Advantages: Build quality, good brand, lots of connection choices
Disadvantages: Medium speed

...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... Read review

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Advantages: Easy and quick to copy and delete files
Disadvantages: Lots of other gadgets now on the market

...The Iomega 250Mb internal Zip drive has been around now for a few years. Many of you will be familiar with its predecessor, the 100Mb version which was a landmark piece of kit at the time. So you spend your hard earned dosh and what do you get? Well first of all there are two main packages around. There's the retail version which comes complete with an ide cable, power supply adaptor cable, 5 1/4" adaptor housing, screws, one 250Mb disk and Iomega software. The second version is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) type which consist of nothing but the drive unit itself. So, if you're a computer buff you'll probably have a good deal of knowledge and a bag or two of the relevant spares so you might want to settle for the OEM. For those with less knowledge I would definitely recommend the retail pack. Expect to pay around £45... Read review

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Advantages: secure, robust, fairly fast
Disadvantages: poor customer service

...Wow I thought after years of using a 100MB parallel port drive I thought I would take the plunge and up grade to the 750MB firewire port, after all it was only being used for video editing. Best price found was on Amazon so after consultation with them (Iomega) about the free mains adaptor I ordered the drive. Big mistake! After searching the web for a good deal on 750 media discs I noticed that Iomega were doing it for £30 Inc del. No problem I thought, so paid by credit card and noticed that it could only be sent to address on card which is fine if you are a business or at home all day. Anyhow the inevitable happened and a few days latter arrived home to find non del card on mat. Courier DHL were of no help even giving me wrong info regarding times of opening and worse still not knowing number of other depot after I volunteered... Read review

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Advantages: a good alternative product
Disadvantages: n/a

...A better looking model from Iomega than the 500 GB model, this is a safe solid bet for a hard drive that won't let you down. In testing it performed well and did not overheat or become slow due to the rate of transfer. Design The portable hard drive comes in an attractive silver case that has USB2 and FireWire 400 ports. It's about 20 cms long and 10 in depth and weighs a fair bit. It is a desktop drive and can't really be moved around due to its size. 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... Read review

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Advantages: very efficient and space-saving
Disadvantages: no back-up files

...Its amazing how two drives look exactly the same but one has far more storage space! I reviewed the 500GB version of this model, and so will review this 750GB version. 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 because it weighs relatively little and is easy to handle. 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. Features It doesn't ship with backup software, just file-synchronisation software, but this serves a similar... Read review

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Advantages: lots of space
Disadvantages: none

...This is a bargain that i couldn't pass up without buying. 750GB's should keep me going for several years and more. I bought this hard drive for £101 and it 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 desktop drive and cant really be moved around due to its size. 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... Read review

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Advantages: Sufficient storage, handy
Disadvantages: disks a bit expensive?

...The ZIP 100Mb may well be a bit dated but certainly has served me well in the 3 years I’ve had it. The lovely drive has been a vital part of my computer, without it I wouldn't be able to move from one PC to the next so freely; it’s just so convenient. Sure there are a lot of products out there that have higher capacities etc. But the ZIP is ideal for home or small business users needing to transport files or even small applications! The Internal ZIP is a bit tricky to install if you do not have knowledge of fitting such drives, but it's actual installation on the computer's hard drive is non-existent. You just plug and play! To date, it would be good to get one of these for a cheaper second hand price, as it is somewhat yesterdays technology, but full credit to Iomega's veteran drive, it does me proud.... Read review

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