Toshiba 160 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR160E03X Review

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(More customer reviews)Like all USB-powered hard drives, this one comes with a caveat that some old computers do not provide enough power; Toshiba offers a special cable that draws power from 2 USB ports, and their web site even has a special form to ask for this cable. My old computer (also a Toshiba) requires this cable, so I filled out the form but got no response. Two weeks later I tried calling but couldn't get through, so I filled the form again, asking explicitly when I would get the cable. This time they responded promptly as follows:

Hello,

Unfortunately, We do not have this cable available on stock and we do not
have a date when the cable will arrive.

Toshiba Technical Support.

The cable was not available on Amazon either, but I found one from an ebay store for $5.02 including shipping, and received it within a few days. With the new cable, the hard drive works great; it also works with thesupplied cable when connected to a computer that supplies enough power. But if you have an old computer, don't count on Toshiba for providing the necessary cable.

The specifications require USB 2.0 and Windows or Mac OS, but the drive works well with USB 1.1 and Linux (just for storage, not the backup software).

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Product Description:
TOSHIBA 160GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive. Sleek and stylish, Toshibas 2.5 Inch External HDD captures the essence of todays fast paced digital lifestyle. It is the must have accessory for a new mobile generation of consumers who take their digital work and entertainment wherever they go. And Toshiba lets them do just that. With 160GB, they can take thousands of songs, pictures, movies and work files on the road. Quickly, easily, and securely. Toshibas external hard drives are a hassle free, simple and easy solution to all your backup needs. Our drives help take the mystery out of backing up your most precious digital memories by combining our most reliable hard drive technology with easy to use backup software. Our drives are USB powered and include an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to help keep your drive safe and your data mobile. Ready to go out of the box and certified to work with Windows XP and Vista as well as Mac OS 10.3.9 or later.

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ATI Rage Xl 8mb PCI VGA Video Card Review

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(More customer reviews)My buddy's integrated video connector broke from the solder connection and I couldn't get through the tangle of other connectors to repair it. All of the local shops wanted $60 for old pci all-in-one gaming tv tuners cards and didn't offer any basic cards. As my buddy only uses the computer to check email so I ordered this for him. It took longer to shut down the computer than to install this card. In 5 minutes he had video again, there was no need for the included driver cd on his XP box.

He's used it for a month and had no trouble. 5 stars.

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Product Description:
Based on the ATI Rage XL chipset, this ATI Video Card delivers fast 2D and 3D video performance for your games and applications! Features include an 8 MB memory, PCI interface and a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200!Get high quality graphics for your PC with this ATI Rage XL 8 MB PCI Video Card. Upgrade today! WARNING: The solder used in this product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. Please wash hands after handling internal components and circuit boards and avoid inhalation of fumes if heating the solder.

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