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Seagate STM901603BAA1E1-RK 160GB Black Armor 2.5-Inch USB 2.0 External Hard Drive | List Price: $185.13
Discount Price: $59.99
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Brand: Seagate
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 5 years warranty
Features: - Box Content - BlackArmor external hard drive with pre-loaded security and backup software, Quick Start guide, USB 2.0 cable, and Protective slip case
- Protected by Seagate Secure hardware based encryption technology delivering Government certification as the strongest data security available for an external storage device
- Removal of the USB cable from your computer auto locks the drive
- No tedious manual security procedures found in software-based encryption technology
- Hint feature offers a reminder in the event of a forgotten password
sleek drive [Posted on 2008-08-12]
Pretty sleek drive. Nice exterior enclosure and portability. If you need security and portability this is the drive for you.
Nice, sleek [Posted on 2008-08-24]
Nice, sleek. Security is a bit overkill for the music and photos I'm keeping on it, but nice to know its there I guess.
Concerned about security? Get this drive [Posted on 2008-09-03]
This drive is great for those concerned about security more than functionality.
All the security software and back-up utilities come pre-loaded on the hard-drive, so all you have to do is plug it in and answer a few questions. The drive itself is sleek and very sturdy, and comes with a pouch that stores the hard-drive and the USB cable. It really is a great looking drive.
Now for some of the cons. Everytime you disconnect the hard-drive, you have to unlock the drive before it can be used. Also, transfer speeds seem a tad bit slower than my other portable drive, albeit not that much slower but worth noting. The price of this drive is a little steep compared with the storage space received. You do get better value going with the 320GB drive though.
All in all, this drive receives 4 stars because it provides great security in a great looking drive, but you are paying a premium for it.
decent portable hard drive [Posted on 2008-10-13]
before i start talking about it's functionality lets talk about its form. i have to say i like the way this drive looks. a nice combination of rubberized plastic and glossy plastic. i find it sleek and stylish though a little on the large side. the drive comes with it own carry case to keep it nice and clean which is a bonus.
as for the functionality of the drive, the encryption works as advertised. if you don't have the password good luck getting at the data. the software is easy to install as it is just on the drive as a separate partition with the software.
it's not all sunshine and puppy dogs for this drive however. there is no mac support and there is no way to use the drive without password protection. which really stinks for me since i use both mac and windows machines. the drive seems a little bit on the power hungry side as i need 2 usb plugs half the time just to get it running. copying data and writing data seems a bit slower as well, but i think i'll chalk that up to the encryption being done.
if you're looking for a safe way to carry data, and want it secured even if you lose the drive then look no further. turns out i don't have a lot of sensitive data that makes use of this drive, but at least it's a pretty drive.
Secure and sleek. [Posted on 2008-10-14]
Lets start with the look and feel of this product. Very sleek. Very Nice. It has a nice high quality rubbery finish. It is a bit large for a portable hard drive, but it definitely has a solid feel about it. Feels like a high quality product in hand. It comes with a nice microfiber pouch which helps keep it clean and fingerprint free.
Something it does extremely well is that it keeps your files very secure. I actually forgot my password once, and the only way I was able to use the hard drive again was to delete the contents completely and set a new password. Lucky for me, I didn't lose any files that were that valuable to me.
File transfers are relatively fast. I've heard people complain about the speed, but I've found it to be more than sufficient. In my opinion, the security is a major bonus with little sacrifice in terms of speed.
If you're primarily concerned about security, this is one of the best devices of its kind. Its not be the best choice if you work with Macs since it offers zero compatibility with mac os. It does however work with programs like bootcamp and vmware, so there are ways around this problem. Besides that, it's a great device.
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