Iomega 33721 FireWire 400/USB 2.0 120GB Black Portable Hard Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)My main criteria for buying this was its ability to be solely firewire-powered, no AC adaptor needed. It is plug-and-play, drag-and-drop simplicity and efficiency at its best. I really think this is a great little drive. Though it arrived pre-formatted to FAT32, it took less than a minute to figure out how to re-format it to HFS+ on my iMac G5.

Before having this external drive, I only made CD & DVD backups -- and rarely at that, mainly because it was tedious and sometimes problematic (insert DVD-RW disk, erase disk, burn disk, insert another disk, erase, burn, insert, etc etc). It would take all afternoon of sitting at the computer just to back up iTunes library. Now with this drive, I backed up my entire Documents, Pictures, Movies, and Music folders (totaling over 40GB) in about 30 minutes, simply dragging and dropping. I love it, and will never procrastinate backing up again!

Pros: small size; powered by Firewire; quiet; fast; easy to operate; trusted Iomega brand; spacious capacity; got it for a low price ($89.00 new).

Cons: online user's guide is web-based, not in paginated PDF form.

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The Iomega Portable Hard Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire 120GB, Black is small, sleek, and easily transportable for mobile professionals who want to bring their documents and media around everywhere with them. The hard drive has a 120GB storage capacity and features a 5400 RPM speed and a 8MB cache for fast performance. The Iomega Portable Hard Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire 120GB offers:

Maximum portability with a bus-powered design.
120GB of storage space.
FireWire and USB connection interfaces.

Connections are available via USB 2.0, which offers up to 480 Mbps throughput, and FireWire 400, which offers 400 Mbps throughput. It is compatible with both PCs and Macs and is FAT32 preformatted.


The stylish portable hard drive features bus power for easy portability. No AC adapter required! View larger. View back. Stylish and Extremely Portable
The Iomega Portable Hard Drive is stylishly designed in black to complement your desktop or notebook computer. Its small dimensions allow it to fit easily into a shirt or briefcase pocket. It is designed to withstand the rigors of being transported--built-in drop shock technology prevents it from losing data when it is accidentally dropped. Since it is bus-powered, it requires no external power supply.
Included with the drive is a Solutions CD that includes EMC® Retrospect® Express backup and disaster recovery software for PC and Mac. The Iomega 120GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire Portable Hard Drive is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Iomega Portable Hard Drive, USB cable, supplemental power cord, FireWire 400 cable, Solutions CD with user manual and backup software for PC and Mac, and quick install guide.

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Western Digital 750 GB My Book Studio Edition USB 2.0 Esata FW400 FW800 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have no complaints about this drive thus far. It worked just like it was supposed to right out of the box. The Firewire 800 transfer speeds are excellent. I like the automatic sleep feature as well. *Leopard users make sure to upgrade the firmware to the newest version to get the most compatibility out of this drive.

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750GB USB 2.0/Firewire 400/ eSATA-Mac Format

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LaCie Hard Disk 1 TB FireWire 400/USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive, Design by Neil Poulton 301315U Review

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(More customer reviews)I grew out of space to store my videos and captured footage. I bought this large capacity drive to solve that problem, and it has worked.

It was very easy to install on my desktop Mac. It has worked flawlessly out of the box, and the price was very competitive. I have used it for about one month so far.

I read reviews which told me that it was a little noisy and I thought that this would not bother me. I agree that the noise is not loud. It is a mild continuous background hum. But I was wrong.... It does get to me. The noise never goes away, and is the only drawback to this neat, small footprint, shiny black repository of huge amounts of data.

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The efficient 1TB LaCie Hard Disk, Designed by Neil Poulton, is extremely easy to use. Very compact for its colossal capacity, this lightweight storage solution moves around easily. Plug & play offering automatic formatting with LaCie Setup Assistant with customizable features. LaCie `1-Click'Backup Software for PC and Mac users is also included for quickly saving files in one click. Created exclusively for LaCie by world-famous designer Neil Poulton, the LaCie Hard Disk's one-of-a-kind, subtle all-black design blends perfectly into your setup. Adding sophisticated style to your desktop, it has a fashionable, mirror-polished finish and a distinguishing feature - a cool, blue LED strip on its underside that creates an ambient glow. With USB 2.0, eSATA and FireWire 400, the LaCie Hard Disk is designed to connect to any PC or Mac. The widely used interface USB 2.0 offers cross-platform convenience and hot-pluggable connection. For speed-demanding professional applications, eSATA offers an impressively fast transfer rate of up to 80MB/s.There are two FireWire ports so you can connect it to your computer and to another device like a second external drive, camcorder or camera. Even use it as a reliable data shuttle across platforms. Easily share and exchange your files and regularly back up your system or upgrade capacity when your hard drive is full. You can also conveniently save all of your digital photos, music files and videos in one central location for safekeeping.

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Seagate FreeAgent Go for Mac 500 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 Portable External Hard Drive ST905003FJA105-RK (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Just bought this HD to back up my MacBook Pro. Hooks up in seconds, Mac recognizes it immediately and you can just drag and drop files to store or backup. I use Time Machine with this to back up my whole system and it works flawlessly.I used to have Apple's Time Capsule but after a while I didn't like the slow wireless connection to back up files and it would constantly stop backups because the connections would occasionally drop. I use the Firewire 800 connection with this HD and it backed up my whole system in less than an hour. Great size also if you want to take it anywhere with you. Included cables cover all scenarios such as Firewire 800, Firewire 400 & USB. Also has a very convenient leather carrying case so the HD doesn't get all dinged or scratched up during transport. Only negative thing I could say about this product is that the docking station only works with Firewire 800 so it will be useless to use if you don't have that connection on your current system. Other than that, Seagate makes an awesome product & I would recommend this to any & everyone looking for backup options or solutions.

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FreeAgent I GO Drive-500GB 5400RPM 8MB CACHE- Mac Formatted

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Iomega Portable Hard Drive, FireWire 400/USB 2.0, 120GB Silver - 33634 Review

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(More customer reviews)Superb little hard drive. I only use it as a firewire drive, so I can't speak to its USB capabilities. I originally ordered a Western Digitial Passport, but I later found that iBooks and PowerBooks don't output enough USB power to run it off USB alone -- this little drive functions just fine powered only by the firewire port.

For OS X 10.5 users, this is a great Time Machine drive. I bought a second for my fiancee.

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The Iomega Portable Hard Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire 120GB is small, sleek, and easily transportable for mobile professionals who want to bring their documents and media around everywhere with them. The Iomega portable hard drive features both USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 interfaces for maximum compatibility and since it is bus-powered, no external power supply is required.
The Iomega Portable Hard Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire 120GB offers:

Maximum portability with a bus-powered design.
120Gb of storage space.
FireWire and USB connection interfaces.

Small, sleek, and bus-powered, so you can easily carry your files around everywhere. View larger. Instead, the drive gets its power from the connection itself. It is designed to withstand the rigors of being transported--built-in drop shock technology prevents it from losing data when it is accidentally dropped. Its small dimensions allow it to fit easily into a shirt or briefcase pocket.
The hard drive features a 5400 RPM speed and an 8MB cache for outstanding performance. Connected via USB 2.0, the drive offers up to 480 Mbps throughput and with FireWire 400, it offers up to 400 Mbps throughput. The hard drive will work with both PCs and Macs, and is FAT32 preformatted for added convenience.
The drive is stylishly designed with silver and white accents to complement your desktop or notebook computer. Included with the drive is a Solutions CD that includes EMC® Retrospect® Express backup and disaster recovery software for PC and Mac. The Iomega Portable Hard Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire 120GB is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Iomega Portable Hard Drive, USB cable, supplemental power cord, FireWire 400 cable, Solutions CD with user manual and EMC Retrospect Express software for PC and Mac, and quick install guide.

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My Book Essential Edition 2.0 WDH1U10000 - Hard drive - 1 TB - external - Hi-Speed USB - buffer: 16 MB Review

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(More customer reviews)Paired with Apple's Time Machine backup software (which is part of the current OS X.5 operating system), backup are a breeze!I bought this to use with my MacBook which lives in the living room most of the time but does move around.When I want to run a backup, I just plug in the USB cable from the hard drive to my Mac and the rest is automatic.If you would be using this with a desktop model, you could leave it connected all the time. I just hook it up every few days and it backs up everything that's changed on my computer.(Also, part of the great thing about Time Machine is that it keeps more than just the most recent backup.It keeps all the past backups as well until you start running out of space.)

Also, this drive is whisper quiet which is great since I keep it in the living room.Don't notice it at all!

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They're your photos, your music, your videos, your important files. Make extra room for them and keep them safe on a My Book Mac Edition USB 2.0 external hard drive from WD. This drive is all about simplicity. Plug it into your computer's USB 2.0 port and start saving. It's so simple and integrated that the drive even turns on and off with your computer. With just the essential features for add-on storage it's perfect for all your precious digital assets.

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Phoenix Gold IEEE-1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable (2 Meters) Review

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(More customer reviews)At first I was skeptical since I also own a Sony Digital Camcorder, however when I received it, I had no problems connecting it to my Sony Camcorder and as a bonus it also works with my digital camera which uses both USB or firewire.Firewaire is much faster, so if you have that option, this type of cable will save you minutes off your precious time.

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Connect a digital camcorder to your laptop or desktop computer with this FireWire cable. The 4-pin-to-6-pin cable features quad shielding designed to efficiently reject RF and EM interference. In addition, the cable's gold-plated connectors ensure high-performance data transfer. The 2-meter cable excels regardless of whether you're copying small data files or huge video recordings.

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Seagate 750 GB 3.5" External Combo Hard Drive 16MB Cache ST3750640CB-RK Review

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(More customer reviews)The device was purchased so that I could consolidate the contents of 9 PCsonto one drive.Only the NT systems had any difficulty in recognizing the drive,and some short internet searches later removed this small obstacle.

The Drive is performing excellently on my desktop as I sift thru the bits.Good Job Seagate!!Hoping to buy a 4TB drive in 2 yearstime.

I do a lot of work in digital video and photography, as well as document processing.

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Seagate 750GB External Pushbutton USB 2.0/1394 External Hard Drive 16MB Cache. Live large, store small. These drives are beautifully engineered, inside and out, with state-of-the-art features and work-of-art design. They're exceptionally durable, conveniently portable and perfectly stackable.This compact, durable drive is ideal for all your business and personal storage needs. You can easily protect and access everything from multimedia presentations and digital photos to MPEG video and DVDs with back up with the touch of a button. Award-winning BounceBack Express software from CMS backs up faster and easier than any other method.

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moshi iLynx - USB / Firewire Hub Review

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(More customer reviews)I had been shopping for a reliable USB hub that wasn't badly designed or a ton of obnoxious blinky lights that looked like an arcade game.

I gave up and then stumbled across the Moshi iLynx USB/Firewire hub. It was really kind of a eureka moment, specific to a niche need.

I'm happy with the purchase. The iLynx is well made, probably as well or better than other USB hubs, but I think it important to note a "reality checks."

The hub doesn't use a external power supply, instead it draws power by connecting to a USB and Firewire port on your computer. So, your net gain is 3 USB ports and 1 Firewire port.

While it's a beautiful and elegant design, it's a bit of an ergonomic and visual challenge to access the ports. It is probably better suited for long term connections. To their credit they do include some nice short extension USB and Firewire cables to make life easier.

The hub doesn't seem to power down with the computer is shut down which can be a problem if you external hard drives are designed to shut down with the computer.

Shipping was free and fast, but did not up to Amazon's standards of packaging. It was shipped in a padded envelope. The third party include with the package an explanation that it is an effort to be green and ship with minimal packaging. I appreciate the sentiment, but considered it risky and would have preferred somethinga bit sturdier.The iLynx is tightly boxed with light boxboard which didn't survive the shipping. The iLynx itself was in good condition.

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iLynx offers unprecedented speed to Mac and iMac users through an easy to use and aesthetically pleasing FireWire/USB combo hub that doubles their USB and FireWire ports without any external power supply. Equipped with our proprietary DPS™ (Dynamic Power Sharing) technology, iLynx is the only FireWire/USB combo hub that can support simultaneous operation of high power peripheral devices such as external hard disc or DVD drives without the need for a power adapter. When plugged in, iLynx provides 4 downstream USB 2.0 ports (backward compatible with USB 1.1) and 2 FireWire 400 ports. iLynx is the quintessential desktop I/O extension for users who demand absolute performance and reliability out of their FireWire and USB peripherals. *Note: DPS is only active when both the USB and FireWire cables are plugged into your Mac.

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Iomega eGo Rugged Portable Hard Drive, USB 2.0, 160GB, Cherry Red - 33832 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my third Iomega. First was a "Silver Portable" 40GB drive. Ran perfectly for over a year and I gave it to my son so he could finally back up his WinXP system. Then I bought a 120GB USB/Firewire "Silver Portable" and it ran perfectly for over a year and was just retired to my backup computer so I could buy a larger one, my first Iomega that's not a "Silver Portable".

If you've read complaints throughout Amazon about the Western Digital and Maxtor and others regarding some very important flaws like running noisy, breaking in a few months, and not getting enough power from the USB port, then do consider this one. This drive runs very quietly and only draws around 100mA from a standard 500mA USB port.

You've probably read that it's important with Windows XP to format your USB hard drive using the NTFS file system and then set it in device manager's "Policies" tab to "optimize for performance". That's quite true and worth mentioning. You'll get best speed this way and really don't lose anything except compatibility with Windows 95, 98 and ME. What are they, you ask? ;>) Also, the drive comes with an 8MB cache which helps give it such fine performance.

Comparing this drive to my other Iomega Silver Portables, it's supposed to be more shock resistant but I don't plan to ever test that. On the negative side it is larger and cannot be placed in a shirt pocket like the others. It's just a bit longer, wider and heavier - no problem at all though for a brief case, a laptop's accessory compartment, or even a small woman's purse. It runs a bit warmer also. Not hot at all but I'm just spoiled by the other Iomegas which run cooler. It does not have rubber feet but is not especially slippery either. I'm more comfortable with things like this by placing them atop a piece of Rubbermaid non-skid rubberized shelfing material, cut to fit, but that may be overkill.

From the other reviews I've read including Western Digital, Seagate, Maxtor, LaCie and some others, there didn't seem to be another manufacturer that I would have faith in. Not to demean this drive at all, but if I were to buyit again or buy another for myself, I would definitely consider another "Silver Portable" for its compactness, lower temperature, and ridiculously low power draw from the USB port. At this writing, they are still available on Amazon but will be selling out in the near future. They are:

1. Model 33634 - USB/Firewire 120GB for $100 (I have this one already)
2. Model 33600 - USB 160GB for $80.

Finally, software. The drive comes with a license for some Iomega licensed backup software. Backup software is very difficult to trust, and usually you don't learn how competent it is until your hard drive fails or some virus eats you alive. Crunch time is a bit late to be disappointed by your backup software. I very strongly encourage you to take a hard look at Acronis True Image software. I have it as do some friends and it doesn't disappoint. Even works on a PC with RAID1 hard drives, if that means anything to you. Probably the only program for PCs that does. It even comes with a bootable CD version which runs slower doing the backup than the installed version, but can be very convenient.

I've run dry and this review has run long. Thanks for reading. Hope I've been helpful

Regards ... Sam

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Carry your files around with you everywhere in style with the Cherry Red Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive with USB 2.0 connectivity and 160GB of storage. The eGo drive is extremely sleek and stylish with a swooping, red-colored design. Its small size makes it very portable, easily fitting into a briefcase or purse.
The Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 160GB Cherry Red offers:

A form factor that is ultra-stylish and easily transportable.
160GB of storage capacity.
A bus-powered connection--a power adapter isn't necessary.
USB 2.0 for a fast connection that is widely compatible.

The eGo is ultra stylish and easily transportable with a bus-powered design. View larger. It is bus-powered so it doesn't require an external power supply, and a patent pending Drop Guard™ feature protects the drive from accidental damage caused by drops of up to 51 inches.
Bring All Your Digital Media and Play It Back Anywhere
With 160GB of storage capacity, it holds up to 640,000 photos, over 2,900 hours of music and 240 hours of video. The drive features a USB 2.0 connection for up to 480 Mbps transfer rates, and virtually guaranteed compatibility no matter what computer you connect it to.
Included is a software license for EMC® Retrospect® HD backup software. The Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 160GB Cherry Red is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Iomega eGo portable hard drive, USB cable, HTML user manual and help files, EMC Retrospect Express backup software, and quick install guide.

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PCI FireWire IEEE 1394 3 + 1 Port Card + 4/6 Pin Cable Review

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(More customer reviews)It was easy to install, has just the ports I needed that were described in the listing: two full-sized IEEE (6-pin) and one little Fire Wire type thing you find on laptops (4-pin). I plugged my Mini-DV camera in and it worked perfectly! Simple product, simple functionality. No complaints.

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Get your data faster! Add FireWire capability to your computer with this PCI expansion card. Connect external or internal components. Supports Plug & Play/hot-swapping, & connection of up to 63 peripherals!This card features a universal PCI connector: works with 3.3 or 5 volt slots. The card is intended for 32-bit PCI slots, although it *may* work in a 64-bit slot as well. Check your motherboard's documentation or manufacturer for your PCI slot specifications.

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Extra Hard Drive Tray Review

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(More customer reviews)The ICY DOCK is the nicest and best designed enclosure I've ever owned, and I've owned 4 in the past 4yrs.The removable trays were well designed and come out quickly with the clever lever design.

I agree with the previous user in that it should come with a simple plastic hard case to protect the drive when it's not in the enclosure.Other than that I have no complaints.

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Extra SATA hard drive tray for ICY DOCK MB559 MB561 series

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G-Tech G-DRIVE COMBO - Hard drive - 500 GB - external - FireWire / Hi-Speed USB - 7200 rpm Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this drive for a month, it's been perfect.It replaces a WD "My Book" drive of the same size.I'm sorry to say that I've had two of the WDs fail at 13 months (the warranty on them is 12 months).I'm hoping for many more years of good use from the G-Tech.Using the FireWire 400 interface it's slightly faster than the My Books were with the USB 2.0 interface.

The aluminum case and the overall design of the G-Tech certainly gives one confidence, mechanically the drive case is extremely well constructed.

If I have one negative on the G-Tech drive it's the white LED on the front, which is always on whether the drive's being accessed or not.When the drive is being accessed the LED flashes brighter.If it's in your line of sight it's like having a flashlight pointed your way, especially if the room is dark.I suppose this is just one of the many good uses for duck tape.

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HARD DRIVE, 500GB SATA FW400/USB 2.0

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TRENDnet 3-Port FireWire PCI Adapter TFW-H3PI Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this so I can transfer video from my Panasonic PV-GS300 camcorder to my PC.Installation was easy and my computer was up and running in a matter of minutes.The is a great value considering they include a 6-pin to 4-pin firewire cable too.I highly recommend this product.

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1.This 3-Port FireWire Host PCI Adapter gives your Desktop PC three IEEE 1394 FireWire ports so you can easily connect to digital camcorders, external hard-drives, and other FireWire peripherals.2.Features - 3 x IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports.32-bit 33Mhz host interface compliant to PCI Specification 2.2.Supports PCI-Bus Power Management Interface Specification 1.1.Compliant with IEEE1394A Standard and Backward Compatible with IEEE 1394-1395 Devices .Provides High Speed Data Transfer Rate up to 400Mbps.Provides Software Interrupt Control.Supports up to 63 FireWire Devices.Supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or Above.Supports Plug and Play and Easy Installation .

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Firewire 1394A 3+1 Ports Low Profile PCI Card BT-FW310LV Review

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(More customer reviews)Has three external firewire ports unlike some others with only two.Includes both tall and short (low profile) install kit so it will fit your chassis.

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FIREWIRE 1394A 3+1 PORTS LOW PROFILE PCI CARD

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LaCie d2 160GB TRIPLE interface external hard drive FW/FW800/USB2 ( 300716 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this triple interface external hard drive mostly so I can have enough space for my iTunes music library in Apple Lossless format. I saw the older models at the Apple Store and I loved how they looked and the build quality was noticeably better than the external drives from other brands. The blue LED is also a very nice touch.

The triple interface makes it easy to use this drive with any Macs, if you have a Mac with FW800, transfer rate should be blazing fast. I also use it with my work laptop running XP and Gentoo GNU/Linux, no problem using it from all the different OSes.

The drive runs pretty quiet, not sure why others had complained about the noise level. The fan on my PC laptop is much noisier than the LaCie drive.

I highly recommend the LaCie d2 triple interface hard drives to anyone looking for a ton of additional storage for data. It probably wouldn't be wise to install programs on the drive as the transfer rate is still not quite as fast as native IDE, SCSI, SATA, and what not. But it's fast enough for high-quality streaming video, and definitely more than sufficient for music files like AAC, Ogg, and MP3. It is also excellent to use for backing up important data, but note that it only contains a single drive inside and it does not have any sort of redundency.

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Equipped with the fastest-ever FireWire standard, this drive is capable of reaching transfer speeds of up to 800Mbits/s for FireWire 800 users, up to 400MBits/s for FireWire 400 users, and up to 480Mbits/s for USB 2.0 users. This drive's triple interface, 7200 rpm speed and 8MB buffer make it the fastest-possible storage solution for digital content creators.Made of a metal alloy that dissipates heat and prolongs drive performance, the LaCie d2 Hard Drive features a slender, stylish case that offers versatile desktop and rackmount configuration options. A space-saving drive stand allows for upright desktop use, while an optional rack-mounting kit enables configuration in standard 19-inch racks. This drive also features a fan-free design for quiet operation.With plug and play convenience, LaCie d2 Hard Drives are hot-pluggable for easy file transfer and data sharing. With the appropriate cable, LaCie's new hard drives can be connected to any computer equipped with FireWire 800 (9-pin), FireWire 400 (6-pin), USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 ports, making it the most universal drive ever.Chained and striped in a FireWire 800 RAID 0 configuration, LaCie d2 Hard Drives can reach unprecedented sustained transfer rates of up to 100MB/s, making them ideal for working with professional video in high-end workstation and small-server environments.

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LaCie 301881U 1TB Hard Disk Quadra External Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)I got his drive for less than $100 and it was a steal.It came with EVERYTHING in the box.The FW 800 cable was of exceptionally good design (metal parts not all plastic).Love it, probably should have bought 2.

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The efficient LaCie Hard Disk Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton is extremely easy for anyone to use. Compact, but with colossal capacity, this lightweight storage solution takes up little room and can move around easily. Setup is nearly effortless; it's plug and play and offers automatic formatting with LaCie Setup Assistant with customizable features. Moreover, LaCie Backup Assistant software for PC and Mac users is included for saving files in one click. The LaCie Hard Disk Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton provides eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, and USB 2.0 interfaces for full connectivity with your PC or Mac, as well as an included 9-to-6-pin cable for FireWire 400 compliancy. There are two FireWire ports so you can connect it to your computer and to another device like a second external drive, camcorder, or camera. This sleek hard disk has an all-black mirror-polished finish and a unique feature, a cool, blue LED strip on its underside that creates an ambient glow.Interface Transfer Rate (max. bus speed) - eSATA 3Gb/s -up to 3Gbits/s FireWire 400 -up to 400Mbits/s FireWire 800 -up to 800Mbits/s USB 2.0 -Up to 480Mbits/s Burst Transfer Rate - eSATA 3Gb/s -Up to 80MB/s FireWire 400 -Up to 40MB/s FireWire 800 -Up to 80-90MB/s USB 2.0 -Up to 35MB/s In the box - LaCie Hard Disk Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton USB 2.0 cable eSATA cable FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable External power supply Quick Install Guide LaCie Utilities (preloaded on the drive) -User Manual, LaCie Backup Assistant (Windows and Mac), and LaCie Setup Assistant System Requirements - Computer with an eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0 port Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6Minimum free disk space -600MB recommended Unit Dimensions -4.6 x 7.6 x 1.8, Weight -33.5 oz.Manufacturer's 2-year limited

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