Primary Hard drive 500 GB

Advantages: Maximizes the amount of data vs the cost of the product
Disadvantages: heat issues, cord connectivity, and small installation problems.

...Some people call me ignorant for using Maxtor, but I honestly only order Maxtor for my hard drives. Now the only downside to the Maxtor 500 GB is that it is an external drive that, if not careful, can overheat and cause connectivity problems, transfer speed issues, or just annoyance from when the usb gets knocked out. That being said, if you can get past the downside of have an external I would recommend this product to anyone not using a Mac. The only reason I do not recommend this to Mac owners is because Mac is the only type of computer that I myself will not touch. I have filled this thing up to about half it potential and when I do manage to full it up, I will write agian to let you know the outcome.... Read review

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Advantages: Large disc space, ease of use, cost
Disadvantages: slightly heavy, noisy fans at times

...A very simple to use, and relatively cheap external hard-drive. No difficult set up or installation discs, quite simply plug in via the USB and you're away! As yet I've encountered no interface problems with any computers or laptops i've used mine in conjunction with, and have never lost any data or had files corrupted (a problem that some larger hard-drives fall foul of). The USB connection is invaluable and truly gives it a universal interfacing ability. The hard-drive is stylish and small, and though weightier than some other devices on the market, it more than makes up for it in terms of usability and simplicity, which is all you could want from a large GB hard-drive such as this.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

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 OK, but I wouldn't want to test it too much, 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.... Read review

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