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| The Bottom Line | 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. | The Western Digital My Book Mirror Edition is a compelling choice for an external drive, delivering excellent value, good performance, and two hard drives for added data security. For anyone looking for an external USB 2.0 drive, the My Book Mirror belongs on your shortlist. | |||
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| Buffer Size | Info unavailable | 16 MB | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Spindle Speed | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 7200 rpm | Info unavailable | 7200 rpm |
| Type | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive array | Hard drive - External hard drive |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Vista Apple MacOS X 10.4.8 or later | Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Vista Apple MacOS X 10.4.8 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 10.5.2 or later Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP | Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP |
| Environmental Standards | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Vista Certification | Compatible with Windows 7 | Works with Windows Vista | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Enclosure Color | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Black | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Data Transfer Rate | Info unavailable | 480 Mbps | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Localization | United States | United States | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs | 2.5 lbs | 3.1 lbs | 5.8 lbs | 3.3 lbs |
| Storage Controller | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None External - USB 2.0|FireWire 400|eSATA | RAID | None |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5 years warranty | 1 year warranty | 5 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.1 in x 5.4 in x 6.5 in | 2.1 in x 5.4 in x 6.5 in | 1.3 in x 6.8 in x 6.9 in | 3.9 in x 6.1 in x 6.5 in | 6.8 in x 6.3 in x 1.7 in |
| Power Source | Included AC adapter | Included AC adapter | Included AC adapter | Info unavailable | Included AC adapter |
| Product Description | My Book Studio Edition WDH1Q10000 - Hard drive - 1 TB - IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 | My Book Essential Edition 2.0 WDH1U10000 - Hard drive - 1 TB - Hi-Speed USB | FreeAgent XTreme - Hard drive - 1 TB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 | My Book Mirror Edition WDH2U10000 - Hard drive array - 1 TB | LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk - Hard drive - 1 TB - IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 |
| Interface Type | IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 | Hi-Speed USB | IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 | Info unavailable | IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 |
| Form Factor | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 3.5" | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable |
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