Reviewed on September 26, 2008The Seagate FreeAgent Go is our favorite portable hard drive to date and takes our award for Editors' Choice. The drive is well designed and fast, and you won't find a better value for the price.TAGS:Seagate FreeAgent, Seagate Technology, external hard drive, USB 2.0, USB, hard drive
Reviewed on August 14, 2008The Western Digital My Book Mirror Edition is a compelling choice for an external drive, delivering excellent value, good performance, and two hard drives for added data security. For anyone looking for an external USB 2.0 drive, the My Book Mirror belongs on your shortlist.TAGS:Western Digital, USB 2.0, capacity, external hard drive, FireWire, USB, hard drive
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., FireWire, EMC Corp., USB 2.0, Apple Macintosh, design, USB, backup, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
Reviewed on July 1, 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, Iomega Corp., backup software, Acronis, USB 2.0, backup, external hard drive, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, USB, hard drive, CD, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on March 25, 2009The Transcend StoreJet 25 Mobile stomps the competition and lives to fight another day, thanks to its rugged military-grade exterior. It also delivers chart topping transfer speeds and offers the cheapest cost per gigabyte on the market today. We fully recommend this tough little drive.TAGS:gigabyte, capacity, USB 2.0, protection, USB, hard drive, backup
Reviewed on August 14, 2008The Western Digital My Book Mirror Edition is a compelling choice for an external drive, delivering excellent value, good performance, and two hard drives for added data security. For anyone looking for an external USB 2.0 drive, the My Book Mirror belongs on your shortlist.TAGS:Western Digital, USB 2.0, capacity, external hard drive, FireWire, USB, hard drive
Reviewed on August 13, 2008Made from bamboo and recycled aluminum, the SimpleTech (Re)Drive is the most environmentally friendly external hard drive we've tested. It works well as a USB 2.0-only storage device and offers a unique ownership experience.TAGS:SimpleTech Inc., external hard drive, USB 2.0, USB, hard drive, Apple Macintosh, CD, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on March 25, 2009The Transcend StoreJet 25 Mobile stomps the competition and lives to fight another day, thanks to its rugged military-grade exterior. It also delivers chart topping transfer speeds and offers the cheapest cost per gigabyte on the market today. We fully recommend this tough little drive.TAGS:gigabyte, capacity, USB 2.0, protection, USB, hard drive, backup
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., FireWire, EMC Corp., USB 2.0, Apple Macintosh, USB, design, backup, Microsoft Windows, hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP
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., FireWire, EMC Corp., USB 2.0, Apple Macintosh, design, USB, backup, Microsoft Windows, hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP