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| The Bottom Line | The LaCie d2 Quadra is a capacious and speedy drive, with lots of connection options. | The Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme offers three interface options, a useful software bundle, and a lengthy warranty for a fair price. We like this direct-attach external drive. | 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. |
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| Buffer Size | 16 MB | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 rpm | 7200 rpm | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Enclosure Color | Info unavailable | Black | Ruby red | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 6.8 in x 6.3 in x 1.7 in | 1.3 in x 6.8 in x 6.9 in | 3.5 in x 5.6 in x 0.6 in | 5.4 in x 3.2 in x 0.6 in |
| Average Seek Time | 10 ms | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Capacity | 500 GB | 1 TB | 500 GB | 500 GB |
| Storage Controller | None | None External - USB 2.0|FireWire 400|eSATA | None | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 ) - Integrated - Hi-Speed USB |
| Microsoft Certification | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Compatible with Windows 7 |
| Power Source | Included AC adapter | Included AC adapter | USB bus FireWire bus | USB bus |
| Type | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs | 3.1 lbs | 8 oz | 5.7 oz |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 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 | 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 |
| Product Description | LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive - Hard drive - 500 GB - IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA | FreeAgent XTreme - Hard drive - 1 TB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 | 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 |
| Interface Type | IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA | IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 | IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 480 Mbps |
| Form Factor | Info unavailable | 3.5" | Info unavailable | 2.5" |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty | 5 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 2 years warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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