Iomega 160GB Portable USB Hard Drive

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Pros

  • Reliable (5)
  • Fast connectivity (4)
  • Quiet (4)
  • Easy setup (3)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Portable (3)
  • Durable (2)
  • Fast (2)
  • Large capacity / good size (2)
  • Versatile (2)
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Cons

  • Freezes easily (1)
  • Haven't encountered any (1)
  • I wish it had rubber feet (1)
  • Unreliable (1)

Best Uses

  • Back-up (4)
  • Laptops (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Additional storage (2)
  • File transfer (2)
  • Music (2)
  • Video (2)
  • Large projects (1)
  • Multimedia (1)
 
 
 

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This ultra compact USB-powered Portable Hard Drive requires no external power supply - just plug it in and go. It is a high capacity travel companion that lets you take your important files, photos and music anywhere - a perfect storage solution for the mobile professional.

Main Features

  • Manufacturer: Iomega Corporation
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 33600
  • Manufacturer Website Address: www.iomega.com
  • Storage Capacity: 160GB
  • Rotational Speed: 5400 rpm
  • Data Transfer Rate: 480Mbps External Maximum USB 2.0
  • Interfaces/Ports: 4-pin USB 2.0 USB
  • Form Factor: External Hot-swappable Portable
  • Dimensions: 0.50" Height x 2.93" Width x 5.075" Length
  • Weight: 0.38 lb
  • Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s) Limited
  • Specification Description
    Model 33600
    UPC 742709336003
    Buffer 8MB
    Data Transfer Rate 480Mbps External Maximum USB 2.0
    Interface 4-pin USB 2.0 USB
    Rotational Speed 5400 rpm
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    Select Capacity 160 GB
    Storage Capacity 160GB

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    Last update: Oct 13, 2008

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    Iomega 160GB Portable USB Hard Drive Review

    Amazing

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Easy To Setup
    • Easy to use
    • Fast
    • High Capacity
    • Portable
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      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Additional Storage
    • Backup
    • File Transfer
    • Music
    • Video
     

    "This drive is exactly as it is pictured. its small lightweight and compact. i bought mine a couple weeks ago and have had no problems with the way it works. i would have to recommend this to anyone who needs a little more space on their computer or to anyone who just needs an easier way to transport …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 9 2008
    MereWolf
    Hamilton, New York
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    • Power user
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    Iomega 160GB Portable USB Hard Drive Review

    Great buy and great performance

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Durable
    • Fast Connectivity
    • Quiet
    • Reliable
    • Versatile

      Cons

    • I wish it had rubber feet

      Best Uses

    • Laptops
    • Travel
     

    "Since i'm a older studet, i need to get the most bang for my dollar and i did here. It's fast and definately easy to connect. i just wish it had some rubber or some thing on the bottom so that it would not be so easy to slide off of the table or desk.

    And it looks EXACTLY like the picture and the …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jun 30 2008
    MAC
    Albq, New Mexico
    I am:
    • Student and music hound
    • Tech Savvy
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    Iomega 160GB Portable USB Hard Drive Review

    disappointing software

    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0

      Pros

    • Fast Connectivity
    • Quiet
    • Super small size

      Cons

    • Freezes Easily

      Best Uses

    • None
     

    "The RETROSPECT backup software was not very user friendly. I want to create progressive b/ups that are not compressed but did not get any cooperation from the software as it is. Also, the very first TOTAL backup froze at about 20% and would not disconnect or allow a shut down without holding down th …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Mar 26 2008
    Hotshot
    Central Illinois
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    Iomega 160GB Portable USB Hard Drive Review

    I'm happy

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Fast Connectivity
    • Portable
    • Quiet
    • Reliable

      Cons

    • Haven't Encountered Any

      Best Uses

    • Backup
    • Laptops
    • Travel
     

    "This thing did everything I wanted it to do. For the most part, it was plug and play. It's certainly compact and downloaded my files, music and images quickly. I take it with me almost every day and I haven't had any problems with it. "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jun 26 2008
    Par Golfer
    Phoenix, AZ
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    Iomega 160GB Portable USB Hard Drive Review

    Not a good drive for Mac

    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0

      Pros

    • Easy To Setup
    • Easy to use

      Cons

    • Unreliable

      Best Uses

    • None
     

    "I have had this drive for about 1.5 years and it worked fine until recently. It started disconnecting on it's own and wouldn't allow me to retrieve my data. I have most backed up elsewhere thank god but for what I don't I am now trying t struggle to retrieve. I would suggest purchasing something …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Oct 7 2008
    K Sparrow
    New Jersey
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