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Buffalo Technology MiniStation TurboUSB Portable Hard Drive 500GB

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3.5 out of 5 Mice, Jan 22, 2009

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Pros

Increased data transfer speeds when used with Tiger and TurboUSB driver
Compact
Bus powered

Cons

TurboUSB driver doesn't offer speed boost with latest version of Mac OS X

Price when rated: $170

Macworld's Buffalo Technology MiniStation TurboUSB Portable Hard Drive 500GB Coverage

Review: Buffalo MiniStation TurboUSB Portable Hard Drive 500GB Buffalo Technology's MiniStation TurboUSB Portable Hard Drive is a humble-looking workhorse of a drive, with modestly fast USB speed—if you're using Tiger—and the added security of being physically tougher than your average portable drive.

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