This is a new version of an earlier draft, which is very similar (301827U LaCie d2 Quadra 1TB External Hard Drive eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0). I talked to a salesman at J & R Computer and told me that the only difference is that this model has 32 MB of cache, and former model, has 16 MB of cache. The former model has more than 100 comments, so you can see it.
COST:
It costs more than some other external hard drives with the same capacity, but there are good reasons: you pay for multiple interfaces (eSATA, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 to the second daisy chain port, USB 2.0) and the wiring that come with him. Support eSATA 3 Gbits, compared to 1.5 Gbps for cheaper units. The well-built case may add some costs. I hope that the disc includes a higher quality too, but there is no way to judge.
Personal observations:
The unit has well worked for about a month now.
It feels very stable. Heavier than other external drives that I know of.
Is only slightly warm to where it is executed. The metal building with all the outer edges seem to be doing a good job of keeping cool too.
It is very quiet. If it were not for the blue light could not tell who was activated. Even when I represent my ear right next to very little. Even if he is actively pursuing essentially silent. No fan.
There is very little noise at the start or in the vicinity. I think one of the noises I hear is the car of the head and unparking.
I use a USB 2.0 device right now. I have an eSATA card to and update this review to let you know how it goes. UPDATE: The drive works fine when connected via eSATA. I do not have any performance.
It has a slot in the back of one of these cable lock Kensington. I have not seen mentioned sales literature, although other manufacturers of external hard drives, a great thing for him. There are many locks on the market, especially in view of the clones. What follows is probably TBest: 64,343 Kensington MicroSaver DS Notebook Lock with Keys (PC / Mac).
Oh yes, one more thing. The light blue reminds me of HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey, except that HAL had a red eye.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Hard Disk Drives Very Nice External Drive
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
External Hard Drive Disk Casing Is Too Small For A 2.5 Hard Drive
IBM Travelstar 40GB drive that comes with an IBM ThinkPad A20p, which is not in the encosure! It is strange that the label of the box, "says For IBM Travelstar.
If you want to only access the disk, you can connect your PC to the lock-in connection, but if the hard drive at all, it works through the USB Plug & Play, no drivers required.
While the price is attractive, I suggest you (a better location a little) match that on your hard disk 2.5 ".
I gave him a star, but it works exactly as I want, but I think, take on my hard disk, everything, everything. For such a product is either a star or five stars.
Hard Drive Disk Speed Use Carefully
Very attractive features:
Small and lightweight, fits comfortably in your hand. Comes with a nice foam snap closure bag.
Restrictions:
1) This drive is formatted FAT32. If you want to format it using NTFS, you need to do on a computer is that Windows XP. Windows 2000 can not reformat. 2) Although not dangerous hot, I feel very fine with the temperature is reached, to know that heat shortens the life of every mail. This thing needs air circulation like a normal hard drive. 3) The non-padded case includes a place to bring the USB cable with it.
Conclusion:
I think this is a good and useful unit, which take a long time if you are selective when it is used, how often and under what circumstances.
Usb Portable Hard Disk Drive Stylish Product, Dockable, Beats My WD Passport Drives
I am a professional photographer, the two portable players per year (I exchange copies on-site and off-) site after each session. Western Digital (WD) used stuffed Passport Portable are 320 GB each to the brim with the work of my cousin, "2008." The desire to keep the data on it, I went to buy two computers more portable, and found the models GO 500 GB Seagate.
You really can not go wrong with either player (both companies offer a broad five-year) warranty, but I like the format of Seagate a little better (as a fraction of an inch smaller all the dimensions, but they are even thinner as they are). In addition, Amazon is now offering a promotion of a free port with drives from Seagate, a little like an iPod docking station - simply drag the device into the connector and mounted on the desktop. Practical and stylish. WD does not have this option.
The disadvantage of using Seagate Pier (is why I give this 4-star, No. 5) that, for reasons we do not understand, is spread over two USB ports on your computer. You need to be fed in.RTS can not grow old with a USB hub (at least not working with my one years, and my iMac at the mall for Cheapo - your mileage may vary). The alternative is, is a hub, or only with a pen, instead of buying the player directly to a single USB port on your computer using the supplied cable.
Speaking of USB connections: In addition to the dock, another advantage of the Seagate drive in the WD Passport, it seems to be more energy efficient. At least, I use an aging Seagate with my Powerbook and a (supplied) cable with no problems. WD, but not mount on the desktop of my PowerBook when I get a maximum of three special "overkill" USB (buy cables) have won two ports on the machine. This may be a small thing, but it is significant for me. With Seagate finally, you can draw a large hard disk into a shirt pocket or other small space and to use the device on the street no longer has a required mini-USB standard regular (included) - no extra cables, no electricity.
TheRe is also a Mac version of the drive. Inadvertently, I bought the PC version, but it makes no difference, I think the thing works fine, no drivers necessary. The Mac version includes platform-specific backup software and perhaps a few other goodies that are not necessary or do not want to miss.
Because of the nature of file systems and the number of bits and bytes are counted in the computer industry, is the usable capacity of 500 GB Seagate 465Gb effectively. What is "default" is to apply to any unit on the market to consider, however - not much but something.
Seagate speed is in order: on my Mac, it took less than 4 minutes to a value of 5 concerts copy "file is small enough. So it's neither a speed demon or is lazy.
One thing that is on the dock with a relatively smooth, black leather padded cover for the device. The bonus should really have been included in the box instead of the dock, but I'm not complaining. Units come without passport case or sleeve, and I paid another $ 30 for two Case Logic soft side cases time. I will also continue to use the Case Logic for Seagate GO, such as Seagate, equipped with its own leather sleeves that fit snugly in the cover design Case Logic - double protection and peace.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Hard Disk Drive Great Drive!
Never forget that the speed of this CD is min 5400 rpm. The drive is well designed, and that "IntelliPower" and "IntelliSeek" technology. Got mine today, and I did a speed test with a small beard Test V5.1.4:
I have a 300GB Velociraptor 10K RPM has a read / write speed of 93 MB / s
This device has 81 MB / s. It's amazing!
I have five 7200 Hitachi 1TB hard drives and are about 40 ~ 50 MB / s
This unit is quiet and runs too cold (about 45 ° C under load in my case). Western Digital has done a good job with their green disks. And reliable. Western Digital Caviar work I have over 15 years old.
Thank you Western Digital!
Hard Drive Disk Amazingly Usefull And Simplex Tool For Laptop IDE Hard Drives.
I was so happy when I discovered I have several dass IDE laptop and always knew that he be converted directly to standard IDE / PATA, but I could not find the instrument of the major sites and provision of equipment and Newegg. Amazon to the rescue haha. I love Amazon and I am surprised that it took so long for me to look on Amazon for this section. But now that I probably used more than a hundred times.
I gave him a 4 / 5, because the compounds are very weak and no protective cover or something, so I have a piece of Styrofoam to fit into suitcases when repairing my computer and other tools for troubleshooting. But honestly, you can not ask more. It is cheap and has the potential to save hundreds of euros!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Hard Drive Disk Camcorder Great Camcorder
I bought this video camera zoom in on the election, compared with others in its price class. I could start recording with the camcorder out of the box. It is very easy to configure and quickly review the answers to all your questions guide. I have not used the software, but could use the USB cable to transfer videos to your computer in minutes. The sound was fantastic and the video looked better than expected. In general, it is a great camcorder, easy to configure, easy to use. I would be an additional battery, it takes with the recommended 90 min.