Iomega Portable Hard Drive, FireWire 400/USB 2.0, 160GB - 33749 by Iomega
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Digital camera reviews of Iomega Portable Hard Drive, FireWire 400/USB 2.0, 160GB - 33749
Digital camera Review: Also works with a Powerbook G4 Perfectly...
Summary: 5 Stars
I did a lot of re-searching and reading reviews before finally deciding on this unit. I love that it has both USB and Firewire connections. I use the Firewire connection with my Powerbook G4, and it read it with no problems. Just in case you're not sure the Firewire on Powerbooks are powered.I also love that its powers off of your Firewall and USB, so no power supply is needed. I didn't have to use the install disc for this on my mac although it is included. There are no rear pictures that I recall on this unit, but it has a small switch with 3 settings middle is off, to the left is for USB/Firewire connection, and to the right, is for DC (if you decide to use a power supply to power the hard drive, which is not supplied, but not really needed either).It has a connection for the USB (cable supplied) and Firewire (Cable Supplied).The firewire cable is a tad long which is perfect for a desktop, but not as well suited for a Laptop. This hard drive is very small and ideal for portablity. It also is a very good match for a macbook pro or powerbook (silver). It does have some fans that run inside on occasion, but overall its a very quite unit.I've also noticed that it gets somewhat warm but never hot to the touch. I don't know how long it will last, but we all can only hope for the best on that one.
Overall for $99 dollars this is a great product thus far, and worth every penny ! I would recommend it, to anyone looking for a portable drive, and actually already have.
Digital camera Review: DOA
Summary: 1 Stars
I read a lot of good reviews for this hard drive, so I decided to give it a try. Maybe it's because I have a Mac, I don't know, but my drive didn't work for me at all. I looked under system profiler to see if my MacBook Pro recognized it at all; it showed up as a firewire device but that was it. I even tried to see if my Windows XP virtual machine would recognize it; it didn't. I got an error message. I'd also like to mention I tried both the firewire and USB cables that came with the drive; neither worked. I ended up getting an RMA from Amazon the day after I received it.Digital camera Review: Exactly as advertised
Summary: 5 Stars
It will take me longer to write this brief review than it did to connect the drive to a USB port on the BookEndz dock attached to my MacBook and begin backing up the hard drive with SuperDuper. To somebody whose first computer was an IBM Convertible in the 1980s, the simplicity of today's technology never ceases to be amazing. The drive has performed flawlessly for more than a month, running 18-plus hours daily, seven days a week. The only improvement would be the addition some sort of protective slip case so I could carry the drive on client visits instead of lugging the laptop.Digital camera Review: Fast Enough,Compact ,And Well Built...!
Summary: 5 Stars
Love my new hard drive by Iomega one the best portable hard drives in it's category....!
You wont' be sorry and is not cheaply made like many others...!
Digital camera Review: Fast, lightweight and dosen't get hot
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought another drive to start out with and had to send it back because I didn't have a firewire port on my laptop and I am glad I did. This is fine product and with the optional case it is easy to take with you. I was amazed at how cool it stayed when I used it for larger data transfers. It comes with a dual USB plug in case your machine's USB port does not put out enough power to run it well but I have had no problems using a single USB cable.