Pros
- Pre-formatted for Mac
- Includes Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 cables
- Bus-powered
Cons
- Only one Thunderbolt and one USB port
- Unimpressive data transfer speeds
Manufacturer’s Description
MiniStation Thunderbolt is a high performance portable hard drive featuring the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology. Delivering the fastest interface speeds available, it is perfect for those who manage large files such as creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts. With speeds up to 10Gbps, Thunderbolt is 2X FASTER than USB 3.0, giving you the fastest portable storage interface ever.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | HDPA10TU3 |
Performance
| Thunderbolt Performance - Macworld | |
|---|---|
| Write Video Files | 102.5 MB per second |
| Read Video Files | 108.2 MB per second |
| USB 2.0 Performance - Macworld | |
|---|---|
| Write Video Files | 35.2 MB per second |
| Read Video Files | 26.6 MB per second |
| USB 3.0 Performance - Macworld | |
|---|---|
| Write Video Files | 101.4 MB per second |
| Read Video Files | 106.9 MB per second |
When 10 seconds don't do -- Snapchat now lets photos stay for a day
Google's All Access music may finally come to iOS
