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| The Bottom Line | 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. | While other external hard drives offer built-in backup software, automatic data encryption, or rugged casing protection, the Transcend StoreJet 25F only promises, and delivers, the fastest data transfers at the lowest price. The missing FireWire prevents us from giving this Transcend an Editors' Choice award, but we still highly recommend this drive to storage hounds who don't mind USB 2.0. | The Seagate FreeAgent Go is our favorite portable hard drive to date and takes our award for Editors' Choice. The drive is well designed and fast, and you won't find a better value for the price. | A sexy, slim design and backup software set make a compelling argument for the Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 external hard drive. We like the unique Try and Decide feature preloaded on the drive, and the throughput speed scores stomp the competition. Shoppers on a strict budget should look into the Fujitsu Handydrive for the best cost per gigabyte, but the BlackArmor PS 110 offers many extra features for just a few more dollars more. | The eGo Portable continues Iomega's tradition of slim, feature-rich external hard drives, this time sporting a sleek new design and an extended warranty. The bundle also includes a suite of three different software solutions that back up your data and protects your computer, and at an affordable 30 cents per gigabyte, we're happy to endorse the Iomega eGo Portable once again. |
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| Spindle Speed | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 5400 rpm | 5400 rpm | Info unavailable |
| Enclosure Color | Ruby red | Info unavailable | Royal blue | Info unavailable | Ruby red |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.5 in x 5.6 in x 0.6 in | 5.4 in x 3.2 in x 0.6 in | 3.1 in x 5.1 in x 0.5 in | 3.1 in x 5.1 in x 0.5 in | 3.5 in x 5.4 in x 0.6 in |
| Capacity | 500 GB | 500 GB | 320 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB |
| Storage Controller | None | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 ) - Integrated - Hi-Speed USB | None External - USB 2.0 | None | None |
| Vista Certification | Info unavailable | Compatible with Windows 7 | Compatible with Windows 7 | Compatible with Windows 7 | Info unavailable |
| Power Source | USB bus FireWire bus | USB bus | USB bus | USB bus | USB bus |
| 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 | 8 oz | 5.7 oz | 5.6 oz | 5.6 oz | 6.4 oz |
| OS Required | Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / XP Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional | Linux 2.4.2 or later Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Vista Apple MacOS 9.0 or later | Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 | Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 | Apple MacOS X 10.1 - 10.5 Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP |
| Product Description | Iomega eGo Portable Mac Edition - Hard drive - 500 GB - IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB | Transcend StoreJet 25F - Hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB | FreeAgent Go - Hard drive - 320 GB - Hi-Speed USB | Maxtor BlackArmor PS 110 - Hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB | Iomega eGo Portable Hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB |
| Interface Type | IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Info unavailable | 480 Mbps | 480 Mbps | 480 Mbps | 480 Mbps |
| Form Factor | Info unavailable | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty | 2 years warranty | 5 years warranty | 5 years warranty | 3 years warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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