Freecom TapeWare USB DAT 40i 20 GB 40 GB

Advantages: plenty of GBs for your £s
Disadvantages: none

...ive had this drive for six months paid about £80 for it whats in the box • Hard Drive (Windows pre-formatted) • Power Adapter • USB cable (USB 2.0 & 1.1) • Freecom Software Media Suite • Manual on CD & Quick Install Guide • Free unlimited helpdesk support • Two years manufacturers warranty Open the box to find a nice well built drive stylish black case with a silver front ,has a illuminated 400gb lamp on the front which is a nice blue it has a power lead and is usb2 it also has a on/off switch on the back.. plug it in to a usb slot and away you go instantly picked up by windows xp and vista no need to install drivers I have taken this drive to other peoples houses and pluged it in to there computer and have had no problems transfering files. this unit runs silent (has no fan) dosnt get hot just has a warm feel to it all in all great... Read review

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Advantages: Design and Look
Disadvantages: Bit loose when connected to computer

...Freecom is leading brand in providing USB storage. This Databar from freecom has 8GB space, and has writing speed of around 5MB/s, and reading speed of around 7 - 10 MB/s. System Compatibility: It works well with both Windows and MAC. Design & Product: The features I liked about it than other USB's are it's thin and sleek design in black colour, gives stylish look if you are looking for something noticable. It stays a bit loose when connected directly to computer, so be aware of it. Overall I would rate it around 3.5/5 stars. USB doesn't look as it is shown in the picture, but a better a version and look. A worth to buy USB for any purpose. And by the way, having 8GB is lot more than normal USB nowadays, so it will last you for more than 2 years, before you decide to upgrade it.... Read review

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Advantages: Lots of storage space
Disadvantages: None

...I had been after an external drive for a while and looked at all the options online, then PC world had a special deal with the 400GB version for only £85.00, result. First impressions were very good. It's heavy but solid thanks to the aluminum casing. Inside was a PSU, USB lead, quick set up guide and installation disc with some basic back up software included. When connected to the PC, win XP found the device and it shows up as a removable drive. It works under USB 1.1 but transfers data much quicker under USB 2.0 It's pre-formatted so you actually get about 375GB. It has an external switch on the back, so can be switched off when not in use. When switched on a blue light is emitted at the front. It's very quiet as it's fanless, and can be easily tucked away as it's quite small. Overall a great drive for backing up all your important... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful