Buffalo DriveStation Combo 4 (1TB)

Description: This Buffalo DriveStation Combo 4 is a 1TB, external hard disk drive.Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is midpriced at around $150.Connects via either FireWire or USB 2.0 for increased flexibility.

Pros: Has a 1TB capacity, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced hard drives.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this large a capacity is $260.Connects to your PC via high speed USB 2.0 or FireWire cables.This product can also connect to older USB ports, but the transfer rates will be fairly slow.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those who don't want to take apart their computer just to add more storage?just plug it in.

Value: In general, this hard drive has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Buffalo Technology
• Part Number: HD-HS1.0TQ

• General

• Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
• Width 1.4 in
• Depth 5 in
• Height 8.9 in
• Weight 3.1 lbs

• Hard Drive

• Capacity 1 TB
• Interface Type IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA
• Internal Drive Interface Type Serial ATA
• Features Secure Lock Ware

• Performance

• Spindle Speed 7200 rpm

• Storage Controller

• Type Serial ATA - IEEE 1394 (FireWire)/1394b (FireWire 800) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-150

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - Mini-USB Type B, 2 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x eSATA
• Connections 1
• Compatible Bays None
• Compatible Slots x None

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V AC 100/240 V
• Operational power consumption 17 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x USB cable - External, 1 x IEEE 1394b cable - FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) - External, 1 x IEEE 1394 cable - FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) - External
• Compliant Standards Plug and Play

• Software / System Requirements

• Software type SecureLockWare, Memeo AutoBackup, Drivers & Utilities
• Min Operating system Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & support type 2 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 41 °F
• Max operating temperature 95 °F
• Operating humidity range 20 - 80%

Buffalo Technology

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.buffalotech.com
• Address: 4030 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX. 78759-5319
• Phone: 800-456-9799
• Email: sales@buffalotech.com
• Fax: 512-794-8520