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Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drive, USB 2.0, 1TB, Jet Black 34269
Manufacturer: Iomega
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List Price: $172.99
Sale Price: $99.00
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  • Stylish black external hard drive with 1TB storage capacity
  • USB 2.0 connection offers up to 480 Mbps transfer rates
  • EMC Retrospect software provides powerful backup options
  • 1-year limited warranty
  • Device measures 5.0 x 1.6 x 8.1 inches (WxHxD)
Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drive, USB 2.0, 1TB, Jet Black 34269 Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0 1TB
 
Review Date: March 29, 2009
Reviewer: Frannie, Lower 48
This Iomega has excellent storage capacity (1TB), surprising speed for an external drive, and a price that won't break the bank. The only drawback is that it feels slippery, so when you pick it up, hold on tight. It does have little rubber like feet which do keep it snuggly on a table or desk. I've used various internal and external drives for backup in the past. This is my all time favorite. I simply plugged it into my Vista PC, and bingo! Ready to use right out of the box. (I have also used it on an XP PC without any conflicts. NOTHING to install and no time wasted reading instructions or learning software. I simply dragged "My Documents" folder and dropped it onto the Iomega drive, along with a few other selected files. If you WANT a software program, there are plenty of them available as "freeware". Some of these will run your backup at intervals set by you, in case you are a procrastinator. Just be VERY SURE it is from a RELIABLE source. CNET only lists programs free of "bad stuff". They have quite a few available for download free of charge. And if you don't like one, try another. Nothing to lose. Free is a good price. Cut and paste the following URL for a list from cnet: http://download.cnet.com/1770-20_4-0.html?query=backup+freeware&tag=srch&searchtype=downloads&filterName=platform%3DWindows&filter=platform%3DWindows . . . or go to www.cnet.com and do your own search for BACKUP FREEWARE- I HIGHLY recommend this Iomega drive. Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drive, USB 2.0, 1TB, Ruby Red - 34267
Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drive, USB 2.0, 1TB, Jet Black 34269 I have confidence in Iomega
 
Review Date: March 21, 2009
Reviewer: LAO,
I mostly use the external hard drives for backup purposes. My first purchase was a 150GB Seagate. I had problems with it within the first couple of weeks and lost my data. Fry's did a diagnostic test on it and ended up giving me a brand new replacement unit. That experience diminished my level of confidence, so I bought a backup for my backup - a 150GB Iomega. Loved it! It felt so much more sturdy and ran beautifully (I've had it for over a year, it's still running strong, and I've never had a single problem with it).

My current purchase was this Iomega 1TB external hard drive. I am 100% satisfied. I have been using it daily for a month without any problems. The main differences between the 150GB and the 1TB is that the 1TB has an on/off switch and must be plugged into an AC outlet (the 150GB is powered by your computer via USB), and size (the 1TB is the size of a book whereas the 150TB is the size of a flask).

I would be willing to pay a little more for an Iomega just to have the peace of mind.

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