Product Description
E-MU's Xmidi 1x1 is a portable multi-port USB MIDI interface providing two MIDI ins and two MIDI outs (32 MIDI channels in/out) in a compact, bus-powered package. The Xmidi 1x1 provides plug-and-play connectivity for connecting all your MIDI devices to your computer, and offers ultra-fast MIDi response for your virtual instruments.
Customer Reviews:
simple interface.......2007-12-21
This interface is great if only one midi controller is needed. Drivers were easy to install and unit works great.
Issues with XP.......2007-12-16
May be its just me ... on few occasions I tried to use with XP, I would get random freezes. I gave up on using it since
Works well with Yamaha YDP213.......2007-12-13
It's wonderful when equipment works the way they are suppose to, and this definitely works with the Yamaha YDP213 piano. Minimal effort to install the driver, plugged the adapter in, and WinXP and sequencer software recognized it immediately. By the way, this is listed as the Xmidi 1x1 on E-mu's web site.
It works well, right away..........2007-11-07
The product works well and is available at a great price! I own the latest iMac, which has GarageBand '08 standard - this is the set-up I'm using the cable with. There was ONE problem, which was fairly easily fixed. The MIDI-IN and -OUT cables had to be switched in order for the cable to work. In other words, the cable MIDI-IN had to be plugged into the MIDI-OUT of my Yamamha keyboard, and the cable MIDI-OUT had to to be plugged into the MIDI-IN on the keyboard. This is the opposite of what I assumed. I spent a frustrated first few minutes. But I found a posting on Apples on-line user discussion group that mentioned this issue. I don't know if the problem is with the Yamaha keyboard or with the USB-MIDI cable. Anyway, it was an easy fix and it worked perfectly after I figured this out. MIDI is a cool technology. I'm glad to be using it to record.
Great product. Works with Garageband........2007-10-21
Great product, works with my Apple and GarageBand program. Hooked right up to my Casio LK-43 once I figured out that you have to plug the Ins to the Outs. And got it at a good price here on Amazon.
Product Description
The iMic universal audio adapter is a USB device that adds stereo input and output to any Macintosh or PC. Connect virtually any microphone or sound input device to any iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac or other Mac or PC with a USB port. iMic supports both Mic level and line level input. It also supports line level output for connecting speakers or an external recording device. iMic's audio is superior to built-in soundcard because it uses USB for the audio signal. USB isolates the audio signal from the noisy electronics resulting in higher-quality sound when recording and higher-quality sound for external speakers. The iMic is a must-have device for people who are serious about high quality audio in their computer.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Griffin Technology 9066-IMIC2 iMic/USB Audio Interface, the original USB audio adapter, lets you connect virtually any microphone or sound input device to any Mac or PC system with a USB port. iMic supports both mic and line level inputs via a selectable switch, and has a variable level output for connecting speakers or headphones.
The iMic really shines as the essential tool for converting your old LPs and tapes into MP3s and CDs. Griffin's audio recording software, Final Vinyl for Mac OS X (provided for free exclusively to iMic owners), makes recording old records and tapes very easy with its advanced features, including waveform-based cue editing and built-in 10-band EQ. You can use Final Vinyl to equalize LPs without having to connect a turntable to a pre-amp. iMic is also an ideal solution for your podcasting needs and for use with GarageBand, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro.
Customer Reviews:
Imic.......2007-12-31
There were not adequate instructions with this product. It took an electronic person to figure out the procedures. A lay person could not have made the installation. Also some of the recording was not too good but I haven't yet figured out if it was the quality of the tape or the recording system. The product was not as good as I had hoped.
Carl Sollenberger
It's exactly what he wanted!.......2007-12-31
I bought this for my son who is a music teacher and wants to use it for some recording of LP's to computer - it's exactly what he asked for and needed.
Bernie
iMac and LP's.......2007-12-24
Great job converting LP's to CD's. Took a while to get the hang of it but it works well. Found that leaving the default settings was best. Later, the music could be tweaked for specific sound requirements.
Griffin iMic review.......2007-12-21
This thing is pretty much a piece of junk. The cost of making this item has got to be less than $5 and it looks it. What's worse is that it doesn't really serve any useful purpose as there is significant noise on the microphone input. As best as I can tell the quality of the line input is no better (or worse) than what one could get by going directly to the line input on the computer, but with the noise on the mic input this thing really isn't a good substitute for a powered mic. All in all, not worth having.
the easiest way to go.......2007-12-18
I've been waiting for some time to find a device to convert lps, tapes, etc. to digital files. I didn't need a turntable, just a simple connection from rca jacks to usb input with the software to control the process.
The imic fills the bill here at a very affordable price. Once you understand the software and its options, everything is easy. I recommend that rather than plugging your turntable directly into the imic, that you simply connect the device to the record out function of your receiver. That way you will get a stronger signal and be able to choose between any of the audio signals that you have connected to your stereo system and convert all of them to digital files. That includes your television, radio, cassette tapes, dvd, whatever.
The only real drawback to any analog to digital system is the hands-on time required to start and stop, label the files, and enter all the information that you might want for each track. The imic has some controls to help with these issues, but don't expect to just sit down and transcribe your entire album collection in an afternoon.
I'm sure I am infringing on a variety of copyright laws when I do this, but, hey, if its for my use only, who gets hurt?
So, get yourself an imic and for less than $40 you can digitize any sound source that you want.
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- Brother HL-4070cdw Good Value
- Brother HL-4070cdw Color Laser Printer with Built-In Duplex Printing and Wireless Interface
- Easy setup for mac
- Great Printer! Great price for a color Laser, too!
- Some weaknesses, but very good value
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Product Features:
- Up to 21ppm color and monochrome printing
- Automatic duplex printing
- Wireless and Ethernet network interfaces (1)
- USB Flash Memory Drive and PictBridge compatible
- High capacity replacement toner cartridges (2)
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Product Description
The HL-4070CDW is the fast, affordable color laser printer that everyone has been waiting for. With print speeds up to 21 pages per minute in both color and monochrome, you can quickly and cost effectively produce presentations, reports, brochures or documents. It offers print resolutions up to 2400x600 dpi, easily producing color documents with sharp text and brilliant graphics. The HL-4070CDW also features built-in duplexing for two-sided printing and BR-Script for PostScript compatibility. Print PDF and JPEG files directly from a USB flash memory drive without connecting to your PC. Connect directly to any PictBridge enabled digital camera to print pictures from the camera, without first downloading to a computer. Featuring built-in wireless 802.11b/g and Ethernet network interfaces, you can easily share this printer with everyone on your wired or wireless network. The printer also offers Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and Parallel interfaces. For worry-free printing, this model arrives with a one year on-site limited warranty. Flexible paper handling. Supports a range of media sizes and types including letterhead, letter and legal size paper, and envelopes via a 300-sheet input capacity. Brother USA One year limited warranty USB for PC and MacintoshDimensions - 16.5 x 18.7 x 12.5 (419 x 475 x 317.5 mm)Weight - 64.2 lbs.
Customer Reviews:
Brother HL-4070cdw Good Value.......2008-01-01
Amazon had this for a reasonable price and shipped quickly. Item was packed well, and the unit is fairly heavy. I used wireless set up feature and it captured a IP address so I can now print without cables so I keep it in a closet in my office.
Warm up takes about 25 seconds but then it prints quickly. This is not a very quiet printer when it is actually printing, but goes into standby rapidly when finished.
Color is good and the duplex printing feature works well too. Overall I am satisfied with what I got for the price paid.
Thomas
El Paso
Brother HL-4070cdw Color Laser Printer with Built-In Duplex Printing and Wireless Interface.......2007-12-29
Great so far. Works as advertised. This is not a great printer for photos but excellent for other graphics. Wireless is easy to set up. Duplex printing works great. Great buy.
Easy setup for mac.......2007-12-15
I have owned this printer about 2 weeks now and love it. The unpacking directions were fairly easy to follow. I didn't have any problem following the configuration instructions, but they may confuse a less computer literate person because of the myriad of setup options. It took about 5 minutes to setup the print server on my wired network. I have 2 macs that print to it and both found it immediately after installing the driver. It also prints flawlessly via the USB connection. I was not able to get it to associate with my roommate's wireless router (some off name router with hacked firmware via WPA2), but it did print wirelessly via ad-hoc by switching my computer to the printers default SSID (no encryption). I have not had a chance to setup my linksys wireless router to see if it associates with that. The output quality is outstanding for a sub $400 printer; just don't expect the same quality as a $3000+ color laser. The speed is very good and the warmup time is minimal. If I have printed something within the same day, the first page is out 10-15 seconds from the time I hit print. It was hard to find, but the printer margins are 0.17" all around. Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase and would recommend this printer to anyone on a limited budget who wants good quality laser printing.
Great Printer! Great price for a color Laser, too!.......2007-12-08
This printer is really nice for a small office. The duplexing unit is awesome, considering I print a lot of books. Having a bit of a problem with the wireless, but probably user error. :) Anyhow, I recommend this little guy for any office environment!
Some weaknesses, but very good value.......2007-12-01
I was looking for a cheap color laser printer with a built-in duplexer. The Brother 4070CDW delivers that, with good text quality. The color quality is a little weak, but overall it still seems like extremely good value.
First the good:
* Black-and-white text quality is excellent: crisp and clear.
* Setup was very straightforward, with clear and simple instructions.
* It is silent when in sleep mode, and wakes up in around 15 seconds.
Minor weaknesses:
* Colors tend to be somewhat subdued. (For the price and the media, this is what I was expecting.) As is common with color laser printers, it seems fine for printing out webpages or powerpoint but not for any application requiring very bold or very accurate colors.
* Pages tend to get slightly curled.
* Double sided printing is significantly slower than single-sided. The documentation says around 20 sides per minute for single-sided, but only 7 sides per minute double-sided.
I am using one of the manufacturer's recommended paper stocks.
Overall, the 4070CDW more than meets my expectations. For $500 (less now!) I'm very happy with both the functionality and the print quality, especially for text.
Product Description
The Fast Track Pro delivers all the mobile recording flexibility of the Fast Track USB, plus even more professional features. You get 2 front-panel mic/line inputs complete with phantom power for condenser microphones, inserts for outboard effects balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O, and more. Fast Track Pro also features near-zero latency direct hardware monitoring and low-latency ASIO software monitoring, plus an A/B source switch and dual output pairs for DJ-style cueing. Fast Track Pro is compatible with most popular Windows PC and Macintosh music software. USB connection and bus power along with class compliancy for Mac OS X make it a breeze to set up. Headphone output (¼? TRS) with level control Headphone A/B source switch for DJ-style cueing Input/playback mix control for hardware direct monitoring Mono switch for input/playback direct monitoring Master output level control Near zero-latency hardware direct monitoring Low-latency ASIO software monitoring USB connection to computer Powered via USB or optional AC power adapter Kensington lock port Mac and PC compatible; class compliant with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher / works with Windows XP (SP2); (Windows 2000, 98, 98SE, ME & NT not supported) Microphone Input Impedance - 2.7k Ohms unbalanced, 5.4k Ohms balanced Musical Instrument Input Impedance - >220k Ohm, unbalanced Line Inputs (A/D) - Input Impedance 20k Ohms balanced and unbalanced Line Outputs (D/A) - Output Impedance 150 Ohms unbalanced, 300 Ohms balanced Headphone output
Customer Reviews:
Get an Mbox mini..........2008-01-02
The fast track pro set up easily, but performed horribly with Adobe Audition 2.0, on an XP professional SP2 system that greatly exceeded m-audio's requirements. I took a lot of time to tweak buffer and CPU settings, but the interface generated clicks and pops during recording and playback (which did not wind up on tape) and occasionally dropped out completely during recording, only to fade back in slowly in a few seconds (this did affect the recording). My searches for support through m-audio forums or online literature came up empty. The package included the barest of setup guides, and no type of manual or user's guide. I did not call tech support, because it was a weekend.
The connections felt a little bit loose and flimsy. The headphone amp was noisy.
It comes with Ableton's Live Lite and Pro Tools M-powered. I never got to use the Pro Tools because it would not recognize the Fast Track Pro, even after a proper installation (when Pro Tools does not detect compliant hardware, it simply closes).
I returned the interface and bought an M-Box mini for $100 more. It sounds perfect and performs very well, and comes with Pro Tools LE 7, which is a great program. The Mini has one XLR input, no MIDI input, and no S/PDIF docks, so it is less fully featured than the Fast Track Pro, but sounds much better, and, you know, actually works.
it's not for pros.......2007-12-29
I used this mainly in a recording studio.
i had this thing since it was first released around dec 05. the drivers on the cd wouldn't install and seemed alpha quality. since then, new drivers released 3 months later, and none since then. first, BEWARE, if your FTP is on WindowsXP, and is plugged into a USB port that doesn't share IRQs well, you'll have a lot of bluescreen, or audio will stop working, etc... it wont be solid. this was confirmed by talking with m-audio tech support. also searching the net it appears the USB IRQ thing in Windows is a well known problem. and we all thought USB was plug and play? i was floored.. so... after i fixed this conflict (I plugged the USB into a different USB jack who's IRQ wasn't shared by any others), no more crashing/hanging, but occasionally the audio would quit working in windows and i'd have to reboot, maybe every 3-7 days. recently cleaned off some trojan/virus/malware on the system, and the audio _seemed_ to become solid for the last couple weeks straight (so maybe it was just malware causing the issue, or maybe that 3-7 day estimate really is 3-14... hmmm)... anyway, i've uninstalled the device already as I got tired of it as you can imagine.
that said, assuming you will get this device solidly working (and many people have told me they have, so maybe it's ok), here's what's _not_ cool about this little device: can't change buffer size while in audio application (need to quit audio app, then change buffer size, then reenter the app)... also, it's USB1.1, so enabling full duplex (both input and output at the same time) you get a lesser quality sampling rate. the audio ins and outs clip a little low, apparently not as much headroom as other pro gear. With all the screwing around with USB, the fact that it is still using USB 1.1 (instead of 2.0) when introduced in 2006, and the low quality ins/outs, calling this unit "PRO" is going a little far. it certainly appears nice from looking at the I/O features, which is probably what hooks people (it's why I bought it, it's like a swiss army knife). drivers are not often updated, when there's clearly work to be done (i.e. changing the buffer size without closing down the audio app, handling USB IRQ conflicts without being a CPU hog or hanging the computer "a USB driver should not crash a computer no matter how much the tech support person says it needs to be very lean to run realtime... :)", etc..)
what's cool about this, lots of IO features: 2 mic inputs, nice front panel, headphone, etc... really it's the best external audio unit for the price when comparing features...
if you're really a pro, maybe you'd rather go with an internal PCI solution that's more of a sure thing than fiddling with the USB problems and low headroom on the IOs. I got rid of mine in favor of an echo mia midi which is really cool compared to this...
if you need all the IO features (mixer, headphone, mic inputs), and you really really need it external, then the fasttrack pro may be worth trying out, it's a nice little unit when it works, and i hear it works solidly for many people (just 0.01% of the time for me though, so I'm a little spooked, so it's bye bye)...
M-Audio Fast Track Pro.......2007-11-24
Outstanding product for anyone interested in reproducing digital music using computer as the sound source. I use it for DJing where the unit functions as an external sound card enabling my DJ software (PCDJ Red)to act as two individual decks connected separatley to my exteranl mixer! If you've ever used software for DJing you know the power of having practically unlimited songs at your fingertips. You can even have the same song in both decks! And requests are found in and instant for the listening audinece. I highly recommend this product and the best deal I found was thru [...]... hands down!
Great Concept, not exactly working as expected.......2007-09-04
I did need to use their tech support to get this puppy rolling, and I have yet to figure out midi with it, but all in all, it's pretty simple and I have heard that it can record nicely. I've been averagely successful with it so far, so I give it 3 stars.
Great starter.......2007-07-08
For the price of this unit, you can't go wrong. The fact that it works so easy with garage band is great. So, if you own a mac get this and you won't be dissapointed. The only downside is the gain control. You have to turn it almost all the way up (it needs to go to 11). I've used it for live recordings and it does a great job. If I were on an extreme budget, I might have gotten the M-audio mobilepre. But then you lose the midi inputs. And since I got it for the same price, the price was write.
Product Description
Fast Track USB is the easiest way to record your guitar with professional results. Just connect Fast Track into a free USB port and you're ready to rock! It also has inputs for bass, keybaords, plus a microphone for recording vocals. The included GT Player Express software gives you killer effects to make any guitar sound great. Add professional guitar effects with GT Player Express Plays back standard audio files with variable speed playbacks Powered through the USB bus RCA stereo output jacks STN ratio - 96dB (a-weighted) Dynamic Range - 96 dB (a-weighted) Variable Gain - 50 dB Sampling Rates - 44.1KHz, 48KHz THD+N - 0.004%%(-8dB) Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20KHz, +/- 0.2dB@48KHz Dimensions(LxWxH) - 5.5 x 4.25 x 1.75 (14cm x 10.8cm x 4.5cm) Weight -. 75 lbs (.35 Kg)
Amazon.com Product Description
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If you record music with Apple's GarageBand or other software applications, Fast Track USB is your new best friend. The USB interface lets you easily record your guitar onto the computer with professional results but without buying several clunky adapters. Simply connect Fast Track USB to the USB port on your computer and you're ready to rock. The device sports an input for such instruments as guitar, bass, and keyboards, plus a microphone input for recording vocals and other acoustic sounds. The included GT Player Express software, meanwhile, delivers killer effects and virtual stomp boxes, so you don't need any other effects pedals or gear to sound great. GT Player Express also plays such standard audio files as AAC, MP3, and WAV, letting you learn and jam along with your favorite music at varying speeds.
Add in a 1/8-inch stereo headphone output for monitoring, compatibility with both Windows (XP SP1) and Mac (OS X 10.2.8 or greater), and level controls for the headphone and main outputs and you have a versatile, professional means of adding guitar, vocals, and more to your computer music experience. The Fast Track USB measures 5.5 by 1.75 by 4.25 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Fast Track USB audio interface, GT Player Express software, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Not bad for the price........2007-12-10
I am using this with a Pentium 1.7 GHz PC with Windows XP and SP-2. It installed easy enough, grabbed the latest drivers off the M-Audio website. Have to agree with others in that the documentation is not the greatest. Once I figured out to use an RCA to phono converter and plug it into the sound card then select the Fast Track as default playback and Sound recording device I was in business. Added bonus is that I can play along with the songs I want to record from I-Tunes and make sure I have the parts right. Get a decent set of headphones and plug them into the unit, makes a big difference with the sound quality. I really like the Session software; the last time I did any recording I had a Teac 4 track reel to reel and an 8 channel mixer, so this is definitely a step up for me. May not sound completely professional, but what do you want for the price.
For consumer grade item, not bad at all..........2007-09-06
I've been using this for a while now under both Mac and Windows. Setup on the Mac was dead simple, but I never did figure out how to manually set the latency in OSX. The latency in GarageBand can get a little rough when you add some effects, but that's likely more to do with my processor (a G4 PowerBook) than the interface. But overall I don't even remember setting it up on my laptop, which is probably a good sign.
On Windows I didn't have too many problems once I got the Vista drivers. I've been using CakeWalk Music Maker 4, and once you get the right audio setting in the application (which can be a bit of a pain, but again not M-Audio's fault) you're set. Though I will say that disconnecting the USB cord while the sound card is busy is the one time I've managed a blue screen in Vista! But that's not entirely unreasonable. As far as latency goes, I've got a fast enough processor that if I set the latency on the Fast Track to the minimum (this can be set through the control panel in Windows) I get no perceivable latency. Oh, and if you're not using the ASIO drivers, that's probably part of your problem.
I've been using the 1/4" jack with little problem...I have to up the input levels in my application (which is a pain in GarageBand, easier in Cakewalk) but as long as I stay away from the monitor and fluorescent lights I don't really get any considerable noise. I may try the XLR route anyway, though.
This is a perfectly serviceable item for somebody just looking to do some casual recording on the PC, or in place of an amp when traveling (also allows for a wide array of amp/effect combinations without buying hardware). If you're looking to do anything even semi-serious (such as recording multiple instruments, or record actual tracks with a band) you might want to spend a little more. But for "personal" use thing thing's great...better than anything else I've seen or sampled in the same price range.
Also I've noticed that a large number of the negative reviews seem to have more to do with setup problems (or incompatibility problems) than the actual quality of the product. Like I said, I don't even remember setting it up on a Mac and on Windows (Vista) it was relatively simple. Provided you're moderately competent with computers you should have little trouble.
no session given.......2007-06-29
i haven't opened the box because they haven't even sent me the session software package.this is not what i ordered. i am waiting to hear from them , hoping i will get what i ordered.
Vista Users Beware!.......2007-06-05
I purchased this item today from Best Buy and was not sure if it would be compatible with Vista (it says min reqs are Win XP SP1) but after conversing with the Geeksquad guys, they said there was a driver download for Vista on the website. So I splurged and got it. Boy was I wrong. I got home excited to try out my new toy. I started to install all the drivers and software, only to have it take quite some time. The install programs drained my RAM to 0 (which I have yet to do with any program on this computer) and took a long time. I finally got everything installed or so it seemed. I then opened Session only to have it crash and go unresponsive. I probably restarted/logged off at least 8 times because the I couldn't even end the process. After playing with compatibility options I got it to stay open for a while and I played around with the loops. When i tried to export the file it froze again. (Note: All other programs run fine on my computer. Photoshop CS3, Sony Soundforge, etc.) I never could get anything through the input (mic or guitar). And the output sound from the card was terrible. Very scratchy and of poor quality.
The downlow is: If you have XP this is a good buy. My friend has it and I love the program and have played with it at his house. Vista users beware.
Does just what it says.......2007-05-28
This little gizmo does what it says it will and does it very well. Be advised if you are running this in XP without SP2 (I am) none of the drivers and extras will work, but the unit still will do the job. Unbeatable for the price (I've looked).
Product Description
Get extraordinary capacity and extra data protection with this dual-drive, triple-interface RAID storage system from WD. One-of-a-kind features make this the most powerful product in WD's My Book family of external drives and the preeminent storage system in its class. WD's My Book Pro Edition II dual-drive storage system offers RAID mirroring for extra data protection or RAID striping for extraordinary capacity and performance. A triple-interface and a powerful combination of features and performance make this system the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices and anyone looking for extra assurance that their data is safe. With one terabyte of storage in this elegant, small footprint design, you have plenty of room to store an entire digital photo library, 125 hours of HD movies or over 75 hours of DV video. The lighting-fast combination of FireWire 400/800 and RAID striping yields the speed you need for fast, smooth video editing, an extra-responsive Photoshop scratch disk, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time. Data Transfer Rate on FireWire - Up to 800 Mb/sec Works with Mac OS X 10.3 or later and Windows 2000, XP
Customer Reviews:
My Book Pro II/Premium II family great; problems with Vista........2007-12-22
This review covers the family of My Book Pro II/Premium II drives from Western Digital, since the primary differences between the 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0Tb dual-drive models involve the size of the drive pair only, as far as I can tell. I own the My Book Pro II 1.5Tb drive and have only configured it for the factory-default Raid 0 mode, since I wanted as much non-redundant storage as possible.
Anyone not familiar with external USB or Firewire drives may be surprised at the significantly slower data transfer; the USB or Firewire interface is the bottleneck, not the drive itself. For bulk storage at still-reasonable transfer rates and for the purchase price per byte, these large capacity drives can't be beat - as long as they are reliable and the user observes all the rules about making sure the drives are safe to physically disconnect from the computer (I won't cover the rules here; the operating system has its own Help section that can assist the user who is unsure of how to physically disconnect their drive without turning off the computer itself).
OK, back to the Western Digital My Book II drive... when the drive is received, the Raid Manager software package should be installed before plugging in the drive. After I did this and plugged in the drive, I had one problem after another with the drive disappearing in Windows, the fan going very loud when there was no heat issue to make it do so, then the drive would act like it over-heated and shut down. Twice I received replacement drives and both replacement drives acted the same way.
I figured the problem wasn't the drive, so I tried the second replacement on a second PC running Vista; same problems. I next moved the drive to a PC running Windows XP; no problem - the drive ran quietly and reliably.
It turns out there is currently (12/22/07) a problem with Windows Vista and the way it stores driver information. The fix is found in their technical bulletin 1708 (go to www.wdc.com, support, frequently asked questions and enter "1708" in the "Search by Keyword" field. This has solved all my problems with my drive and I can now recommend this drive without reservations, however Vista is due for its first significant "patch", SP1, in the first half of 2008 and these sorts of patches have sometimes provoked new problems. I do think the solution presented in technical bulletin 1708 would still be helpful if the SP1 patch caused further problems, however.
LOUD!!!! .......2007-12-15
"Quiet and cool: An efficient convection cooling system and a thermostatically controlled fan keep this unit reliably cool and remarkably quiet." NOT!
After twenty minutes, you will think you have a hair dryer and a vacuum cleaner on your desk. It also prevents my Kensington mouse from working.
DON'T buy it!
Mine is going back ASAP.
Unreliable drive with manufacturing defects.......2007-12-14
I am now on my second replacement for the My Book Pro drive. That means I've gone through three of these drives, and they've all had the same problems, as follows:
(1) They overheat, fan becomes very loud, and the drive may shut down randomly while you're working with it.
(2) The drive is falsely advertised to work with FireWire 400, but it does not. I've tested multiple cables and computers. It doesn't work.
(3) The drive may crash your computer if you have a Mac with Leopard. I've confirmed this repeatedly. It's the drive, not the computer, which works great when the drive isn't connected.
If you end up getting an RMA replacement drive from Western Digital, beware of the fact that you may get a crappy, scratched and scuffed drive. They DO NOT care about the aesthetic appearance of the replacement drives and will send you anything just to shut you up. I kept my drive in pristine condition and got an ugly replacement that looked like it had been through a battle zone.
Bottom line: buyer beware! This is not a drive you should spend your money on, unless you enjoy being extremely frustrated.
The NOISE, Somebody Stop the NOISE!.......2007-11-21
This unit is the worst peripheral I've ever attached to a computer. I went as far as stuffing it behind my desk and covering as many holes as possible between it and the room. I still can't stand it. My WD 500G drive is blissfully quiet. This 1T is akin to using a hair dryer. I use it on my Mac with Time Machine and other manual backups from other external drives. I shut it off as soon as possible. It's so loud you'll hear it over your videos and music! Don't waste your money.
Well beyond noisy.......2007-11-09
Some seem to have had good luck with this drive. Please count yourselves fortunate and leave it at that. I have never seen so many bad reviews for a product, and for good reason.
I've had all of the problems mentioned by others with this drive, plus an intermittent high-pitched, shearing whine that smells of imminent drive failure. I've put in with WD for a replacement and am hoping to not have a repeat, but judging by the overwhelming numbers of people who've had trouble with this drive, I'm not feeling optimistic.
Give this drive a 5-star review if you've had good luck, or if you work for Western Digital, but don't even begin to impugn the rest of us as whiners. You got your $400 worth.
Steer clear of this drive.
Product Description
Newly redesigned, this high performance 750GB drive reaches transfer speeds up to 800Mbits/s with FireWire 800, up to 400MBits/s with FireWire 400, and up to 480Mbits/s with USB 2.0. This triple interface drive with 7200 rpm speed and 8MB buffer provides the quickest-possible storage solution for digital content creators. A versatile choice, the hard drive features a slender, stylish enclosure with a space-saving stackable configuration option as well as a stand for upright desktop usage. With the appropriate cable, you can connect to any computer equipped with FireWire 800 (9-pin), FireWire 400 (6-pin), USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 ports. Unit Dimensions (L x W x H) - 8.75 x 4.75 x 1.375 inches
Customer Reviews:
Slick, fast, great price... but poor service from Iomega.......2007-12-28
I love the drive. It is fast, compact, sturdy, and a great price. However, I guess the first copy I got was damaged in shipping, or maybe just a lemon. I bought the drive because my computer hard-drive was full. I should have been more careful, but I transfered all my wedding photos (I am a wedding photographer) on to the new drive and deleted them from my computer (BIG MISTAKE). The drive crashed 3 days later, and would not connect to any computer. When I called Iomega... they said I could get a new one, but that to get the data off the crashed drive, they would charge me like $1,500.00, as that was not in the warranty. Needless to say, I couldn't afford it and lost ALL the data. I guess I should have been more careful, but part of me is pissed off that the drive crashed. Amazon was AWESOME, they sent me a replacement before I had even returned the old one!
PC & Mac? ..... So Far So Good!.......2007-11-06
The Firewire and cabling options have worked very well for me. The software was easy to install and use on both Mac OS and the XP home and professional. The price per Gig is awesome. The transfer rate was nothing compared with the last time I transferred all of my media files and now I have 15 times the bytes.
I am making the transition from the PC world to the MAC world and I wanted to get a mass storage device that would work well with both platforms. Then continue to work well for me long term on the Mac once my transition was complete. As I said, so far so good and I couldn't be happier.
I am not a techie, so I called on my bother-in-law to help me decide which out of the thousands of mass storage devices to look at. He is a tech consultant to Fortune 500 Companies, and mass storage just happens to be his specialty. He is used to a little more industrial size project but after reviewing a few of the devices here on Amazon combined with what has worked best for him we decided on this Triple Interface Iomega 750.
The drive is actually a Seagate and heating is not an issue. It has great transfer speeds, access speed and the reliability long-term should be great.
I highly recommend this external drive.
Terrific Back-Up Solution for the Mac.......2007-09-27
I'v had no trouble whatsoever with this external drive. I didn't even bother using the software that came bundled with it b/c it's pretty lame. There's better free options on the internet. If you can live with downloading some free software, the trade-off is a VERY fast external that's obviously huge. It's fairly quiet, and gives off far less heat than you'd expect for a HD of that size (in terms of GB's, not physical space--it fits quite nicely on my desk).
Good Product Terrible Customer Support.......2007-09-15
I have only had drive for a short while so can't attest to it's reliability. So far I can report that it is fast, very quiet and a small footprint, all in all quite pleased. Iomega customer support is another problem. My drive came with a faulty stand ( a little clip on thing that allows drive to stand upright on desk). You would think this would be an easy problem to solve. Unfortunately not so. It took me 5 days to get through to someone and they informed me they couldn't replace clip that they needed to replace the entire drive. Of course this would mean shipping cost and time on my side and waiting for a new drive and recopying all the data that I had put on it. All I need was the little clip that probably cost all of .25 cents to manufacture and I couldn't get a replacement and the guy I spoke to wasn't all that friendly and that replacing the entire drive made sense to him. Sorry but their CS is just terrible. I probably wouldn't buy another Iomega product even if this drive proves to be reliable.
Great product!.......2007-09-13
I got this product specifically to store multimedia files that I would need to access with as much speed as possible, and I have not been disappointed! Especially for the price, it's a great, reliable external drive.
Product Description
Newly redesigned, this high performance 500GB drive reaches transfer speeds up to 800Mbits/s with FireWire 800, up to 400MBits/s with FireWire 400, and up to 480Mbits/s with USB 2.0. This triple interface drive with 7200 rpm speed and 8MB buffer provides the quickest-possible storage solution for digital content creators. A versatile choice, the hard drive features a slender, stylish enclosure with a space-saving stackable configuration option as well as a stand for upright desktop usage. With the appropriate cable, you can connect to any computer equipped with FireWire 800 (9-pin), FireWire 400 (6-pin), USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 ports. Unit Dimensions (L x W x H) - 8.75 x 4.75 x 1.375 inches
Customer Reviews:
Iomega external hard drive.......2007-12-26
Iomega makes good products. I bought two hard drives two work with three different computers, and they work great for the amount of material they store. Really worked to keep our computers from being overwhelmed, and easy to install.
Great Product, No Problems.......2007-12-18
This is an awesome deal for a HD this size and quality. I just got Leopard for my mac, and i had another 500gb usb External drive, so i decided to use that one solely for Time Machine and get this one for everything else. I had no problem installing, works smoothly and quickly. One thing to know is, if you plan on using the Firewire 800 (1394b), and your computer does not have a firewire 800 port, you will need to buy an adapter to switch from 800 to 400, which is definitely worth it. No need to buy cables though, it came with all the necessary cables.
Add an External to Your MAC........2007-12-03
I've had this for over a few weeks now and works flawlessly with the MacBook Pro. The Mac recognized the drive immediately without adding any software. A plus for me. So far so good. Enough space to backup the Mac.
Great for my mac........2007-11-26
I did a lot of shopping for a hard drive before finally getting this one. It comes with a triple interface, including the firewire 800, which is great with my new mac. It runs super smooth and fast. It is also a good looking hard drive, so its not very noticeable. A great buy, you won't regret it. It's a good investment, too. It will be a good hard drive for a while to come with its fast connection.
Fast and Reliable.......2007-11-24
This drive is great for backups. It is incredibly quiet and fast, especially when connected using Firewire 800. It worked perfectly for me after installing Leopard, then deciding to revert back to Tiger using the backup I had created on the Iomega drive using Carbon Copy Cloner.
Product Description
The M-Audio USB Midisport Uno is a complete USB-to-MIDI solution, equipped with a USB connection to your computer, and a 1-in / 1-out 16-channel MIDI connection to your MIDI devices. The Uno fully supports Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Includes OMS drivers for Mac OS 8.6+, OMS 2.3.8 or greater Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP compatible - true Plug-and-Play installation Requires no IRQ, I/O Address or DMA channel setup Extremely compact size
Customer Reviews:
Works Great with BOSS GT-8 Guitar Effects Processor.......2008-01-02
I bought the M-AUDIO USB to MIDI Interface cable to connect my Boss GT-8 Guitar Effects processor to my computer in order to download/upload patches. It works flawlessly for my purposes and I've had no problems whatsoever. So, 5 stars from me.
Great Item.......2007-12-21
This is a great piece of equipment when you ate tryiing to hook up a midi source to computer.
Buy it if you have Mac OS X, a MIDI guitar, and Finale!!.......2007-10-28
If you want to have fun with a great little interface, this is for you! All you have to do is to download the driver (from M-Audio's website) to your Mac and you'll be ready to go!
Highly recommended!
Does what it said it'd do.......2007-10-01
The midisport is doing what I wanted. I wanted a simple input device from one synthesiser to my computer, and it seems to be doing it fine. The PC isn't an ideal computer for this, but that's not the Midisport's fault.
M-Audio USB MIDIsport.......2007-09-09
Very easy to hook up. Well built and plenty of wire from the keyboard to the computer. A very excellent product. Highly recommended!
Product Description
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