Cavalry CAUE37250 - hard drive - 250 GB - Hi-Speed USB

Description: The Cavalry CAUE37250 is a 250GB, external hard disk drive.Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $65.This hard drive attaches to a system though a USB 2.0 port.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Has a 1 year warranty, which is less favorable than some similarly priced hard drives.For example, the Samsung S2, a 250GB hard drive at around $65, has a 3 year warranty.

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 very inexpensive price, this hard drive has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Cavalry Storage Inc.
• Part Number: CAUE37250

• General

• Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
• Width 4.4 in
• Depth 8 in
• Height 1.1 in
• Enclosure Color Silver

• Hard Drive

• Form Factor 3.5"
• Capacity 250 GB
• Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
• Internal Drive Interface Type Serial ATA
• Compliant Standards S.M.A.R.T.

• Performance

• Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
• Seek Time 10 ms (average)
• Spindle Speed 7200 rpm

• Storage Controller

• Type None

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB
• 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

• Software / System Requirements

• Software type Driver
• Min Operating system Apple MacOS 8.1 or later, Apple MacOS 9.0 or later, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & support type 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Cavalry Storage Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.cavalrystorage.com
• Address: 555 E. Easy St., , .
• Phone: (805) 426-1000
• Fax: (805) 426-1011