If you are looking for the easiest way to add storage capacity to your system you can't choose a better drive than the Primary FireStorm Desktop Range. Capable of transferring a... more
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Interface Type: IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / Hi-Speed USB
Buffer Size: 8 MB
Performance
Max Data Transfer Rate: 100 MB/s
Data Transfer Rate Details:
FireWire 800 : 100 MB/s
Hi-Speed USB : 60 MB/s
Seek Time: 9 ms (average)
Average Latency: 4.2 ms
Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces:
1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800)
Manufacturer's product description
If you are looking for the easiest way to add storage capacity to your system you can't choose a better drive than the Primary FireStorm Desktop Range. Capable of transferring a 1GB file in under 2 minutes, and storing up to 750 of them, this device will fulfill your high performance storage requirements now, and for years to come. The FireStorm is compatible with Windows PC's including Server 2003, Linux and Apple systems including OS/X, so one product can be used on one system, or to transfer across a range of desktop systems. The FireStorm Desktop range comes in a stylish aluminum case designed to draw away heat generated by the drive creating the optimum environment for the disk, without using noisy fans.
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards: Plug and Play
Power
Power Source: Included AC adapter
Power Device: Power adapter
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V
Power Consumption: 30 Watt
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - replacement - 3 years
Advantages: very cheap for its size, under 30p a GB Disadvantages: Slower than SATA
...this harddrive is very good value for money at under 30p per gigabyte. its easy to install for anyone who knows at least a little about the inside of computers.
i have found that this drive works best as a slave drive (not the drive with the operating system on) and is very reliable at storing masses of data. i have yet to experience a single problem with this drive and i have had it for almost a year now. it doesn't show any noticable performance issues even after it has been on for several days. the amount of data on the drive also doesn't affect it in any noticable way.
you don't need to enable anything in the BIOS after instalation. to format the drive go into control panels, then into administrative tools, then computer management, then storage, then disc management. right click on the new drive and format. easy as that....
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Advantages: Reliable and high capacity Disadvantages: Not exceptionally quick for high performance computers
...When I first built my PC this was the harddrive that I used for everything. It is a very reliable harddrive and is an excellent buy for people who need that extra capacity. The only bad point that I can think of about this harddrive is that it is 7200rpm as apposed to the raptor drive I use as my system drive. This lesser speed means that things such as disk defragmenters, installations and boot can be slower if you are used to a high performance drive however for anyone who just needs capacity this is the drive for you. In conclusion this is an excellent product for capacity however if you are the type (like me) who wants to run high performance games with highest settings then this is not the drive you need as your system volume....
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Advantages: Small, fast, reliable Disadvantages: Could have a large capacity
...speed usb port, but it works fine in any usb port.
Product Description: Freecom Mobile Driveharddrive - 160 GB - Hi-Speed USB
Type: Harddrive - external
Form Factor: 2.5"
Dimensions (WxDxH): 8.3 cm x 13.2 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight: 300 g
Capacity: 160 GB
Interface Type: Hi-Speed USB
Connector: 4 pin USB
Data Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps
Average Seek Time: 13 ms
Spindle Speed: 5400 rpm
Buffer Size: 8 MB
OS Required: Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Power Source: USB bus
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty
If you are considering getting an additional harddrive, then its really worth considering this....
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I like the ease of use of this hard drive, especially the shortcut button which allows any application to be launched with a touch of a button.
Its design means that it is a space saver and can be stored in a variety of ways - upright, on its side or... more
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