Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive (250GB, Brown)
As shown: $89.99
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CNET Editors' Review
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- Reviewed by: Justin Yu
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The good: High quality; fashionable leather exterior; survived four-feet drop test; auxiliary power options, excellent cost-per-gigabyte value.
The bad: Average read and write speeds; lacks FireWire port; flasklike design might not appeal to some.
The bottom line: The Iomega eGo Brown leather portable hard drive is a fashionable alternative to other boring HDs, and it gives you a healthy amount of space for a low price, but don't expect lightning fast transfer speeds.
Editors' note: The final rating of this review has been updated to reflect a discrepancy in calculation. None of the individual scores have changed.
The 250GB brown leather is a classy refresh of their eGo external hard drives. Last year, we reviewed the 160GB Cherry Red version for $130. This new eGo gets an aesthetic upgrade and 110 more gigabytes of space for just $20 more. If you like the look and feel of the leather casing and are willing to sacrifice a little data transfer time (our speed tests produced average results), the brown leather Iomega eGo is definitely ... Expand full review
Editors' note: The final rating of this review has been updated to reflect a discrepancy in calculation. None of the individual scores have changed.
The 250GB brown leather is a classy refresh of their eGo external hard drives. Last year, we reviewed the 160GB Cherry Red version for $130. This new eGo gets an aesthetic upgrade and 110 more gigabytes of space for just $20 more. If you like the look and feel of the leather casing and are willing to sacrifice a little data transfer time (our speed tests produced average results), the brown leather Iomega eGo is definitely worth a look.
| Drive type | External Hard Drive |
| Connector options | USB 2.0 |
| Available capacities | 250GB |
| Capacity of test unit | 250GB |
| Drive size | 2.5-inch |
| Drive speed | 5400rpm |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Dimensions (LWH) | 0.90x3.35x5.93 inches |
| Supported operating systems | Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP (including 64-bit) |
| Software included | EMC Retrospect Express HD software (Windows only) |
Design and Features
This particular eGo is an external hard drive for fashionistas and business professionals alike. It's wrapped in genuine brown leather with chrome caps on either end that add to the professional appeal of the drive. Combined, the curved shape and leather casing make the eGo look very similar to a classic flask, which may appeal to some and dissuade others. In either case, there's no denying the sleek design--it blends well with any leather-clad office decor.
The eGo is powered completely through USB 2.0, but in the small chance that your laptop needs an extra push, Iomega includes a cable with two USB connectors for auxiliary power. There's also a five-volt AC power port for extreme cases, but a power cable isn't included in the package. Iomega sells the brick as a $20 accessory on their Web site.
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"Not a bad little 250Gb for travel" By markfreeborn
Pros: OK storage capacity, decent enough data transfer rate for a small compact drive, USB powered, great for quick data back-up while on the go, nice companion software for on-line backup.
Cons: First unit DOA.
Not enough on-line storage for back-up with EMC Retrospect. Installed, evaluated and didn't want to ante up for the fee basd service.
Summary: Firstly, mine happens to be black. But I do like the trend towards vanity colors. The DOA was kind of a bummer, but what the hey... I went along only so far. Iomega customer support solution was a 7-10 day turn-around. So I put the turd on hold and called ... Expand full review
Specifications
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- Hard drive size: 250 GB
- Storage Hard Drive / Hard Drive Type: External hard drive
- Interface type: Hi-Speed USB
