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Digital Storage problems? Three hard disk solutions from 0.5 to 1.5 TB!

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Gigabytes biting you from your PCs or Macs?
Discovering the (not so-) unique ability to fill every hard disk drive around?
Let’s consider three different solutions to the problem, three hard disk drives suited for every environment.

The bad guy: Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

Ideal for adding capacity to your system, the stylish Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB drive offers sturdy aluminum construction along with a convenient 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 cleaner environment.

Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB’s weaponry:

  • Style and durability with sturdy aluminum construction and stand
  • Easy-to-use USB 2.0 interface; just plug and play
  • Secure–EMC Retrospect Express (Mac/PC) software license for easy file backup (software via download)
  • Free MozyHome Online Backup (2GB online capacity)
  • Energy efficient design with an Energy Star qualified adapter

The Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB price is now $149.95 (you save 25% on regular price): that’s slightly less than one dollar per Gigabyte!

The stealth guy: WD Caviar Black 1 TB 7200 RPM SATA II

You feel really bored about your internal drive or need to feed your beloved desktop: chances are you’re in need for the WD!

WD Caviar Black 1 TB drives combine a high performance electronics architecture with a rock solid mechanical architecture to deliver the perfect storage solution for your fully-loaded PC or maxed out gaming machine. Cool drive operation, no-touch head technology, and leading-edge vibration protection ensure enhanced reliability and sustained data throughput.

Features list:

  • 1TB Capacity
  • 3 Gb/s SATA
  • 32MB Cache/Buffer Size
  • 7200 RPM Spindle Speed
  • 145 Mbytes/s Buffer to Disk Transfer Rate

Grab the WD Caviar Black 1 TB now for US $ 99.99 and save up to 60% off regular price.

The stylish- (& party-) guy: Iomega Prestige 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive

Fast, elegant, and ultra-portable, the Iomega Prestige 500 GB Portable is an ideal storage solution for mobile professionals, busy students, and anyone else who needs documents and media files to be available at a moment’s notice. For your peace of mind, this drive is designed to be both rugged and flexible so your files stay safe faced with the rough realities of travel.

Half-a-gigabyte you’ll carry around easily with you and that’s fast and smart to connect with its single-cable USB 2.0-powered operation.

The Iomega Prestige 500 GB Portable goes for a mere US $ 99.99 (saving 33% off list price).

A poker of affordable USB portable hard drive: all pockets, all tastes, different shapes!

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Not all portable hard drives are just the same! A poker of USB portable hard disks.

Check these four USB portable hard disk drives, we think it’s a nifty selection of portable solutions that may fit almost every users’ need.

Got a MacBook (maybe a MacBook Air or one of the very latest unibody models)?

Thou shalt get yourself nothing but the Iomega eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive.
Is there anything aroud that matches better your sleek MacBook/Pro?
At 12.8 ounces, not only it perfectly matches the aluminum curves of the MacBooks, but also your pocket.
Just one USB 2.0 cable and you’re backing up your data with Time Machine, for example.
Ruggedness? The built-in DropGuard feature protects the drive when dropped up to 51″ (Toshiba claims it’s 40% above the industry average)!

By the way, the Iomega eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive now sells well under US$ 99, check it for yourself.

Power-hungry? What about a SimpleTech SimpleDrive SP-U35/500 500 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive?

The sleek lines and ultra-low profile styling of this SimpleDrive were designed by Pinifarina, the very same design firm that gives Ferrari sports cars their stylish lines.Don’t let its beauty fool you.
SimpleDrive is a high-performance external hard drive ideal for storing and backing up your music, video, photos and more.

Features in a nutshell:

  • Stylish, external 500 GB Hard Drive with USB 2.0 connection
  • Stylish design by Ferrari designer Pininfarina
  • Built-in slot for Kensington security lock
  • Feeling Rambo?
    Go for nothing but an Iomega eGo 250 GB Rugged Portable Hard Drive.

    The Iomega eGo 250 GB Rugged Portable Hard Drive comes in a camouflage pattern to add a unique look to your digital style.
    The Drop Guard feature protects your drive even in the toughest travel environments and provides exceptional durability well over the industry average!
    The Iomega eGo 250 GB Rugged Portable Hard Drive includes a black Iomega Power Grip band that not only looks cool, but also provides desktop stability and extra durability. Plus, the Iomega eGo Rugged Portable Hard Drive requires no external power supply.

    Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive is a cool compromise of performance, features and price.
    The Toshiba Portable External Hard Drive fits easily within a laptop pouch, a knapsack or even a bookshelf. With a USB cable included, the drive can be plugged into just about any desktop or notebook with a USB port and used at home or at work.
    What we like:

  • USB Powered for Portability/ 320GB Capacity/ Up to 480Mb/s Speed
  • Small Size Saves Desktop Space/ Compact/ Lightweight/ Just 6 oz./ Black and Grey
  • Internal Shock Sensor and Ramp Loading Technology
  • Three 1 TB external hard disks: the tough, the cool & the sharing.

    Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

    Three is the perfect number: here comes a triplet of external hard disk units each one with its bunch of (cool) features.

    Meet the Iomega Prestige 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive 34275.
    Sleek, stylish aluminum along with a USB 2.0 and a backup software (licensed) included makes the Iomega the perfect home companion.

    What about the LaCie Hard Disk 1 TB FireWire 400/USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive, Design by Neil Poulton 301315U?
    The personal backup unit perfect for multiple PCs and Macs too.
    Its triple interface (USB 2.0, Firewire 400 and the latest eSata) ensures a long-term investment and connectivity for all the PCs you still don’t own!
    Fanless operation and 7200 rpm disk complete the features list.


    Wanna share your best files? Home sweet (connected and sharing) home.
    Or small office, by the way.
    Maxtor STM310004SSA20G-RK Shared Storage II 1 TB 3.5-Inch USB 2.0 Single Drive External Hard Drive may be an answer to the demanding task of sharing the huge amount of files we all deal with.
    Rugged, tough and built to last the Maxtor relies on a Gigabit Ethernet and twin USB 2.0 (for sharing additional hd or printers).
    Fire your browser, log in the disk manager and configure sharing access, permissions, folders and a lot of more.






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