Product Description
Are you running out of hard drive capacity? Do you need to archive some important digital documents photos or music? This elegant external hard drive reminiscent of a book is the perfect solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly together like volumes on a shelf.Features * Instant storage * Easy to use * USB 2.0 * Saving and organizing your digital photo collection * System Requirements o Available USB port o Windows 2000/XP/Vista o Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later * In the box o External hard drive o USB cable o AC adapter o Quick Install Guide * Manufacturer Warranty
Customer Reviews:
Easy and reliable.......2008-01-01
I've owned this hard drive for 2 months now and I havn't had a single problem with it. I use this hard drive for my extensive MP3 and movie collection. My last 500 GB external Western Hard Drive failed for some reason after 1 year. I'm a little cautious about this one. I'd like to get a raid hard drive setup so I don't have to worry about this one failing.
Awesome backup solution.......2007-12-28
Setup in 2 mins, low noise, auto shutdown by itself to reduce energy consumption. A+
Quiet, lots of storage, good price.......2007-12-26
The drive runs very quiet. It powers itself off at times of inactivity. The transfer speed is decent, can't ask for much more from a backup drive. The price is reasonable. It also comes with simple backup software right on the HD.
The only minor issues I have are 1) the included mini-usb cable is about 3 feet long, and 2) when your PC is not shut off, the drive still has its light on even though it's sleeping. This light is very bright in a small room at night. Other than that, it's very easy to use: just plug-n-play.
Does what it should.......2007-12-20
Being USB it's not going to be blazingly fast, but it is pretty fast for USB. MYbook Drives are great because they power themselves on and off, are silent, and don't heat up much.
Best bang for buck!!!.......2007-12-20
1TB of storage... nuff said.
Bought this as a companion for my Fujitsu U1010. I use it to keep my video files, mp3s and documents. No switches, small power adapter, quiet and looks like a hardcover book. The USB 2.0 is pretty slow but I imagine if it were equipped with eSATA or firewire port it wont be as useful.
The best part? I only paid $257 for it. If you're not worried about the warranty, just take the drive out of the external case and plug it in your computer. It still cost less to buy than any 1TB internal HDD by seagate or hitachi.
Amazon.com Product Description
Maximize the power and potential of your home network with the HP EX475 MediaSmart Server, which enables you to conveniently centralize your files and access them from multiple PCs in your home. Based on Microsoft's Windows Home Server platform and a 1.8 GHz, 64-bit AMD Sempron processor, the MediaSmart Server enables you to back up your home's PCs as well as share and enjoy digital music, home videos and photos from any computer or entertainment system on a home network. The server also has the expandability to grow with your family's changing needs.
The stylish HP MediaSmart Server easily fits into your living room or office decor. |
Its small size will fit on top of even the most crowded desk, and it offers wireless access when connected to a Wi-Fi router (via the Gigabit Ethernet port). |
This sleek, streamlined micro-tower design is perfect for use in the home office or the living room, and its perforated steel exterior panels provide cool, quiet operation. The EX475 MediaSmart Server features 1 TB of capacity (2x500 GB drives, SATA, 7200 RPM), 512 MB of installed DDR2 RAM, four hard drive bays for additional expansion using off-the-shelf SATA I or II hard drives, a Gigabit Ethernet port for ultra-fast networking (and connection to a wireless router), four USB 2.0 ports (1 on the front, 3 on the back) for connecting to additional hard drives, and an and an eSATA port for high-speed data transfer to external storage devices--up to 6 times faster than existing solutions.
It's quick and easy to set up your HP MediaSmart Server and create up to 10 user accounts using the Microsoft Windows Home Server software. You can also open a predefined Guest account for additional file sharing capabilities. The HP MediaSmart Server also lets you set up your own secure personal web address to allow file access by remote users.
Easily Enhance Your Network
Expand your storage possibilities with the MediaServer's four hard drive bays. |
Every PC on your network will have the Control Center software, giving users the ability to browse shared folders on the HP MediaSmart Server, add photos to the HP Photo Webshare and perform an immediate backup of their computer. Set the access privileges for each user at the shared-folder level to allow Read/Write, Read Only or No Access. You also control the remote access privilege for each user. Approved users will then be able to remotely access shared files and even applications on their home PC through a secure connection from any Internet-connected PC.
Share Your Media
Use included HP Photo Webshare software to easily and securely share photos stored on your HP MediaSmart Server with select friends and family. A quick link to Snapfish allows easy photo printing. Enjoy digital music, photos, video and files from any networked PC. Stream content directly to your home entertainment center using a digital media adapter (DMA). The DMA device accesses the media files and coordinates the streaming process between the HP MediaSmart Server and your entertainment device.
Protect Your Data
Keep your PC files safe with automatic backup for multiple PCs. You can customize the frequency of backups and how many backups are stored. Files accidentally deleted can be easily found on the backup image and copied to your PC. In the event of hard drive failure, the included HP PC Restore disc is all you need to return your PC and all your data to their original condition.
Other Features
- Centralize your iTunes music libraries and playlists on the server for playback to any PC or notebook running iTunes on your home network.
- Incremental backups: After initial backup, only changes are backed up.
- Efficient single copy backup: A single copy of each file is backed up, no matter how many computers that files resides on in your home network.
- Add an internal or external hard drive to the HP MediaSmart Server, indicate that you want to add the disk in the Windows Home Server Console, and the HP MediaSmart Server storage grows. No need to power down the unit or manage drive letters for multiple hard drives.
- Remote access compatibility: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Media Center Edition 2004 or higher, or Windows Vista Ultimate or higher
- File sharing compatibility: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Mac, OS X, Linux.
- Backup compatibility: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP
What's in the Box
HP MediaSmart Server, power cord, Ethernet cable, software installation disc, PC restore disc, server recovery disc, Quick Start and HP support guides.
Important: The HP MediaSmart Server is not a stand-alone computer. You connect it to your networked computer system. No monitor is needed because its user interface is accessed from another computer.
Customer Reviews:
Works Like Advertised.......2007-12-31
I often buy new products and do so with some fear and trepidation as there are generally lots of hitches. This device installed with almost no problems. I had to manually configure the Belkin N1 router for the ports necessary for outside access. I had no problem adding the other computers in the house. It found my iTunes files and copied them to the server without a hitch. The server showed up in all installed copies of iTunes and songs can be played from the server. I added two 320 drives that I got for 60 bucks each in the empty bays and the server added them flawlessly. It appears to me that HP and Microsoft have hit a homerun with this device.
HP home server.......2007-12-29
Installed easily and seems to work just fine for the intended purpose...sharing files. It seems to do pretty much what other Windows servers do save for web site hosting, centralized internet access, and other such things, usually not needed in a home or small office setting.
I have experience with Windows servers, and the set up could be done by most computer users INHO.
Excellent product in a well rounded package........2007-12-28
Very impressed with Home Server, i have had it now for about 4 weeks, and love it. I have added some extra drives and have about 1.5TB of space. Duplication of data works fantastic, and using JungleDrive lets me have piece of mind for my critical items like photos and personal files.
Cannot think of a better way to do this, thanks Microsoft and Windows Home Server!
Dead on Arrival.......2007-12-25
I am generally a big fan of HP products (the computer I'm using right now is an HP) but I was sorely disappointed when I went to set up the HP EX470 on Christmas morning to find out it was "dead on arrival". When I contacted HP about it they told me that they were aware of the problem (4 red lights on the hard drives) but they don't have a replacement process in place so the only remedy is to contact the store I bought it at and ask for a replacement, which isn't much comfort since the EX470s are currently on backorder.
Chancy--no HP product support.......2007-12-25
Could be a good product, but I've had a file copy problem with one of the PCs on our network, where that PC can't copy to the server, though the PC has full access privileges. I'm sure it's a simple issue, but there is no HP support of the product. No email support, no live chat. The phone help is a joke: the first call resulted in 30 minutes of trying to find someone whou would recognize that this was an HP product, then the support person who finally got stuck with the call had absolutely no suggestions, then dropped the connection on me after an hour on the phone. The next call had me on hold for 30 minutes, with no pickup.
This is very unusual for HP. I don't know if HP wants Microsoft to carry the freight on product support or what, but I've been left high and dry.
Would not buy until the product has matured.
Product Description
The Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive offers easy, high performing network attached storage for any small office network (up to 15 users). Two USB host ports allow for added expansion. Print server capability and award-winning EMC Retrospect backup & disaster recovery software are included. Plus, it communicates seamlessly with UPnP AV media devices. This Network Hard Drive is a cost effective solution to sharing files and increasing network storage capacity. Journaling File System - Prevents data loss in the event of a power failure RAID Support - RAID 0, 1 and JBOD Secure - Touch-free professional-level backup and disaster recovery for all your critical data with EMC Retrospect HD backup software (2 client licenses). Just set it and forget it - effortlessly back up files on a scheduled basis (client to NAS). Robust username and password authorized access Simple to use - Easy network file sharing. Using Discovery Tool, automatically configure to work with any network computer. Management via user friendly web interface Compatible with today's most common backup software titles 1 Year Warranty System Requirements - CD Drive, Ethernet port, (PC Users) Pentium 300MHz processor or higher, Windows 2000; XP Home/Professional; Vista Basic/Home/Business/Ultimate, 256MB RAM, (Mac Users) Mac OS X 10.2.7 or higher, 128MB RAM Approximate Unit Dimensions - 3.15 (L) x 7.87 (W) x 4.92 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.85lbs
Customer Reviews:
Works Well Documentation Needs Help.......2007-12-28
I purchased the Iomega 33872 StroCenter 1 TB a month ago and so far it works pretty well and is much faster on my 100MB wired network than I expected. The documentation needs some help but a good network knowledged individual can figure out most of the issues. It's small and easy to store but be advised that it's a bit louder than the average PC so I wouldn't consider it desktop for non stop operation. I ended up putting it in the hallway coat closett to avoid the noise.
All in all the StorCenter has been a good buy and a very useful backup tool.
Iomega 33872 StorCenter 1 TB Hard Drive.......2007-12-25
This is a fairly good product to use for data storage, file and printer sharing at home. However, it can be difficult to setup for a person who does not have an IT background. I also discovered that after reboot or startup of my computer, I have to login to the drive with a username and password, even after it has been mapped, in order to gain access to the device. I have also had to reset the device back to factory default settings once because it would not recognize the attached printers. However, this approach was successful and did not erase the previous configuration for raid or the shared folders. Despite the issues mentioned above, I still believe that the Iomega StorCenter 1 TB Hard Drive is a good product for home use.
Don't buy this drive........2007-12-23
This drive is worse than useless. Your computer must run Iomega network software to find and mount the drive, every time that you need to mount it. You have to re-mount the drive every time that you eject the drive or reboot your computer. If the power fails you also have to manually turn the drive back on, which is not easy as the power switch is a tiny button on the back of the drive in a hard to locate position. My drives USB connection was also dead on arrival, so I couldn't even use it as a USB drive. All in all a very bad design. Drive speed is good, when you have it mounted over 1 GB ethernet. And the drive is quiet enough to have sitting next to you. But these features do not outweigh the flaws.
The worst product of year - 2007........2007-12-22
1. Very Noisy - it is louder that two PC together working in the same room. I don't think anyone wants this working in close proximity from the sleeping area.
2 The print server capability is not able to be accessed from the Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Even so theier spec stated - "........
* Mac OS X 10.2.7 or higher ......"
Tech support when I called them admitted that they dodn't know how to deploy the priner access from Leopard and consider it is not computable with Leopard. (contrary to the info in the spec)
3. Useless documentation - the only one way to get some help is to search their website FQA. And as a fact, the latest Mac OS they mentioning is "Tiger".- version prior to "Leopard".
I have returned this product - that was the most successful and happy step in this purchase. Thanks to Amazon great service.
By far not the best NAS.......2007-12-21
I can't say it's really bad NAS but it really not good :)
Problems:
1. It's advertised as 1TB NAS but when I connected it (empty) I saw 908GB of free space, where is 92GB gone ? I was ready that it will miss couple of gigabytes but 92 ... It's not that small , you can still buy 80GB HDD and it still will be more.
2. Nosy , I believe it's not HDDs but fan , but anyway it's really noisy I can hear it the moment I enter the room.
3. VERY SLOW , it's supposed to be 1Gb networking NAS but it gives about 6MBps over 1Gb network and 4.5-5Mbps transfer speed over 100T network. I can't understand how this can happen on device with 400Mhz CPU , 64MB of RAM and 1Gb network card but it is. Probably software issue.
4. No firmware updates for this model, you can't even find original firmware at IOmega site.
5. Had a UPnP problems listing the AVI files - when trying to list video files it just shows MPGs , I contacted Iomega TS but they refused to support UPnP at all (actually I had a feeling that they had no idea what is it :)) so I found that UPnP server in NAS made by MediaTomb and contacted them, according to them it's a simple configuration issue all I need is to change config.xml a bit, but the problem is that you can't access/see system folders (etc, root, bin and so on on this NAS).
6. When set to static IP address NAS still take DNSs from the DHCP server if one exist on network.
7. Tried to create user called "root" - got a whole world of problems, after some error messages I was unable to share any folder on NAS - the folders tree just was empty. Reseting the firmware did not helped, but full reformat did (However it took me two days given the device speed to retrieve all the data ~600GB I already had put on it and after format to put it back).
8. Impossible to delete "guest" user. Attempt to do saw causes something that feels like "reset to factory defaults" - all settings get lost.
9. Sometimes (was not able to pinpoint exact reason) when changing something in settings the network group get reseted to WORKGROUP.
10. Had a problem with my Ziova CS505 player. the player can access network shares using SMB , all it's need is a "guest" account without password. I cleared the password on the "guest" account in NAS , player sees the shares but can't browse them. Works OK with a lot of other NAS and PC devices.
11. UPnP server inside NAS has an option to monitor event's (file added/removed etc) to update database (other options is manual "force update" and timed scan) called "inotify" , well this option never worked, any attempt to enable it caused error message and UPnP server restarted.
Good things:
1. Small
2. Very cool , it does not get hot even when coping files continuesly for 2 days.
So it does main thing stores my files but it's not the device I would recommend to anyone.
Product Description
Introduced in 2004, the original G-RAID from G-Tech was revolutionary in its ability to support professional content creation applications via FireWire. G-RAID fundamentally changed the video storage industry by providing unprecedented performance, reliability and affordability in a simple and beautifully designed package. The new G-RAID2 builds on the original G-RAID design by incorporating the latest and greatest disk storage technology currently available - 7200 RPM SATA II hard drives each with up to 16MB of cache and the new Oxford 924 bridge chipset. The use of these latest generation components enables G-RAID2 to offer superior performance and reliability for demanding content creation applications. G-RAID2 features a new triple interface design with FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 connectivity. G-RAID2 is ready right out of the box for use with Mac OSX systems. A simple reformat is all it takes to ready G-RAID2 for use with Windows systems. G-RAID2 is specifically designed to support professional multi-stream video editing applications like Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. Featuring high-performance 7200 RPM SATA II drives w/up to 16MB cache Integrated cooling fan for long life and reliable operation Unique industrial design, compact all aluminum enclosure Mac OS X and Windows 2000/XP compatible G-RAID2 is backed by a standard 2-year Manufacturer's warranty SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - FireWire 800 / USB 2.0 Operation - Mac OS X 10.3.x or higher,Windows 2000/XP FireWire 400 Operation - Mac OS 9.2 or higher, Windows 2000/XP
Unit Size(LxWxH) - 9.25 x 5.125 x 2.875 inches (235 x 130 x 73 mm) Weight - 3.85 lbs (1.75 kg)
Customer Reviews:
Big But Noisy For Some Folks.......2007-12-01
This one terabyte drive is big enough to tackle the needs of most any personal computer user out there. The ratings all over the Web suggest better than average life span and few failures out of the box.
If you're into the metallic aluminum look of a lot of electronics today, this will fit right in with your decor. The bright white light on the front of the drive (dare I say beacon?) stays lit 100% of the time, and if the drive is reading/writing data, the light flashes like an white LED strobe light. Some will love it and some will put black tape over the supernova white lamp.
It has a cooling fan at the rear end and holes on front, back and sides for full airflow. The biggest negative is the noise factor. The thing whirrs constantly at high speed. If you have an older PC with a traditional cooling fan, you'll never notice the G-Raid drive over the PC noise. But if you have a newer model, super quiet PC, or an iMac (which is absolutely silent), you'll be looking for a distant spot to locate the whirring G-Raid. Luckily the drive comes with a long (about 4') cable that can run either 400 or 800 FireWire. USB 2.0 is also supported. -1 star for the noise factor.
Product Description
TB is a terabyte. 1TB is 1,000GB. The triple interface Iomega UltraMax Desktop Hard Drive 1TB adds secure, high-capacity storage to your computer system with a sleek compact design that compliments the Mac G5. This high performance, HFS+ formatted drive includes RAID 0 for higher data throughput and RAID 1 for data security, a three port USB hub and three FireWire® ports for expanded storage, delivers transfer rates of up to 800Mbits/sec and can be connected to any computer equipped with FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or Hi-Speed USB 2.0. Plus award winning EMC Retrospect software is included for full-system disaster recovery and easy, worry-free backup. Stackable design allows for stacking of additional hard drives for even greater capacity Secure - Professional-level backup and disaster recovery for all your critical data with EMC Dantz Retrospect Express software Great for Mac Users - One of the only drives preformatted in HFS+ Windows VISTA ready also works with XP and 2000 Works with Mac OS X 10.1.5 or higher
Customer Reviews:
fast, quiet, solid (so far).......2007-12-03
I've had one for about three weeks. I am very pleased. Mine seems very quiet, compared to my iMac G5 nearby, etc. Even using the Firewire interface the disk access seems noticeably faster than my slightly older LaCie "porsche" USB2.0 drive. Probably due to both raw disk access speed, and the RAID configuration, which is built into the hardware. (I like that.) I like the fact that the UltraMax has a USB hub built into it. You can apparently even use the USB hub while using the Firewire interface, if you first let the computer find/recognize the drive as a Firewire device. Anyway, I'm thinking of purchasing another.
A Beautiful Malfunctioning Machine.......2007-09-23
as a musician i purchased the Iomega Ultramax 1TB HDD to store all my samples and software programs in one solid unit. from the moment i connected the Ultramax to my laptop i've endured nothing but error message after error message. it could be a compatibility issue with Windows Vista but upon turning the HDD on i'm constantly asked for driver software, for over a week Vista would not recognize the HDD but when connected to Windows XP the drive can be seen and appears operational.
i contacted Iomega regarding the driver issue and all they could say was that there shouldn't be a driver issue, they offer no driver downloads and what little support they offer comes by way of a peer support message board filled with costumers as clueless and irate as i am regarding their own purchases.
after exhausting every possible solution i finally updated my laptops BIOS and i can now see the HDD connected to my laptop but i still receive a "please intall driver program" message every time i connect the Ultramax to my laptop and if i leave my laptop idle for too long the HDD stops being recognized and i have to shut it off and back on.
Iomega claims that since i reported that the Ultramax appears to work on my pc running Windows XP that they will not issue a refund nor send a replacement HDD, which means i'm now stuck with a machine that won't function properly with my music workstation.
Iomega also claims that the Ultramax works in Vista yet their own message board is flooded with costumers complaining of Vista compatibility issues and neither Iomega nor Microsoft are willing to address the problem or offer a reasonable solution.
the Iomega Ultramax 1TB is a beautiful piece of equipment but i'd prefer an ugly HDD that actually works.
Rock Solid.......2007-09-06
I edit videos on a Mac, which is how it arrived pre-formatted, and it has performed excellently. The case it rock solid, since I transport it from time to time for work at other locations. It's design will allow me to stack them when I need more storage. Only concern is that it uses RAID 0 to achive the 1TB size, I lose one drive and it is back to square one. That is why I will be purchasing a second drive for backup.
Sent preformatted for Apple, didn't work w/ XP, tech support $25 from 1st call.......2007-09-06
I had been very pro-Iomega prior to this experience, having purchased and used two of their 250GB drives and one 80GB drive with great success. This time they sent a drive formatted for use with an Apple and convoluted instructions on how to reformat the drive for Windows XP, which didn't work though I followed them to a "t," and neither their manual nor their website contained a support number. When I referred back to the shipping confirmation e-mail message and got a number to call them at, I was told I could return the drive or pay $25.00 to talk to their technical support desk. All of the first-line support personnel I spoke with were surly and clueless. The one I just spoke with couldn't identify me from the order number sent with the package which was apparently different from the order number they had e-mailed me, and took twenty minutes to process my return, misspelled my name, and probably misspelled my e-mail address in the message she was to have sent with my FedEx return form, because it hasn't yet hit my Inbox. The worst customer-support experience I've yet had.
Drive fan bad, sounds like a sick cow..........2007-09-03
Drive is fine except that:
1. Not compatible with apple airport extreme basestation due to block size issue.
2. More importantly - very noisy fan (probably damaged) sounds so bad I can't be in the same room.
And there's no obvious way to get support from IOMega without paying $25/call.
Product Description
Box Includes: LaCie Ethernet Big Disk, Ethernet cable, USB 2.0 cable, external power supply, drive stand for upright use, LaCie Utilities CD-ROM, user manual.
LaCie's 1TB Ethernet Big Disk hard drive is an essential storage solution for any home or business network. Share files of any size between Windows, Mac and Linux computers on the same Gigabit Ethernet network. Use it as a shared central repository or as a personal off-network hard drive. The USB port can connect the 1TB Big Disk to another hard drive, to expand capacity over the network. A quick and simple installation wizard gets even novice users up and running in minutes on any wired or wireless network. User-friendly web-based administration enables quick user profile creation. You can even connect to a home network and stream multimedia content to any UPnP-compatible A/V adapters. Interfaces - Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000; 1 USB 2.0 Wizard Install with automatic IP configuration (DHCP client-compatible) & web-based management Network protocols - SMB (Windows/Linux), AFP (Mac), FTP, HTTP, UPnP A/V, Apple Bonjour Includes LaCie IP Configurator (for mapping drives on a network) & Backup tool Internal fan System Requirements - Ethernet switch or router; PC or Mac equipped with Ethernet adapter; web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) Operating Systems - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP (SP1 & SP2), Vista; Mac OS 9.x, 10.2 or higher; Linux 2.4 kernel or higher Dimensions(WxHxD) - 1.7 x 6.7 x 10.6 (44 x 173 x 272 mm) Weight - 5.51 lbs. (2.5 Kg)
Customer Reviews:
Great for Backups.......2007-12-28
Maybe not the fastest, but for nightly backups this drive can't be beat. It's cheap, quiet, and stacks well. Plus no wall wart (it's a mid-cable wart). Highly recommended.
This drive is great, It should not be trashed by people that expect it to be a USB drive........2007-12-26
After seeing a few complaints about this drive, I looked into it further and found that most of the complaints are without merit.
1 - You are buying a NETWORK DRIVE - these are not compatible with Leopard's Time Machine feature, this is because Time Machine does not support network drives. (Hopefully this will change in the near future.)
2 - The USB connection is really allow you to connect in a pinch, when you have no access to a router. It is not intended to connect and be formatted as a regular USB drive. If you need a local USB drive, get one, its cheaper than this one.
3 - Speed. The only way to get a faster than this, is to dedicate a computer to serving files, Install Mac OS X Server, that would be faster than the embedded server in this device, but at how much more power & cost?
I actually ran a speed comparison with my Mac Mini that is currently running Leopard -- file transfer were nearly the same, albeit the Mac Mini has a laptop drive in it, but it has a full scale G4 processor in it, far more power than the embedded processor in the LaCie drive
The Good Stuff:
1 - This is one of the few NAS drives that supports AFP directly. This is the feature I was waiting for, in order to go NAS. All of the Apple metadata gets stored without loss, Very Very good! I hate having to use an SMB connection to a FAT32 filesystem. That is not Mac, and will never replace AFP.
2. When I installed the drive, I plugged it into my router, opened Safari and opened its web page from the Bonjour list. After setting up all my users and shared, I then popped the CD into my computer to read the manual.
3. This drive does not require additional software on your computer, if your computer can connect to a router, it will talk to this drive.
4. The drive can be expanded, you can plug an additional USB drive into it, that drive then becomes shared also.
The Bad Stuff:
1. The web administration interface is slow, but since I don't plan on administering the drive every day, I don't think its a real drawback.
2. The drive never seems to spin down. Some people like this because its instantly available at a moment's notice, I personally would prefer it to to have a user adjustable sleep timer, to save energy and have less wear on the drive mechanism.
Overall:
Like the LaCie drives I've used in the past, Its in a metal case, it feels solid, and it works well, and its made in the USA!
Also LaCie supports the Mac, as a forethought, not an afterthought.
Lacie 1T Ethernet Hard Disk.......2007-12-22
If you want a reasonably large file server for a SOHO LAN, to use for file sharing or as a central repository for backups, this is a very good solution and it's quite affordable. It's quiet and the set-up was a snap. I'm very happy with it.
Not ready for prime time on Mac.......2007-12-14
I bought this network drive from Amazon for use with a new Mac running Leopard. The IP Config routine that shipped with the disk was out of date and the newest version from LaCie could not connect to the disk via USB, direct (to computer) ethernet, or to an Air Port Extreme hub. Under Network, the drive was tagged as being connected via modem. Nor could it be connected using the Air Port disk Utility. Last, LaCie offers no path to uninstall the code created by their installer. LaCie on-line support folks tried hard to help, but after more than a week of back and forth, I gave up and returned the unit to Amazon. Thank you Amazon for no hassle returns.
Short story: don't by this for a Mac running OS 10.5.1 until LaCie figures out Leopard and does a fix. This drive system was a a real disappointment from an otherwise good manufacturer.
Do NOT buy if you use Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).......2007-12-05
It does NOT work with Mac OS x 10.5 Leopard. Do not buy it! Network speed is extremely slow (more than 10 hours to copy 10Gig) and you cannot use time machine with it. You get no help from LaCie support.
Really frustating, waste of money.
Product Description
E-SATA - USB 2.0 and Firewire 400 Interface
Customer Reviews:
why do you also have to buy the software?.......2007-12-31
Dont get me wrong I think the product is fine (but expensive) so why do I still have to buy the software (after a 30-day trial)???
Avoid the WD My Book Home Edition 1 tb model.......2007-12-12
I have have 500 gb model running on OSX 10.5 with no issues. The 1 tb model is problematic with quality. I have already returned 5 drives for various issues (Does not spin up 2x, Spins up but not recognized 2x, and DOA). Did simon says with tech support, swap cables, connected to diff CPU, diff OS (Vista, XP, OSX), diff interfaces, swapped out with existing WD My book drive(500 gb model). Uninstalled and Reinstalled drivers. If you still want to try it make sure you can return it. Because you probably will.
Do you feel like gambling with your data?.......2007-12-07
I bought three of these drives to use for backups for Macs. Opened one, hooked it up to an Intel iMac (OS X 10.4.11) via firewire and nothing appeared on desktop. Disk utility didn't see it; System profiler couldn't even identify the firewire device (though it saw something) on the firewire bus. I powered it off, tried the usb port and it doesn't even register in System profiler, much less come up. Opened the second drive, same thing: nada. Tried using my own cables, tried opening it on a PPC mini, a G4 laptop (all running 10.4) and a Dell Win XP laptop and no joy. I have had 1.5 TB external RAID6 firewire/usb enclosures attached to these machines with no problems so the disk size isn't the issue. I've built many extern drives via enclosure kits and had no problems (some chipsets wouldn't boot a Mac but they always appeared), so this is a big warning flag.
By chance one (and only one) time, when I tried swapping their cheap power bricks between the two, and magically one (but only one) of the drives appear. I started Disk Utility to wipe it and about halfway through repartitioning it to HFS, it disappears with a warning about it being disconnected from machine. Power cycled the drive, and got a kernel error forcing a reboot of the machine.
I did not bother opening the third drive because I decided even if it worked I shouldn't trust data on a product that had already failed 2/3 times. The drive's powerbrick is a small two-prong box (1x1x2"), that looks remarkable similar in quality and heft as a cheap cell-phone powerbrick. I'd have no problem with with a super lightweight cheap feeling plastic enclosure nor cheap feeling powerbrick if it worked, but it seems like Western Digital has a real lemon here.
Only after I had these problems did I notice the reviews on Amazon (4 out five gave it one star). Add one more warning to stay away from this product...
Mine worked perfectly out of the box.......2007-12-06
I'm using an Intel iMac - I plugged it in, connected the firwire cable to my other external drive (a Maxtor) and it popped up on my desktop. I erased it using the Leopard Disk Utility, it was partitioned and then "Time Machine" went to work backing up my data. I must have spent a total of less than 10 minutes which included breaking into the packaging to extract the drive and its accessories (why hasn't everyone switched to packaging that doesn't require the potentially dangerous use of an exacto knife to open?). One of the reasons I switched from a PC user (for more than 20 years) to mac this year was because most everything works out of the box as advertised. I've had the harrowing experiences described above when attempting to connect external hard drives to Window's operating systems too.
The method to make this drive working.......2007-11-30
I got the same problem just like the rest of the customer had. ""not recognize by the pc". Be honest, this drive has a lot of the complains from customer. But unfortunately, i have a bad habit-i don't give up to try because i pay too much for this and i know that WD is not that low to sell a defected drive. So, i use another method- by searching the system and device driver to see this Harddrive does exist in the list. As i notice, it does exist, just the "my computer" menu doesn't display. So i reformat the drive from the device manager. Good thing is, i use the USB and make it done, Although i never try in another type of wire. Notice this, This drive does work, but all customers need to use on their own knowledge and experience in computer to bypass the problem. One last thing, make sure this drive is the only USB device in your pc by using it, then do the reformat to make the pc recognize it.
Product Description
Specification Mfr Part Number: WD10EACS Reduced power consumption, Environmentally responsible, Lower cost of ownership Capacity: 1 TB Rotational Speed: IntelliPower (5400 to 7200 RPM) Cache: 16 MB Interface: SATA 300 Max. External Transfer Rate: 300 MB/s Read Seek Time: 8.9 ms Shock: Operating: 65G @ 2ms Non-operating: 250G @ 1ms Dimensions (WxLxH): 4 x 5.787 x 1.028 inch / 101.6 x 147 x 26.1 mm Weight: 1.61 lbs / 730 g
Product Description
The 2big 1TB Gigabit Network Drive can act as a file-sharing server, a backup server or an FTP server. Easily share important files and make them accessible from anywhere via FTP or any web browser. With this 2-disk RAID solution with Ethernet interface, get maximum storage capacity in BIG mode or maximum security in SAFE mode (RAID 1). If one drive fails in RAID 1, data remains accessible and can even be automatically rebuilt onto a hot-swappable spare drive. With the 2 USB ports, easily transfer files from a USB key or USB hard drive with the 1-Click Data-Sharing Button or expand available network capacity. The new heat sink metal design naturally draws heat away from the hard disk's internal components to help keep it cool and improve reliability. The user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent enables direct access to shares, drive mapping, and easy administrator configuration. 400MHz Processor, DDR2 RAM Network Setting - New web-based management, Auto IP configuration (DHCP client compatible) Network Protocols - SMB (Windows/Linux); AFP (Mac); FTP; HTTP; Apple Bonjour RAID Modes - SAFE 100 (RAID 1) - maximum security BIG (concatenation) - maximum capacity Software - LaCie Ethernet Agent for accessing, mapping & configuring drives on the network LaCie 1-Click Backup Software Cooling System - Heat sink metal design for natural cooling; thermo-regulated, linear smart fan System Requirements - Ethernet switch or router, Intel Pentium 500MHz processor, G4 with Mac Intel 500MHz processor or greater, 512MB RAM or higher, web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox), Windows 98SE, Window ME, Window 2000, Window XP, Window Vista, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Linux 2.4 or higher Dimensions - Width 3.5 x Height 7.8 x Depth 6.7 (91x200x172mm) Weight - 5.8 pounds (2630 grams)
Average customer rating:
- Small, compact, and very quiet
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Micronet MDU1000 Fantom Drives G-force MegaDisk 1 TB USB 2.0 Storage
Manufacturer: Micronet
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
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Product Features:
- Offers incredible capacity in a compact, heat dissipating aluminum enclosure
- Equipped with fast USB 2.0 interface that supports a speedy 60 MBps bus speed
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- Integrated security lock slot allows you to physically secure the unit in one location
- 1-year limited warranty
ASIN: B000FERNHE
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Product Description
Fantom Drives G-Force MegaDisk is the latest storage innovation offering double the capacity of existing hard drives in a compact heat dissipating aluminum enclosure. Fantom Drives G-Force MegaDisk is equipped with fast Hot-Pluggable USB 2.0 interface with a speedy 60MB/Sec bus speed. This high capacity disk storage offers ease of use with no software installation for Windows XP and Mac OS X users - just plug it in and you're up and running. G-Force MegaDisk is ideal for storing and backing-up of all your Photos Videos DVDs MP3s and important Documents.
Customer Reviews:
Small, compact, and very quiet.......2006-11-09
I have been using this drive now for 3 months and I am very satisfied with it. It's quiet except for a small fan on the back, fast with USB 2.0 and works well with Linux. It's very small and compact, about double the width of a normal internal hard drive (if you look inside the case it IS two internal IDEs chained together!). It seems to be very durable as I have carried it around with me in a bookbag everywhere I go without problems.
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