Description:
The Buffalo Drivestation Combo with Turbousb -HS320IU2 is a 320GB, external hard disk drive.
Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $115.
Connects via either FireWire or USB 2.0 for increased flexibility.
Pros:
Has a 320GB capacity, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced hard drives.
By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this large a capacity is $260.
Connects to your PC via high speed USB 2.0 or FireWire cables.
This product can also connect to older USB ports, but the transfer rates will be fairly slow.
Cons:
Has a 1 year warranty, which is less favorable than some similarly priced hard drives.
For example, the
Seagate Freeagent Desktop
, a 500GB hard drive at around $125, has a 5 year warranty.
Suitability:
An external hard drive, suited for convenient plug-and-play with most desktop or notebook computers.
Value:
Given its relatively inexpensive price, this hard drive has good features for the money.