CMS Automatic Backup System Plus for Notebooks - hard drive - 100 GB - Hi-Speed USB

Description: This CMS Automatic Backup System Plus for Notebooks is a 100GB, external hard disk drive.Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $180.This external drive attaches to a system though a USB 2.0 port.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Spins at only 5400 rpm, which is slower than some similarly priced hard drives.For example, the Iomega Zip USB HD 2.5"", an 80GB hard drive at around $190, spins at 7200 rpm.

Suitability: An external hard drive, suited for convenient plug-and-play with most desktop or notebook computers.This drive has an automatic backup utility so that you can dedicate it to do scheduled backups of your day-to-day working hard drive.

Value: Notwithstanding its relatively expensive price, this hard drive has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: CMS Products
• Part Number: UABS254-100

• General

• Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
• Width 3 in
• Depth 5 in
• Height 1.1 in
• Weight 0.4 lbs

• Hard Drive

• Capacity 100 GB
• Interface Type Hi-Speed USB

• Performance

• Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
• Spindle Speed 5400 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

• Power Device None

• Software / System Requirements

• Software type ABSplus BounceBack Professional 6.0
• Min Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty

CMS Products

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.cmsproducts.com
• Address: 3095 Redhill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA. 92626
• Phone: 714-424-5520
• Email: sales@cmsproducts.com
• Fax: 714-435-9504