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Toshiba Canvio 1 TB 3.0 Plus Portable External Hard Drive

Gadgets Be Gift — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:00:19 +0000

Toshiba Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Hard Drive 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. The Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Hard Drive includes an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to help keep your drive safe. Canvio Plus Portable Hard Drives Transfers your large media files at blazing fast speeds with USB 3.0..With its 1.0TB Drive capacity allows you storing up to: 285,000 digital photos, or 263,000 digital music files, or 820 downloaded digital movies.

Keep & Secure your backup safe and prevent unauthorized access with password-protected data encryption, (up to 256-bit). Toshiba Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Drives are compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.You’ll enjoy portable storage space for even the largest digital libraries.

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Kingston Digital 64 GB Hi-speed 3.0 Datatraveler Flash Drive, White and Gray

Gadgets Be Gift — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:00:01 +0000

The latest technology for usb flash drives, USB 3.0 brings faster data transfer, Kingston Digital Hi-speed Datatraveler Flash Drive comes with huge capacity 64 GB ideal for early adopters who want to take advantage of all the performance improvements offered by usb 3.0 right away. The new Kingston flash drive drive is the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring all your documents, hi-res photos, HD video, and more .

It’s exceptionally fast and easy, to let you keep data with you wherever you go. This Hi-speed Datatraveler Flash Drive usb 3.0 offers the same ease-of-use and plug and play capabilities as previous generations of usb technologies but with a performance increase and better power management. The usb 3.0 drive is backwards compatible with usb 2.0.This is one of best buy gadget because with 76% buy this item when they viewed (as of 11 Oct’10).

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Toshiba Canvio Plus 320 GB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive

Gadgets Be Gift — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:30:12 +0000

The largest digital libraries Toshiba Canvio Portable Hard Drive 320GB is capable of storing up to: 91,000 digital photos, or 84,000 digital music files, or 260 downloaded digital movies.

The Canvio Portable Hard Drive design slim, compact and stylish with Pocket-sized for easy transportability and no more lost caps. Don’t looing time with ultra fast data transfer that feature High speed USB controller and Dual Memory Channel with data transfer rates of up to 21.1MB/sec. read and up to 10MB/sec write.

Canvio hard drive 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.

Keep your drive safe with internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology. Canvio Portable Hard Drives are preloaded with software to make backup simple.

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Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB Portable External Hard Drive (Limited Edition Robot Design)

Gadgets Be Gift — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:00:46 +0000

Cool limited edition portable external hard drive by Western Digital. The My Passport Essential 500 GB external hard drive comes with Robot Design. It can protecting your data with automatic, continous backup that will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file. Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you’ve lost all your data or just overwritten an important file.

The WD customize your backup, set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center. Securing private or sensitive data let’ you peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption. It powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed. Give this cool portable hard drive for cool gadget gift.

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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB External Hard Drive

Gadgets Be Gift — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:00:42 +0000

Belong the world’s most upgradable external desktop drive, Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex External Hard Drive 2.0TB that ability to upgrade your connection interface to suit your needs with high-capacity storage, backup and encryption for all your files with its plug-and-play USB 2.0 connectivity.

The Seagate GoFlex 2TB allows you keep the Digital Music 24,990 Hours, Digital Photos (Average file size using cameras highest resolution JPEG mode) 640,000 Files, Digital Videos 2,000 Hours, DVD Quality Movies (Based on standard 2 hour movie) 500, HD Video
(Based on H.264 compression at a 6.75Mbs bitrate) 500 Hours.

Freeagent GoFlex External Hard Drive simply pair the drive with a USB 3.0 or FireWire 800/USB 2.0 GoFlex Desk desktop adapter and instantly increase your performance by up to 10x. The GoFlex 2TB Desk drive works interchangeably between a PC and Mac® computer and can be set in either a vertical or horizontal orientation, complementing any desktop environment.

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2 TB External Hard Drive Features

Easy-to-use preloaded backup and encryption software
The FreeAgent GoFlex upgrade to a faster interface adapters
Includes GoFlex Desk USB 2.0 adapter with capacity gauge display
Seagate FreeAgent offers both vertical and horizontal drive orientation
USB 2.0 plug-and-play drive

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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Pro 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive

Gadgets Be Gift — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:00:23 +0000

New Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Pro External Hard Drive comes with a premium level of automatic backup software, encrypts your data, just plug-and-play as USB 2.0 connectivity through a convenient desktop dock with capacity gauge, the GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drive is the world’s most upgradable external drive allowing it to deliver a truly customizable experience.

Upgrade to USB 3.0, FireWire 800 or eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable. Extend your content beyond your PC, MAC and enjoy it on your TV, over your network or remotely by using it in combination with other GoFlex products.Optional connectors deliver up to 10X performance. High performance 7200RPM drive delivers up to 40% faster file transfer speeds than the standard GoFlex drive.It allows you store or back up photos,
movies, music and documents.Available 500GB and 750GB.

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Pro 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive Features;

* USB 2.0 Plug-and-play drive
* Preloaded premium backup software, includes powerful encryption software
* Upgradable to USB 3.0, FireWire 800 or eSATA or access content over the network and on TV
* Includes intelligent desktop dock with capacity gauge.

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Iomega Prestige 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

Gadgets Be Gift — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:00:06 +0000

The huge data library. Iomega Prestige 1 TB Desktop External Hard Drive provides a simple and affordable solution for all your storage needs.The newest version of Prestige offers durable aluminum construction with a brushed-metal finish and included stand that will stylishly complement your desktop or workstation and Ideal for adding huge capacity to your system.

Iomega Prestige 1 TB provides you 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 environment friendly. Iomega Protection Suite software is included with solutions to access your PC, easily backup your data, and protect your computer and online experience. Software is available via download! The suite includes Trend Micro Internet Security (1 year subscription) and Iomega QuikProtect.

Iomega Prestige 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive Features;

* Easy-to-use – Simple USB 2.0 interface; just plug and play
* Stylish & Durable – Now more compact and available in a charcoal gray brushed finish; sturdy aluminum construction and includes stand
* Secure – Iomega Protection Suite software includes Trend Micro Internet Security (1 year subscription), Iomega QuikProtect.
* 3 Year Warranty with product registration
* EMC Retrospect, and MozyHome Online Backup Service (2GB free).

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Transcend StoreJet 25 Mobile Anti-Shock 500 GB USB 2.5 Portable Hard Drive

Gadgets Be Gift — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:00:29 +0000

Looking for Portable Hard Drive that easy to use, fast, dependable, and small enough to fit in a shirt pocket the Transcend’s StoreJet 25 mobile Portable Hard Drive is all your desire. with measurements of only 134 mm by 80.8 mm by 18.8 mm. Weighing in at just 206g, the StoreJet 25 mobile is easy for users to conveniently carry around. Durable with a rubberized cover and anti-shock protection.

Transcend’s StoreJet 25 mobile features advanced dual stage anti-shock technology and meets strict U.S.military drop-test standards to help protect your data against accidental bumps or falls. In order to ensure maximum compatibility with most desktop and notebook computers.

The StoreJet 25 mobile uses a high-speed USB 2.0 interface, which provides data transfer rates up to 480Mb per second while offering the convenience of plug and play.So you can backed up all of your networked work files, iTunes music and a ton of photos and videos with 500 GB capacity.

Transcend StoreJet 25 Mobile Anti-Shock 500 GB USB 2.5 Portable Hard Drive Features;

* High-speed USB 2.0 interface (USB 1.1 backwards compatible) High transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps
* One Touch Auto-Backup button LED indicates power on and data access. Easy Plug and Play installation
* Transcend StoreJet 25 Mobile 500 GB USB 2.0 2.5-inch External Hard Drive General Features:
* 500 GB capacity 2.5-inch SATA hard drive

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Toshiba Canvio Plus 1.0 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive E05A100PBU2XK

Gadgets Be Gift — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:18:44 +0000

Data travelling with Toshiba Canvio Portable Hard Drive 1TB. The Canvio Portable External Hard Drive 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 Portable Hard Drives, you’ll enjoy portable storage space for even the largest digital libraries on the go. Our 1TB Drive is capable of storing up to: 285,000 digital photos, or 263,000 digital music files, or 820 downloaded digital movies. Each Canvio Portable Hard Drive includes an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to help keep your drive safe and secures your backup with a password (Data Encryption, up to 256-bit).The Canvio Portable External Hard Drives are preloaded with software to make computer backup simple.Gives you peace of mind with Toshiba 3-Year Limited Warranty.Give the largest digital libraries for a gadget gift.

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Western Digital My Passport Studio 640 GB FireWire 800/400 USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive

Gadgets Be Gift — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:05:52 +0000

Be an own the most sleek, stylish and high performance Portable External Hard Drive at now with My Passport Studio on new smart design from WD the world leading of Portable External Hard Drive.The Western Digital My Passport Studio comes with innovation features andformatted for Mac and compatible with Apple Time Machine, this drive is plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users. WD SmartWarefeature lets your life safe in one place on visual backup software which enables automatic, continuous backup with visual display and FireWire 800/400 that mean you can save and access data at top speeds with the high-performance FireWire 800 interface and USB 2.0 interfaces for maximum flexibility.WD My Passport Studio 640 GBalso provides Smart Display to create your own personalized drive label to remind you what’s stored on each drive and your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.It available 320GB, 640 GB and 500GB

Some of Customer Reviews Western Digital My Passport Studio 640GB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive;

Nice, simple backup drive that does its job., March 23, 2010

By D. Solberg (Minneapolis, MN USA)

I’m pretty impressed with this 500 GB drive The outside is a silver-coated plastic with white sides and nice smooth edges: simple and attractive. On the bottom left side is a very small LED to let you know the drive is working. The connectivity is mini USB 2.0 and Firewire 800; they include three white cables: a 16-inch USB cable, a 16-inch Firewire 800 cable, and a 5-inch Firewire 800 to 400 cable. The top of the drive has an e-ink type display. The software allows you to set a name for the drive on the top row, while the bottom row contains a graphical and text indication of remaining space on the drive.

Note: I’m reviewing the software for the Mac (I have OS X 10.6.2 installed). When you connect the drive, it loads the drive itself and a simulated CD. The simulated CD contains the software, which you will need to install on your computer to access any features beyond simple use of the drive. On the right side of the menu bar, you also get a little icon menu with features like mounting and unmounting the volumes and checking the temperature.

Normally, I don’t like this sort of software because it’s bloated and hard to use. I could tell this software was developed first for a PC then ported to the Mac, yet this software was actually pretty simple to use. It displays a list of your computer’s files in categories, then you can directly back them up or recover them. You can also: 1. Set the simulated CD to stop appearing; 2. Set the display name that appears on the external drive display; 3. Check the drive temperature and SMART status; and 4. Monkey around with a bunch of other settings. It does install a startup application for the menu bar icon, but it seems to be a well-behaved application that doesn’t use any CPU when the drive isn’t connected. There’s also an uninstaller if you decide you don’t need the software.

One negative: There was a firmware update that I downloaded. When I tried to apply it, the software couldn’t find the drive. I tried using both USB and Firewire cables, and I tried using different ports, but it never found the drive. I’m not sure if this is a necessary update, but it’s something to be aware of.

Feature Rich, with a good warranty and only minor minor cons, March 22, 2010

By M. Leingang

You will have to decide if the premium pricing of this 500GB model is worth it. The premium price gets additional features and a longer warranty. I believe the premium price is worth the extra warranty alone. I have had other portable hard drives fail.

As the details state on Amazon the drive does come formatted as HFS+ for the Mac user. If you are a windows user you will need to activate the drive and format it after you have plugged it into the USB port.

The design is nice and sleek with silver on the top and bottom and white around the side. It comes with a Firewire 800 cable,firewire 800 to 400 connector and the Usb mini-b connector. The cables are fairly short but are usable.

I did my testing on a Windows Vista Computer. When you first plug in the hard drive a virtual CD drive is created that points to a small partition on the hard drive, which contains the WD SmartWare software. Yes some people will not like the fact that a small partition is being used to run the Virtual CD. This does not bother me so I have not docked any stars for this

If you are using windows computer the drive will not be recognized until it is activated and formated. With the WD SmartWare software your able to change the e-label on the hard drive, setup the backup schedule, update your software, run diagnostics, and set the password for the hardware based encryption. The hardware based encryption is biggest selling point to me. It uses 256 bit encryption, which is not competely unbreakable but would be very difficult to perform a brute force attack against. So if you lose your hard dirve you can feel safe about the data that is on it is well protected. I do recommend when setting the password that you use mix-case, numbers, and specials characters. Make sure you do not forget the password because you will lose your data on the drive.

Performance of the drive is what one would expect when using the USB cable. Nothing stellar but more than useable. It took around two hours to perform my first backup of about 80GB of data. Thw WD SmareWare software scans your computer and seperates the different file types into groups (Music, Pictures, Videos, etc) It displays the total space each file type is using on your computer drive. As you backup your data a progress indicator is displayed. You can also setup the back for versioning of files. The default is set for 5 versions. In addition, the space available on the hard drive is displayed on the e-label. The e-label on the hard drive is definitely a big selling point. You get to provide your own label. It only allowed me to enter 4 characters not sure if it designed this way but it displayed videos 09 when taking it out of the box. It also displays how much space is left and whether you have the locked the hard drive with the hardware encryption.

The hard drive has a 3 year warranty, which is not as good as some Seagates that have a 5 year warranty but is better than many of the cheaper 500gb hard drives that have only 1 year warranty.

At this time I cannot comment on the reliability because I have not owned it long enough but I can comment on a past experience.

My first experience with a portable western digital hard drive was the 120GB passport model. I still have it but hardly use it anymore. I also had to RMA it after about 3 months light use because the drive failed. I do not trust my data on the 120GB and had switched to Seagate.

Pros
Sleek Design
E-Label Indicator
Hardware Encryption
File Versioning in the backup
3 Year Warranty

Cons
Premium Price (You get what you pay for though)
Cables a little on the short side.

I gave it 5 stars because I believe WD has really nailed it with this drive. As long as the drive is reliable they have definitely have hit a home run here. I will update my review in the future if the reliablilty changes

I would definitely recommend this drive to my friends and family.

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