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| Product | Elgato Thunderbolt SSD (240GB) | Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt (1TB) | LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt (1TB) | Seagate Backup Plus (1TB, blue) | LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt (120GB, SSD) |
| Price | $399.99 to $438.41 | $179.99 to $371.82 | $219.00 to $240.00 | $89.00 to $164.56 | $191.99 to $199.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 1.5 stars | 0 stars | 0.5 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | June 11, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The Elgato Thunderbolt SSD offers speed and convenience for a very high premium. With limited storage and a very high price tag, the drive is only suitable for Thunderbolt-enabled
Mac owners with deep pocket and a dire need for a high-speed storage device. | Versatile, good-looking, and fast enough for most applications, the Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt HD-PATU3 makes an excellent buy for those looking for a portable Thunderbolt storage device. | Fast, flexible, rugged, and affordable, the LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt is one of the best high-end portable drives on the market. | Seagate Backup Plus carries the flexibility of the GoFlex portable drive while adding performance and style to portable storage. The new drive makes an excellent buy. | Fast, flexible, rugged, and affordable, the LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt is one of the best high-end portable drives on the market. |
| Product Description | Elgato Thunderbolt Solid state drive - 240 GB | BUFFALO MiniStation Thunderbolt Hard drive - 1 TB - USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt | Hard drive - 1 TB LaCie Rugged USB3 - USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt | Seagate Backup Plus STBU1000102 - Hard drive - 1 TB - USB 3.0 | Solid state drive - 120 GB LaCie Rugged USB3 - USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Type | Solid state drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Solid state drive External hard drive ( Portable ) |
| Capacity | 240 GB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 120 GB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.3 in x 5.2 in x 0.8 in | 3.2 in x 0.9 in x 5.1 in | 3.5 in x 5.5 in x 0.9 in | 3.2 in x 0.6 in x 4.9 in | 3.5 in x 5.5 in x 0.9 in |
| Weight | 9.5 oz | 9.3 oz | 9.2 oz | 7.9 oz | 9.2 oz |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 2 years warranty | 2 years warranty | 2 years warranty |
| Interface | Info unavailable | USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt | USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt |
| Features | Info unavailable | Apple Time Machine compatible Aluminum enclosure Bus Powered by USB | Shock resistant , 256-bit AES Rugged | Automatic backup | Shock resistant , 256-bit AES Rugged |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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