G-Tech G-Drive mini Triple (200GB, 5400rpm) comparison

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Product name	G-Tech G-Drive mini Triple (200GB, 5400rpm)	Western Digital My Passport Studio (320GB, Mac)	Iomega eGo Portable Mac Edition (500GB, USB 2.0, FireWire, cherry red)	Maxtor Black Armor (160GB)	Iomega eGo Camo portable hard drive (250GB, camo)
Price	Check Prices	$82.99	$126.00 to $149.99	$100.00	$128.07
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)	2.5 stars Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating		2.0 stars	3.0 stars
Release date				June 16, 2008	June 16, 2008
The Bottom Line	Unless you are using a Mac with a FireWire 800 port, G-Tech's G-Drive mini Triple portable hard drive holds little appeal.	Whether you use a Mac or a PC, the 320GB Western Digital My Passport Studio is the perfect compact external drive with a low cost per GB, a compact design, decent performance, and a surprisingly lengthy warranty.	Mac and PC users alike will appreciate the Iomega eGo Portable's triple interface connectivity that lets you choose from USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800. Combined with a rugged enclosure, free data protection software, and a robust three-year warranty, this drive is a great example of well-rounded hardware. We thoroughly recommend it both for average consumer as well as data-hounds on a budget.	The impenetrable Maxtor Black Armor is the Fort Knox of external hard drives, but the added security comes at a hefty price tag. This device might appeal to those who need the most protection possible, but the competition offers more space for less money.	The eGo Camo portable hard drive is Iomega's first attempt at a "ruggedized" drive--it can withstand a beating thanks to its Power Grip band. Despite it lacking a few accessories, you'll be satisfied with its competitive price and quick transfer speeds.
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Buffer Size	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	480 MB	Info unavailable
Localization	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	English / United States	Info unavailable
Spindle Speed	7200 rpm	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	5400 rpm	Info unavailable
Enclosure Color	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Ruby red	Black	Camouflage
Dimensions (WxDxH)	3.2 in x 4.9 in x 0.9 in	3.1 in x 5 in x 0.6 in	3.5 in x 5.6 in x 0.6 in	3.32 in x 0.67 in x 5.17 in	Info unavailable
Capacity	200 GB	320 GB	500 GB	160 GB	250 GB
Storage Controller	None	Info unavailable	None	None	None
Power Source	FireWire bus	USB bus FireWire bus	USB bus FireWire bus	USB bus	USB bus Additional USB
Type	Hard drive - External hard drive	Hard drive - External hard drive	Hard drive - External hard drive	Hard drive - External hard drive	Hard drive - External hard drive
Weight	9 oz	6.3 oz	8 oz	7.2 oz	Info unavailable
OS Required	Apple MacOS 9.2 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP	Apple MacOS X 10.5.2 or later Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP	Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / XP Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional	Microsoft Windows Vista Business Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition	Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
Product Description	G-Tech G-DRIVE mini Triple - Hard drive - 200 GB - IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB	My Passport Studio WDMS3200 - Hard drive - 320 GB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB	Iomega eGo Portable Mac Edition - Hard drive - 500 GB - IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB	Maxtor BlackArmor Hard drive - 160 GB - Hi-Speed USB	Iomega eGo Portable Hard drive - 250 GB - Hi-Speed USB
Interface Type	IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB	IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB	IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB
Data Transfer Rate	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	480 Mbps	480 Mbps
Form Factor	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2.5"	Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty	2 years warranty	5 years warranty	3 years warranty	5 years warranty	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	eCOST.com $82.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Newegg.com $129.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $126.00 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $134.88 In stock: Yes Prices from 9 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $100.00 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $128.07 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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