Iomega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo BlackBelt Portable Hard Drive (500GB, Jet Black)
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The Iomega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo BlackBelt Portable Hard Drive (500GB, Jet Black) offers a digital storage capacity of 500GB and blazing transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. It's compact, portable and bus-powered. Plus, it features the Iomega Power Grip band and Drop Guard Xtreme, which protect the drive from drops up to 7 ft. Since it's bus-powered, you can easily take it wherever your laptop goes and the efficient eGo drive requires less power to run, which conserves your laptop battery. The eGo drive is ideal for storing large files quickly, like movies, video and photos. For security, Iomega includes their downloadable Protection Software Suite and built-in AES 256-bit hardware encryption (PC only). There's also a Password Protect feature to keep entire folders safe. If needed, the USB 3.0 interface is backward compatible with a USB 2.0 interface.
- USB 3.0 Interface
- This drive features a USB 3.0 interface, which is capable of providing transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, 10x faster than USB 2.0. It's also backward compatible with USB 2.0
- Rugged
- Perfect for travel, this drive is equipped with Iomega's Power Grip band and Drop Guard Xtreme, which protect it from drops up to 7 ft (2.1 m)
- Security
- The eGo drive has 256-bit hardware encryption built-in to keep your data secure (PC only). It also features the Iomega Protection Suite software (via download), which features Trend Micro Internet Security, Roxio Retrospect Express Backup software, Iomega QuikProtect, and MozyHome Online Backup service to protect your data and your computer
- Portable & Flexible
- The eGo drive is bus-powered and ideal for use with laptops and other mobile devices. It's also PC and Mac compatible
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| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| For Windows Systems | Windows Vista, XP Home, XP Professional / Windows 7 (32-bit) 300 MHz processor or higher Built-in USB connection Requires USB 3.0 port or ExpressCard or PCIe slot for best performance 256MB RAM or higher as required by operating system |
| For Mac Systems | Mac PowerPC G3 or Intel Core Duo processor Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6 or higher USB 2.0 speeds apply Must be reformatted for use with Mac 128MB RAM or higher as required by operating system |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Portable |
| Color | Jet Black |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface / Transfer Rate (Max) | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) Backward compatible with USB 2.0 |
| Encryption | 256-bit AES Encrypted Storage Controller |
| Power Requirements | Bus-powered |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.5 x 0.9 x 5.1" (8.9 x 2.3 x 13.0 cm) |
| Weight | 7 oz (199.6 g) |
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (4)
- Fast (4)
- Quiet (4)
- Highly compatible (3)
- Reliable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Primary use:
- Personal (4)
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Comments about Iomega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo BlackBelt Portable Hard Drive (500GB, Jet Black):
Iomega eGo Blackbelt has put an end to all my storage woes. With backup taken regularly I do not worry anymore about losing vital data from my desktop. The device is simple to operate and does not require any IT skills, just basic computer knowledge would do. eGo Blackbelt is a true black belt when it comes to performance. The protection suite software and the 256-bit encryption takes all my security concerns away. The device can be password protected and therefore no data leakage is possible.
What makes eGo one of the best selling external drives is because of the confidence Iomega has on their product which is why it comes with a three year limited warranty.
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Iomega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo BlackBelt Portable Hard Drive (500GB, Jet Black):
Nice and fast.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup storage
Comments about Iomega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo BlackBelt Portable Hard Drive (500GB, Jet Black):
I use it as a back up to my files. I like the protective cover, and the size. I'm not real tech savvy, and this was easy to use. I haven't experienced anything negative about it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily laptop backup
Comments about Iomega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo BlackBelt Portable Hard Drive (500GB, Jet Black):
If your computer or laptop comes equipped with a USB 3.0 port, the added speed of a backup drive with 3.0 connectivity can be a much valued investment.
Other thoughts:
* If you needed the added storage capacity, which I did not, the incremental cost for a larger drive is very justified.
* The software is quite satisfactory, but I use a program from another vendor, which provides greater flexibility.
* Installation is easy and seamless.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Iomega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo BlackBelt Portable Hard Drive (500GB, Jet Black):
Very large files including Flip videos have been moved onto this external drive to improve its operation and speed.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Iomega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo BlackBelt Portable Hard Drive (500GB, Jet Black):
Light, compact, the belt makes it more solid. Got this cheaper by [$] plus [...]. Easy to install (pre-formatted to NTFS) I don't have USB 3.0 interface but the USB 2.0 speed is used at its best because the disk that comes with it reads and writes fast. I use this on my MAC OSX 10.6 and it's compatible even if it is NTFS. Had to reformat it to HFS Ext (my preference- as a MAC User)
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- Power Grip Band
- USB 3.0 / 2.0 "Y" Cable
- HTML User Manual & Help Files
- Protection Suite Software License (Software Via Download)
- Trend Micro Internet Security (1-Year Free Via Download)
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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