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| The Bottom Line | The Hitachi SimpleTough is by far the most indestructible external hard drive we've tested, capable of surviving drops of up to 10 feet and up to one ton of pressure. With a built-in USB cable, two-tiered data security package, and an impressive three-year warranty, we have no issue recommending this external hard drive to shoppers looking for space and security. | The LaCie Rugged external hard drive might have garnered high marks in the past, but after four years of the same design, it's fallen behind competing drives that offer tougher, more-attractive designs that cost less. If you need storage space in a protective package, we recommend models from Iomega, Transcend, and Hitachi instead. | The Transcend StoreJet 25 Mobile stomps the competition and lives to fight another day, thanks to its rugged military-grade exterior. It also delivers chart topping transfer speeds and offers the cheapest cost per gigabyte on the market today. We fully recommend this tough little drive. | Mac users who need a fast portable hard drive will find it in the new My Passport Studio. Windows users should look elsewhere for a better deal. | |
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| Product Description | Hitachi Rugged Portable Drive Hard drive - 500 GB - USB 2.0 | LaCie Rugged Hard Disk Hard drive - 500 GB - USB 2.0 / eSATA-300 | Transcend StoreJet 25 Mobile - Hard drive - 500 GB - USB 2.0 | Info unavailable | LaCie Rugged XL Hard drive - 1 TB - USB 2.0 / eSATA-300 |
| Type | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Info unavailable | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Desktop ) |
| Capacity | 500 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" | Info unavailable | 2.5" | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 / eSATA-300 | USB 2.0 | Info unavailable | USB 2.0 / eSATA-300 |
| Features | Rugged pocket-sized design Spill resistant | Shock resistant Rugged pocket-sized design | One-Click backup button | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 9.4 oz | 8.4 oz | Info unavailable | 10.9 oz | 2.4 lbs |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 2 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 2 years warranty |
| Data Transfer Rate | Info unavailable | 3.0 Gbps (eSATA) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0) | 480 Mbps | 800 Mbps (FireWire 800) / 480 Mbps (Hi-Speed USB) | 3.0 Gbps (eSATA) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0) |
| Spindle Speed | Info unavailable | 7200 rpm | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Power Source | Info unavailable | eSATA bus USB bus | USB bus | Info unavailable | Included AC adapter |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | 3.5 in x 5.7 in x 1 in | 5.1 in x 3.1 in x 0.5 in | 3.3 in x 5 in x 0.9 in | 5.1 in x 8.5 in x 1.7 in |
| Enclosure Color | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Red | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Microsoft Certification | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Compatible with Windows 7 | Compatible with Windows 7 | Info unavailable |
| Localization | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Latin America United States Canada | Info unavailable |
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| Buying choices | | 500 GB model discontinued. | | | |
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