Product Description
This sleek compact drive connects to your PC's USB port for quick and easy data transfers. The drive draws power from the USB port; you won't even need the power adapter. WD Sync synchronization and encryption software lets you save your critical data, and take it with you. Plug your drive into any PC, edit files, read e-mail and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. Dimensions (LengthxWidthxHeight) - 5.110 x 3.14 x 0.590 Inches / Weight - 0.23 Pounds
Customer Reviews:
Good Product at great price!.......2007-12-27
After checking around, I found this to be a good product at a great price.
2 failed WD drives within 6 months........2007-12-23
DO NOT BUY -- I had two WD drives fail within 6 months. I'd give this zero stars if it were an option.
RUN from this company.
Hardrive.......2007-12-23
So Far So Good! Thanks alot AMAZON! Western Digital 160GB 2.5-inch Passport USB Portable Hard Drive
Don't buy this product!.......2007-12-19
I purchased this from Sam's Club a little over a month ago. It worked fine and I was loving the convenience and portability of the drive. Now it doesn't work. During the times I had it I stored it in a small padded case and never dropped it once. It was formatted for a Mac and I used MacDrive to access it on my PC. Like I said before it worked great for about 6 weeks and now I cannot access it. When it is connected to my Mac it doesn't mount at all. When I connect it to my PC I get a USB Device malfunction error message. The drive is operating and there are no blinking lights to tell me there's a problem. I contacted support at Western Digital and they are sending me a USB power booster cable to see if that fixes the problem. I suspect that there may be more to this but I will follow-up when I try the cable. Normally I don't buy Western Digital stuff because of this exact reason. I guess I should have followed my gut and passed this by. Now if this cable doesn't work I'll have lost all of my data. My warning is never buy Western Digital or you may experience what I have! Go to Western Digital's website and check out their forum if you don't believe me.
Value for Money.......2007-12-13
I find the product great - it's light & works fast. Easy to carry since it's portable, but i especially liked the fact that it's quite light. And yeah...looks neat too (in black color.)
Product Description
Pack up your office files and take them home. Carry thousands of songs or pictures. This hard drive is simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter. It is powered directly through the USB cable. Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive; you just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is no CD to install. The included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in. Sharing large files between office and home, between Mac and PC Backing up your existing notebook hard drive for extra data safety System Requirements - Windows 2000, XP, Mac OS X 10.1.5 or higher, available USB port Dimensions (LengthxWidthxHeight) - 5.110 x 3.14 x 0.590 Inches / Weight - 0.23 Pounds
Customer Reviews:
Great HD.......2007-12-27
Very portable, very reliable, lightning quick, and lots of storage right in your pocket. Price is great, so light weight and non space consuming. No power source required so less clutter. Very fast (with my OS X 10.5 Leopard anyway) Backed up all my data and use it for my time machine back ups. Flawless.
Compact, neat hard disk.......2007-12-26
It's compact, it's cute, looks very nice. But actual HD size only about 112, which is a let down. When they advertise 120, they should provide 120 GB. Sometime you plan for 120 GB and if it is less, it can be a bad let down. Delivery was efficient, and both pc and laptop detected the hard drive without any problems. I have had it for only a week, haven't used it extensively, no complaints so far. Hope they send me the link again after about 2-3 months so I can give some real feedback about it then!
Get what you pay for.......2007-12-25
Great size and weight, it's almost perfect to move a lot of personal or work info depending on your field of work of course, many may need more space, but this is good enough for the standard user. A carry on bag or sleeve may be necessary as an additional must have for this small gadget.
Compact and Good.......2007-12-25
It is very compact. And works well on my macbook with Leopard. I highly recommend it.
Not as reliable as I'd like.......2007-12-23
My girlfriend got this drive a few months ago. She plugged it into her MacBook, copied some movies to it, and then properly disconnected it (she had no power supply issues, btw). Then, some weeks later, I hooked it up again, and noticed that transfer speeds were really low, which I attributed to the fact that it was still formatted as FAT32. The drive then sat unused (and disconnected) for another couple of weeks, at which point the next time I connected it made the dreaded "dead drive" clicking noise. Sticking it in the fridge did not revive it, but letting it sit for a few days afterwards did allow us to move a few gigs off it, which was fortunately the only irreplaceable data on the drive.
WD provided a free refurbished replacement for it under warranty, though we had to pay for the shipping of the original drive back. The replacement drive's transfer rates are actually fast, and I formatted it immediately to Mac OS Extended. So far there haven't been any problems with it, and it's being used solely for Time Machine backups, so we'll see.
But bottom line is that the original unit failed within ~2 months with minimal use, and you're stuck with paying for sending the dead drive back. Another thing worth noting for Mac users: FireWire will generally be faster, especially for the transfer of large files, and has the added benefit of allowing you to boot off the drive. Just something to keep in mind in general...
Product Description
With a footprint no bigger than a stapler, the Seagate FreeAgent is an external desktop hard drive that can fit anywhere. The FreeAgent is designed to conveniently hold all of your digital content in one place. This drive can hold 250GB worth of data and is ready to go as soon as you plug it in. Mac Compatibility - Power PC G3, G4, or G5 running OS X 10.3.9 (or higher), or Intel Core Duo or Core Solo running OS X 10.4.6 (or higher) (drive is formatted NTFS, you will need to reformat for Mac using Disk Utility) 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty Unit Dimensions - 7.5 (h) x 1.6 (w) (w/o 3.2 base) x 6.4 (d)
Amazon.com Product Description
When its time to back up and protect your digital content--photos, music, documents, and more--it doesn't get much easier than the Seagate Free Agent Desktop 250GB USB Portable Hard Drive. Simply plug it in to any power source, connect the USB cable to any computer, and you're ready to go. This hip-looking hard drive takes up less room on your desk than an ordinary stapler, giving you more space for your other desktop items.
Powerful storage device with a sleek new design.
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Takes up less room on your desk than a stapler. |
Keep all your digital content in a safe and secure location. |
Portable Performance and Security
If you're still relying on your personal computer or back-up CDs or DVDs to store your digital content or vital personal or family documents, you're running an unnecessary risk. Your computer can only hold so many files and can crash at any time, leaving you helpless to access your content. DVDs and CDs have a place in archiving, but they get easily scratched and lost. It's too risky to store everything in your computer, and too time-consuming and cumbersome to have a drawer full of CDs or DVDs.
The Seagate Free Agent is big enough to store a huge portion of your digital content in a safe and secure environment, but small enough to let you take that content with you wherever you go. In other words, having the Seagate Free Agent is like having your entire computer with you at all times, but in a package that's a small fraction of the space and weight of your computer.
The sleek and slim design of this hard drive--only measures 7.5 x 1.6 x 6.4-inches (H x D x W)--and a weight of less than four pounds. The Seagate Free Agent lets you transfer files seamlessly from your computer via its USB 2.0 connection at a brisk transfer rate of up to 480Mb/sec. The drive delivers a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, giving you the high-speed performance you need to back your data up quickly and safely.
The Seagate Free Agent is ready to use out of the box with a PC, but it can be made Mac-ready in a matter of minutes with Mac OS X's Disk Utility. This portable hard drive is already compatible with Windows Vista (as well as Windows XP and Windows 2000), allowing you to backup your content regardless of operating system upgrades.
At this compact size, and with this high performance, you now have the ability to take your data with you anywhere you go, so your digital content finally has room to breathe. A five-year warranty is also included, giving you complete peace of mind.
What's in the Box
FreeAgent desktop drive, USB 2.0 cable, AC power adapter, and quick start guide.
Customer Reviews:
so far so good.......2007-12-26
The only reason it doesn't have 5 stars is that I haven't had it long enough to know if there are any problems concerns. Otherwise - it is compact, very easy to use and seems to be good quality. Longer term use will prove if the quality is sustained.
thought is would be better .......2007-12-25
After connecting and I started to use as a backup, Seagate wanted to act as the primary HD, couldn't shut down or boot up my computer, had to pull the USB cable to disconnect, after getting the computer up I tried to backup but after about 5 mins it said that it couldn't backup because the drive was full.?? my data does not even exceed 20 gigs. I just packed it up and shelved it, due to possibility that if I sent it back for replacement might have all my data in it, couldn't take a chance. So I bought a WD 350Gig External HD, so far so good. thought Seagate was reliable equipment????
The best "extra" I ever bought.......2007-12-24
Ordered the drive one day, got it three days later. 15 minutes later had backed up one computer, unplugged it and on to the next on and the next. Wonderful , reasonably priced alternative to keep the stuff from all my computers. Way to go Amazon...
Calvin White
Very fast hardrive.......2007-12-22
I like this external hardrive, the tranference speed is very higth and the storage capacity is excelent. i could see videos directly. from the harddrive without a problem
This is how PC add-ons are supposed to work.......2007-12-22
I'm using this with Vista and it's flawless. Regarding other reviewers remarks about 1) No LED indicators: the yellow stripe you see in the pic is a large illuminated stripe. Bright yellow when active, pulsating when writing to disk and off in stand by mode 2) No power switch: user can set sleep mode in 5, 10, etc. minute delays. No need for a switch, it's just another hard drive on you system, the same as an external drive. Just plug and play. The five year warranty's not bad for an $80 product of this capacity. Five stars for Seagate.
Product Description
Light and rugged, the Passport USB Portable Hard Drive is easy to carry and no external power adapter is needed. Sync & encryption and Google software is included. Carry important files and e-mail between work and home or on the road Share large files between office and home, between PC and Mac Back up your existing notebook hard drive for extra data safety
Customer Reviews:
PAssport drive.......2007-12-26
Great product. The portability by powering from the USB makes this better than any other drive
Mi mejor seleccion.......2007-12-26
No le hagan caso a todos esos comentarios que dicen que hay problemas de conectividad con este disco. Lo he utilizado en multiples tipos de PCs, desde las muy viejas a las mas modernas y ningun problema.
Very happy with this 'little' HDD.......2007-12-26
Works as described. Extremely light. Using it with a MacBook Pro as a Time Machine backup drive. There are other drives that are portable, however they need 2 USB connections - one for data and the other for power. This one works with the single cable that's included.
Great backup HD.......2007-12-25
I bought nifty portable hard drive to work with a MacBook and Time Machine. Before buying, my main concern was compatibility with my Mac. Reading other Amazon reviews and checking the Western Digital website (www.wdc.com/en/) reassured. This was plug and play simple. Leopard/Time Machine took care of formatting, etc automatically. One issue in other reviews was the power to the HD - not a problem. The Passport powers itself thru the USB cable and must draw a fairly low amount because I haven't noticed any effect on the battery life. A couple reviews were critical of the short USB cable. It is short but certainly is long enough to tuck the Passport behind the laptop out of sight. The length is perfect for use on my knees - any longer would be in the way. I'd debated Firewire vs a USB drive. The first Time Machine backup took about 20 minutes, but since then I hardly notice it is even happening. The USB is plenty fast. Bottom line after a month of use - 5 stars.
Not for Mac powerbook, or macbook (pro) users .......2007-12-24
I gave this hard drive one star for one reason only - it does not work with Mac laptop computers - other than that I have used it on a windows laptop and it works fine.
This is my story - Recently, after doing extensive research about portable hard drives, i decided to get the WD Passport 250GB drive to use with my Mac Powerbook G4. In all of the WD ads, and on their web site, they say these drives work with Macs and nowhere do they qualify this statement. I received the drive today and attached the USB cable to my Mac and the little blue light turned on, and started to blink. Unfortunately, my Mac did not recognize the drive or so I thought. So I looked online in the help section of the WD site and found an article that said it may take a little longer for macs to read the drive because of the formatting. So I left the drive connected and went about my business and over 2 hours later, nothing!!!! I took the drive over to my wife's window's laptop, plugged it in and voila it worked fine. So it is not the drive. Then I thought that my recent upgrade to Leopard might be responsible, but since the upgrade, I haven't had any problems with any of the other portable drives that I use on a regular basis. Finally I went back to the WD support site and after 2 hours of searching, I found the answer and here it is:
Question: Why is a WD Passport external USB hard drive not detected when connected to a Macintosh PowerBook Laptop?
Answer: Problem: A WD Passport external USB hard drive is not detected when connected to a Macintosh PowerBook Laptop.
Cause: Many 15" and 17" Macintosh PowerBook and Mac Book Pro Laptops do not provide enough power through a single USB port for the WD Passport(tm) external USB hard drive to work correctly. The WD Passport(tm) external USB hard drive requires a minimum of 1000Ma (Milliamps) of power for proper usage.
Resolution: You can purchase a WD Passport(tm) Power Supply or a USB 2.0 Power Booster Cable from links below to the Western Digital Online Store.
The above was taken from the WD support site - So buyer beware.
Product Description
Prosleeves prevents scratching / Durable molded case with liner notes / Specialty Fabric / Size: 12.25 x 7 x 2.5 / 21.75 Linear inch / Weight: 11 ounces
Customer Reviews:
Poor quality construction, unsuitable for intended purpose.......2007-12-08
I bought this product based on the excellent reviews it had gotten here on Amazon, but I admit that I am sorely disappointed. I bought this knowing that there was no handle as depicted on the case, so I will not count this against the product in the review.
My main complaint is with the CD sleeves. Both the cloth and the plastic parts do not meet expectations. The cloth is extremely thin and light, and feels like I could poke my finger through it if I tried. It is almost translucent when held up to a light. Secondly, the clear plastic part of the sleeves feel low quality, like they would tear or stretch after extended use.
If this is being used for its intended purpose of carrying CDs on the go, the hard shell exterior provides adequate protection. However, since the sleeves are of such low quality, my CDs fall out if the case gets shaken a bit. And, just to reiterate, there is no handle as shown in the product image.
Pros:
-Cheap
-Hard shell
-Zipper
Cons:
-Flimsy CD sleeves
-CDs tend to come out of sleeves
-No handle
I instead recommend
Bankers Box 64-CD Capacity Wallet with Built-In Cleaning Cloth, Faux Leather, Black 85129 / FEL85129, which I also own, as it is much higher quality and is still suitable for on the go CD carrying.
Great for the college student in the family.......2007-10-03
As a college student with over 50 CDs in my collection, the Case Logic CD Wallet saves me plenty of valuable space. The cover is durable enough to protect your CDs from dirt, water and the occasional fall, yet is soft enough that it will not slip out of your grip. Not to mention that this is a great value at only $13 (at time of review). The only downside is that it does not have a carrying strap, but it still is easy to carry and like I said earlier, it won't slip out of your hand. So definitely buy this case if you need convenient storage for your CD collection.
Does the job.......2007-09-11
A sturdy case. It does what it's supposed to do, which is to securely hold 72 DVD's or CD's. There appears to have been a slight design change as the handle that's shown in the picture is no longer there. None the less, I'm happy with it and have ordered another one.
Works great...no handle, though........2007-08-23
I have a couple nylon softer-sided cases. Because the sides are stiffer and bubbled out a little bit on this one, I think this one will provide a little more protection when banging around behind the seat of the car. The item I received doesn't have a handle like the one in the picture; I'm fine with that, but it's worth noting.
Case Logic Heavy-Duty 72-Disc CD/DVD Wallet (Blue).......2007-08-23
This is an excellent product for the money. The shell is a semi-hard case and seems well made.
Product Description
Pack up your office files and take them home. Carry thousands of songs or pictures. This hard drive is simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter. They are powered directly through the USB cable. Installation is a snap because you don't really install this drive; you just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is no CD to install. The included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in. Sharing large files between office and home, between Mac and PC Backing up your existing notebook hard drive for extra data safety System Requirements - Windows 2000, XP, Mac OS X 10.1.5 or higher, available USB port Dimensions (LengthxWidthxHeight) - 5.110 x 3.14 x 0.590 Inches / Weight - 0.23 Pounds
Customer Reviews:
Easy to use, Nice portable size.......2007-11-26
I use this portable drive for my business. I have several other larger Seagate hard drives, but this one is a nice portable size I can throw in my briefcase. I have had no problems with it so far ,as others have mentioned. I use it between a laptop computer that is XP operating system and a desktop that is Vista Operating system. I would defienetely recommend.
Caution to desktop users........2007-11-03
I bought this to use as an external backup drive for my desktop computer. It's very plug-and-play, so it needs no setup time--just plug it in and it's ready to go in an instant. Drawbacks are that the USB cable is extremely short--only about 8 inches long, and there's no on/off switch. The short cable might be fine with laptops, but is a problem for my tower. I ordered a longer cable ($9 direct from the manufacturer), but the longest one still is only 21 inches long. The lack of an on/off switch means I have to tie up a front USB port (the rear ones are too inconvenient to reach) if I only want it running occasionally.
Proceed with caution (replace the cable and don't rule out an iPod).......2007-10-28
I'm replacing the 60 GB Western Digital drive, which inexplicably is currently priced higher than this 80 GB model (perhaps because it has the highest consumer ratings of all the WD USB-powered drives). I'm going with the 80 GB model this time, after a bad experience with the 60 GB model.
First of all, I've learned my lesson. If you plan to move this around a lot, get a soft case for it and handle it with care. I dropped mine (from about 5 feet), and it caused the female contact inside the drive to retract and become inaccessible. It's a long story, but the misfortune would not have occurred if Western Digital simply supplied a longer cable with the drive. The one that comes with the 60 GB model is 6" (I'll resist the sexual metaphors) and, since the 80 GB model is exactly the same weight and dimensions, I would expect its cable to be the same length. That's simply an impractical, unworkable length, expecially when you consider how most notebook computers are used. 12", maybe 18", would be optimal. Better too long than too short. So besides the protective padded case, plan on picking up a longer cable.
As for functionality, the drive performed flawlessly, a no-brainer for Mac-users, since no installation discs are required. But if durability is a major concern, if you're prone to "throw" things in your briefcase and toss your briefcase into the car, you may wish to take a look at the comparable Toshiba. A few bucks more and larger in dimensions, but it just "looks" tougher and more shock-resistant.
The Western Digital cable has a USB connector at the computer end and one of those tiny and insecure camera connectors (not sure what they're called) at the other end. I can see the reason for something so small and potentially problematic for a Canon Elph, but why can't it be a more substantial and solid connector for a storage drive? In fact, you may wish to consider (as am I) the largest capacity iPod, which uses a wide, lock-in connector at the drive end and can even exchange information with the computer via a convenient dock.
Bought a seond one!.......2007-09-27
This is a good product. I now own two of them. Easy to set up and use.
Slim and portable but.........2007-09-22
It took me a while to figure our how this thing works.
It was expecting it to work more like a usb drive, but it had a wierd program that wasn't so clear cut.
Besides that it is all fine
Product Description
The Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB Internal Hard Drive is a next-generation SATA hard drive. It features up to 500GB of storage and a 16 MB cache for lightning-fast performance. The drive is fast and reliable, while delivering advanced acoustics and cool operation. It's designed especially for high-performance computers, multimedia and gaming systems.
Customer Reviews:
Caviar 500 GB SATA Hard Drive.......2007-12-28
Western Digital WD5000KSRTL Caviar 500 GB SATA Hard Drive Only one word describes this drive. Excellent. Just plug in and drive is ready. I am using two of these drives in D-Link DNS-323 in RAID 1 configuration.
I'm sold on SATA!!.......2007-12-26
Strange title, I know.
I come from the old days of required jumper settings and IDE cables. It's been years since I touched the inside of a desktop tower so this was a total shock to my system. BTW, it's a Dell Inspiron 530. It already has a 500GB drive, which I've effectively filled up, which was why I bought this drive...to store some of my extra stuff, but also to act as a backup location for my laptop.
Installing the drive was a snap. Dell set this tower up to accommodate this type of drive. Just slide it into the HDD1 bay, use the WD SATA cable into one of the slots on the motherboard - just like HDMI, actually - and then give it power. Its assignment showed up in the BIOS right away. That's the hardware side. I left the jumper off (Default), and it's perfoming fine.
Next, the software side. Vista Premium picked up the drivers right away and got them installed. Next, Disk Management, initialized the disk, then set up the simple partition. Total install time was about 15 minutes, give or take a few minutes.
As a side note, if you have a home network and you're not performing scheduled backups of your primary computer's data, you need to start, and this drive is a great way to get this done.
quiet and fast.......2007-11-25
This drive is very quiet, and very fast. I am using it in SATA 150 mode since my motherboard doesn't support 300 speed. So I can't comment on how much faster it would be.
This harddrive is awesome!.......2007-11-07
I purchased this harddrive in order to have more space for my music and pictures. it is very quiet and also very fast. I use it as my new C drive now and I did not expect just a fast harddrive to accelarate my system this much. Booting and picture browsing so much faster now - even though I copied the files from my old C drive 1:1. It also comes with a SATA cable. I can highly recommend this product.
WD Caviar SE16 500 GB SATA Internal HD.......2007-11-05
The price for the capacity is great. Shipping was also great. I ordered three of these to upgrade my file server. Their data rates were excellent but one issue I had was that the SMART status from speedfan and passmark deskcheckup says that the drive performance is less than optimal. This is the same for all three drives. I am not so surprised about WD as I am always skeptical about them. Well I will have to wait and see if they fail or not. Luckily my data will be in a RAID 1 configuration.
Remember to check the SMART status of your drives when you receive them.
Product Description
* LCD alarm clock * Large1.0" LCD display * Lighted display for nighttime viewing * Control settings on the top of the case * Ascending Alarm Volume * Snooze/Light button of top of the case * Black/Titanium color case * Requires two AA batteries (1081-3707), not included * Limited 2 year warranty * 3.75" x 3.25" x 2"
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sharp SPC317A LCD Blue Backlight Alarm Clock with Titanium Case features a large, 1-inch LCD display for excellent viewing at all time of day or night. An ascending alarm volume will ease you into your day, and a snooze/light button conveniently placed on the top of the titanium casing makes is easy to catch a few extra winks every day. Backed with Sharp's limited two year warranty, this clock requires two AA batteries that are not included.
Customer Reviews:
Compact, light, just one problem.......2007-12-27
This is exactly what we were looking for in a clock, small, light weight, backlight. Look like everything we wanted. Just on problem is that the angle from which we read it from bed while on the nightstand is the one angle the time is blead out by the backlight, so you can't read it. This may not be a problem for everyone, just us. Otherwise it is great.
unimpressed.......2007-12-12
this clock would be ok if you took it with you camping or something but to have on your night stand, it's not the greatest. in order to illuminate the screen, you have to push down the snooze button. it's not even an easy button to push. good luck if you have arthritis in your fingers!
it works ok but next alarm clock i get i'm going to make sure it has an ac adapter as well as battery backup.
i'd keep searching if you want a good alarm clock. there is a reason the price is cheap. the product is too.
Great little alarm clock!.......2007-12-01
I purchased this clock to use every day because our power goes out often, and I needed a battery operated alarm clock. I was very impressed with the fit and feel of the clock when it arrived. I found it easy to set both the alarm and the time, and the backlight works beautifully. The alarm is a 2 stage alarm, starting out at a medium volume and then switching over to a louder volume after about 5 seconds. I've used it for about a week now, and I have no complaints. This is one of the best values I've come across in a long time!
Good solid value -- one major ergonmic flaw.......2007-11-30
It's a solid buy at eight bucks.
My only irritation is the alarm "on off" button is clustered on a multi-purpose slider switch.
The alarm "on off" deserves its own, big button, since its a feature you use every night and every morning. Indeed, this is how most alarm clocks do it -- a big dedicate "on off" that you can visually confirm is set correctly.
Why bury them most common task on a multi function button? It's easy to mis-set when you're groggy and that can be a real bummer if that makes you miss an early morning meeting.
Wakes me up!.......2007-11-10
Good sturdy alarm clock. A little louder than I'm used to but that's a good thing.
Product Description
Holds and protects up to 24 CD DVD Discs / Heavy duty molded case with sleek design / Easy to fit into tight spaces / ProSleeve pockets protect CDs
Customer Reviews:
Sturdy Case.......2007-12-21
Very nice. Sturdy Case. Does what it claims. Have it in my flight bag and it protects my dvds very well.
Work great.......2007-12-04
This is light weight and compact. Actually got this to store our DVD's to make room on the shelfs instead of all the DVD cases.
Perfect for the car!.......2007-05-18
This fits in the small slot behind the stick shift. I had about 8 cd's there before with plastic cases that were always falling to the floor or the cases kept opeining up. This is perfect!! I love it. I slip the paper with the CD contents behind the CD. So compact and your Cd's are protected.
Product Description
Data space may be the last frontier in the computing realm, and HP has designed these Personal Media Drives to handle the increased data storage needs of their Media Center computers. Speed of access is ensured with 7200 RPM rotation and USB 2.0 data transfer speeds up to 480 Megabytes per second. 300 Gigabytes Storage will ensure a place to store all of your video and photo data.
Customer Reviews:
junk drive.......2007-11-24
I had the drive for a week when it failed. I spent over 60+ hours on the phone with HP tech support being waltzed around like a cheap date. On one call i asked immeadiately to speak with a supervisor and after giving them all the information that i had given before was transferred to another 14 different folks before i finally got the supervisor.
I was informed the warranty expired 3 months before i had even purchased it and after registering my unit online was told i would have to prove it was new. I was also given after speaking to 14 folks before on the same call and being irate "This is your first warning, if you dont speak to me professionaly, i will disconnect this call!" I was not happy and told the drone "Well had the other fourteen dopes i spoke with handled this call professionally, maybe i would speak to you professionally!"
I will never EVER buy another product of HP given the shoddy customer service and tech support. BUYERS BEWARE!
I need more stuff for all this space.......2007-10-23
Fits right in the media drive bay without a thing, the drive comes with a power cord and usb cable if you want an exturnal drive. Good for making a back up of you os, because you don't even get disk with your new pc.
Bad clusters galore.......2007-10-21
I wish I had seen the price that Amazon was charging for this external hard drive, because I paid more than twice that amount at Best Buy just a couple months ago. But that's not the reason for my 2-star review.
Bad clusters are the reason for my 2-star review. Lots of them. I've run chkdsk on this drive three times, and all three times it found and supposedly fixed all the bad clusters (I'm up to something like 36 MEG worth of bad clusters now), but every time I copy new files to the drive, it seems like at least one or two of them get corrupted and require yet another chkdsk.
It's not like I'm subjecting the thing to unreasonable conditions. I mostly download audience recordings of concerts from sites like [...] and then store them on the portable hard drive so I can take it along to work and listen to them there. I transport the drive in a backpack pocket that is just the right size for it, has some padding to it and doesn't get bounced around much. At work, it sits on a wide-open desk with plenty of room for the ventilation fan holes. And yet when I go to listen to the music I downloaded, usually about 10% of the files will be unplayable due to bad sectors.
If I weren't so lazy, I'd have already taken it back to Best Buy and demanded my money back...
Backup, Short Again.......2007-10-10
Once again Microsoft has failed the customer. Instead of backing up specific files by choice of the user, Microsoft assumes that we are all stupid. A proper backup in my opinion, would allow me to pick in detail the files that I want to pick. Instead, Microsoft makes that decision in a broad choice and then to make matters worse, backs up the files in code so that i cannot review them at will. This gives the customer only limited ability and control over those files. Whatever happened to making a mirror image that would make sense???????????
Mis-matched expectations.......2007-09-09
I needed this product delivered before I left on vacatin on August 18. Your delivery estimate was very close to that date but the item did not arrive before ehe 18th so I bought a similar item locally. Normally, my purchases from Amazon arrive at the beginning of your time estimate; this time it did not. Usually, deliveries from Amazon are made via UPS ... this time it was USPS.
The rating above is meaningless because I never used the item.
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