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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 eGo BlackBelt includes an Iomega Power Grip band and a USB 2.0/power cable.
MSRP $129.99
Release date January, 2009
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Specifications
- Capacity: 500GB
- Preformatted and hot plug-and-play
- No AC adapter needed
- Compatible with PC and Mac
- USB 2.0/1.1 compatible
- Transfer rates: USB 2.0: 480 Mbits/s
- Three-year limited warranty
Requirements:
- PC Users:
- 300 MHz processor or higher
- Available USB connection (USB 2.0 host connection or controller for USB 2.0 speeds)
- Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / 2000 Professional / XP Home / XP Professional / XP Professional x64
- 256MB RAM or higher as required by operating system
- 1GB hard drive space
- Mac Users:
- Mac Power Mac G3 or great, iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro or Mac mini computer
- Mac OS X 10.1 or above
- Built-in USB connection (USB 2.0 host connection or controller for USB 2.0 speeds)
- 128MB RAM or higher as required by operating system
- 200MB hard drive space
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Iomega eGo BlackBelt
• Iomega eGo BlackBelt 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive 34621
• EGO BLACKBELT USB 500GB BLACK
UPC: 742709346217
EAN: 742709346217
MPN: 34621
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Pros
- compact and lightweight
- ruggedized - shock protection
- easy to use - plug & play
- powered by USB - doesn't require a separate A/C adapter
- 3-year limited warranty
Cons
- bright LED light
- $30 premium over the standard eGo
- only available with the rubberized 'BlackBelt' in black
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