Buffalo DriveStation hard drive - 1 TB - Hi-Speed USB

Description: This Buffalo DriveStation Hard Drive is a 1TB, external hard disk drive.Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $115.This hard drive connects to a system though a USB 2.0 port.

Pros: Has a 1TB capacity, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced hard drives.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a capacity is $260.

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 view of its relatively inexpensive price, this hard drive has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Buffalo Technology
• Part Number: HD-CE1.0TU2

• General

• Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
• Width 1.8 in
• Depth 6.1 in
• Height 6.9 in
• Weight 2.2 lbs

• Hard Drive

• Capacity 1 TB
• Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
• Internal Drive Interface Type Serial ATA
• Features Secure Lock Ware, TurboUSB technology, Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor
• Compliant Standards 256-bit AES

• Performance

• Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
• Seek Time 11 ms (max)
• Spindle Speed 7200 rpm

• Storage Controller

• Type Serial ATA - Hi-Speed USB
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
• Compatible Bays None
• Compatible Slots x None

• Power

• External Hard Drive Power Source Included AC adapter
• Power device type Power adapter
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Operational power consumption 24 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x USB cable - Detachable - 3.3 ft
• Compliant Standards RoHS, AES-256

• Software / System Requirements

• Software type SecureLockWare, Memeo AutoBackup, Drivers & Utilities
• Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.2.7 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2003

• 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