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500 GB to file, share and store of all your video, music and photo data.Its elegant slimline design and its aluminium finish make it an ideal external device which ...
500 GB to file, share and store of all your video, music and photo data.Its elegant slimline design and its aluminium finish make it an ideal external device which ...
products. Freecom products offer flexibility, connectivity and value that are unmatched by other manufacturers.PRODUCT FEATURES:External 3.5" hard disk - 7200rpm -...
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drive solutionToday s world is all about Gigabytes. Programs and data take upmore and more storage space. The need for installing an extra hard drive on your PC or Mac is more pressing than ever. Opening your computer case and installing an internal hard drive can be a difficult job, so why not take the easy route? Freecom offersyou the perfect storage upgrade for your computer: The new Freecom Hard Drive Classic, a no-nonsense external hard drive. No need to open your computer just plug the Hard Drive into the USB (2.0 or 1.1) port of your PC or MAC and you instantly have asubstantial increase in storage space. The Freecom Hard Drive Classic is pre-formatted so you re ready to use your drive seconds after connecting it to your computer. At Freecom we create storage solutions from a consumer s perspective, where convenience,design and quality are key factors. Free your mind!FEATURESFast, low noise external USB 2.0 Hard Drive Quiet drive thanks to fanless design Including LED hard drive capacity indicator The easiest way to add extra storage capacity to your computer Hotswappable, no need to turn off your computer No device ID s or terminations to worry about High quality, sleek design, only 20 x 11,5 x 4 cm 1 year manufacturers warranty, helpdesk supportIdeal for home and office useHome use: Store all your digital photos, music, movies, games on one central location Take the Freecom Hard Drive Classic with you and share your files with friends Make an extra backup of all your important documents and filesOffice use: Store all your spreadsheets, documents, presentationson one central location Take the drive home or on the road and work on your files away from the office Make an extra backup of your valuable work files Share data between computers and networks Use the Freecom Hard Drive Classic for software installationson multiple PC s.Product specifications:Capacity - 500GBInterface USB2.0, can also be connected to USB 1.1 portHard drive type 3.5¿ , low noise, low power consumptionAverage seek time: < 9 msTrack to Track seek time: 0.8 msAverage Latency: 4.2msRotational Speed: 7200 rpmHard drive Buffer Size Min. 8MBData transfer speed over USB 2.0 bus: up to 480Mbit/sWeight 750 gr. / 26.3 OunceDimensions 20 x 11,5 x 4 cm / 7.9 x 4.5 x 1.6 inch(Vista: 512 MB RAM) or higher, CD-ROM drive, available USB 2.0 orUSB 1.1 port, Windows 2000 / XP / VistaMAC : PowerPC G3/G4/G5, Power Book G3/G4 or Intel Mac, 256 MB RAM or higher, CD-ROM drive, available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, Mac OS X v10.3 or higher
Host Connectivity Hi-Speed USB / Gigabit Ethernet Total Storage Capacity 500 GB Dimensions (WxDxH) 15 cm x 18 cm x 5 cm Weight 1.4 kg Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB standard Networking Network adapter - integrated - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet System Requirements Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP Manufacturer Warranty 2 years warranty General Device Type NAS server Host Connectivity Hi-Speed USB / Gigabit Ethernet Total Storage Capacity 500 GB Width 15 cm Depth 18 cm Height 5 cm Weight 1.4 kg Enclosure Colour Black, silver Hard Drive Type Standard - 3.5 x 1/3H Capacity 1 x 500 GB Networking Type Network adapter - integrated Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x internal - 3.5" x 1/3H Interfaces 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A Miscellaneous Cables Included 1 x network cable 1 x USB cable Power Power Device Power adapter - external Software / System Requirements Software Included NTI Shadow OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support 2 years warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years "
Host Connectivity Hi-Speed USB / Gigabit Ethernet Total Storage Capacity 500 GB Dimensions (WxDxH) 15 cm x 18 cm x 5 cm Weight 1.4 kg Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB standard Networking Network adapter - integrated - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet System Requirements Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP Manufacturer Warranty 2 years warranty General Device Type NAS server Host Connectivity Hi-Speed USB / Gigabit Ethernet Total Storage Capacity 500 GB Width 15 cm Depth 18 cm Height 5 cm Weight 1.4 kg Enclosure Colour Black, silver Hard Drive Type Standard - 3.5 x 1/3H Capacity 1 x 500 GB Networking Type Network adapter - integrated Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x internal - 3.5" x 1/3H Interfaces 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A Miscellaneous Cables Included 1 x network cable 1 x USB cable Power Power Device Power adapter - external Software / System Requirements Software Included NTI Shadow OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support 2 years warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years "
extra storage capacity to your network in seconds!Can also be used as fast, portable USB 2.0 external hard drive Easy configuration in your network via built-in configuration assistant Including LED capacity indicator Uses TCP/IP protocol, the communication standard for computer networks Datasecurely accessible from within and outside your network (via the internet) High quality, award-winning sleek design in heat absorbing aluminium enclosure Two years manufacturer s warranty and unlimited free helpdesk support Ideal for office andhome use Office use: Store all your spreadsheets, documents, presentations on one central location Data accessible for everyone in the office network or remote securely via internet Make a backup of all important business documents and filesShare data between computers and networks Home use: Store all your digital photo s, music, movies, games on one central location Access your data from any PC in your home network, and remote, securely via the internet Make a backup of all yourimportant documents, music and video s Specifications: Interface: LAN 10/100Mbps, USB 2.0 Hard Drive Type: 3.5 SATA, low noise, low power consumption Performance Average seek time: < 9 ms Track to track seek time: 0.8 ms Average latency: 4.2 msRotational speed: 7200 rpm Buffer size: 8MB or higher Data transfer rate: LAN: max. 100 Mbit/s (or max. 10 Mbit/s, dependant on network specification). USB 2.0: max. 480 Mbit/s. Weight: 750 gr. / 26.3 Ounce Dimensions: 21.1 x 11.5 x 3.7 cm / 8.3x 4.5 x 1.45 inch MTBF: 50000 POH
Slots In Nicely Review ofFreecom Hard Drive Hard drive 500 GBby
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Advantages: Easy to install, easy to operate Disadvantages: Power plug is a bit bulky if using extention lead.
...world, where they had the Freecom 400GB hard drives on special, but ironically enough the Freecom 500GB hard drives which were not on special were actually only £1 more expensive. Realising I had seen a good deal I picked it up.
Upon opening the box you are confronted with a fair bit of padding, and a small box that transpired to be the hard drive, power cable (if plugging into an extention lead this bulky plug can partially cover the holes of adjoing ... ...difficulty to identify.
The Freecom 500GB hard drive emanates little or no heat, and is incredibly quiet (my old external hard drive made lots of clunking noises). Providing you are connected by USB 2.0 everything moves at a reasonable pace not dissimilar to being an internal hard drive. My USB 2.0 ports are highlighted quite well, but I’m told with my PC’s the only way to check is to run a diagnostic check on your ports through your PC’s control ...
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Advantages: Fast, super-stylish and near-silent. Disadvantages: Difficult to detect activity.
I have owned this drive for a few months and have found it to be excellent. But I disagree with a previous review in several areas.
This is the most stylish external hard drive I have seen. It is also one of the cheapest per GB, currently available for just £93 at Misco.co.uk, for example.
It works with Macs and PCs and is almost silent. It comes with a USB cable and a driver CD for old Windows operating systems. The external design is superb minimalism ... ...themselves. The case is all aluminium except the front and back. The front face is black except for the capacity indicator of ‘500GB’ which lights up in blue and flickers during activity. The rear has the power and USB ports and a small power switch.
The 500GB box value translates to 465GB under Windows due to the differing ways the drive manufacturers and Windows measure storage capacities. Note this is normal and true of all hard drives, so it ...
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Advantages: Fast, Reliable, big capacity & amazing value for money! Disadvantages: Doesn't look like it would take too many heavey knocks
This is a pretty standard USB HD but with a whopping 500GB for under £100 it is amazing value for money. So far I've had no problems with it. I run mostly audio/graphics from it (which is very demanding). This HD has no problems dealing with the big files I Use, providing an excellent transfer rate. It is pretty quiet, the only noise it ever makes is a slight hum! I carry this every where I go with my laptop, it's taken a few knocks and survived ... ...as the case doesn't look like it would protect the drive too well! The design is pretty funky and its size isn't too big either! I've had big portable drives before which were a pain to transport! this fits into my laptop bag perfectly! This drive is well worth the buy. ...
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Advantages: Hugh storage space Disadvantages: Extra cables around PC
...Absolutely fine, i have no problems with this device, and the design is nice too with its brushed aluminum look.
I would recommend this to a friend or family member and trust freecom to deliver a high quality device as i have a DVD-RW that has served me well. ...
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Advantages: fast, spacious and very quiet Disadvantages: none really...
...the drive that contains some Freecom software but I haven't used it yet. Within minutes of installing the drive I was transferring over 300GB of data to it and in use I have found the drive to be almost silent, even when transferring gigabytes of data you can only just about hear the drive running and the transfer rates seem excellent for a USB drive (although I haven't actually checked what the rates actually are). The casing does get a little warm ... ...would recommend it without hesitation. I have had several external drives over the years and currently also have a WD MyBook 500Gb external drive but I would easily recommend this drive over the MyBook because I have found the Freecom to be quieter, faster, cooler in use and better looking. ...
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Freecom understands that consumers appreciate easy to install, ready to use, well priced products. Freecom products offer flexibility, connectivity and value that are unmatched by other manufacturers. PRODUCT FEATURES: External 3.5" hard disk - 7200rpm - 16MB cache; Aluminum enclosure; Freecom Personal Media Suite (Windows/Multilingual); Secure and Compress - password protection; AutoRun - synchronization; Freecom backup software (Windows/Multilingual).
Power
Power Source: Included AC adapter
Power Device: Power adapter
Software / system requirements
Software Included: Freecom Media Suite
OS Required: Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
System Requirements Details: Windows 2000/XP - 700 MHz - RAM 128 MB
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 2 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 2 years
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature: 5 °C
Max Operating Temperature: 60 °C
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