Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive
The 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive from Iomega is a high-capacity drive in a stylish external housing. The drive features an interface that allows it to be connected via eSATA or USB 2.0, a rotation speed of 7200rpm, and an 8MB data buffer. A license for Iomega Protection Suite software for Windows is included, entitling you to download the robust backup software from the web.
- 1TB holds up to 75 hours of DV video, 212 DVD movies, or 250,000 MP3s
- Drive features a stylish dark silver brushed finish with sturdy aluminum construction, and an included desktop stand
- Drive is formatted as an NTFS volume for use in Windows; can be reformatted for Mac OS X if needed
- USB 2.0 interface for universal compatibility
- eSATA is capable of transfer rates of up to 3Gbps
- Includes download license for the Iomega Protection Suite. This robust software bundle includes Iomega v.Clone, a 1-year subscription to Trend Micro Internet Security, Iomega QuikProtect, EMC Retrospect, and access to the MozyHome Online Backup service
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Interface |
1x eSATA 1x USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Buffer | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System Requirements |
Computer: Pentium II; PowerPC G3; Intel Mac Operating System: Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Mac OS X 10.3-10.5 Memory: 256MB (Windows); 128MB (Mac) Hardware: USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 120VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.75 x 1.2 x 7.8" (12.1 x 3.1 x 19.9cm) |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (15)
- Easy to use (15)
- Large capacity / good size (13)
- Quiet (13)
- Attractive (11)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (13)
- Additional storage (11)
- Photo storage (9)
- File transfer (7)
- Video (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (8), Power user (8)
- Primary use:
- Personal (12), Business (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
fast, quiet and cool
This drive replaces my first NAS drive that I was using as backup. I wanted a fast drive that I could easily unplug and place in a fireproof safe in case disaster struck. This ...Read complete review
This drive replaces my first NAS drive that I was using as backup. I wanted a fast drive that I could easily unplug and place in a fireproof safe in case disaster struck. This drive meets my needs to a T. I can back up 225 GB of applications and data including all my photos and my itunes library in just over an hour. With my NAS drive, backing up my itunes library alone took 9 hours. This is revolutionary. No more excuses not to make regular backups.
The drive is silent and not at all warm to the touch. I'm glad I did the extra investigating and purchased an eSATA drive. It makes a huge difference.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Made Clicking Noise but Works
using it as backup for my laptop and for saving multimedia. have had issues with disk making clicking sound. speed for esata doesn't seem that fast.
using it as backup for my laptop and for saving multimedia. have had issues with disk making clicking sound. speed for esata doesn't seem that fast.
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Reviewed by 16 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
Wanted to use E-sata had to settle with USB.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
Great price. Great drive.
A breeze to set up on my Mac. I'm no power-user, so I have nothing good/bad to say about the speed of the drive, but it's been simple to use and that's what matters to me most. And it's so quiet.
Sleek appearance w/ small footprint.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
Got this drive primarily for portable desktop storage and love it so far! Running eSATA its really fast, quiet, and simple to use. I highly recommend this drive, great value for the price.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
using it as backup for my laptop and for saving multimedia. have had issues with disk making clicking sound. speed for esata doesn't seem that fast.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
The esata connection didn't seem much faster when backing up my computer. It was the initial backup using the iomega software, so that could be why.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
does what it should do and quitely.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
I use this product to backup my C Drive. I use Windows 7 and it has the capability to create an image of your entire C Drive. I also use it to backup all of my images.
It's great and I have no cpmplaints.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
Is just about as fast as my previous 1TB external with USB 2.0, firewire 499/800 and eSATA. I use eSATA, haven't tried running two drives at once, but I imagine that works and is dependent on the host motherboard anyway.
Does what you buy it for, store data and carry it with you. Not extremely durable like most externals, if you want that you need to shell out for portables with rugged exterior casing.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo Storage
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
very fast with esata easy to install
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Lightning fast
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
I bought this so I could store all my large file photos for my business. It works like a charm, lightning fast in displaying thumbnails. Easy to set up and install.
The only con about this is that the eSATA cable that comes with it isn't very long, so I bought a 6' eSATA cable so I am able to place the drive anyplace on my desk.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- 931 gb not 1000
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
It is a great device. Exactly what I wanted and met all my expectations. It is quiet and pretty cool. I haven't really used it to transfer more than 100gb at once, but it performed well. The light is pretty bright, but it has a great look and doesn't bother me. it could annoy a gamer who likes the dark. I love it so far. It is fast too.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
I bought 2 of these drives for recording home videos from my old 8mm and new HD camcorders. I use one as the primary drive and one as the back up.
The video capture device is connected via FireWire 400 and the hard drive via USB 2.0. I have had no problem recording this way. To back up, I connect the other hard drive to another USB port and copy files using SyncBack. The speed seems fine either way, but I don't have anything similar to compare.
So far they have worked fine. They don't run hot or show any signs of failure, although I've only had them less than a month. The drive that I use for the primary has run over night with out getting more than warm.
I like the fact that there is an on/off switch, although it would be nice if the drives went "to sleep" when the computer powers off, as well.
Overall, I've been happy with these drives in the short time I've had them.
I gave the drives 4 stars because I don't have anything to compare to, so there might be something better....
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
I use this drive for image back ups of my system as well as bulk storage of media files. It is small, quiet, and versatile. Firewire, eSata, or USB makes it easy to haul around and connect to different computers. In addition, a built-in power switch is helpful when using eSata only when you need to.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
So far the drive has been running smoothly with no problems. The eSata is a nice addition to the USB 2 for faster transfer speeds. The drive runs quietly with little noise. My only wish is that you could place the hard drive flat on a surface instead of vertical, but there is no indication on the drive for correct horizontal orientation.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
I use this as a plug and play storage drive between several computers. This unit is 100 percent better than the Seagate external drive I had previously purchased. The Seagate corrupts half of the files and renders them useless. The Omega handle all files of any type and size pefectly. It comes already formated NTFS which saves hours wasted reformatting. I also own 5 Western Digital drives which work perfectly but I just wasn't in the mood to reformat another drive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Iomega 1TB Professional Desktop External Hard Drive:
This drive replaces my first NAS drive that I was using as backup. I wanted a fast drive that I could easily unplug and place in a fireproof safe in case disaster struck. This drive meets my needs to a T. I can back up 225 GB of applications and data including all my photos and my itunes library in just over an hour. With my NAS drive, backing up my itunes library alone took 9 hours. This is revolutionary. No more excuses not to make regular backups.
The drive is silent and not at all warm to the touch. I'm glad I did the extra investigating and purchased an eSATA drive. It makes a huge difference.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- Price: $42.24
What's in the Box
- eSATA Cable
- USB Cable
- Power Adapter
- Quick Install Guide
- Documentation CD-ROM
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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