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| The Bottom Line | Made from bamboo and recycled aluminum, the SimpleTech (Re)Drive is the most environmentally friendly external hard drive we've tested. It works well as a USB 2.0-only storage device and offers a unique ownership experience. | As far as basic external hard drives go, the SimpleTech SimpleDrive is compelling for its low price and generous online storage bundle. We like it. | 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 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. |
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| Spindle Speed | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 7200 rpm | Info unavailable |
| Enclosure Color | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Black | Ruby red |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 4.8 in x 7.5 in x 1.6 in | Info unavailable | 5.4 in x 3.2 in x 0.6 in | 1.3 in x 6.8 in x 6.9 in | 3.5 in x 5.6 in x 0.6 in |
| Capacity | 500 GB | Info unavailable | 500 GB | 1 TB | 500 GB |
| Storage Controller | None | Info unavailable | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 ) - Integrated - Hi-Speed USB | None External - USB 2.0|FireWire 400|eSATA | None |
| Vista Certification | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Compatible with Windows 7 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Power Source | Included AC adapter | Info unavailable | USB bus | Included AC adapter | USB bus FireWire bus |
| Type | Hard drive - External hard drive | Info unavailable | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive |
| Weight | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 5.7 oz | 3.1 lbs | 8 oz |
| Environmental Standards | Yes | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| OS Required | Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP | Info unavailable | 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 | Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / XP Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
| Product Description | SimpleTech [re]drive Hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB | Info unavailable | Transcend StoreJet 25F - Hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB | 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 |
| Interface Type | Hi-Speed USB | Info unavailable | Hi-Speed USB | IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 | IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB |
| Form Factor | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 2.5" | 3.5" | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 2 years warranty | 5 years warranty | 3 years warranty |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 Mbps | Info unavailable | 480 Mbps | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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