SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso)
by Hitachi
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Manufacturer: HitachiAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: FS-U25/500E
Color: Espresso
Product features:
- Sleek pocket-sized design by Pininfarina
- Velvety smooth texture for a secure grip
- Durable and made for travel
- Express yourself choose from multiple colors and capacities
- All-in-one high speed USB 2.0 Ycable (included) also provides power
- Windows Live OneCare 2.0 (Up to 3 Users)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso)
Customer Review: Excellent Drive, but chunky
Summary: 4 Stars
The Simpletech Pininfarina designed portable hard drive series is outstanding. I have three of these drives of different sizes and generations. They all have functioned really well, flawlessly. I travel a lot with my drive and it has stood up extremely well. This espresso model has a really nice soft to the touch plastic surface (it's very pleasant to carry and hold).
The drive has a red pilot light to tell you it is plugged in, and it flashes blue when it's being accessed.
Access speed when connected to a USB 2 port is exactly the same as any other USB 2 portable drive, not blindingly fast like your internal hard drive, but speedy just the same. The other problems reported are definately being used in a downgraded USB 1 port.
The included mini USB cable has two USB input connectors (the bigger flat side you plug into the computer). One is data and power and the second is power only. So if you have weak power output to a USB port, that second connector can get you the juice you need.
The included utilities are silly for a drive this size. Delete them.
Now on to my only complaint with this drive. It's thickness. This is a fairly chunky drive. If you use this at home, that's no big deal. But if you are real hard core road warrior, this drive is a bit too fat. I would strongly encourage you to buy the Western Digital Essential or Elite drive instead (all about the same price - just search around a bit). Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive WDME5000TN (Midnight Black). I also have the WD drive in 320 and 500 Gb versions and both work extremely well.
Another suggestion - either of these drives needs a carrying case. This CaseLogic is just about perfect, nice snug fit with good protection, Caselogic Neoprene LHDC-1 Portable Hard Drive Case (Dark Gray). I have four of these carrying cases.
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Description of SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso)
SimpleTech 500GB Signature MiniTM USB 2.0 portable drive, the dark roasted brew from the SimpleTech Signature Mini family, brings all new flavor to your life on the go. Supple and resilient to the touch, with a positive, velvety grip, it is designed by our friends at Pininfarina, the icon of Italian sports car design since 1930.Introducing the Signature Mini family of bite-size drives, bursting with tasty ingredients. Supple and resilient to the touch, with a positive velvety grip, they're designed by our friends at Pininfarina, the icon of Italian sports car design since 1930.
 High speed USB 2.0 "Y" cable included provides power without extra cables |
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Perfect for the Consumers who own a laptop or desktop computer looking for a stylish, simple way to store, backup, and carry their files.
Just plug one in, and inside you'll find smart ways to protect and manage all your precious stuff. Includes both local and online backup for unbeatable, total protection. With Fabrik Local Backup software, you can set up automatic backups from your computer to your Signature Mini, while Fabrik Ultimate Backup (2 GB free) provides secure, online storage that's safe from real world mishaps. It works in the background, for constant, near-real time protection without bogging down your computer.
And who says the Signature Mini is just for storage? For all the photos, songs, and video in your life, Joggle helps you keep track of them wherever they're stored. Online or on any drive, you'll see all your stuff on a single screen and easily share it with friends and family everywhere.
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- Sleek pocket-sized design by Pininfarina
- Velvety smooth texture for a secure grip
- Durable and made for travel
- Express yourself ? choose from multiple colors and capacities
- All-in-one high speed USB 2.0 "Y" cable (included) also provides power
- Simple, automatic backups with Fabrik Local BackupTM
- Complete, unbeatable protection with Fabrik Ultimate BackupTM online service (2 GB free)
- JoggleTM digital content manager for easy tracking, sharing and publishing of photos, music, and videos
- Free technical support
- 3-year warranty
What?s in the Box
Signature Mini USB 2.0 Portable Drive USB 2.0 Cable Fabrik Local Backup? Software Fabrik Ultimate Backup? Service (2GB free)? Joggle? Digital Content Manager Free technical support
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