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Simple Tech/Fabrik 160GB Signature Mini USB Portable Drive - FS-U25/160BB

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★★★★☆
4.0

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★★★★☆
4.1

$69.95 - $69.99

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  • Large capacity (1)
  • Portable (1)
  • Quiet (1)
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  • Difficult to set up (1)

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  • Additional storage (2)
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Last update: Jul 23, 2009

Simple Tech/Fabrik 160GB Signature Mini USB Portable Drive - FS-U25/160BB Reviews

 
 
 

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
amazing

"I bought this product today, from the bestbuy store itself b/c the online store was not showing the sale price which was 89.99 to 129.99. glad i bought it, just plug and play, works wonderfully with its two usb plugs (one for power and signal and one just for power depending on your usb port) I would definitely recommend this product and already have...." Read Full Review »

Mar 17, 2008 by billy0319

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Handy portable drive; frustrating

"I have a 160Gb hdd. This portable is intended as backup for that drive. Very quiet. Small enough to fit into a small safe deposit box. Package instructions rather vague & hard to read (very tiny type size). Drive takes longer to be recognized by Windows XP Home than any other plug & play device I've ever had. Don't be surprised if an additional wait is required. The backup software that came with the driv..." Read Full Review »

Sep 22, 2008 by Loop202

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Simple Tech/Fabrik 160GB Signature Mini USB Portable Drive - FS-U25/160BB Review

amazing

★★★★★
5.0

"I bought this product today, from the bestbuy store itself b/c the online store was not showing the sale price which was 89.99 to 129.99. glad i bought it, just plug and play, works wonderfully with its two usb plugs (one for power and signal and one just for power depending on your usb port) I woul …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 17 2008
billy0319
waldorf, md
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Simple Tech/Fabrik 160GB Signature Mini USB Portable Drive - FS-U25/160BB Review

Great little drive

★★★★★
5.0

"I bought a few of these for my staff to backup data moved from one computer to another in service work. I liked it so much I bought one for my own use. They fit in a shirt pocket - or small jacket pocket and hold a lot of data.



I have not had any problems with the drive being recognized on the many …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 10 2008
Anonymous
Minnesota
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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Simple Tech/Fabrik 160GB Signature Mini USB Portable Drive - FS-U25/160BB Review

Look elsewhere

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

"Drive was easy to set up and worked great for 3 weeks. Very minimal use but product suddenly stopped working. It wasn't dropped, abused, or mishandled at all. Drive was still receiving power (red light) when plugged in but no activity (blue light). The SimpleTech tech support was the worst I have ev …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 17 2008
MDJPED
Boston, MA
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Simple Tech/Fabrik 160GB Signature Mini USB Portable Drive - FS-U25/160BB Review

My second Simpletech drive

★★★★★
5.0

"I liked the first SimpleTech mini drive I bought well enough to buy a second one when I needed more storage.



The main thing I like about these drives is that they get power from the USB port...no need for a dedicated A/C plug and outlet! There are actually 2 USB plugs in daisy chain on the unit. Yo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 10 2008
SlapUSilly
Virginia
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Simple Tech/Fabrik 160GB Signature Mini USB Portable Drive - FS-U25/160BB Review

Not worth the money

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

"While this hard drive seemed like a great deal for the first few months, it has since turned into a disaster and I am shopping for a new one not even six months later.



First off -- the wonderful little tag on the back of the device that says that the warranty is void if removed, pretty much pealed …"  Read Full Review »

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Feb 17 2009
SMThomas
Clewiston, FL
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