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CNET product brief
Description: The HP Personal Media Drive HD5000S is a 500GB, external hard disk drive.Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $205.This drive attaches to a system though a USB 2.0 port.
Pros: Has a 500GB capacity, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced hard drives.
Cons: Has a 1 year warranty, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced hard drives.For example, the Seagate FreeAgent Pro USB/eSATA/Firewire External Hard Drive, a 500GB hard drive at around $220, has a 5 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: Despite its relatively expensive price, this hard drive has good features for the money.
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