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Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive comparison

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Price $109.72 to $117.00 $84.89 to $119.99 Check Prices $104.72 $129.95 to $149.99
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating 0 stars
Release date January 07, 2008 April 16, 2007
The Bottom Line The Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive is an attractive, lightweight drive with a decent price point for a drive of this capacity. Its size makes it great for travel, but the write speeds aren't up to par with other drives we've seen. We can't recommend it due to its lack of performance. 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. The Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive is an attractive, durable drive for toting around, but the write speeds aren't up to snuff. 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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Features
LocalizationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableCanada
Latin America
United States
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Spindle SpeedInfo unavailable5400 rpm
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Enclosure ColorBlack
Royal blue
Info unavailableInfo unavailableRuby red
Dimensions (WxDxH)3.2 in x 5 in x 0.7 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 0.9 in
3.5 in x 5.6 in x 0.6 in
Capacity320 GB
320 GB
320 GB
160 GB
500 GB
Storage ControllerInfo unavailableNone External - USB 2.0
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Power SourceInfo unavailableUSB bus
USB bus
FireWire bus
USB bus
USB bus
FireWire bus
Vista CertificationCompatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Info unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
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TypeHard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
Weight7 oz
5.6 oz
6.3 oz
9 oz
8 oz
OS RequiredApple MacOS X 10.3.9 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
Apple MacOS X 10.5.2 or later
Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later
Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later
Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Product DescriptionToshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive - Hard drive - 320 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
Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive - Hard drive - 160 GB - Hi-Speed USB
Iomega eGo Portable Mac Edition - Hard drive - 500 GB - IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
Interface TypeHi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
Data Transfer RateInfo unavailable480 Mbps
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Manufacturer Warranty3 years warranty
5 years warranty
5 years warranty
1 year warranty
3 years warranty
Form Factor2.5"
2.5"
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