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Iomega Portable Hard Drive, FireWire 400/USB 2.0, 120GB Silver - 33634


Iomega Portable Hard Drive, FireWire 400/USB 2.0, 120GB Silver - 33634Format: Electronics
List Price: $94.99
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Features: 120GB 2.5-inch external hard drive with USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 connections
Support for both USB 2.0 (480 Mbps transfer rate) and FireWire 400 (400 Mbps transfer rate) for maximum compatibility
Bus-powered design eliminates need for power supply
1-year limited warranty
Device measures 2.9 x 0.5 x 5 inches (WxHxD)


Editorial Reviews:

The Iomega 120GB Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0/FireWire is a sleek, stylish storage solution for the mobile professional. Take files and applications anywhere! The ultra compact, USB-powered dual interface Portable Hard Drive requires no external power supply - just plug it in and go. With EMC Retrospect backup and disaster recovery software included, it's a high capacity travel companion that lets you take your important files, photos and music anywhere - a perfect storage solution for the mobile professional. Durable - Drop shock technology included Stylish - Sleek silver and white styling compliments your laptop or desktop computer System Requirements - PC Users - 300mhz processor or higher / USB or FireWire controller /Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / 2000 Professional / XP Home / XP Professional x64 / USB 2.0 host connection or controller for USB 2.0 speeds /4X CD-ROM drive or higher to install software and view user's manual /65MB hard drive space for installation of supporting software / 32MB RAM or more as required by operating system Mac Users - G4 or G3 (blue and white G3 only) or iMac, or Mac Mini computer with built-in USB connection /Mac OS X or higher /USB 2.0 host connection or controller for USB 2.0 speeds /CD-ROM drive to install software and view user's manual / 65MB hard drive space for installation of supporting software /32MB RAM or more as required by operating system To View User's Manual - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 6.1 or higher Unit Dimensions (L x W x H) - 5.075 x 2.93 x. 50 inches / Weight - 0.36 lbs

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Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: fine hard disk, but you need 2 USB to power it (or just one firewire)
Comment: Also it gets much hotter than the iomega eGo 160 Gb (may be it is just the rpm difference, still a big difference in heating). I think it is okay for the price (~USD80).

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: Convenient package, bad first impression
Comment: I own a MacBook and use 10.5. I bought this hard drive because I have a friend that needed the simplest backup solution possible. This meant not purchasing a 3.5 enclosure that had a power brick. The beauty of this drive is that it can be powered by Firewire or USB. The MacBook doesn't supply enough power over USB to power it, so you'll have to use Firewire.

Another upside was it's small compact size and it's design was pretty pleasing too; it's conservative, but the silver enclosure works well.

Now onto the cons. Bad, bad first impression. I open the package and hook it up through USB (there were no instructions) and it starts beeping like R2D2 on speed. I decide, since it wasn't mounting, that USB wasn't the right interface. So I use Firewire. It doesn't mount at first; it doesn't even show up on the Firewire bus. So I unplug it and replug it in. Then it shows up on the Firewire bus, but doesn't mount. So I unplug it and replug it in. This time it mounts. Not exactly comforting. But I tried it again and it mounted. Shrug.

All in all, a good package for the money. If you're not put off by a bad first date...this one might be a keeper.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
Summary: Iomega drive fails
Comment: I purchased the 120GB Silver external drive to back up my laptop hard drive. The first unit copied the lap top drive but then would not mount on any of my computers. I sent it back to Iomega and they sent me a refurbished replacement. I tried to back up the lap top drive again but part way through the Iomega drive quit and would no longer mount on my computers.They want to replace it again and will not refund my money.I have bought my last Iomega product.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: Great portable for mac
Comment: I own a powerbook G4 and this little drive was powered and worked very well with the fire wire. I am very pleased with the size and look of this device as it complements the computers look as well. I would definitely recommend this product.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: Exactly what I wanted!
Comment: After reading several reviews on many different portable drives, I decided to buy this one. It has turned out ot be a very wise decision. I wanted something small and light that needed no power adapter. It had to be user friendly and able to store whatever I wanted to put on it. This thing is just as easy to use as a flash drive and works very well using the usb cable. I haven't tried the firewire yet. I also use this as a privacy drive by using Folderlock software. In my opinion, this portable hard drive is well worth the money. I would buy again in a heartbeat!

Technical Details

Binding: Electronics
Brand: Iomega
EAN: 0742709336348
Feature: 120GB 2.5-inch external hard drive with USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 connections
Hard Disk Size: 120
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Iomega
Manufacturer: Iomega
Model: 33634
Publisher: Iomega
Studio: Iomega
Warranty: 1 year warranty


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