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Samsung G2 Portable


$199.00 Released January, 2010

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Small enough to fit in your pocket. Has a surface that makes it more comfortable to hang on to, won't slip out of your hand. Comes in some decent capacities, can hold pretty much anything you need it to.

The Cons:Can get larger capacity external drives for a lower price - paying for the small size.

The Samsung G2 Portable is a portable, external USB hard-drive disc available in four sizes and four colors (see model variations), and compatible with both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Featured on the inside is a 2.5”, 5400rpm SATA-II HDD with 8MB of cache.

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On the outside, the G2 hosts a colorful and glittery design, as well as a USB 2.0 interface that supports speeds of 35mb/s sequential read and write. Included also are SilentSeek & NoiseGuard technologies to minimize noise-levels and ensure zero vibration. Plus the G2 features Samsung's Ecogreen technology, which means It’s halogen-free, meets ROHS standards and provides both low noise output and low power consumption. Additional features include SafetyKey for password protection one’s data; SecretZone for data encryption; and automatic backups.

External

  • External USB HDD
  • EcoGreen Technology
  • Lightweight/Compact Frame
  • Colorful/Scratch-Resistant Design
  • 2.5” SATA-II HDD (Inside)
  • USB 2.0 Interface (Outside)
  • SilentSeek Technology
  • NoiseGuard Technology
  • SafetyKey Password Protection
  • SecretZone Data Encryption
  • Automatic Backups
  • Win/Mac Compatibility
  • Plug-n-Play Installation
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty

Specifications

  • Capacity: 500/640/320/250GB
  • Interface: Hi-Speed USB
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Mac

Model Variations (Cobalt Black, Silver White, Olive Green, Coral Blue)

  • Samsung G2 Portable HX-MU050DC | 500GB
  • Samsung G2 Portable HX-MU064DC | 640GB
  • Samsung G2 Portable HX-MU032DC | 320GB
  • Samsung G2 Portable HX-MU025DC | 250GB

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Pros
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    small enough to fit in your pocket

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    has a surface that makes it more comfortable to hang on to, won't slip out of your hand

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    comes in some decent capacities, can hold pretty much anything you need it to

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    runs on a plug-and-play interface, no drivers needed

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    doesn't make any noise while in operation

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    feels very light in your pocket, not overly bulky

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    runs purely on USB power, doesn't need an external power source

Cons
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    can get larger capacity external drives for a lower price - paying for the small size

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