Description:
This Seagate Maxtor Onetouch 4 is a 500GB, external hard disk drive.
Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $145.
Connects via either FireWire or USB 2.0 for increased flexibility.
This is a 7200 rpm drive and comes with a 16MB buffer.
Pros:
Has a 500GB capacity, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced hard drives.
In fact, the average cost of a product with this large a capacity is $245.
Also, this hard drive has a 16MB buffer, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced hard drives.
By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a buffer is $245.
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 FireWire and Hi-Speed USB interface transfer rate, which is less favorable than some similarly priced hard drives.
For example, the
LaCie D2
, a 320GB hard drive at around $135, has a Hi-Speed USB, FireWire, FireWire 800, and serial ATA interface transfer rate.
Suitability:
Suited for those who don't want to take apart their computer to add another hard drive -- just plug it in.
Value:
In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this hard drive has good features for the money.
Show
Hide
Print friendly version
Email to a friend
del.icio.us
