Buffalo 500GB DriveStation USB 2.0 with TurboUSB (Model #HDCE500U2)

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★★★★☆
4.1

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Pros

  • Attractive design (2)
  • Easy setup (2)
  • Easy to use (2)
  • Quiet (2)
  • Compact (1)
  • Large capacity / good size (1)
  • Portable (1)
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Best Uses

  • Back-up (2)
  • Photo storage (2)
  • Additional storage (1)
  • File transfer (1)
  • Video (1)
 
 
 

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Buffalo's DriveStation USB 2.0 Hard Drive lets you store- backup- or easily transport various files- including huge multimedia files too large to fit on a USB key. Just plug it into your computer and it installs automatically with Windows 2000- XP- or OS-X computers. Fanless Heat Sink Chassis design lets the DriveStation run cool and quietly. The unique chassis design may be placed vertically or horizontally. With auto installation- Memeo AutoBackup Software (Download Memeo AutoBackup) and SecureLockWare support- the DriveStation is a plug and play secure and reliable USB backup and storage solution.

Specification Description
Model HD-CE500U2, HDCE500U2
UPC 747464116877
Computer Compatibility PC and Macintosh
Connection External
Data Transfer Rate 480Mbps Maximum External
Drive Capacity 500GB
Hard Drive Capacity 500 GB
Interface 1 x 4-pin Type B USB 2.0 USB
Port Compatibility USB
Power AC/DC - Dual Volt
Rotational Speed 7200 rpm
Select Desktop Drives
Select Interface USB
Select Platform Windows,Macintosh
Storage Capacity 500GB
Type of Drive Hard Drive

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Last update: Sep 11, 2009

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Buffalo 500GB DriveStation USB 2.0 with TurboUSB (Model #HDCE500U2) Review

Works as advertised

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy to use
  • High Capacity
  • Portable
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Additional Storage
  • Backup
  • File Transfer
  • Photo Storage
 

"I bought two of these for offline backup and ability to transfer large files from one machine to another.

Also use one for the hard drive of a Satellite DVR to record videos direct from Satellite in MPEG format. Haven't had any issues with either unit, works as advertised. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 11 2009
Chet
Central Florida
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  • Power user
 

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Buffalo 500GB DriveStation USB 2.0 with TurboUSB (Model #HDCE500U2) Review

Great way to add backup capability to your system!

★★★★★
5.0

"Excellent product. Highly recommend. It is quiet, fast, easy to connect. The drivers install automatically.



Note: You can view my video product review at expotv.com, demonstrating opening and installing this external hard drive, including a description of the included softare : (http://www.expotv. …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 11 2009
beta
Peoria, AZ
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Price: $99.99
 
 

Buffalo 500GB DriveStation USB 2.0 with TurboUSB (Model #HDCE500U2) Review

Great Backup Drive

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Compact
  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy to use
  • Quiet

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backup
  • Photo Storage
  • Video
 

"I use this for Backup. It works great and was priced right. Have only used it for a couple weeks so I can't comment on long term use. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 27 2009
GIBBS
Swartz Creek, Mi
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  • Power user
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Buffalo 500GB DriveStation USB 2.0 with TurboUSB (Model #HDCE500U2) Review

Minor Annoyances

★★★☆☆
3.0

"Pros: 1TB for about $100. Wow! Very attractive case.



Cons: Doesn't have an on/off switch. The power-saver software that comes with it is supposed to turn it off after a specified amount of idle time, but I could not get it to work. It either did not put the drive to sleep, or if it did, it wou …"  Read Full Review »

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Jul 21 2009
C. Hagen
Nevada, USA
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Price: $99.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Buffalo 500GB DriveStation USB 2.0 with TurboUSB (Model #HDCE500U2) Review

1 TB for $109!

★★★★☆
4.0

"I don't know if Amazon will let me do this, but I bought this drive at Fry's for an amazing $109. But what I really wanted to share was this: with two minute's worth of Terminal hacking, I managed to use this drive over my wireless Airport network as a Time Machine backup for my two iMacs, even thou …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 18 2009
Skjellifeddy McGranahan
Amazon
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