Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red)
The 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive from Transcend is a portable USB 2.0 hard drive, intended for use with Windows, Mac, and Linux-based computers. Perfect for portable use, the drive draws power from the computer's USB port and meets US military drop-test standards.
You'll be able to backup your data with ease thanks to the drive's OneTouch Auto-Backup function. A plug and play design means that no drivers are necessary for installation. You'll know when the drive is on and accessing data thanks to the integrated LED activity light.
- To protect against data loss or damage from accidental slips or falls, the StoreJet 25 mobile meets the U.S. military drop-test standards MIL-STD-810F 516.5 procedure IV (transit drop test) with advanced two-stage anti-shock technology, literally making it one of the safest places to keep your data
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant and USB 1.1 backwards compatible
- Easy Plug and Play installation
- Ultra-portable form factor
- Includes StoreJet Elite software which helps you manage your data
- OneTouch Auto-Backup function
- Powered via the USB port -- no external power or battery needed
- LED indicates power on and data access
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (mini-B) |
| Drive Speed | 5400rpm |
| Buffer | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | 18MB/sec |
| System Requirements |
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7; Mac OS 9; Mac OS X; Linux Kernel 2.4.2 Two USB 2.0 ports may be required to provide full power on some systems |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Portable |
| Power Requirements | USB bus-powered |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.2 x 0.74 x 5.3" (8.1 x 1.9 x 13.4cm) |
| Weight | 0.45 lb (0.21kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 25 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quiet (17)
- Fast (13)
- Easy to install (11)
- Highly compatible (10)
- Attractive (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional storage (5)
- Back-up (5)
- Photo storage (5)
- File transfer (3)
- High-end multimedia (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (7), Power user (5), Casual user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (19), Business (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
This product works perfectly
I got this hard drive for travel (I have an upcoming trip to India in mind) and I couldn't be happier. The price was so reasonable, the drive worked so well, and it...Read complete review
I got this hard drive for travel (I have an upcoming trip to India in mind) and I couldn't be happier. The price was so reasonable, the drive worked so well, and it was so small that I ordered another one after checking it out, so I have a back-up. Nothing more in the way of set up was required than to hook it up to the computer, it was that easy to use. One thing: you will need to get a powered multi-port USB hub for this drive, though I found one on-line for about $16. The drive has two USB connectors sprouting in a Y from the cord that connects to the drive. These two connectors plug into this hub and power the drive. The only extra thing you need to buy is the powered multi-port USB hub.
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Most Liked Negative Review
It is pretty, but that it is all.
I cannot recomment it.
I do not know if it is good or bad, but I encountered some problems and was not able to communicate with the technical support to solve them. They qu...Read complete review
I cannot recomment it.
I do not know if it is good or bad, but I encountered some problems and was not able to communicate with the technical support to solve them. They quickly answered my first (stupid) question and stopped communicating after that.
Now the problem.
My intention was to use this drive as a hot backup. It supposed to sit at my working computer and silently copy all my work, so when I need to switch a computer I can just unplug the drive and plug it in an another computer.
I new that the drive contained a program to do just that. I was called StoreJet elite. But I found it difficult to use it for several reasons.
1.The program allowed me to save "bookmarks", but every time it started synchronization it asked me to close all browser windows and kept hanging until I did this. !!!!!!
2. It did not start automatically when a computer restarted (it started only when the drive was connected).
3. It did not keep the setting. It allowed to set a direction for synchronization (to computer, to drive or in both direction), but after restart it loosed the setting and resorted to the default setting.
4. It did not produce a warning before deleting all your valuable files from a computer if you happened to use a wrong setting. I am pretty absentminded person, so I can easily erase all my work without a reminder.
5. It crashed (the program, not the drive) at least one time a day.
I am not totally sure that all that problems are not my fault. May be I did something wrong. But all my attempts to communicate with the technical support failed. On every request I received an automatic response promising the quick contact and then nothing. So I assumed that the StoreJet elite program is not working, and without it the drive is just a drive.
Lev Tannen
Reviewed by 25 customers
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Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
Great size and price. It came with the right cables and works on different PC's.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Meets all expectations
- Versatile
Cons
- None as of yet
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
Easy to set-upEasy to useDependable and meets all expectation[...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
Thanks for another great product [...] We will use you over and over again!! Best place to shop we know!!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Multimedia
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
Very portable
Very durable
Easy to use
Fairly fast
I travel a lot. I can just "throw" this drive in my backpack with my laptop and it is always there when I need it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Laptop backup
- Photo storage
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
Easy to use, works great, lightweight, durable!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
I love how it looks really bulky but it's really light. I installed it really easily. However, I mistook the backup button for the off switch. Besides that fiasco I haven't have a problem with it yet.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup storage
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
Small, fast and with a one botton back up software that helps a lot. I recommend.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
Super portable, nice design, feels durable.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Gaming
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
I use this one for my photos y other one for music
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
In use this product as backup storage for my laptop. It is super easy to use. I literally just had to plug it in. The cover seems durable and the compact size is great. I wish it was a little bit cheaper though...
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
I finally decided that an additional seperate hard drive was needed to store my photographs and after looking at more familiar brands and doing my research decided that the Transcend was the one for me.
This was such an easy install and foolproof that I was worried that there was something I missed. There were no glitches and so far no mishaps.
This product works as advertised.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
This was so simple to set-up and easy to operate. Although I don't travel as often as I used to, the small size would make it easy to travel with.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
Use it to back up my wife's laptop
Pros: Sleek, Easy to Use, Small, Powered by USB, and comes with an easy application to back up everything.
Cons: A little on the pricier side but totally worth it IMO
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
I use this drive as a backup drive for digital photography.
Its got 500 GB and is very portable. Its very well made, in fact extremely durable.
I thought the price was too a little too high.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
To store pictures and also as a back up information
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
I got this hard drive for travel (I have an upcoming trip to India in mind) and I couldn't be happier. The price was so reasonable, the drive worked so well, and it was so small that I ordered another one after checking it out, so I have a back-up. Nothing more in the way of set up was required than to hook it up to the computer, it was that easy to use. One thing: you will need to get a powered multi-port USB hub for this drive, though I found one on-line for about $16. The drive has two USB connectors sprouting in a Y from the cord that connects to the drive. These two connectors plug into this hub and power the drive. The only extra thing you need to buy is the powered multi-port USB hub.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
I travel quite a bit, and the Transcend is extremely reliable, especially shock-resistant. It feels like it has a rubber coating. This is the third one I've bought - from B&H, of course. I've only seen them at B&H.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
I use this product just as an extra drive - haven't used the one-touch backup. It is so easy, and fast too. It does take 2 USB ports, but for what I do with it - who cares? I plug it in to save pictures and files when my hard drive gets too crowded, or when I want to move these files to another computer, and it works great. I also like the grippiness of the covering on the drive - less likely to slip or fall. I'm happy.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- Included Software
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
I mainly store photos on this hard drive. It transfers fairly fast. The only thing I don't like about the product is the software that comes with it. Therefore, I just ignore it and transfer photos from Adobe Bridge. It is extremely quiet and very durable.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Active Music Transfers
Comments about Transcend 500GB StoreJet 25M Portable Hard Drive (Red):
I use this product for Mobile DJing at high end weddings in Seattle. I CAN'T have something that fails me.
- I was worried about the sleep / shut down time - no issues.
- I was worried about the extra USB power - no issues and not needed.
- It has a nice grip cover and sit perfectly without slipping or falling off my booth.
- No set up required. Plugged into a PC, loaded files. Plugged into a Mac, loaded more files. Plugged back into PC and it works flawlessly for all of my programs.
Summary - I have my Transcend StoreJet sitting next to me and it is an enjoyable thing! I looked and waited a LONG time since my last HD and would definitely buy this again.
- Primary use:
- Business
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