Thursday, January 12, 2012

Buffalo Technology MiniStation Metro 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive with Integrated Flex Cable, Encryption and TurboPC HD-PXT1TU2/B (Black)



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Rating: 3.9

List Price : $259.99
Price : $139.03
Buffalo Technology MiniStation Metro 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive with Integrated Flex Cable, Encryption and TurboPC HD-PXT1TU2/B (Black)

Product Description

The second generation of Buffalo's MiniStation Metro HD-PXTU2 replaces the original MiniStation Metro HD-PXU2 adding the New Buffalo Tools Software Suite. The MiniStation Metro Portable Hard Drive is a stylish portable storage solution packed with features in a USB powered, contemporary design. MiniStation Metro is equipped with Buffalo's shock resistant BumperBody, surrounding the hard drive with shock absorbers, protecting it from damage when small drops and shocks occur. The integrated Flex Connect USB cable wraps around and snaps to the chassis for pack-and-go portability – never search for a USB cable again. Optional hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption blocks unwanted access keeping your data secure. Included is Buffalo’s TurboPC, a utility designed to enhance PC performance for up to 70% faster file transfers and Buffalo Backup software to back up and protect your important files and documents. MiniStation Metro is offered in three chic colors to match any style: Blue Onyx, Ruby Red, and Pearl White. Store, back up and transport photos, music, documents and other files without using your computer’s hard drive.

  • Bumper Body shock protection
  • Integrated Flex Connect USB cable
  • Auto Setup
  • Time Machine support


Buffalo Technology MiniStation Metro 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive with Integrated Flex Cable, Encryption and TurboPC HD-PXT1TU2/B (Black)



Western Digital My Book Studio 1 TB USB 2.0/FireWire 800/400, Desktop External Hard Drive



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Rating: 3.4

List Price : $149.99
Price : $115.00
Western Digital My Book Studio 1 TB USB 2.0/FireWire 800/400, Desktop External Hard Drive

Product Description

See your life safe in one place with WD’s My Book Studio external drive for Mac. It’s the high-performance answer to your storage needs with an innovative e-label to personalize your drive and easily archive media collections; visual, automatic, continuous backup software, and effortless file retrieval. The FireWire 800 interface lets you save and access data at top speed, and password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption helps keep your digital life safe. Compatible with Apple TimeMachine.

  • Pure performance for Mac with FireWire 800
  • Customizable e-label
  • Automatic, continuous backup
  • Password protection and 256-bit encryption


Western Digital My Book Studio 1 TB USB 2.0/FireWire 800/400, Desktop External Hard Drive



Hewlett Packard HP Portable 1 TB USB 3.0/2.0 External Hard Drive



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Rating: 4.5

List Price : $179.99
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Hewlett Packard HP Portable 1 TB USB 3.0/2.0 External Hard Drive

Product Description

Add extra storage to your computer with this lightweight, portable drive from hp, the world’s largest and most trusted computer manufacturer. it offers flexible connectivity with usb 2.0 for compatibility today and usb 3.0 for performance tomorrow. high capacity in a compact design makes it easy to carry your important files with you anywhere.

  • Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
  • Up to 3x faster transfer rates with USB 3.0
  • High-capacity portable storage
  • USB-powered - no power supply needed
  • Preformatted for Windows


Hewlett Packard HP Portable 1 TB USB 3.0/2.0 External Hard Drive



Western Digital WD Elements 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive



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Rating: 4.1

List Price : $149.99
Price : $122.89
Western Digital WD Elements 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

Product Description

Designed with the same commient to quality that made WD external drives the number one drives in the world, Western Digital's WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drives are the right answer for simply affordable add-on storage. Just plug it in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files. Kit contains; USB 2.0 external hard drive, USB cable, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide.

  • Simply affordable; Easy to use
  • USB 2.0; Simply affordable easy to use Easy to use
  • USB 20; Simply affordable easy to use Easy to use
  • Simply affordable easy to use Easy to use


Western Digital WD Elements 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive



Seagate Expansion 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST910004EXA101-RK



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Rating: 4.0

List Price : $149.99
Price : $117.99
Seagate Expansion 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST910004EXA101-RK

Product Description

Seagate Expansion external portable drives are compact and perfect for on-the-go. Instantly add more storage space to your computer and take large files with you when you travel. Set-up is straight forward, simply connect a single USB cable and you are ready to go. The drive is powered from the USB cable, so there is no need for an external power supply. Plus, it is automatically recognized by Windows operating system, so there is no software to install and nothing to configure. Saving files is easy too, just drag-and-drop. It's not just easy to use, but it's fast and energy efficient too. Enjoy fast data transfer speed with USB connectivity and 5400RPM drive performance. Built-in power management ensures energy efficient operation.

  • Massive 1TB portable drive provides plenty of room
  • 5400RPM speed and USB 2.0 interface
  • Built-in power management ensures energy-efficient operation
  • Simply drag-and-drop to save files; Compatible with Mac and PC
  • Two year limited warranty


Seagate Expansion 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST910004EXA101-RK



Western Digital WD Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN



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Rating: 4.1

List Price : $129.99
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Western Digital WD Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN

Product Description

Designed with the same commitment to quality that made WD external drives the number one drives in the world, Western Digital’s WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drives are the right answer for simply affordable add-on storage. Just plug it in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files. Kit contains; USB 2.0 external hard drive, USB cable, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide.

  • Simply affordable
  • Easy to use
  • USB 2.0 Hard drive


Western Digital WD Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN



Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1500100



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Rating: 3.8

List Price : $249.99
Price : $175.50
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1500100

Product Description

The GoFlex ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files with its plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity, but this is no ordinary external drive. As the core of the GoFlex Storage System, the GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the world's most upgradable external drive allowing it to deliver a truly customizable experience. Use the included USB 3.0 Adapter or upgrade to FireWire 800 or eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable. Extend your content beyond your PC and enjoy it on your TV, over your network or on-the-go by using it in combination with other GoFlex products.

  • USB 3.0 plug-and-play drive
  • Easy-to-use preloaded backup and encryption software
  • Upgradable to FireWire 800 or eSATA
  • Access content over the network and on TV when paired with other GoFlex products
  • USB 30 plug-and-play drive


Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1500100



Toshiba Canvio 1.0 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - HDTC610XK3B1 (Black)



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Rating: 3.7

List Price : $139.99
Price : $111.99
Toshiba Canvio 1.0 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - HDTC610XK3B1 (Black)

Product Description

Canvio 3.0 Plus products have been designed and manufactured in accordance with Toshiba's high quality product standards, incorporating the latest technology and user-interface, while ensuring best-in-class performance, quality and workmanship. With Toshiba's Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Hard Drives, you'll enjoy portable storage space for even the largest digital libraries. Our 1.0TB Drive is capable of storing up to: 285,000 digital photos, or 263,000 digital music files, or 820 downloaded digital movies. Each Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Hard Drive includes an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to help keep your drive safe. Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Hard Drives are preloaded with software to make backup fast and simple. The included NTI Backup Now EZ software scans your system and recommends the best coverage for your computer. Choose between backing up your files to the cloud, backing up your files and folders to your Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive, backing up everything saved on your computer, or choose all three for the most comprehensive coverage. Click the restore button and you can recover a file or folder. Boot to your Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Hard Drive and it will restore all the files saved on your computer. We've even included a utility to burn a boot CD/DVD to make the process even simpler. Secure your backup files with password-protected data encryption, (up to 256-bit), to help keep your backup safe and prevent unauthorized access. Options include the ability to select only the most common file types, (like work documents, pictures, movies, music, etc.), change how often your backup takes place (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.) and change the threshold settings on the Drive Space Alert. Toshiba Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Drives are compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. For over 20 years Toshiba has been developing and manufacturing hard drives used by every major brand of notebook computer.

Amazon.com Product Description

If you want a smarter way to preserve your most precious digital files and memories, Toshiba's "brainy" Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive offers a complete system backup solution in a box. It requires no external AC adapter and it's Plug & Play compatible. Just connect it into the USB port of your PC and you're good to go (learn more about backups below).

canvio in black
The Canvio 3.0 in black (view larger).

 

storage

 

black in hand
Easily portable.

 

black port
USB 3.0 port.

 

Future-proofed with USB 3.0 technology, the Canvio 3.0 hard drive significantly improves file transfer speed for large media files and dramatically minimizes the wait time for backup and recovery processes. Plus, it's backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Additionally, each Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive includes an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to help keep your drive safe.

This version of the Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive has a 1 TB storage capacity, and it comes in black.

Toshiba Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives are compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

Key Features

Peace of Mind
Portable Peace of Mind

Toshiba's Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives deliver one of the easiest ways to add storage to your computer. One of the simplest storage solutions in a box, they offer plug-and-play, drag-and-drop convenience.

Hard Drive Protection
Cloud Backup Capabilities

Put your backups on the cloud and your concerns on hold. Toshiba's latest Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives come with integrated cloud backup capabilities that simplify taking advantage of this latest innovation (free 30-day trial of cloud backup included).

Hard Drive Protection
Extra Hard Drive Protection

Offering a built-in internal shock sensor and ramp-loading technology, Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives help safeguard your data against accidents, drops and unfortunate real-life scenarios.

Speed
Faster Transfer Speeds

Powered by new USB 3.0 technology, Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives are far faster than--but still compatible with--USB 2.0 technology. Just plug them in, load the software and start protecting your data.

USB 3.0 speed compare
3-year warranty
Three-Year Limited Warranty

Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives are packed with famous Toshiba innovation, tested thoroughly for reliability, and backed by a three-year limited warranty.

 

Computer Backup Made Fast and Simple

The included NTI Backup Now EZ software scans your system and recommends the best coverage for your computer. Choose from three backup strategy options:

 

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Easy backups with NTI Backup Now EZ software.
  • Back up your files to the cloud.
  • Back up your files and folders to your Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive.
  • Back up everything saved on your computer.

Or, choose all three for the most comprehensive coverage.

Click the restore button and you can recover a file or folder. Boot to your Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive and it will restore all the files saved on your computer. Toshiba even includes a utility to burn a boot CD/DVD to make the process even simpler.

Secure your backup files with password-protected data encryption, (up to 256-bit), to help keep your backup safe and prevent unauthorized access. The Drive Space Alert monitor will keep an eye on your drive and let you know when it is getting full.

in the box

For advanced users, Toshiba's added the ability to customize your backup routine. Options include the ability to select only the most common file types, (like work documents, pictures, movies, music, etc.), change how often your backup takes place (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.), and change the threshold settings on the Drive Space Alert.

Specifications

  • Color: Black
  • Capacity: 1 TB
  • Disk Speed: 5400 RPM
  • Interface: USB 3.0
  • Transfer Rate: Up to 5 Gb/s
  • Average Seek Time: 12 ms
  • Buffer: 8 MB cache
  • Dimensions: 3.1 x 0.53 x 4.7 inches (WxHxD)

What's in the Box

Toshiba Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive, pre-loaded backup software, USB 3.0 cable, quick install guide, warranty card



Toshiba Canvio 1.0 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - HDTC610XK3B1 (Black)



Western Digital WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive



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Rating: 4.1

List Price : $179.99
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Western Digital WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

Product Description

2TB WD Elements USB 2.0 Ext desktop External Hard Drive

  • Simply affordable
  • Easy to use USB 2.0


Western Digital WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive



Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1000101



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Rating: 3.8

List Price : $169.99
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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1000101

Product Description

The GoFlex ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files with its plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity, but this is no ordinary external drive. As the core of the GoFlex Storage System, the GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the world's most upgradable external drive allowing it to deliver a truly customizable experience. Use the included USB 3.0 Adapter or upgrade to FireWire 800 or eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable. Extend your content beyond your PC and enjoy it on your TV, over your network or on-the-go by using it in combination with other GoFlex products.

What's in the box :

GoFlex ultra–portable drive
Pre–loaded backup software with encryption
GoFlex USB 3.0 interface adapter
18-inch USB 3.0 cable
Quick Start Guide

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The GoFlex ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files with its plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity. This drive is great for taking with you on business trips, vacations and on the go allowing you to save or access your videos, photos, music or files. The GoFlex ultra-portable USB 3.0 drive interface returns blazing fast USB file transfer speeds and the GoFlex system allows you to upgrade to FireWire 800 or eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable. Extend your content beyond your PC and enjoy it on your TV, over your network, or on-the-go by using it in combination with our GoFlex family of products.

Seagate GoFlex Drive
Store over 16,000 hours of music on the 1TB GoFlex Drive

Seagate GoFlex Drive
Available in a variety of colors to suit your style. View larger
Seagate GoFlex Drive
Store, back up and encrypt all your files with plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity

Seagate GoFlex Drive
Protect your files with GoFlex's built-in back-up software
Plug-and-Play with Automatic Backup Software

The Seagate GoFlex's built-in backup software ensures automatic continuous backup of your data. It secures your backed up files and protects your privacy with powerful encryption software. The Seagate Dashboard management tool software provides easy management of backup schedules, file encryption, and at-a-glance drive statistics, including available capacity.

Access Files with the Interface of Your Choice

Use the advanced USB 3.0 interface for maximum compatibility with standard desktops and laptops. USB 3.0 works with PCs equipped with a USB 3.0 port for maximum file transfer speeds, but also works with standard USB 2.0 ports. Or upgrade to FireWire 800 or powered eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable.

Free your Files

With the included NTFS driver for Mac, you can now interchangeably store and access files from PC and Mac computers without reformatting. The NTFS driver is simply installed once on your Mac computer, allowing it to access and store files in a PC compatible format. (Reformatting to HFS+ required to use backup software for Mac or Time Machine software.)

Extend Your Content Beyond the PC

The GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the heart of the GoFlex Storage System, and by combining it with other GoFlex Storage System products you can enjoy your content on your TV, access files from any PC or Mac computer on your network, from a mobile device, or via the internet while on-the-go.

Enhanced Versatility Is a Snap

Plug-and-play connectivity options let you protect, store, and do more. The GoFlex Storage System allows you to upgrade the way you access your digital content without having to replace your drive. Upgrade cables and kits make it easy to move from USB 3.0 to eSATA or FireWire 800 for even faster transfer speeds for your large files and HD movies. Extend your digital life so you can access and share your files from anywhere.

What's in the Box

The Seagate GoFlex ultra-portable drive, backup with encryption software pre-loaded on drive, NTFS driver for Mac pre-loaded on drive, GoFlex USB 3.0 interface adapter, 18-inch USB 3.0 cable, quick start guide, 2-year limited warranty.

Get the Most from Your Drive with GoFlex Upgrade Cables

eSATA
GoFlex eSATA Upgrade Cable
  • 6X faster transfer speeds than USB 2.0
  • Powered by eSATA/USB combo port, no external power required
FireWire 800
GoFlex FireWire 800 Upgrade Cable
  • 2x faster transfer speeds than USB 2.0

Seagate GoFlex Ultra-Portable Drive Specifications

500GB1 750GB1 1TB1 1.5TB1
Model Number STAA500105 STAA750101 STAA1000101 STAA1500100
Interface USB 3.0 USB 3.0 USB 3.0 USB 3.0
Available Colors Black | Silver | Blue | Red Black Black | Blue Black
How Much Will it Store?
Digital Music Digital Music (Hours) 8,330 12,495 16,660 24,990
Digital Photos Digital Photos (Files)
Average file size using cameras highest resolution JPEG mode
160,000 240,000 320,000 480,000
Digital Videos Digital Videos (Hours) 500 750 1,000 1,000
DVD Quality DVD Quality (Movies)
Based on standard 2 hour movie
125 188 250 375
HD Video HD Video (Hours)
Based on H.264 compression at a 6.75Mbs bitrate
125 188 250 375
1One gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one trillion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.

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  • USB 3.0 plug-and-play drive
  • Easy-to-use preloaded backup and encryption software
  • Upgradable to FireWire 800 or eSATA
  • Access content over the network and on TV when paired with other GoFlex products


Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1000101