Entered CNET Catalog: 10/01/2009
SKU: 705487180886
Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd.
Manufacturer description
It's a tough world out there, so be prepared for whatever comes your way with the Hitachi Rugged Portable Drive. If you work hard or play hard, Hitachi Rugged Portable Drive is the ultimate in durability and data safety, all in a ruggedly handsome design. Made with a rough and tumble lifestyle in mind. Hitachi Rugged Portable Drive is water and shock resistant, features ergonomic sides for easy carrying, a velvety smooth rubberized body, an integrated, flexible USB cable (you'll never forget the cable again!) and a cool topside LED. But don't be fooled by its stylish exterior! Designed and constructed for an active lifestyle, Hitachi Rugged Portable Drive is strong and its award winning Hitachi disk drive helps keep your data safe. Just plug one in, and inside you'll find smart ways to protect and manage all your precious stuff.Product summary
The good: Conveniently integrated USB cable; three-year warranty; local and online data backup; rubber body can withstand 9.8-foot drops and a ton of pressure.
The bad: No FireWire port; competitors have cheaper cost per gigabyte without rugged specifications; larger than average hardware design.
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.
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