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from ny, ny on 3/13/2008
Somehow its memory is only 150 gigs. 10 gig is alot to loose. Its very easy to use but vibrates abit when retrieving info or storing. Very sleek design.
from Columbus, Ohio on 3/10/2008
Just plug it in and transfer your information! Easy to use! Small enough to put in your handbag or attache'.
from Buffalo, NY on 3/9/2008
Difficulty figuring out how to download a 2nd computer's files to same Back-up drive
from Westfield NJ on 3/9/2008
This is great. Same size as the 120 and so easy to use!
from Massachusetts on 3/9/2008
High gloss black case looks great out of the box. After a few minutes of handling it looks pretty bad. It scratches very easily.
from Augusta, ME on 3/8/2008
Once I figured out how to change the file format so that i could use it as a central backup device it's been much! much! much! easier and quicker to back up quickly and often without having to keep using discs. Takes up a lot ledd space than all those backup discs too.
from Bartlesville, OK on 3/8/2008
When you need more than a flash drive, CD or even a data DVD this is your solutions. And it doen't require a power supply. Just grab it and go.
from Phillipsburg, NJ on 3/7/2008
Use for business back-ups daily
from Lewisville, TX on 3/7/2008
Drive format is FAT32 however very easy to change to NTFS.
from nj on 3/7/2008
I will use this as a primary storage device across three different computers. Makes data organization simple. Also when XP or Vista Pig crashes there will be no data loss.
from Tucson, Arizona on 3/7/2008
I have never used an external HD for back up. My expectations were that you would plug this in and push a button and it would back up files. What a surprise when it wanted selections on Google, Yahoo and a bunch of other garbage that I hardly ever use. This is definately not for the novice user! I might as well have written the back-up files long hand! It takes less effort.
from Marshfield, VT on 3/7/2008
I like this product for it's ease of use and portability.
from Missoula, Montana on 3/7/2008
I was relying on flash drives and now I can move vastly more data.
from Chicagoland on 3/7/2008
Using for:
- extended HD memory for my business notebook (with internal 30GB HD) to give it extended life
- doc backup
- music
from Charlotte, NC on 3/7/2008
I keep my most recent backup in a safe deposit box in the event of fire. I keep 2 of these rotating each month. The small size enabled me to reduce the size (and therefore cost) of my safe deposit box. The drive is fast and sets up in a heartbeat. Recommend to anyone.
from Beaver Dam, WI on 3/7/2008
We use this drive to store our daily backups. Compared to the old (4 yr old) drive we had, this little thing is the best thing since sliced bread! The setup took all of 2 minutes. I think it took me longer to get the drive out of the box than it did to actually set it up. Performance speed is excellent. A backup which used to take us about 30 minutes on the old drive now only takes about 10 minutes. Also, now we don't have a cumbersome power cord and adapter to deal with, since this beauty is USB powered (YAY!) We are actually contemplating buying a second one to take along on business travels. Along with its size and weight, it's an optimal drive in all aspects!
from Columbus Oh on 3/7/2008
Great to back up critical info from a laptop. You can use the prodvided SW or something like Truecrypt (free) to create a secure portable hard drive. Also nice to keep a music library on that you can take anywhere....Fits in your shirt pocket....
from Wallington on 3/7/2008
It is Great Product for Data Back up.
from Bear, DE on 3/7/2008
I personally use this product to assist in data transfer and backup.
The portability of this product really made the decision for me. I needed a device I could carry with me.
Staples had the best price for this.
from Herndon, VA on 3/7/2008
As a backup device for personal information.
from Santa Ana, CA on 3/7/2008
I've been using this to backup my company files and it works great. Never had any problems.
from Harnett County, NC on 3/7/2008
Small but holds a lot of data. Setup was very easy.
from Spokane, WA on 3/7/2008
Product worked great at office location and files were easily read on other computers as needed without problems.
from Mars on 3/7/2008
The Passport drive is smaller than expected, and wonderfully so. That being said, it has a couple of design flaws that could eventually cause it's downfall. The USB port is hidden under a rubber door, but rubbers often deteriorate with use and time. In addition, the disk does not self-power down with the "safely remove this device" feature in Windows, meaning when it is disconnected, it is a hard power down--also another potential for failure.
from Buffalo, NY on 3/7/2008
This portable harddrive (HD) is great for backup for mobile storage of your files! It requires no separate power source, so all you need is a USB port. That's the wonder of portable HDs. Of course, for the portability you pay for harddrive space, but compare this to the portable HDs at the apple store and you find you really save money!
I use this HD for Time Machine on my Macbook. It works great every-night when I put it in for the backup to begin. Now, it is a tad annoying to have to remember to put the HD in every-night but compare it to speeds you would get backing up wireless via a G network.
This is a great alternative to apple's expensive backup solutions. It comes ready to work with windows, but I do not recommend this a flash drive. You need to plug in an extra cable to make it work (included) and it's a bit to unwieldily to make it work like that. Get a flash drive for that - you enjoy it more and save money!
from Brooklyn, NY on 3/7/2008
it is small & light, but with big capacity! keep it with you all time!
from Reading, PA on 3/7/2008
I love this drive it's small usb 2.0 and inside the case is a modern SATA drive which is nice and fast. the backup software is very good and upgradeable if you need. i use it like it is to backup important data from 4 computers. it's also available in larger capacities.
from Redondo Beach, CA on 3/7/2008
Nice and portable. Easy to install
from Fort Worth, TX on 3/7/2008
Best feature? No additional power cord or AC adapter. It gets its power from the USB connection. It's light and slim so I don't even notice it being added to my travel bag with my laptop. Bottom line - no issues, easy to use, great capacity for the price.
from New Jersey on 3/7/2008
Fits in your pocket
from Western PA on 3/7/2008
The high capacity and speed allow me to compare and reorganize a large collection of files, lets me make needed backups, and provides an easy and reliable way to transfer the files to others who need them.
although it is easy to use it is very unreliable. I have had two completely fail on me. I lost everything I had and had no chance to recover or copy the files.
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from Portland, OR on 11/15/2007
I use this product to back up large data files from my laptop and desktop computers. It can transfer 10GB in a couple minutes. No additional power supply needed, just plug into the USB port. I would recommend this product to any of my friends and family.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Chicago, IL on 9/28/2007
Excellent product from the price. Very Very useful and portable
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
from Glenwood Springs, CO on 9/28/2007
Very handy little gadget! I keep it backing up my computer all the time.
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
from Alfred State on 9/11/2007
This device helps me save info I need to have for my college courses
[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
from PC, UT on 9/6/2007
It is great to put all the stuff you are not supposed to have on your work computer but need or just want access too while at work.