Dr Gadget - Gadget Shop - Freecom ToughDrive 2.5 inch 160GB External USB-2 Hard Drive

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Batteries Included: 0 Binding: Electronics Brand: Freecom EAN: 4021801284044 Feature: Freecom Hard Disk Size: 160 Is Autographed: 0 Is Fragile: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Freecom Manufacturer: Freecom Model: 28404 Publisher: Freecom Release Date: 2007-02-01 Studio: Freecom
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: DID NOT WORK WITH MAC IBOOK! Comment: I purchased this "Toughdrive" to store my ever-growing digital music collection. It seemed fine at first, but then began to work sporadically, often turning itself off. I emailed Freecom, who informed me it was a power related issue (they send you a free power adapter if you live in the UK). By this point, my Mac iBook wouldn't even detect that it was plugged in to the USB port. I got my power adapter, (which I had to buy from another company because I live outside the UK), and it STILL doesn't work. I want to return it, but can't because it has all my files on it. The entire endeavor has been a horrible waste of money. I would steer clear of this product if I were you! Customer Rating: Summary: Good design -- but slow Comment: Many external drives are simply a metal or plastic shell around a conventional desktop hard disk (or two), but the ToughDrive actually feels like it wasn't designed by the summer intern. The form factor is just right; it'll fit neatly into the any pocket of any bag. This is perfect for anyone who actually wants to travel with their data. Rubber bumpers around the edges help protect against shocks, though I doubt the top and bottom would stand up to any sort of penetrating impact (like the corner of a table). It's basically silent, and there are no heat issues. Unfortunately, this drive is SLOW. Really slow. Slower than treacle on a cold day. In my experience a typical USB 2.0 external drive sustains disk-to-disk write speeds of about 1 GB per min. This one doesn't even come close -- it's 3x or 4x slower at least, and the seek times suck as well. I wanted to use it as an auxiliary drive for my desktop with occasional travel, but after a few days of use I'm really doubting I bought the right product. The blue LED connector is cute, but annoying. It will light up any darkened room, and flicker when the drive is in use. Blue LEDs are overused in general, but this is ridiculous. In summary, if you just want some extra storage, go for one of the competitions ugly desktop products. If you want something to travel with your laptop, it's probably perfect. Customer Rating: Summary: Crashes & Loses data! beware! nice design though! Comment: Didn't buy it on amazon but got one of these. Nice slim design, very portable, plug and play type thing. Looks like it is a 'toughdrive' like advertised, but the software keeps crashing it and data is frequently lost in a "write error" going back to the shop I think as it is useless. Having a bad time of it with hard drives lately! :( Customer Rating: Summary: Freecom 160gb Comment: Excellent size and robust came with Shadow software contacted Freecom and they have put a copy of Acronis in the post excellent customer service from Freecom Customer Rating: Summary: so far so great Comment: as others have found, it really is almost impossible to decide which drive to buy due to mixed reviews. i choose this one as I move my drive around a lot and as it's normally lurking in the bottom of my bag, tough seemed like a sensible choice. also i've been let down by maxtor and lots of maxtors here at my workplace (160gb bulky drive) have recently died. i did borrow a western digital and found it annoying due to the short usb cable, as noted by many other users. This freecom is aesthetically lovely and comes in a box which can be used to store it sensibly. it's only a cardboard box but much classier than the western digital which is in an annoying plastic sealed box, the type you have to cut open. cheap and nasty. will the freecom live long and prosper, who knows - but it's trying hard to be perfect so i'm giving it 5 stars and hoping for the best More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: With its ultra-flat and shock-resistant design, the Toughdrive Pro 2.5" external hard drive is a compact storage solution that owes its performance to its Soft Silicon casing, internal anti-shock mechanism and silent cooling technology.  Its large internal storage capacity lets you back up cumbersome data such as video or music files using a high transfer rate.  Auto-powered with its retractable USB 2.0 port, the Toughdrive Pro 2.5" external hard drive does not need a power cable.  The Toughdrive Pro 2.5" external hard drive is the mobile storage device par excellence.