G-Technology 1TB G-RAID mini2 Quad Interface Portable Hard Drive
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The 1TB G-RAID mini2 Quad Interface Portable Hard Drive from G-Technology is a high-capacity portable RAID system that uses high-performance 5400rpm hard disks. The disk can transfer data via eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0. It is capable of transfer speeds of up to 114.7MB/sec when connected via eSATA.
The drive is housed in a durable titanium external casing that features a small and quiet fan for cooling. It can be bus-powered via FireWire; an AC adapter is included for those times when a FireWire port is not available. Formatted for the Mac file system out of the box, its design will perfectly match your MacBook Pro.
- Pre-configured as a RAID 0 array for the ultimate in performance
- Configure as a RAID 1 for true data redundancy at half-capacity, perfect for offloading irreplaceable footage from the latest digital video cameras
- 5400rpm storage system delivers transfer rates in upwards of 100MB/sec when configured as a RAID 0 and connected via eSATA
- Plays back multiple streams of video in HDV, DVCPro HD, XDCAM HD, ProRes 422, and uncompressed formats
- Connects via eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0
- Bus-powered via FireWire; AC adapter included for systems without FireWire
- Cooling fan and integrated heat sink help to keep components cool and in good working order
- Includes all necessary cables and leather carrying case
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Interface |
2x 9-Pin FireWire-800 1x eSATA 1x USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | 5400rpm |
| Buffer | None |
| Average Seek Time | Not Applicable |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate |
Write: 114.7MB/sec Read: 122.5MB/sec |
| Drivers | |
|---|---|
| Supported | Not Required |
| Included | Not Required |
| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Mac | Mac OS X 10.3.x for FireWire-800; Mac OS 9.2 for FireWire-400 |
| Windows | Windows 2000, XP, Vista |
| Hardware | eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Portable |
| Power Requirements |
Bus-powered via FireWire AC: 100-240VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.25 x 1.5 x 5.875" (8.3 x 3.8 x 14.9cm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lb (0.5kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
60%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (4)
- Attractive (3)
- Compact (3)
- Large capacity / good size (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Video (4)
- Photo storage (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (3)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- External power source
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Relatively expensive
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology 1TB G-RAID mini2 Quad Interface Portable Hard Drive:
The built in mini cooling fan is a great addition, portable drives of this size without a fan get too hot...no wonder they don't last long. This drive is surprisingly small for such a huge storage capacity, the sturdy aluminum construction also looks very cool. I like the USB/firewire/SATA options as I don't always rely on USB. The external power supply is great when I use the laptop as it prolongs the battery life by not powering the drive via USB from the laptop battery.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology 1TB G-RAID mini2 Quad Interface Portable Hard Drive:
Packaging looked good, but that's about it. Plugged it into my Macbook Pro as instructed and immediately had the failure drive light come on. I did all the suggested troubleshooting with no change. Unfortunately, I registered my product BEFORE testing it. I guess I thought it would work the first time. Waiting to see what kind of service I'll get from G-Tech.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology 1TB G-RAID mini2 Quad Interface Portable Hard Drive:
This is my portable drive for my Aperture library. It's quick and bus powered which means I can work on my laptop on the go without sacrificing performance.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology 1TB G-RAID mini2 Quad Interface Portable Hard Drive:
This is the first mini I bought. I have been traveling on planes with the large G-RAIDs and this solution is SO much better.
- Primary use:
- Business
Comments about G-Technology 1TB G-RAID mini2 Quad Interface Portable Hard Drive:
I had this drive for 8 month when it decided to not boot up anymore. Luckily I had everything backed up. Took about 7 weeks for G Raid to send me another drive. Now, it will no longer be used as my primary drive but as a backup. I'd rather buy two drives for the price of one G raid.
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- Price: $11.95
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- Price: $75.16
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- Price: $24.88
USB Device
- Price: $28.00
What's in the Box
- 3' (1 m) eSATA Cable
- 3' (1 m) FireWire-800 Cable
- 3' (1 m) FireWire-800 to FireWire-400 Cable
- 3' (1 m) USB 2.0 Cable
- Universal Power Supply
- Leather Travel Pouch
- Software CD-ROM with Manual
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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