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| The Bottom Line | The impenetrable Maxtor Black Armor is the Fort Knox of external hard drives, but the added security comes at a hefty price tag. This device might appeal to those who need the most protection possible, but the competition offers more space for less money. | A sexy, slim design and backup software set make a compelling argument for the Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 external hard drive. We like the unique Try and Decide feature preloaded on the drive, and the throughput speed scores stomp the competition. Shoppers on a strict budget should look into the Fujitsu Handydrive for the best cost per gigabyte, but the BlackArmor PS 110 offers many extra features for just a few more dollars more. | 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. | Whether you use a Mac or a PC, the 320GB Western Digital My Passport Studio is the perfect compact external drive with a low cost per GB, a compact design, decent performance, and a surprisingly lengthy warranty. | 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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| Buffer Size | 480 MB | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 rpm | 5400 rpm | 5400 rpm | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Localization | English / United States | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Canada Latin America United States | Info unavailable |
| Enclosure Color | Black | Info unavailable | Royal blue | Info unavailable | Ruby red |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.32 in x 0.67 in x 5.17 in | 3.1 in x 5.1 in x 0.5 in | 3.1 in x 5.1 in x 0.5 in | 3.1 in x 5 in x 0.6 in | 3.5 in x 5.6 in x 0.6 in |
| Capacity | 160 GB | 500 GB | 320 GB | 320 GB | 500 GB |
| Storage Controller | None | None | None External - USB 2.0 | Info unavailable | None |
| Vista Certification | Info unavailable | Compatible with Windows 7 | Compatible with Windows 7 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Power Source | USB bus | USB bus | USB bus | USB bus FireWire bus | USB bus FireWire bus |
| Type | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive |
| Weight | 7.2 oz | 5.6 oz | 5.6 oz | 6.3 oz | 8 oz |
| OS Required | 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 | Microsoft Windows Vista Business 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 | 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 10.1 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / XP Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
| Interface Type | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB | IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB |
| Product Description | Maxtor BlackArmor Hard drive - 160 GB - Hi-Speed USB | Maxtor BlackArmor PS 110 - Hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB | FreeAgent Go - Hard drive - 320 GB - Hi-Speed USB | My Passport Studio WDMS3200 - Hard drive - 320 GB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB | Iomega eGo Portable Mac Edition - Hard drive - 500 GB - IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5 years warranty | 5 years warranty | 5 years warranty | 5 years warranty | 3 years warranty |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 Mbps | 480 Mbps | 480 Mbps | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Form Factor | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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