Toshiba 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Liquid Blue (HDDR500E04XL) | 
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| Brand: Toshiba
Category: CE
List Price: $93.99
Buy New: $77.00
You Save: $16.99 (18%)
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Rating:  270 reviews
Format: CD
Color: Liquid Blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: N/A
Hard Drive Size: 500
Size: 500 GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 3.2 x 0.7 x 5
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: HDDR500E04XL
Model: HDDR500E04XL
UPC: 890552632053
EAN: 0883974234219
ASIN: B002BW6DBU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Capable of storing up to 142,000 digital photos, or 131,000 digital music files, or 410 downloaded digital movies | | • | Complete System Backup and Recovery for Windows Users.” | | • | Password-protected data encryption | | • | Internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology helps protect the drive | | • | USB Powered for portability |
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Product Description
It seems like everyone is getting a netbook these days, wherein they greatly increase mobility, but making the transition from a desktop PC to a netbook can often be tedious, especially when transferring files, this is also true when using multiple operating systems such as Windows and Macintosh. The 500GB Portable External Hard Drive by Toshiba provides the ideal solution. It is USB powered, so you don't have to go searching for a AC outlet. The drive powers up whenever it connects to a USB port. It is both Windows and Macintosh compatible, so no matter if you are using a MacBook or a netbook, you can easily retrieve you files with just plug and play simplicity. It even features an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology, which helps protect the drive from those unexpected bumps while being transported. The spacious 500GB Hard Drive can hold up to 142,000 digital photos or 131,000 digital music files, in which Toshiba has also integrated a Drive Space Alert feature, which will notify if you are running out of space, so it doesn't happen unexpected. And there is also a File & Folder backup recovery to maintain all of these precious files so there is no accidently deletion. If you are using Windows, there is a complete system backup and recovery, so there is no need to panic if your notebook or PC is infected with a virus. Whether you use this hard drive to back-up your computer or carry apps and assets from your desktop to notebook, this Toshiba HDDR500E04XL 500GB Portable External Hard Drive offers plenty of storage to tackle both. USB Powered for portability Capable of storing up to 142,000 digital photos, or 131,000 digital music files, or 410 downloaded digital movies Transfer Rate - Up to 480 Mb/s Speed - 5,400 RPM Average Seek Time - 12ms Cache Buffer - 8MB In the box - Toshiba Portable External Hard Drive (preloaded with backup software) USB 2.0 Cable Quick Install Guid
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 Nice external drive March 8, 2010
skimetron (Palo Alto, CA USA)
This external USB hard drive is what Western Digital drives used to be. I own two WD drives and love how easy they are to use. But the latest generation WD drives include unremovable backup software. After looking for alternatives I found Toshiba drives.
This drive provides exactly what I want from an external drive. It's small, light and operates silently. It comes with a short (12 inches) mini USB cable which is easy to transport with the drive and works great with notebook computers. It was ready to go as soon as I plugged the USB cable into my notebook, with no forced installation of unwanted software. For those who need backup software, it's included on the drive but can be easily deleted.
The only negative I've found so far is the ferrite lump on the USB cable. This is an electrical noise suppression device which is sometimes needed on long cables. It adds significantly to the bulk of an otherwise ideal cable.
Nice External drive, works great. Not crazy about the backup sofware March 8, 2010
Reversemidasman
This external drive is nicely styled and shaped. Generally around the same dimensions of other portable external drives available. It doesn't come with any cover or carrying case, so you will need to purchase that separately. Comes with connection USB cable that also powers it and preinstalled software called Backup Now EZ, version 1.27 specifically for Toshiba drive. The drive itself was very easy to use, just plug into USB port and use whether for backup using the backup program or for just an extra drive to store files, etc. Very good capacity for the price. Though, I don't suggest use the backup software that is installed in the drive. For me, I tried it and found it to bog down my system trememdously that you can't do anything else or it will just freeze up on my computers. Give it several attempts on two computers. Finally ended up not using this backup software. Backup software Tech support (NTI)was unresponsive when I emailed for assistance. Other than that the drive is responsive and useful for its purpose. Drive is yes, backup software is no, use something else for backup purposes.
Excellent drive for the price March 8, 2010
D. Kenney (NH United States)
Greta drive. Easy install and a bit faster than the WD is replaced with this one. Relatively new, so no comment on long term reliability. Style is a bit different than other slim drives, but very compact and quieter than WD. So far - love it. Works well with BU software.
pretty external hd March 8, 2010
starbuckcubed (Florida)
I've only had it a few weeks but it seems to be working great. It's very stylish and I love the size of it.
Cool Hard drive... even looks cool March 7, 2010
Loves Books (Utah)
Fast hard drive - and reliable. Love it for transferring large amounts of data between systems.
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