Verbatim Quad-interface 1 TB Professional HD

1TB Professional Quad-Interface (USB / FW400 / FW800 / eSATA ll) Desktop Hard Drive:

When performance counts, Verbatim’s Professional Quad-Interface Hard Drive now offers a desktop drive with multiple interfaces including eSATA ll, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. Blazing at data transfer rates up to 3000Mb/s through the most demanding applications allowing you to work more and wait less. Each drive is constructed of a durable aluminum casing and silent cooling fan for heat dissipation.

The external hard drive includes Nero BackItUp Essentials software that allows you to automatically back up your personal content. Nero BackItUp incorporates scheduling, backup sets and encryption of your files with password control.

Specifications:
- External Power - 120VAC
- Interface - One USB 2.0 port, One eSATA port, One FireWire 400 port, Two Firewire 800 port
- Data Transfer Rate - eSATA: 3000 Mb/s (max), USB 2.0: 480 Mb/s (max), FW400: 400 Mb/s (max), FW800: 800 Mb/s (max)
- Unit Dimensions - 8.7 in. X 5.9 in. X 1.5 in.
- Unit Weight - 3.3 lbs

Features & Benefits:
- USB / FW400 / FW800 / eSATA combination drive
- eSATA II connection provides data transfer rate of 3000 Mb/s (max)
- Easy-to-use backup software included -
- Store thousands of photos, videos, and MP3s
- 3-Year Limited Warranty

Price rate: $146.95 - $176.44
Resource from: verbatim.com

LaCie 2big Quadra 2TB

LaCie 2big Quadra 2TB:

Overview

This quadruple interface, professional 2-disk RAID hard drive delivers high-speed, high-capacity storage for all your data. With eSATA 3Gbits, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0, it provides complete universal compatibility with your Mac.

Security, capacity, speed

The 2big Quadra couldn't be easier to use and comes with two extractable, lockable and hot-swappable disks. With four RAID levels, it meets your storage needs, whether it’s security, capacity, speed or a choice of combination.

Ideal for audio and video projects

With burst transfer rates as high as 165MB/s, it’s ideal for audio and video projects - DV and SD video playback or 2D/3D imaging and the sturdy heat sink metal design provides 60 per cent more surface area for natural heat dissipation.

Bundled software

The 2big Quadra comes with Intego Backup Manager Pro software with disaster recovery for Mac users. It also features Triple Power Management and the LaCie Shortcut Button, which can launch any application you choose in one push.
Features
- Speed and security for creative professionals
- Hot-swappable disks for non-stop data
- access (RAID 1)
- Quadruple interface connectivity on Mac/PC
- Aluminium heat sink design for greater reliability

Technical specifications

- Interface: 1 x eSATA 3Gbits; 2 x FireWire 800; 1 x FireWire 400; 1 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- Rotational Speed (rpm): 7200rpm
- Cache : up to 32MB (2x16MB) or greater
Interface Transfer Rate
- (max. bus speed): eSATA: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s)
- FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s)
- FireWire 400: up to 400Mbits/s (50MB/s)
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s (60MB/s)
- Seek Time (Read): <10ms (eSATA)
Burst Transfer Rate1
- (max. drive speed) : eSATA 3Gibts: 145-165MB/s
- FireWire 800: 80-90MB/s
- FireWire 400: 35-40MB/s
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0: 30-35MB/s
- RAID Modes : RAID 1, RAID 0, Mixed (RAID 0 & RAID 1) or concatenation
- LaCie Shortcut Button: Launch any application with one push
- Triple Power Management: "Auto" for energy efficiency; "On" for instant access; "Off" for data protection
- Cooling System: Thermo-regulated quiet fan; advanced heat sink design for greater heat dissipation
- Dimensions (WxHxD) : 3.5 x 7.8 x 6.7 in. / 91 x 200 x 172 mm
- Weight : 5.95 lbs. / 2700 g
- Compatible with Time Machine

More info spec.: apple.com
Price Range: $288.08 - $399.96

Resources from: apple.com

Top 10 External Hard Drives

Top 10 External Hard Drives
External hard drives are great for backups and are easy to install.


Drive size: 2000GB
Bottom Line: Stylish and sturdy direct-attached RAID box.




Drive size: 1000GB
Bottom Line: A handsome, rugged drive with universal connectivity.




3. WiebeTech RTX400 QR
Drive size: 4000GB
Bottom Line: Versatile multi-bay direct-attached RAID array.




4. SimpleTech Duo Pro Drive
Drive size: 1000GB; Max Rotational Velocity: 7200RPM
Bottom Line: Terrific design, speedy performance, and versatile backup software make this drive a strong choice.



5. Apricorn Aegis Desktop ADT1500
Drive size: 1500GB
Bottom Line: A basic direct attached box, with solid imaging software (and bundled software for Mac users, too).



6. CMS Products ABS Plus 1TB
Drive size: 1000GB; Max Rotational Velocity: 7200RPM
Bottom Line: Handy drive is speedy via E-SATA, and comes with CMS BounceBack Ultimate 9, a flexible backup software app.



7. Seagate FreeAgent X-Treme
Drive size: 1000GB
Bottom Line: A more versatile, triple-interface version of Seagate's popular DAS line.



8. CMS Products V2 Desktop Backup System 1TB
Drive size: 1000GB; Buffer Size: 16MB; Max Rotational Velocity: 7200RPM
Bottom Line: This top-flight performer provides a software/hardware combination for creating a bootable backup drive.




9. Seagate BlackArmor WS110 1TB
Drive size: 1000GB
Bottom Line: Basic DAS with imaging software.




10. Apricorn Aegis Desktop ADT1000
Drive size: 1000GB
Bottom Line: A basic direct attached box, with solid imaging software (and bundled software for Mac users, too).

Toshiba 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Dive

Toshiba 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Dive, It's a palm-sized unit easily into a pants or jacket pocket with a smooth black finish coloured wave design and available in ‘Gecko Green', ‘Hot Rod Red', ‘Carbon Grey', ‘Electric Blue' and ‘Frost White'.

This drive connect to a notebook via a USB cable, the transfer test by transfer a folder (size 4.97GB, mixed media). Writing the file took 5 minutes and 22 seconds, a rate of 15.8 MBps, which was a bit below the 17.6 MBps pocket-drive average. On our read test, the drive transferred the same folder in a brisk 3:14, or 26.2 MBps. That’s the second fastest pace (via USB) of all the pocket drives we’ve tested

Verdict:
The Toshiba 500GB drive distinguishes itself from the competition and a best-in-class read speed and easy backup software, but aside from this there's nothing particularly special about it and, being priced at just above average for this sort of product, there's no real reason to offer a strong recommendation.


Specifications:
Hard Drive Size/Speed: 500GB/5,400 rpm
Ports: One USB 2.0
Read/Write Speeds: 26.2 MBps/15.8 MBps
Size: 5.0 x 3.2 x 0.7 inches
Weight: 6.0 ounces


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