Compact and housed in a sturdy, stylish brushed-metal construction, the 3TB Prestige Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 is an affordable, secure, high-capacity storage solution from Iomega. Outfitted with an extremely fast USB 3.0 interface, the drive features data transfer speeds at up to 5 Gbps; however, if you don't have a USB 3.0 port, the drive is backwards compatible with a USB 2.0 port, using the included cable. You can also utilize one of Iomega's separately-sold USB 3.0 adapters. The drive is formatted in NTFS. As such, the drive is plug-and-play ready for your Windows desktop or laptop but it can be easily reformatted to work with your Mac computer.
To ensure that your data, photos, music, videos, or files are secure, the drive features Iomega's built-in Drop Shock technology, their built-in AES 256 bit encryption, and their downloadable protection software suite. With the encryption, you can be confident that your data will remain safe at home, in the office, or at school. In addition, the software suite allows you to easily back up your data online or on the drive. It also ensures that your online experience is safe and free from spyware or viruses. The built-in Drop Shock technology protects your drive if it's dropped from a height of up to three feet. All told, Iomega's put together a secure, affordable external hard drive for all your desktop storage needs.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 3TB |
| Interface |
USB 3.0 USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Buffer | 8MB |
| Encryption | Hardware Encryption: 256-bit AES |
| Average Seek Time | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| System Requirements |
PC: Operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP; Windows Vista (all versions), Windows 7 256MB RAM Requires native USB 3.0 port or USB 3.0 PCI Express adapter or Iomega's USB 3.0 ExpressCard for best performance For Mac: Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6 128MB RAM Drive must be reformatted for use with Mac 1 Please Note:Vista compatibility includes all versions-Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultim close |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | Powered via an AC adapter |
| Environmental Requirements | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.41 x 4.88 x 1.24" / 18.82 x 12.40 x 3.15 cm |
| Weight | 2.23 lb / 1.01 kg |
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Comments about Iomega 3TB Prestige Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0:
really simple to hook up, and has been super reliable so far. I've had it for a few months, and never seems to get hot, even under extreme up and download right after a shoot. I use this as a storage for my business images so not to bog down my computer; its been a great addition to lightroom and cs5.
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