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Iomega Prestige Desktop Hard Drive (500GB) (06/08/2008)

Iomega Prestige Desktop Hard Drive (500GB)

Entered CNET Catalog: 06/08/2008

SKU: 0742709342707

Manufacturer: Iomega

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Manufacturer description

The Iomega Prestige Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0 provides a simple and affordable solution for all your storage needs. Ideal for adding capacity to your system, this stylish drive offers a sturdy aluminum construction and included stand. It's the easiest way to save photos, music, videos and more, plus the Prestige Desktop Hard Drive is powered by an Energy Star qualified adapter for a better environment! It includes Iomega Protection Suite software with Trend Micro Internet Security (1 year subscription), Iomega QuikProtect, EMC Retrospect.

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Durable 34330 Iomegaby kevinnash23 - June 25, 2010

Pros: 3 Firewire, fast file transfer, stand, scheduled backup is smooth, energy saving adapter, durable

Cons: Nothing at all

Review: The Iomega 34330 is exactly the hard drive I wanted to have. It comes with the 500 capacity something that is a must for my Mac, which merely has an 80 GB drive in it. The three Firewire 400 and three 2.0 ports which gives me ample scope to connect by laptop, my camcorder and my computer at the same time is simply excellent. And to top it all, it is 7200 rpm, this meaning faster files transfer. The stand I place vertically on the desk and save space. However, it looks just as fine when it is under my Mac. However, I need to leave some space for air circulation as this device tends to get hot on use. The back up software (EMC retrospect) works fine for me and has never missed a scheduled back up till date. The hard drive really saves power because it comes with the power saving star rated adapter. I don?t mind leaving this device switched on for some more time when I forget to switch off. This hard drive is durable. I have been using it for 8 months now and there has been no problems yet.

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Iomega Prestige Desktop Hard Drive (500GB) specifications

  • General
  • Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
  • Width 7.8 in
  • Depth 4.8 in
  • Height 1.2 in
  • Weight 2.2 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Dark silver
  • Localization United States
  • Hard Drive
  • Form Factor 3.5"
  • Capacity 500.0 GB
  • Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
  • Buffer Size 8.0 MB
  • Performance
  • Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
  • Miscellaneous
  • Included Accessories Vertical stand
  • Cables Included 1.0 x USB cable
  • Compliant Standards Plug and Play
  • Expansion / Connectivity
  • Interfaces 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB
  • Compatible Bays None
  • Compatible Slots x None
  • Environmental Standards
  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Power
  • Power Source Included AC adapter
  • Software / System Requirements
  • Software Included EMC Retrospect
  • OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP , Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 - 10.3
  • System Requirements Details Windows 2000/XP/Vista - RAM 256.0 MB , MacOS X - RAM 128.0 MB
  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • Service & Support 3 years warranty with product registration
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years