Reviewed on May 5, 2010Though other external hard drives offer a preset menu of ports, the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex cuts costs by letting you pick from a buffet of "personality cables" so that you buy only the connections that suit your system profile. We applaud Seagate for making data backups easier than ever, and recommend the FreeAgent GoFlex external hard drive for extra data storage now and easy upgrades in the future.TAGS:Seagate Technology, Seagate FreeAgent, USB 2.0, FireWire, external hard drive, Apple Macintosh, USB, NTFS, hard drive, Apple Mac OS, connection, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on February 24, 2009Although expensive and difficult to use for networking novices, the Synology DS209+ offers awesome throughput speed and nearly all the features you could ever need in a NAS server.TAGS:NAS server, NAS, folder, server, USB port, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on November 2, 2009The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more advanced NAS features.TAGS:NAS server, Iomega Corp., NAS, bay, server, storage device, USB port, backup, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on June 22, 2009Mac and PC users alike will appreciate the Iomega eGo Portable's triple interface connectivity that lets you choose from USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800. Combined with a rugged enclosure, free data protection software, and a robust three-year warranty, this drive is a great example of well-rounded hardware. We thoroughly recommend it both for average consumer as well as data-hounds on a budget.TAGS:Iomega Corp., Iomega eGo, FireWire, EMC Corp., USB 2.0, Apple Macintosh, design, USB, backup, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
Reviewed on June 30, 2009A sexy, slim design and backup software set make a compelling argument for the Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 external hard drive. We like the unique Try and Decide feature preloaded on the drive, and the throughput speed scores stomp the competition. Shoppers on a strict budget should look into the Fujitsu Handydrive for the best cost per gigabyte, but the BlackArmor PS 110 offers many extra features for just a few more dollars more.TAGS:Seagate Technology, FireWire, backup software, Iomega Corp., Acronis, USB 2.0, external hard drive, backup, USB, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, hard drive, CD, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on January 22, 2009Small business and personal users with large amounts of data will appreciate the Clickfree's painless backup drive that practically automates all the work through the embedded software. People running older Windows operating systems are out of luck, but the lightning-fast transfer speeds and excellent performance scores secure the Clickfree a solid recommendation for up-to-date Windows and Mac users.TAGS:Iomega eGo, portable hard drive, Iomega Corp., backup, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, operating system
Reviewed on August 29, 2010In the latest version of its eGo Portable Mac Edition, Iomega adds dual FireWire 800 ports, USB 2.0, and a durable Drop Guard Xtreme band that shields the drive from the impact of falls (up to 7 feet). Also, Iomega made the drive even more affordable than the previous version. With its included array of data protection software, the Iomega Ego BlackBelt Mac Edition hard drive is sure to meet your storage needs.TAGS:Iomega Corp., Iomega eGo, FireWire, USB 2.0, protection, USB, Apple Macintosh, hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows