G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive
The 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive 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 having to carry and use 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; however, you will need to reformat the drive first in FAT32 or NTFS.
- Portable, FireWire external hard drive
- Compact size, weighs less than 9 oz
- Storage capacity up to 750GB 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
- Time Machine ready
- Mac OS X and Windows compatible 1
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 750GB |
| Interface |
1x USB 2.0 2X 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 For use with Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, you will need to reformat the drive |
| 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 17 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (15)
- Easy to set up (14)
- Attractive (13)
- Quiet (12)
- Compact (10)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (9)
- Additional storage (8)
- File transfer (8)
- Photo storage (8)
- Video (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (10), Casual user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7), Business (6)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (15)
Most Liked Positive Review
Perfect for MacBook Pro
Compact size, sharp look with MBP, fast FireWire transfers--plugged in and conducted a full initial Time Machine backup, about 85GB, in less than an hour. Also like the bus-powered feature--trying...Read complete review
Compact size, sharp look with MBP, fast FireWire transfers--plugged in and conducted a full initial Time Machine backup, about 85GB, in less than an hour. Also like the bus-powered feature--trying to get away from 'always on' devices as much as possible. Can't yet say how well it will hold up over time, but it feels solid. Good choice for Mac. [...]
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Most Liked Negative Review
bad luck?
Nice looking but didn't work. I ordered two and one didn't work out of the box. Made loud clicking sounds but wouldn't appear on my desktop. I ordered another and it had the same...Read complete review
Nice looking but didn't work. I ordered two and one didn't work out of the box. Made loud clicking sounds but wouldn't appear on my desktop. I ordered another and it had the same problem...strike two. It took two replacements before I got one that worked. I own two G-tech desktop drives and they've been really reliable but, so far, these mobile units are very disappointing.
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
I use this drive for video editing. it's fast and reliable and has yet to crash or stop working. software installed easily as well
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
I use the the drive mostly for video and photo editing, and it works as it should. Great performance, capacity, and looks; it's a triple threat. Also portable, and compact, did i mention that? That's important too. One thing that I would like to change though is the tip of drive. 5400 RPM is okay for now, but it would've have been better with a 7200 Rpm drive, or a solid state. Love the 2x firewiree 800 ports.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
Drive arrived on time and functioned perfectly right out of the box. Using it with my MacBook Pro.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
As a wedding photographer, I rely on a quick external storage immediately after returning home. It's plug and play. It's very light, transfer speeds are fast (firewire),design is very similar to Apples unibody design. Doesn't require external power, and is silent! I would love to be able to turn it off when not needed instead of having to unplug the Firewire cable.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
So far so good cannot complain wish it was 1 tb though.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
I've only had the drive for a few weeks, but I can say this. It looks good, feels good, and has been working flawlessly so far. I use it as the main drive for all my samples working with ableton on my laptop, and the Firewire speed has been solid for that purpose. It's plug and play on my Mac Laptop, which is always nice as well. It runs a little warm, but nothing too crazy, I imagine any drive will put off some heat. Hitachi has always been a solid brand, and I reckon I would continue buying these for future needs.
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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 G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
This hard drive is very sleek and looks great with a macbook pro. Product has worked great so far, firewire cable is nice length and no issues encountered. Light and portable and has nice rubber legs on back to sit on a desk without getting scratched.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
I used the hd to back up my video files from my camera. Everything went smoothly.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
Used to back-up my Apple (time Machine). Fast, easy, can't ask for more.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Photo Storage
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
Nice looking but didn't work. I ordered two and one didn't work out of the box. Made loud clicking sounds but wouldn't appear on my desktop. I ordered another and it had the same problem...strike two. It took two replacements before I got one that worked. I own two G-tech desktop drives and they've been really reliable but, so far, these mobile units are very disappointing.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Firewire 800 Connection
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Time Machine Backup
- Video
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
Since the recent Mac OS 10.7 (Lion) release broke Time Machine backups to my Dlink NAS storage, I needed a new backup device for my MacBook Pro. I was able to successfully copy my NAS Time Machine backups to the G-Tech drive then point Lion Time Machine to start using this drive.
Time Machine now works flawlessly and fast via the Firewire 800 connection.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
It is small, pretty light, portable and fast.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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 G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
Can't comment on longevity (only had this drive for a few weeks), but I really like the small footprint and the fact that you can daisy-chain it in line with other FW800 drives (most mobile hard drives don't give you two FW800 ports). The drive runs rather quiet and not any hotter than comprable drives. One caveat: the black surface is pone to show fingerprints and smudges even at the lightest touch, but a gentle swipe with a microfiber cloth restores its shiny beauty.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Fast
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
Compact size, sharp look with MBP, fast FireWire transfers--plugged in and conducted a full initial Time Machine backup, about 85GB, in less than an hour. Also like the bus-powered feature--trying to get away from 'always on' devices as much as possible. Can't yet say how well it will hold up over time, but it feels solid. Good choice for Mac. [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- In The Studio
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
A little more $ for the reliable G Drives. Bus powered and 750 GBs. Dig it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Heavy bulky
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
easy to setup for mac
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Comments about G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Hard Drive:
Compact. Well built. 3 year warranty.
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- USB 2.0 Cable
- FireWire 800 Cable
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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