Top-rated portable hard drives
These smaller portable drives don't offer the blazing transfer speeds compared to desktop models, but they still have large capacities without sacrificing portability.
ioSafe Rugged Portable SSD 120GB
Rated: Nov 8, 2011 5:30 AM
The Rugged Portable SSD isn’t cheap, but it comes with an extensive warranty, and it’s a perfect size for travelling.
LaCie Rugged USB Thunderbolt Series
LaCie's drive is simple to setup and use, has Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 interfaces, and offers SSD speed without a ridiculously high price tag.
Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro 750GB
Rated: Mar 30, 2012 11:20 AM
The Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro is a great-looking portable hard drive that offers fast transfer rates and additional online storage.
Western Digital My Passport Edge for Mac
Rated: Oct 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Offering high capacity in an ultra-slim, all-metal design, My Passport Edge is the ideal companion for Mac users who need to take their creative life on the road.
Rated: Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Aegis Bio 3.0 is a hard drive meant for users who want to make sure that their files remain secure, and are willing to pay for it.
Buffalo Technology MiniStation Thunderbolt Hard Drive 1TB
Rated: Aug 15, 2012 4:30 AM
The MiniStation Thunderbolt drive is a plug-and-play, portable, external hard drive that boasts both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connectivity.
Seagate Backup Plus Portable Drive for Mac 1TB
Rated: Aug 28, 2012 8:00 AM
The Backup Plus is flexible, easily portable, quiet, and affordable. However, it’s not an impressive speed performer.
The Macalope Weekly: Missed connections
The Week in iPad Cases: Just keep swimming