Iomega 500GB Silver Desktop USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

★★★★☆
3.7

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

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Pros

  • Easy setup (2)
  • Fast connectivity (2)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Portable (1)
  • Quiet (1)
  • Reliable (1)
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Cons

  • Poor performance (1)

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  • Additional storage (2)
  • Back-up (2)
 
 
 

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Simple, cost effective storage!
Iomega''s Desktop Hard Drive is the affordable way to save precious memories. Save up to 2,000,000* photos, 9,250* hours of music, or 750* hours of video. Not only is this drive economical but it is very easy-to-use and preformatted for simple set up - just plug and play. A simple storage solution.

At-A-Glance:

  • Easy-to-use - Hot swappable - just plug and play
  • Sleek Design - Redesigned with new sleek ID - looks great on any home or office desktop
  • Simple Setup - Preformatted for quick and easy set up
  • Economical - Low cost drive

  • Specification Description
    Model 33654
    UPC 742709336546
    Buffer 8MB
    Computer Compatibility PC and Macintosh
    Connection External
    Data Transfer Rate 480Mbps External Maximum USB 2.0
    Drive Capacity 500GB
    Hard Drive Capacity 500 GB
    Interface 4-pin USB 2.0 USB
    Port Compatibility USB
    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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    Product Reviews

    Last update: Aug 14, 2008

    Iomega 500GB Silver Desktop USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Reviews

     
     
     

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    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

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    ★★★★☆
    4.0
    Made in USA superior to Made in China?

    "The first set of 500 GB Limited Edition Silver Desktop USB 2.0 EHD is quiet, does not make any clicking noises while in use: Will give it five stars for the price, speed and reliability. The second set, made in China, is rather unsettling, making noises while in use and randomly. Don't know what to expect yet, am hoping that it is as reliable as the first...." Read Full Review »

    May 04, 2008 by Blueplanet

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    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0
    Beware

    "This backup broke after using it 7 times. Iomega Recovery wants [$] get my photos back. They told me they all break. No warranty if you want your photos back. It was 1 month old. Take a pass. Backup with Dvd's..." Read Full Review »

    Jun 18, 2008 by D. Milne

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    Iomega 500GB Silver Desktop USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Review

    Made in USA superior to Made in China?

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Fast Connectivity

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Backup
     

    "The first set of 500 GB Limited Edition Silver Desktop USB 2.0 EHD is quiet, does not make any clicking noises while in use: Will give it five stars for the price, speed and reliability.

    The second set, made in China, is rather unsettling, making noises while in use and randomly. Don't know what …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    May 4 2008
    Blueplanet
    San Jose, CA
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    • Multimedia Professional
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    Iomega 500GB Silver Desktop USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Review

    Iomega hard drive

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Easy To Setup

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Additional Storage
     

    "This is a very reasonably priced product. The design of the unit is beautiful. The unit however is larger than I would have liked. If size is a factor, you may want to consider a flash drive. f size is not an issue then this is a great buy. "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Aug 14 2008
    ghettoraised
    San Bernardino
    I am:
    • Casual user
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    Iomega 500GB Silver Desktop USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Review

    Beware

    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0

      Pros

    • None

      Cons

    • Poor Performance

      Best Uses

    • None
     

    "This backup broke after using it 7 times. Iomega Recovery wants [$] get my photos back. They told me they all break. No warranty if you want your photos back. It was 1 month old. Take a pass. Backup with Dvd's "

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Jun 18 2008
    D. Milne
    Toronto, Ontario
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    • Multimedia Professional
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    Iomega 500GB Silver Desktop USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Review

    i have two of these ...

    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0

    "i have two of these drives that are only about 10-12 months old. over all the drives themselves have been fine, but i am very unhappy with the design of the power supply for these units. the power supply for both of these units (kept on seperate campuses in totaly different use settings) has gone b …"  Read Full Review »

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    Apr 10 2008
    lori
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    Iomega 500GB Silver Desktop USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Review

    I used this product no ...

    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0

    "I used this product no more than 8 times. It would not light up but I could hear the motor working. Iomega will not back this product up even thought it is under warranty. They sent me a new power cord which didn't work. I took it to Iomega Data Recovery in Unionville Ontario. I was told they wanted …"  Read Full Review »

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