SimpleTech by Hitachi SimpleDrive 500 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive SP-U35/500 (designed by Pininfarina) by SimpleTech
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Digital camera reviews of SimpleTech by Hitachi SimpleDrive 500 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive SP-U35/500 (designed by Pininfarina)
Digital camera Review: Don't buy it
Summary: 1 Stars
If you really want to keep your data please don't buy it, you will lost everythingDigital camera Review: Don't buy this CRAP
Summary: 1 Stars
Bought this in April and it lasted till June, 2 months, 20% capacity used, and it dies on me...worst purchase to date!
DON"T BUY THIS CRAP!
Digital camera Review: Don't drop while in use
Summary: 1 Stars
The drive is actually good but the shock resistance is really bad. The drive fell of a corner table while in use (~1.5 ft) onto a carpeted floor and then stopped working...after doing some online research I see this is a common failure with this drive.
I have other USB drives that have fallen while in use and still work but this one just stopped working - gives a clicking sound and is not recognized by the computer.
If you want a back up drive that is mainly used only for backup, then I would recommend this drive, else find a better alternative with good shock resistance.
Digital camera Review: Don't make the same mistake I made, do more research
Summary: 1 Stars
I needed a storage device for my computer so I began to look for a new external hard drive. I saw this 500GB drive at a good price and it did look rather funky so I leapt at this model - big mistake!
I immediately had problems with this drive as my Windows XP couldn't find it to begin with. I spent time and managed to get it to work however as other people have said it would stop working. I tried to contact the customer service department and I never received any e-mail from them. I persevered with the drive and I eventually figured out that there was a heat issue with the drive. The customer service department never got back to me or simply ignored my e-mails - another common complaint by other people.
My advice is not to get this drive as it appears that other users have problems with it. I would suggest that you don't get fooled by looks or the price and spend a little extra. I ended up replacing the drive with a 500GB HP model and it's worked beautifully.
Digital camera Review: Easy!
Summary: 4 Stars
Lots of space for a great price! Easy to set up - just plug and go!