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Iomega have been in this game for a long time. I remember with a warm glow, the day when the original Zip Drive was released. Wow, all that data on a tiny little disk, the size of a fat 3.5-inch floppy. Well, they kindly sent me there Professional Series Desktop Hard Drive, with triple ... Read review
The Iomega Prestige desktop hard drive USB 2.0 provides a simple and affordable solution ... more
for all your storage needs. Ideal for adding capacity to your system, this stylish drive offers a sturdy aluminum construction and included stand. Its the
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With a sleek silver case, the Seagate FreeAgent Desktop portableexternal hard drive is an ... more
intelligent office solution for storing and backingup all kinds of important data. Don't be fooled by its slender design - this hard drive has a huge 500 GB storagecapacity! What could be handier for safely storing all your photos, music, videos,etc.? The FreeAgent Desktop external hard drive has been specially designedfor use with PCs running Windows XP or Vista, andit's operational from the moment you plug it in. Simply launch the user software to store data, synchronise files and encryptprivate data. Your files will always be on hand, because the FreeAgent Desktop is the world's very first external hard drive to be supplied with adesktop dock. What's more, the USB 2.0 connection ensures incredibly fast datatransfer speeds of up to 480 MB per second! You can stand it up vertically to optimise your workspace or carry it around with you, so you can count on your Seagate FreeAgent Desktop externalhard drive to protect your most precious files safely and durably, both athome and on the move. -Product 2:The Iomega Select is a smart, sturdy hard drive that offers 320 GB of storage space for all your essentialdata. The Iomega Select's USB 2.0 port and Plug&Play compatiblity make it extremely easy to hook upto any PC with a USB port: the hard drive is instantly be recognised by your computer. Plus, there's no need for mains electricity the Iomega Select is poweredvia USB. Keep all your most important files in your pocket at all times with the Iomega Select portable external hard drive!
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The Iomega PrestigeTM Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0 provides a simple and affordable solution ... more
for all your storage needs. Ideal for adding capacity to your system, this stylish drive offers a sturdy aluminum construction and included stand. its the easiest way to save photos, music, videos and more, plus the Prestige Desktop Hard Drive is powered by an Energy Star qualified adapter for a better environment! EMC Retrospect HD (PC) software license is included for easy file backup (software via download).
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The Iomega Select external hard drive offers you 500 GB of storage space for all your ... more
essentialdata. Its USB 2.0 interface makes the Iomega Select easy to hook upto any PC with a USB port. What's more, the Select is poweredby an Energy Star-approved adapter to help you do your bit for the environment.
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The Iomega Select external hard drive offers you 500 GB of storage space for all your ... more
essentialdata. Its USB 2.0 interface makes the Iomega Select easy to hook upto any PC with a USB port. What's more, the Select is poweredby an Energy Star-approved adapter to help you do your bit for the environment.
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Advantages: Build quality, good brand, lots of connection choices Disadvantages: Medium speed
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Iomega have been in this game for a long time. I remember with a warm glow, the day when the original Zip Drive was released. Wow, all that data on a tiny little disk, the size of a fat 3.5-inch floppy. Well, they kindly sent me there Professional Series Desktop Hard Drive, with triple interface to review. Offering up 500GB of storage, with USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and two FireWire 800 ports lined up across the back panel. ... ...
In use the Iomega drive performed flawlessly. The noise generated is pretty darn good, seeming quieter than some hard drives I have previously tested. This has a lot to do with the decent enclosure, build quality and no doubt damping on the hard drive. On the speed front, it performed as expected on USB 2 and FireWire 400. Using the FireWire 800 connection (if possible) is definitely the way to go. Data transfer was very fast indeed, and ... more
Storage is all important, whether you need it for your day-to-day work, or for backing up those important files, you can never have enough of it. A lot of users are now turning to off-site storage solutions, such as Amazons S3 service. However, if you need something fast and reliable, then there is no other option that a desktop hard drive.
Iomega have been in this game for a long time. I remember with a warm glow, the day when the original Zip Drive was released. Wow, all that data on a tiny little disk, the size of a fat 3.5-inch floppy. Well, they kindly sent me there Professional Series Desktop Hard Drive, with triple interface to review. Offering up 500GB of storage, with USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and two FireWire 800 ports lined up across the back panel. It is also nice to see an on/off switch on the back too (many drives don't come with one now, they just turn on and off with the computer system they are connected to).
There is not normally a lot to get excited about with devices of this nature, but I must say that the feel of this unit is superb. Plastic front, back and sides, but a lovely brushed aluminum top and underside panel, gives it a really nice solid feel. It also comes supplied with all the cables you need (although my sample was missing the FireWire 800 cable), you should get USB, FW400 and FW800 cables in the box. The power supply is a small brick type affair, into which you plug a figure 8 cable for your particular country. A Quick Start Guide is also enclosed in printed form, along with a software CD that also includes EMC Retrospect backup software. There is also a small plastic stand included, so you can stand the unit on its side to save valuable desk space. If you prefer to put the unit down flat there are four small rubber feet to dampen any vibrations.
In use the Iomega drive performed flawlessly. The noise generated is pretty darn good, seeming quieter than some hard drives I have previously tested. This has a lot to do with the decent enclosure, build quality and no doubt damping on the hard drive. On the speed front, it performed as expected on USB 2 and FireWire 400. Using the FireWire 800 connection (if possible) is definitely the way to go. Data transfer was very fast indeed, and although this is not a comparative review, the Iomega was faster than a Freecom Pro hard drive, but a little slower than the Western Digital MyBook Studio edition.
The flexibility of the triple interface on the Iomega Pro Desktop Drive, coupled with the rock solid build quality, make this a very sensible choice. If it comes down to brand, then you cannot go far wrong with a manufacturer that has been around for so long. If you need 500GB or more of storage (this particular drive from the professional series goes up to 750GB with the triple interface, or 1.5TB with eSATA and USB2 interface), then this drive should definitely be on your shortlist.
Note: I am the original writer of this review on www.geekanoids.co.uk
davomrmac 30.07.2008 (30.07.2008)
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Review of Iomega Desktop Hard Drive Professional Silver Series Hard drive 500 GB
Advantages: space, price et al Disadvantages: none really
This is simply a silver version of a hard drive i reviewed earlier so everything is the same about it. This has been a pleasure to use. It's a doddle to set up and install and the fast rate of transfer makes file sharing very efficient and easy.
Design
The portable hard drive comes in an attractive silver case that has USB2 and FireWire 400 ports. It is a fully functional travel companion and easily fits into a rucksack or laptop bag. This is feasable ... ...Installation
The instructions were easy to follow and it installed by windows wizard as soon as i plugged it in, so within 20 minutes i was backing up my files.
Performance
Performance is good for a portable hard disk, and there was no real difference in speed between the two interfaces. T
Features
It doesn't ship with backup software, just file-synchronisation software, but this serves a similar purpose. A two-plug USB splitter cable and a ...
thewhitewolf 05.11.2007
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Newly redesigned, this high performance drive reaches transfer speeds up to 800Mbits/s with FireWire 800, up to 400MBits/s with FireWire 400, and up to 480Mbits/s with USB 2.0. This triple interface drive with 7200 rpm speed and 8MB buffer provides the quickest-possible storage solution for digital content creators.
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