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Release date June 16, 2008           November 13, 2008 






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6.0 out of 10 6.0
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Review summary The impenetrable Maxtor Black Armor is the Fort Knox of external hard drives, but the added security comes at a hefty price tag. This device might appeal to those who need the most protection possible, but the competition offers more space for less money. The SimpleTech Signature Mini Black Cherry is a compact, USB-only external hard drive that will tempt you with its sleek design, and then win you over with its capacity, performance, and price. The Western Digital MyBook World Edition is a simple-to-use NAS drive that makes remote access and file sharing easy for even beginners. Only its slow data transfer speed gives us pause. The Seagate FreeAgent Go is our favorite portable hard drive to date and takes our award for Editors' Choice. The drive is well designed and fast, and you won't find a better value for the price. The Iomega eGo Helium is a cost-effective solution for MacBook Air users who need additional data storage and don't want to sacrifice form for function.






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Product name Compare Maxtor Black Armor (160GB)
Maxtor Black Armor (160GB)
Compare SimpleTech Signature Mini (320GB, red)
SimpleTech Signature Mini (320GB, red)
Compare Western Digital MyBook World Edition NAS server
Western Digital MyBook World Edition NAS server
Compare Seagate FreeAgent Go (blue, 320GB)
Seagate FreeAgent Go (blue, 320GB)  
Compare Iomega eGo Helium
Iomega eGo Helium






Hard drive size 160 GB
320 GB
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320 GB
320 GB






Interface type Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
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Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB






Enclosure type Info unavailable
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External
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Form factor 2.5"
2.5"
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2.5"
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Buffer size 480 MB
8 MB
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Spindle speed 5400 rpm
5400 rpm
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5400 rpm
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Service & support type 5 years warranty
3 years warranty
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5 years warranty
1 year warranty






Product name Maxtor Black Armor (160GB) SimpleTech Signature Mini (320GB, red) Western Digital MyBook World Edition NAS server Seagate FreeAgent Go (blue, 320GB)   Iomega eGo Helium






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Price range   Check latest prices
$87-$119
from 15 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$98-$169
from 14 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$133-$184
from 9 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$113-$163
from 13 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$121-$127
from 2 stores
 






 
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