800-usb/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-500gb-hi-speed-usb-2-0-silver-series-desktop-hard-drive/ Simple, cost effective storage! This Iomega Desktop Hard Drive is the affordable way to save precious files and memories. Save up to 2,000,000* photos, 9,250* hours of music, or 750* hours of video. Not only is this drive economical but it is easy-to-use and preformatted for simple set up - just plug and play.   At-A-Glance: Easy-to-use – Just plug and play Simple Setup – Preformatted for quick and easy set up Sleek Design - Redesigned with new sleek ID - looks great on any home or office desktop Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:56:26 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-500gb-hi-speed-usb-2-0-silver-series-desktop-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-desktop-hard-drive/ The Iomega Desktop Hard Drive is an economical option for extra storage.  It comes preformatted and setup for plug and play so it is ready to right out of the box.  The Iomega Desktop hard drive comes with 360 GB capacity.  This translates into 1,440,00 photos, 5,920 songs, or 480 videos. The Iomega Desktop Hard Drives are preformatted with FAT32, so those wanting to store extremly large files, such as extensive high graphic movies or computer games, may need to reformat to the NTFS file system.  The hard drives do not work with older machines -- they require at least a Pentium... Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:30:34 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-desktop-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-usb-portable-hard-drive-with-display/ The Verbatim USB Portable Hard Drive with Display is available in two capacities; 320GB or 500GB. The main feature of this drive is an LCD display located on the front of the hard drive. The display reads out essential information about the drive, including free disk space and the drive’s personalized name – even when it’s disconnected. This allows users to determine free disk space without the need of a computer. Also included is a USB 2.0 cable, a quick start guide and the Nero BackItUp software package. The included software allows for full system backup and restore functionality. Additional backup... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:19:13 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-usb-portable-hard-drive-with-display/ http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-firewire-usb-desktop-hard-drive/ The Verbatim FireWire/USB Desktop Hard Drive is a 7200RPM, external hard-disc drive built for storing large quantities of data. It retails in a 500GB and 1TB format and is not meant as much for traveling, as it is for serving as an affordable secondary HDD. It offers two connections: USB 2.0 @ 480Mb/s or FireWire 400 @ 400Mb/s. And it requires no external power, as it is receives energy directly from a connected computer unit. It is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, but Verbatim recommends using the 400/USB only with the following operating systems: Windows 2000, XP, or Vista; Mac OS... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:55:27 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-firewire-usb-desktop-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-elite-2nd-gen/ The Western Digital My Passport Elite 2nd-gen is an ultra-portable external hard drive built for both Windows and Macintosh desktop or notebook computers. It is available in five sizes (250/320/400/500/640) and three colors (black/red/blue). Connectivity is based off USB 2.0 technology and the unit in fact comes with a handy on-the-go USB dock that makes hookup slightly easier to accomplish. Signature to the Passport is its illuminated capacity gauge, which lets users know approximately how much free space is left. There is also a drive lock indicator to let users check the security-status of their data. The security is in fact... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:57:34 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-elite-2nd-gen/ http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ego-encrypt/ The Iomega eGo Encrypt is a rugged, compact and ultra-secure portable hard drive offered by Iomega with 320GB of storage. Information stored on this hard-drive is double-protected with enhanced security and performance benefits of AES 128-bit hardware encryption technology making it ideal for storing important business data. Features such as full-disc hardware encryption, password protection and pre-loaded encryption software and management utility make file security easy and effective. As an added feature, the disc drive will automatically lock if the USB cable is disconnected. The Iomega Drop Guard Xtreme gived the hard drive unparalleled protection and can protect the device from... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:28:01 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/iomega-ego-encrypt/ http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-usb-portable-hard-drive/ The Verbatim USB Portable Hard Drive is available in capacities ranging from 160GB to 500GB. This portable drive is palm-sized, and thus designed for users who need to take their data with them. This product is also aimed at users looking to increase the storage capacity of their computer without opening the case. The exterior is made of silver-painted plastic, giving it a sleek appearance. When connected via USB 2.0, these 5400 RPM drives can achieve data transfer rates up to 480 MB/s, or 12MB/s if connected through USB 1.1. Verbatim’s USB Portable hard drives are bus powered, meaning no external... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:19:04 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-usb-portable-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-usb-desktop-hard-drive/ The Verbatim USB Desktop Hard Drive is an entry-level, external hard-disc drive that connects via USB 2.0 to both PCs and Macintoshes. Capable of transferring data at up to 480 Mb/s, this unit is basically an inexpensive, lightweight, and easy-to-handle secondary hard drive. It’s useful for both professional AND home users. Keep in mind that unlike many of its Verbatim peers, the USB Desktop HD does require AC power; thankfully, a power cable is included with the device. Also note that the unit comes with a 3 year warranty—plenty of time to have any pesky OEM errors/malfunctions fixed. Features Entry-Level External... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:55:44 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-usb-desktop-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-essential-2nd-gen/ The Western Digital My Passport Essential 2nd-gen is an ultra-portable and colorful external hard drive built for both Windows and Macintosh desktop or notebook computers. It is available in four sizes (250/320/500/640) and five colors (black/white/blue/red/silver). As a downgrade from the Passport Elite, the Essential throws out the docking station and capacity gauge in favor of affordability. However, connectivity is also based off USB 2.0 technology. Plus, the Essential hosts Western Digital’s SmartWare software, which ensures data is both safe and backed up at all times. Features Ultra-Portable External HD USB 2.0 Technology WD Smartware Software Specifications Interface: USB 2.0 USB... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:34:50 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-essential-2nd-gen/ http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-drivestation-hd-cx/ The Buffalo DriveStation HD-CX is an external hard drive with hardware encryption offered by Buffalo-Technology. The full hardware encryption gives maximum security for you important data with two modes of encryption. Non-Encryption mode lets data be viewed by any computer connected to the drive while Full Disk Encryption mode uses the robust AES256bit standard of encryption to encrypt data as soon as it is written to the drive and is protected with a password. It is enclosed in a shock resitant chassis for added protection and has eco-friendly features such as Power Saving Mode for Windows to power on and off... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:42:44 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-drivestation-hd-cx/ http://www.productwiki.com/cavalry-caxp-series/ Cavalry's CAXP series is a line of four portable hard drives and three portable flash drives, intended to satisfy a range of consumer mobile storage needs. Available hard drive capacities are 160, 250, 320, and 500 GB, while the SSD models hold 32, 64, or 128 GB. Each CAXP model can utilize either USB 2.0 or eSATA to transfer data and perform backups. A thin, compact form factor, aluminum case, and shock absorption aim to maximize portability. Cavalry's CAXP series has superseded CAXR, which offered a maximum capacity of 320 GB, with no SSD option. Features 160/250/320/500 GB HDD (5400 RPM)... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:51:03 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/cavalry-caxp-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/hp-pocket-media-drive/ The HP Pocket Media Drive is a compact, portable external hard-disc drive that retails in several sizes from 80GB up to 500GB. It is in essence the smaller cousin to the larger HP Personal Media Drive. It also connects by USB, as well as direct in-chassis—this only works with specialized HP computers. Included also is Windows backup & encryption software. It doesn’t necessarily have to be used though; the device can work with ANY computer, including Macintosh, with just a simple click and drag file transfer. Other points to consider are an included black carrying case, a 1-year warranty on the... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:37:47 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/hp-pocket-media-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-usb-esata-desktop-hard-drive/ The Verbatim USB/eSATA Desktop Hard Drive is an external, combo hard-disc drive featuring USB and eSATA connections. Users can either utilize the USB 2.0 @ 480 Mb/s, or hook up directly with eSATA, allowing them to reach high-speeds up to 3 Gb/s (max). And it is compatible with both Microsoft Windows PCs and Apple Macintoshes—useful for users who switch between computer types (home versus work). Included also is Nero BackItUp Essentials software, which incorporates scheduling backup sets, and even data encryption via password control. The only other comparable Verbatim HDD unit is the Professional Quad-Interface Desktop HD, which adds along FireWire... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:55:52 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-usb-esata-desktop-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/cavalry-caupt-series/ Cavalry's CAUPT series is a line of three portable hard drives, aimed at consumers with basic mobile storage needs. The models differ only in storage capacity, with 160, 250, 320GB drives available. The CAUPT series differs from the CAUP series in that each drive is pre-formatted for Mac rather than PC, and in the exclusion of a 500GB version. Each model utilizes a USB 2.0 interface, through which it is also powered, for data transfer and backups. A thin, compact form factor, aluminum case, and shock absorption aim to optimize portability. Features 160/250/320GB capacity USB 2.0 interface 5400 RPM Plug & Play LED... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:50:41 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/cavalry-caupt-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-essential-se/ The Western Digital My Passport Essential SE is an ultra-portable, high-capacity external hard drive built for both Windows and Macintosh desktop or notebook computers. It is available in two high capacity sizes (750GB/1TB) and utilizes a USB 2.0 interface to connect and transmit data at up to 480 Mb/s. Signature to the SE is its wide range of safety capabilities. For instance, the unit makes automatic continuous backups whenever a new file is added onto the drive. Plus, all data can easily be protected from unauthorized access or theft with either password protection or 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Features Ultra-Portable External HD... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:34:55 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-essential-se/ http://www.productwiki.com/cavalry-caur-series/ Cavalry's CAUR series is a line of three portable hard drives, aimed at consumers with basic mobile storage needs. The models differ only in storage capacity, with 80, 120, and 160GB drives available. Each CAUR model utilizes a USB 2.0 interface, through which it is also powered, for PC data transfer and backups. A thin, compact form factor, aluminum case, and shock absorption aim to optimize portability. Cavalry's CAUP and CAUPT series have superseded CAUR, offering greater storage capacities as well as Mac-formatted hard drives. Features 80/120/160GB capacity USB 2.0 interface 5400 RPM Plug & Play LED activity indicator Aluminum case Shock absorption... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:50:56 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/cavalry-caur-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-s2-portable/ The S2 Portable is a line of portable external hard drives from Samsung, available in capacities of 160, 250, 320, and 500 GB. The devices utilize a USB 2.0 interface for data transfer and automatic backups made possible by included software. Password protection, or more advanced encryption technology, can be enabled to ensure data security. The S2 Portable models are an extension of Samsung's S1 Mini line, offering nearly identical design and technology but increased storage capacities within a slightly larger form factor. Features 160/250/320/500 GB USB 2.0 USB-powered Capacity gauge Automatic backup software Password protection Encryption Power-saving mode 6 oz Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:49:53 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-s2-portable/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-elite-2nd-gen/ The Western Digital My Book Elite 2nd-gen is an environmentally friendly, ultra-portable external hard drive engineered for both Windows and Macintosh laptops or notebooks. It utilizes a USB 2.0 interface to connect and is available in extra-large capacity sizes: 640GB, 1TB, 1.2TB, and 2TB. Unique to the My Book Elite is its Smart Display, which allows users to manufacture an ‘e-label’ that appears on the frame of the unit and reminds the user of what’s stored on the drive. Even more noticeable is the addition of WD SmartWare software, which presents a visual control center where users can monitor, back-up, and... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:06:09 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-elite-2nd-gen/ http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-drivestation-hd-hxu3/ The Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 is an external hard drive offered by Buffalo-Technology which gives the ability to quickly and easily back up important data and share office work, digital photos, music and movies from one central location. It offers SuperSpeed transfer speed up to 125MB/s and is both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 compatible. The Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 comes in a black glossy case and is available with 1.0TB, 1.5TB and 2.0TB capacities. Features HD-HXU3 combines both USB 3.0 performance, and the latest hard disk technology HD-HXU3 is backwards-compatible and will work with all USB 2.0 enabled computers and notebooks, as... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:47:06 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/buffalo-drivestation-hd-hxu3/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-for-mac-2nd-gen/ The Western Digital My Book for Mac 2nd-gen is an environmentally friendly, high capacity, and ultra-portable external hard drive engineered specifically for Macintosh desktop or laptop systems. It requires no installation, as the unit’s plug-n-play capacity automatically detects and configures itself to any Macintosh system, especially the Apple TimeMachine. Included also is an illuminated capacity gauge that shows the approximate amount of space currently available on the drive. Pivotal to the My Book for Mac is its WD SmartWare software, which presents a visual control center where users can monitor, back-up, and secure all their data. In fact, the software allows... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:21:20 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-book-for-mac-2nd-gen/ http://www.productwiki.com/lg-xd4/ The LG XD4 is a chic and stylish portable hard-disc drive built to house large quantities of data. It holds much more data than its weaker peers, and in fact goes all the way up to 1TB. Included also is an “anti-hit” aluminum casing to guard against bumps; a stand for vertical mounting; and vent holes on the side. The holes are part of the unit’s revolutionary new cooling system engineered to ensure overheating and data loss does not occur. Like its peers, the XD4 offers eSATA I, eSATA II, and USB 2.0(1) interfaces for easy connectivity with a PC. At... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:08:03 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/lg-xd4/ http://www.productwiki.com/cavalry-caup-series/ Cavalry's CAUP series is a line of four portable hard drives, aimed at consumers with basic mobile storage needs. The models differ only in storage capacity, with 160, 250, 320, and 500GB drives available. Each CAUP model utilizes a USB 2.0 interface, through which it is also powered, for PC data transfer and backups. A thin, compact form factor, aluminum case, and shock absorption aim to optimize portability. Mac-formatted versions are available in Cavalry's CAUPT series. Features 160/250/320/500GB capacity USB 2.0 interface 5400 RPM Plug & Play LED activity indicator Aluminum case Shock absorption 5.4" x 3.07" x 0.68" 0.20 lbs Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:46:03 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/cavalry-caup-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-portable-external-hard-drive/ The Toshiba Portable External Hard Drive is a lightweight, mobile option in the company's line of consumer storage solutions. Available capacities are 250, 320, 400, and 500 GB. Each drive utilizes a USB 2.0 interface for data transfer, automatic backups, and mobile power. An internal sensor which shuts down the drive if dropped, as well as ramp-loading technology, aim to provide adequate durability for mobile users. The drives also contain software for both Macs and PCs. Features 250/320/400/500GB capacities USB 2.0 interface USB-powered Automatic backup software Internal shock sensor Ramp loading technology Mac/PC compatibility Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:36:03 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-portable-external-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-premier-edition-usb-portable-hard-drive/ The Verbatim Premier Edition USB Portable Hard Drive is available in two capacities; 250GB or 500GB. This portable drive is palm-sized, and thus designed for users on the go. The exterior is made of rubberized material, allowing for users to easily grip the device, minimizing potential damage from drops. When connected via USB 2.0, these 5400 RPM drives can achieve data transfer rates up to 480 MB/s, or 12MB/s if connected through USB 1.1. Verbatim’s Premier Edition hard drives are bus powered, meaning no external power source is required. Included is Nero’s backup software, allowing for full system backup and restore... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:38:56 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/verbatim-premier-edition-usb-portable-hard-drive/ http://www.productwiki.com/cavalry-cauq-series/ Cavalry's CAUQ series is a line of four portable hard drives, aimed at consumers requiring mobile storage with superior security features. The models differ only in storage capacity, with 100, 120, 160, and 250GB drives available. The CAUQ series incorporates a fingerprint reader, password protection, and shared/private-access partitions into each model. The drives utilize a USB 2.0 interface, through which they are also powered, for PC data transfer and backups. A thin, compact form factor, aluminum case, and shock absorption aim to optimize portability. Cavalry does not offer a similar line of drives supporting Mac. Features 100/120/160/250 GB USB 2.0 Fingerprint reader Optional... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:50:51 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/cavalry-cauq-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-for-mac-2nd-gen/ The Western Digital My Passport for Mac 2nd-gen is an ultra-portable, external hard drive built specifically for the Macintosh OS X operating system. It in fact requires zero installation, as its plug-n-play compatibility allows it to automatically configure itself to the Mac computer. It is available in two sizes (320GB/500GB) and connects via a USB 2.0 interface. This allows the drive to deliver data at approximately 480 Mb/s. Signature to the My Passport for Mac is its quiet operation, which unfortunately does tend to render the unit somewhat hot. But extensive tests by critics has proven that the drive can withstand... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:35:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/western-digital-my-passport-for-mac-2nd-gen/