Version: 2008
  • On TechRepublic: Five super-secret features in Windows 7
advertisement

Maxtor OneTouch II (250GB) comparison

Remove from comparison Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove
Product name
Price Check Prices Check Prices $79.00 Check Prices $106.95 to $118.99
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating 0 stars
Release date September 20, 2004 September 20, 2004 January 06, 2004
The Bottom Line Maxtor's OneTouch II external hard drive makes a good thing even better, with 250GB to 300GB's worth of one-button backups, but be warned: it eliminates any excuses for not backing up a computer. Maxtor's OneTouch II external hard drive makes a good thing even better, with 250GB to 300GB's worth of one-button backups, but be warned: it eliminates any excuses for not backing up a computer. The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus is a good choice for the average home user who wants a fast and simple-to-use external hard drive for backup and storage. Mac users will want to find a different restore utility to use with it. Featurewise, the Media Center blows away Maxtor's OneTouch, but it's an uneven performer. 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.
Similar Products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products
Features
Buffer Size16 MB
16 MB
16 MB
8 MB
Info unavailable
Spindle Speed7200 rpm
7200 rpm
7200 rpm
7200 rpm
Info unavailable
TypeHard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
OS RequiredApple MacOS 9.1 or later
Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later
Apple MacOS X 10.1.2 or later
Apple MacOS X 10.2.4 - 10.2.8
Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Apple MacOS 9.1 or later
Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later
Apple MacOS X 10.1.2 or later
Apple MacOS X 10.2.4 - 10.2.8
Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Apple MacOS X 10.4.7 or later
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 9.2.2 or later
Apple MacOS X 10.1.3 or later
Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Linux 2.4.2 or later
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Vista
Apple MacOS 9.0 or later
Vista CertificationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Supported Flash MemoryInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMicrodrive
Memory Stick
MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card
SmartMedia Card
Memory Stick Pro
CompactFlash Card type I
CompactFlash Card type II
Info unavailable
Data Transfer RateInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable480 Mbps
LocalizationUnited States
Info unavailableUnited States
United States
Info unavailable
Weight3.1 lbs
3.1 lbs
2.4 lbs
Info unavailable5.7 oz
Average Seek Time9 ms
9 ms
Info unavailable8.9 ms
Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
5 years warranty
1 year warranty
2 years warranty
Storage ControllerNone
None
None
None
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 ) - Integrated - Hi-Speed USB
Capacity250 GB
300 GB
250 GB
250 GB
500 GB
Dimensions (WxDxH)5.5 in x 8.7 in x 1.6 in
5.5 in x 8.7 in x 1.6 in
6 in x 2.5 in x 6.7 in
5.7 in x 8.3 in x 1.9 in
5.4 in x 3.2 in x 0.6 in
Power SourceInfo unavailableInfo unavailableIncluded AC adapter
Info unavailableUSB bus
Product DescriptionMaxtor OneTouch II - Hard drive - 250 GB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
Maxtor OneTouch II FireWire and USB - Hard drive - 300 GB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus - Hard drive - 250 GB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
WD Media Center WDXF2500JBRNN - Hard drive - 250 GB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
Transcend StoreJet 25F - Hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB
Interface TypeIEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Form FactorInfo unavailableInfo unavailable3.5"
Info unavailable2.5"
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
Info unavailable
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
Buying choices
Remove from comparison Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove