Iomega 2TB eGo Charcoal Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0
The 2TB eGo Charcoal Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0 from Iomega is a desktop hard drive with 2TB of space that takes advantage of the speed offered by the USB 3.0 specifications. USB 3.0 provides for bus transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, more than ten times faster than USB 2.0. The drive is compatible with PC computer systems, and includes the Iomega Protection Suite via free download to backup and protect your information.
- USB 3.0 provides transfer speeds up to 5Gbps -- about ten times the speed of the USB 2.0 bus
- Plug-and-play installation
- Powered by an ENERGY STAR qualified power adapter for a better environment
- Charcoal gray color complements your computer
- The Iomega Protection Suite is included via free download to protect your data and your computer. It includes Trend Micro Internet Security, Roxio Retrospect Express Backup, Iomega QuikProtect, and MozyHome Online Backup
- NTFS formatted for use with Windows
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (2.0 Compatible) |
| Drive Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Buffer | ≥8MB |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System Requirements |
Computer: Pentium II Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32-bit) Memory: 256MB Hardware: USB 3.0 for best performance; Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5 x 1.6 x 7.3" (12.7 x 4.1 x 18.5cm) |
| Weight | 2.2 lb (1kg) |
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Pros
- Fast
- Quiet
- Sturdy
Cons
- Plastic stand
Best Uses
- Anything
Comments about Iomega 2TB eGo Charcoal Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0:
Nicely build with full metal enclosure. Quiet and fast.
As with most products, there was probably some financial manager at Iomega who decided that the stand should be made of plastic. This makes an extreme negative impression and I hope that the decision maker would get one or two sleepless nights because of opinions like this. I threw out the low quality (the original word was censored here) stand and use the otherwise great product in a horizontal position.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Linux
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Iomega 2TB eGo Charcoal Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0:
Great product, I have setup at my desk waiting for IT to get the server situation figured out.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Speed capacity
Cons
- Possible QA issues
Best Uses
Comments about Iomega 2TB eGo Charcoal Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0:
This is a big and fast drive.
I use it as backup for all my docs and photo work.
I have read that USB 3.0 is fast enough that the IO speed of the external hard drive itself is now a factor. This is different from USB 2, where the USB interface speed was the bottleneck.
Reading and writing to this drive seems like reading and writing to an internal drive.
Installation is truely plug and play, unlike some other 2TB externals.
I give it three stars because I got two defective drives in a row. This could have been just bad luck.
Bottom line: If you get a good one, it works beautifully.
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What's in the Box
- USB 3.0/2.0 Cable
- Power Supply
- Quick Start Guide
- Trend Micro Internet Security (12-Months; Via Download)
- 3-Year Limited Warranty with Product Registration
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