G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB)
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The G-Drive mobile from G-Technology is a portable hard drive featuring USB 2.0 and FireWire 800 connectors. The fast, 5400rpm hard drive is bus-powered, letting you take it with you on the go without being weight down by a bulky power adapter. The drive is designed to match the MacBook Pro aesthetic, and is Time Machine ready. It is also compatible with Windows-based systems.
- Portable, FireWire external hard drive
- Compact size, weighs less than 9 oz
- Storage capacity up to 500GB using 5400rpm Hitachi drive
- Bus powered - no AC adapter required
- Ships complete with all cables
- Unique and stylish enclosure designed with the MacBook Pro user in mind
- Mac OS X and Windows compatible
- Time Machine ready
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface | USB 2.0, FireWire 800 |
| Drive Speed | 5400rpm |
| Buffer | 8MB Cache |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Up to 800Mbps |
| System Requirements |
Mac OSX 10.3.x or higher Windows 2000, XP, or Vista |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Portable |
| Power Requirements | Bus-Powered |
| Environmental Requirements | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | 9 oz (255g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 32 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quiet (26)
- Attractive (21)
- Easy to use (19)
- Easy to setup (17)
- Large capacity / good size (13)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (18)
- File transfer (13)
- Photo storage (12)
- Video (12)
- Additional storage (11)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (18), Heavy duty user (5), Casual user (4), Frequent user (4)
- Primary use:
- Business (17), Personal (14)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Compact and Durable with Extras
This drive is very well made and a nice companion for any notebook computer. The flexibility of Firewire 800 & USB 2 is a plus. It comes with every cable needed for all th...Read complete review
This drive is very well made and a nice companion for any notebook computer. The flexibility of Firewire 800 & USB 2 is a plus. It comes with every cable needed for all three connection speeds - Firewire 800, 400 and USB. I partitioned the drive for use as a bootable backup drive and scratch disc for video editing. It is bus-powered so no additional power supply is needed. So far I cannot find any flaws in the design or functionality. I would highly recommend this for anyone seeking an affordable backup or storage solution.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Nice looking but the 1394 bad
worked great on usb but the 1394 didn't work right
worked great on usb but the 1394 didn't work right
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
This product is ideal for Dogital Camera backup Red One, Canon...
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to use
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
Ideal workflow for video transfers from RED, Canon, SXSs...
no need for extra cables
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Video
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
I use this as a portable hard drive to store media on so I can edit on-the-go on my MacBook Pro.
It's small, sleak, and FireWire 800.
No carrying case for protection. Not sure if it allows you to hook up to a USB concurrently with large FireWire 800 usage/transfers for more power and better performance.....it might. That's always nice when you have that option.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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 G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
Perfect size to carry in a backpack for file transfers. Small footprint for desk top. Light and complimentary design for the MBP.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
I love this drive. It's very durable and has a very similar look and finish as my Macbook Pro. I do a lot of video work on the go and it has worked perfectly for me. I would defiantly buy another G-Drive.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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 G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
Just needed a little extra storage for video editing on the road. This is perfect.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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 G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
Great for my macbook pro comes formatted correctly without 3rd party junk. i use this for video & music with gigs at a time & it runs flawless. I copied 490 gigs at once with no problems. The 800 firewire wire it comes with is great with metal ends instead of the usual plastic. it does not need a power cable, I don't have anything bad to say about this. [...]
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
- Reliable
- Robust
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
Small, convenient, fast, totally portable, high capacity. Really excellent storage solution for users who need portability and robust equipment.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
I use this for Time Machine on my Macbook Pro. Performance is great, and it is attractive (kinda looks like it goes with the MBP!)
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
It is a shame that you can't go from Mac to PC comfortably with this devise, but so far it has worked very good
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
Top quality product. I was looking for an external hard-drive for my 13' MacBook Pro to store my raw-files which where starting to take up too much space on my internal HD. I also wanted to get an external HD which was powered by the fire-wire or the USB so that I didn't need to plug the power in a wall outlet. The G-Drive fits my need perfectly and I like the design also.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
worked great on usb but the 1394 didn't work right
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
So far this is a great deal. Looks great and simular to the mac, light and compact. Nice build quality. More testing to be done.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
I use the G-Tech as a travel Hard-drive while I have 2 others in my office as backups. Having the FireWire800 was essential for my business and it is nice to have the eSATA and USB 2.0 cable/ports as well. Very well built and would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a hard drive with more than one connection. Money well spent!
- 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
- Video
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
We used this drive for storing footage for a video shoot we did with a Canon 7D. It worked perfectly straight out of the box. And it looks great. Lightweight, bus powered... great value.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact
- Quiet
- Solid Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
Much more solid construction than similar drives from the major vendors. Very fast Firewire connection. Bought two more after trying one out.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
i purchased the G-Drivee for my apple macbook pro. i love the product easy to use just plug it right up and it goes with the macbook the same color and style great buy i went on an brought another one for the macbook air the G-Drive slim
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
If you are in video business, this is for you, transfers large HD footages...
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
This drive is very well made and a nice companion for any notebook computer. The flexibility of Firewire 800 & USB 2 is a plus. It comes with every cable needed for all three connection speeds - Firewire 800, 400 and USB. I partitioned the drive for use as a bootable backup drive and scratch disc for video editing. It is bus-powered so no additional power supply is needed. So far I cannot find any flaws in the design or functionality. I would highly recommend this for anyone seeking an affordable backup or storage solution.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about G-Technology G-Drive mobile (500GB):
I recently started to teach a documentary class. I wanted my students to learn the mechanics of editing as soon and as fast as possible. I gave them a short edited piece of mine, master and raw footage. I loaded everything onto the mobile drive and uploaded on the University's hard drive.
Next, it will travel with me and hold all of my still photography. The mobility is wonderful.
- Primary use:
- Business
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What's in the Box
- USB Cable
- FireWire 800 Cable
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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