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SimpleTech SimpleDrive External Hard Drive (500GB, Pininfarina) comparison

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Product name	SimpleTech SimpleDrive External Hard Drive (500GB, Pininfarina)	SimpleTech Signature Mini (320GB, red)	SimpleTech SimpleDrive External Hard Drive (1TB, Pininfarina)	SimpleTech (Re)Drive	Seagate FreeAgent Go (blue, 320GB)
Price	$179.99	$88.97 to $96.00	Check Prices	$138.99	$84.89 to $119.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	2.0 stars	1.5 stars	1.0 stars	1.0 stars	2.0 stars
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The Bottom Line	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.	The SimpleTech Signature Mini Black Cherry is a compact, USB-only external hard drive that will tempt you with its sleek design, and then win you over with its capacity, performance, and price.	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.	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.	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.
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Buffer Size	8 MB	8 MB	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Spindle Speed	7200 rpm	5400 rpm	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	5400 rpm
Enclosure Color	Onyx black	Cherry black	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Royal blue
Dimensions (WxDxH)	8.3 in x 5 in x 1.5 in	3 in x 5 in x 0.6 in	Info unavailable	4.8 in x 7.5 in x 1.6 in	3.1 in x 5.1 in x 0.5 in
Capacity	500 GB	320 GB	Info unavailable	500 GB	320 GB
Storage Controller	None	None	Info unavailable	None	None External - USB 2.0
Vista Certification	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Compatible with Windows 7
Power Source	Included AC adapter	USB bus	Info unavailable	Included AC adapter	USB bus
Type	Hard drive - External hard drive	Hard drive - External hard drive	Info unavailable	Hard drive - External hard drive	Hard drive - External hard drive
Weight	2 lbs	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	5.6 oz
Environmental Standards	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Yes	Info unavailable
OS Required	Apple MacOS X Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Vista	Apple MacOS X Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP	Info unavailable	Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP	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
Product Description	SimpleTech SimpleDrive External Designed by Pininfarina - Hard drive - 500 GB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB	SimpleTech Signature Mini - Hard drive - 320 GB - Hi-Speed USB	Info unavailable	SimpleTech [re]drive Hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB	FreeAgent Go - Hard drive - 320 GB - Hi-Speed USB
Interface Type	IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Info unavailable	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB
Data Transfer Rate	Info unavailable	480 Mbps	Info unavailable	480 Mbps	480 Mbps
Manufacturer Warranty	1 year warranty	3 years warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	5 years warranty
Form Factor	3.5"	2.5"	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2.5"
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $179.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	J&R Music and Computer World $88.97 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $96.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	As Reviewed: $399 Check manufacturer site for availability	eCOST.com $138.99 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store	TigerDirect.com $89.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $84.99 In stock: Yes Beach Camera $84.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores
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