Pros
- Fast transfer rates
- Multiple connection options
Cons
- Unhelpful Desktop Manager app
- Cumbersome stand setup
The Specs
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 3000.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Drive type | External Desktop |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces |
|
| Firewire |
|
| USB 3 | Yes |
| Serial ATA | eSATA |
| General Features | |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Bus Powered | 0 |
| Case | |
| Internal Drive Bays | 1 |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 3 Years |
| Warranty information | 3 Years |
Performance
| Firewire 800 Performance - Macworld | |
|---|---|
| Write 10GB Folder | 71.6 MB per second |
| Read 10GB Folder | 77.6 MB per second |
| Write 10GB File | 82.4 MB per second |
| Read 10GB File | 87.3 MB per second |
| Low Memory Photo Editing | 50 Seconds |
| Write Video Files | 70.3 MB per second |
| Read Video Files | 85.1 MB per second |
| USB 2.0 Performance - Macworld | |
|---|---|
| Write 10GB Folder | 30.5 MB per second |
| Read 10GB Folder | 38 MB per second |
| Write 10GB File | 32.5 MB per second |
| Read 10GB File | 39.8 MB per second |
| Low Memory Photo Editing | 76 Seconds |
| Write Video Files | 31.5 MB per second |
| Read Video Files | 38.3 MB per second |
| USB 3.0 Performance - Macworld | |
|---|---|
| Write 10GB Folder | 77.3 MB per second |
| Read 10GB Folder | 76.7 MB per second |
| Write 10GB File | 81.4 MB per second |
| Read 10GB File | 105.1 MB per second |
| Low Memory Photo Editing | 45 Seconds |
| Write Video Files | 105.8 MB per second |
| Read Video Files | 117.2 MB per second |
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