Iomega 1TB Helium USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive
The 1TB Helium USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive from Iomega is a durable 2.5" SATA hard drive with an aluminum enclosure and USB 2.0 support. The Helium is perfect for Mac desktop and notebook computers because of its HFS+ format. It is also compatible with PC computers after reformatting. The Helium is also compact and lightweight for portable storage while its 256-bit hardware encryption makes for secure data transfers. Plus, the Helium requires no external power supply and includes Iomega Protection Suite software via download.
- Ultra Portable
- The Helium's lightweight and compact casing makes it easy to carry while still providing 1TB of data storage. It also features a USB 2.0 port for quick transfer rates
- Secure Storage
- The Helium features 256-bit hardware encryption to keep data safe and secure. Iomega Protection Suite is also available via download for added protection
- Durable Yet Stylish
- The aluminum enclosure keeps the data safe while the silver finish matches the stylish design of Mac computers
- Mac & PC Compatible
- The Helium works right out of the box with Mac computers. It is also compatible with PC computers, but must be reformatted before it can be used
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | 480Mbps (USB 2.0) |
| Buffer | 8MB |
| System Requirements |
Mac: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher PC: Windows XP / Vista / 7 Drive must be reformatted for use with PC Built-in USB port 256MB RAM |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Agency Approval | 2.5" SATA |
| Mounting | External |
| Power Requirements | Bus-powered |
| Dimensions | 3.0 x 0.6 x 4.8" / 7.6 x 1.5 x 12.2cm |
| Weight | 8.2 oz / 231.3 g |
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Pros
- Compact (4)
- Easy to use (4)
- Portable (4)
- Attractive (3)
- Easy to set up (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- File transfer (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (3)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (4)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy to use
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Iomega 1TB Helium USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive:
I ended up trying a few portable hard drives for my MacBook Air. I ended up going with the Helium. It lacks the faster connections of other models, but it is compact, reasonably light, solid, and matches the MacBook Air very nicely. The USB connector on the drive could be better as the cable does not fit in as firm as I'd like.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about Iomega 1TB Helium USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive:
I use this drive between home and office and find it delivers a great amount of storage and portability for the price. It also has a good fast transfer rate.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Iomega 1TB Helium USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive:
This little guy is great. Extremely portable and worked immediately with MAC OSx Lion. First backup with be EXTREMELY slow so just set it overnight would be my suggestion. Otherwise. Love it!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about Iomega 1TB Helium USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive:
I used it at first to backup my whole computer, took about 2 hours for 500 GB, It didn't warm up much. It's a very comfortable (really portable) size EHDD, simple design, same colour as a Macbook Pro's Unibody.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Comments about Iomega 1TB Helium USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive:
I recently read a review on the Iomega Helium at an online store website and was fascinated by its features. Seeing all the positive reviews I put my money on the Iomega Helium 1TB portable hard drive, so far no regrets. The solid aluminum design of the Helium speaks about the stability. The 256 bit Hardware encryption ensures that the device is secure from threats. I have downloaded the Iomega Protection Suite for extra safety.
More over the 1TB space is big enough to store all my photos and videos. The transfer speed also is good with the USB 2.0 interface. This portable hard drive deserves an ace.
Comments about Iomega 1TB Helium USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive:
Iomega is constantly improving its range of portable hard drives and Iomega Helium 1TB portable hard drive is one of its newer models that come with an increased capacity of 1TB. The block model is another improvement over its previous contoured design.
The design complements my MacBook Pro. The aluminum finish guarantees its durability. The drive comes with a single USB port with a LED light that displays the status of the drive. The compact design of Iomega Helium is due to its 2.5 inch drive. Despite the small size the device is able to hold 1TB data and this is not all it offers great security features as well. The AES 256 bit encryption enables extra layer of security. The encryption allows the user to configure the disk to one computer only.
Comments about Iomega 1TB Helium USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive:
I am using Iomega 1TB Helium portable hard drive for about a year now and there is nothing to complain about the device. From the day I started to use this portable hard drive there was not a single issue. I plugged the device and backup is so easy, I drag and drop the files. The device is USB driven, sometimes I was unable to stop the device and then I realized that the drive was open.
Once I closed the drive I was able to stop the device and unplug it. Though the device was meant for Mac computers I was able to reformat it for my PC.
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What's in the Box
- USB 2.0 Cable
- Quick Start Guide
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Iomega Protection Suite Software (via download)
- Trend Smart Surfing for Mac (1 Year Subscription)
- Iomega QuikProtect
- MozyHome Online Backup (2GB Free)
- 3-Year Limited Warranty with Product Registration
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