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Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive (500GB, USB 2.0/FireWire, ruby red) (09/02/2008)

Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive (500GB, USB 2.0/FireWire, ruby red)

Entered CNET Catalog: 09/02/2008

SKU: 0742709344046

Manufacturer: Iomega

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Manufacturer description

Take files anywhere, in style! The Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive FireWire 400/FireWire 400/USB 2.0 is a durable drive with a Drop Guard feature to withstand the toughest of travel environments, plus eGo includes an extra FireWire port for expansion. The eGo Portable Hard Drive requires no external power supply. Included free with your Iomega hard drive purchase, choose either EMC Retrospect Express or Retrospect Express HD for PC or Mac for easy file backup (software via download). Also included is free MozyHome Online Backup (2GB online capacity, not available in the People's Republic of China).

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Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive (500GB, USB 2.0/FireWire, ruby red) specifications

  • General
  • Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
  • Width 5.0 in
  • Depth 2.9 in
  • Height 0.5 in
  • Weight 9.3 oz
  • Enclosure Color Red
  • Hard Drive
  • Form Factor 2.5"
  • Capacity 500.0 GB
  • Interface Type IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
  • Buffer Size 8.0 MB
  • Features DropGuard
  • Performance
  • Interface Transfer Rate 400 Mbps (FireWire) / 480 Mbps (Hi-Speed USB)
  • Spindle Speed 5400.0 rpm
  • Storage Controller
  • Type None
  • Miscellaneous
  • Cables Included 1.0 x IEEE 1394 cable - External , 1.0 x USB cable - External
  • Expansion / Connectivity
  • Interfaces 2.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin USB Type A , 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB
  • Compatible Bays None
  • Compatible Slots x None
  • Power
  • Power Source FireWire bus , USB bus
  • Software / System Requirements
  • Software Included EMC Retrospect Express HD , Drivers & Utilities
  • OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later , Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
  • System Requirements Details Windows 2000/XP/Vista - PowerPC G3 - RAM 256.0 MB , MacOS X 10.1 or later - RAM 128.0 MB