SimpleTech 500GB External Hard Drive

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Rethink storage with the SimpleTech reDrive- an energy-efficient- resource-conscious external hard drive made with renewable- naturally grown bamboo and recyclable aluminum- the most recycled metal on the planet. These durable materials come together to create a unique design that looks and stays cool- without noisy fans. Add to that a low-power hard drive and Energy Star power adapter- and you’ve got a storage and backup solution that keeps your grid demands to a minimum. With Turbo USB 2.0 on board (up to 25% faster than USB 2.0) and award-winning backup software included- [re]drive is also a speedy- reliable drive that’s plug n’ play simple – perfect for giving you more room to store and protect your precious files from life’s little disasters.

  • Type: Hard drive- external
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
  • Enclosure: Recyclable aluminum and bamboo
  • Capacity: 500 GB
  • Interface Type: Hi-Speed USB
  • Spindle Speed: 5400 rpm
  • Buffer Size: 8 MB
  • OS Required: PC and Mac compatible  
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

Specification Description
Model R500U
UPC 705487176681
Buffer 8MB
Computer Compatibility PC and Macintosh
Connection External
Data Transfer Rate 480Mbps Maximum External
Drive Capacity 500GB
Interface USB 2.0 USB
Port Compatibility USB
Rotational Speed 5400 rpm
Storage Capacity 500GB
Type of Drive Hard Drive

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SimpleTech 500GB External Hard Drive Review

Returned this drive

★★☆☆☆
2.0

"I needed an external drive and wanted to minimize power consumption. The drive needed to be ready on demand but, when not in use, spin down to save power. This drive does not spin down ever. As long as the computer is on this drive is spinning. In addition, the drive would just vanish from the drive …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 3 2008
Anonymous
SF Bay Area
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SimpleTech 500GB External Hard Drive Review

Satisfactory

★★★☆☆
3.0

"This drive is good enough for the average storage user like myself. I don't use it in combination with any other storage, and only for small files like music and pictures. I had a few problems connecting on my mac, but it was solved easily. Don't even attempt getting tech help from the manufacturer- …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 16 2008
sarah000
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SimpleTech 500GB External Hard Drive Review

Great Drive

★★★★☆
4.0

"No manual with drive, everything is online, try and find a user manual... there is none, the reason I wrote them is why is the drive light always stays on, its a very bright white and annoying light it will blink on and off when writing to or reading data then stays on and blinds you.



Other then th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 6 2008
Zman99
Michigan
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SimpleTech 500GB External Hard Drive Review

Returned this drive

★★☆☆☆
2.0

"I needed an external drive and wanted to minimize power consumption. The drive needed to be ready on demand but, when not in use, spin down to save power. This drive does not spin down ever. As long as the computer is on this drive is spinning. In addition, the drive would just vanish from the drive …"  Read Full Review »

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Oct 3 2008
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SimpleTech 500GB External Hard Drive Review

The best external hard drive I've had yet

★★★★★
5.0

"I don't understand the other complaints on this site about this product. I suppose it means that people only came on to review the [re]drive if something bad happened to them. I purchased this hard drive a few months ago, and it has been the best functioning external hard drive I've had (ive had wes …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 17 2008
baloneybandit21
New Haven, CT
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