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Hard Drive & Other Storage Reviews - July, 2002 To July, 2004
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G5Jam - WiebeTech

The G5Jam, from WiebeTech, squeezes two more drives into the G5 case, for a total of four hard drives, or as much as 1 terabyte (1TB) of storage. It replaces the internal side panel of the Power Mac G5 with a mirrored metal plate, which holds the drives in the end of the PCI card space ... read more at Macworld

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LaCie Bigger Disk - LaCie

Even if you can't quite conceptualize how you could ever fill 1 terabyte (1,000GB) of disk space, the LaCie Bigger Disk will put that much capacity on your desktop in seconds. If you happen to know that you need 1TB to back up your network or complete your video-editing project, this drive provides it in one enclosure -- a new concept that has been very well executed. ... read more at Macworld

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Disk Jockey - Global Distribution

The Disk Jockey offers two different kinds of operation modes: either in conjunction with a computer or as a standalone device. When no computer is connected the Disk Jockey can copy one disk to another, make a block-for-block data comparison between two drives, and check the integrity of the disk structure itself ... read more at MacUserUK

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MicroGB800 - WiebeTech

The FireWire 800 scene is starting to heat up—literally. WiebeTech's latest hard drive, the MicroGB800, impressed us in every way, but especially with the high temperature of its anodized aluminum case after regular use. Hot or not, the MicroGB800's sexy casing, speedy FireWire 800 and USB 1.1/2.0 performance, and all-we-need accessory kit makes it our new favorite portable hard drive ... read more at MacAddict

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Media Center - Western Digital

If you're into digital music, photos, or video, a backup drive is a must and a media-card reader is a definite bonus. Western Digital's Media Center gives you both in a solid—albeit slightly quirky—setup that uses Dantz's Retrospect Express 5.1 to create a Finder-readable backup on its 7,200-rpm, 250GB drive, which connects to your Mac over FireWire 400 or USB 1.1 or 2.0 ... read more at MacAddict

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LaCie 80Gb FireWire Mobile Hard Drive - LaCie

If you absolutely positively have to own the coolest looking pieces of kit then the LaCie FireWire Mobile Hard Drive is certainly for you. Designed by FA Porsche, it is a simple, clean slab measuring 3in x 5in which houses a 3.5in 80Gb drive. LaCie also makes a 40Gb and 20Gb FireWire version, and all three capacities are available in USB 2.0 ... read more at MacUserUK

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ACUTA-4 DeskRAID - Accusys Inc

Developer Description: ACUTA-4 is an innovatively designed DeskRAID( 4 bays) external storage solution. Support RAID level 0,0+1,5,5+spare by dip-switch setting. USB 2.0 or 1394A/B connection. No driver needed, hot swap, easy and affordable RAID storage system ... read more at Accusys Inc's Web Site

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SureVault 800 - Kano Technologies

Backing up frequently is one safeguard against data loss, but having a RAID array that can automatically rebuild your data in case of a catastrophic disk failure is even better. Kano Technologies' SureVault 800 is one such array—and it's a tough-as-nails beauty ... read more at MacAddict

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Store 'n' Go - Verbatim

Store 'n' Go has just about everything we'd ask for in a flash drive ... read more at MacAddict

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FireVue FireWire/IDE SMART Hot-Swap Drive System - Granite Digital

The FireVue FireWire/IDE SMART Hot-Swap Drive System is a versatile drive enclosure that can do a lot more than turn your IDE drive into a zippy external FireWire 400 drive. ... read more at Macworld

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Maxtor OneTouch - Maxtor

Anyone who wants to go beyond the default Maxtor settings will appreciate the OneTouch's flexibility: Maxtor has improved the documentation, which now explains how you can use Retrospect Express Backup scripts to create backups that store multiple versions of files. ... read more at Macworld

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CMS ABSplus - CMS Products

When it comes to establishing a backup routine, the easier the better. The ABSplus software automatically backs up changed files whenever you connect or power up the ABSplus drive. (You may want to turn the drive off when it's not in use, so you aren't subjected to its constant fan noise.) ... read more at Macworld

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Fire800 - WiebeTech

Besides its freakishly high, 300GB capacity, this drive is as versatile as they come: Around back are dual FireWire 800 ports, flanked by single FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 ports. Under the sleek aluminum hood is a Maxtor MaXLine II ATA/133 drive that, at 5,400 rpm, isn't the fastest-spinning mechanism you can get, but its 300GB capacity makes it a king among hard drives ... read more at MacAddict

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JumpDrive Secure - Lexar Media

The JumpDrive Secure is a portable USB flash memory device that comes with Lexar Safe Guard software, which lets you create public and private partitions so you can password-protect private files ... read more at Macworld

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80.0GB ABSplus Desktop-Mac - CMS Peripherals

the 80.0GB ABSplus hard drive with backup software, a system which lets you back up specific files or folders, or your whole system, as often as you like. Sadly, the drive's simple software doesn't justify the overall system's current hefty price ... read more at MacAddict

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2.52TB Xserve RAID - Apple Computer

"Our 2.52-terabyte Xserve RAID delivered data rates high enough to let us capture and edit uncompressed 10-bit 1080i high-definition video, all at a price roughly one-fifth to one-half of what Apple's competitors are charging" ... read more at Macworld

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250GB Fire800 - Wiebe Tech

"Pros: Vertical stand; comes with compatibility program MacDrive 5 for Windows. Cons: Comes with DOS-formatted drive only " ... read more at Macworld

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Mercury Elite Pro FireWire - Other World Computing

"Pros: Vertical stand; comes with helpful drive-management utility InTech SpeedTools; FireWire 400 port
Cons: None significant." ... read more at Macworld

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D2 U&I - LaCie

"Nice case; vertical stand; comes withhelpful backup utilities SilverLining Pro and SilverKeeper. Cons: None significant. " ... read more at Macworld

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Cobra FireWire 800/USBII - EZQuest

"Includes helpful backup utilities Dantz Retrospect Express and InTech SpeedTools" ... read more at Macworld

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Datavideo DV Bank - Datavideo

"The DV Bank is an external FireWire hard drive that allows you to capture video from a DV camera or deck without using a computer. Although it's not a replacement for a tape deck, the DV Bank and its accessories provide a number of unique capabilities " ... read more at Macworld

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Big Disk 500GB - LaCie

"LaCie's new Big Disk 500GB is one exceptionally well-designed hard drive. This 5.5-pound big boy stuffs two 3.5-inch, 250GB Maxtor DiamondMax 16 ATA/133 drives into a solid aluminum-alloy case that dissipates heat so well that an internal fan isn't needed " ... read more at MacAddict

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Personal Storage 5000 - Maxtor

"In our backup and restore tests, Maxtor's Personal Storage 5000 performed well, but installation was unnecessarily complicated in Jaguar" ... read more at Macworld

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CitiDisk DV - Shining Technology

"CitiDisk DV ... can capture DV directly from most FireWire-equipped DV cameras--80 minutes' worth on the 20GB CitiDisk we tested" ... read more at MacAddict

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ABS Plus - CMS Peripherals

"If you reside in the land of the lazy, here's the appliance for you. The ABS Plus FireWire drive automatically backs up your Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X system in a matter of minutes" ... read more at MacAddict

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Personal Storage 5000DV - Maxtor

"Maxtor's new Personal Storage 5000 series of hard drives offers speedy file transfers, push-button backup, quiet operation--and a few surprises" ... read more at MacAddict

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Personal Storage 5000XT - Maxtor

"Maxtor's new Personal Storage 5000 series of hard drives offers speedy file transfers, push-button backup, quiet operation--and a few surprises" ... read more at MacAddict

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HDD 120 GB FireWire - Iomega

"The drive is available in two versions, with either a FireWire or USB 2.0 interface. The 7200rpm drive unit is the same in both cases, and it's only the interface cable included in the box that sets them apart" ... read more at MacUser UK

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HDD 120 GB USB - Iomega

"The drive is available in two versions, with either a FireWire or USB 2.0 interface. The 7200rpm drive unit is the same in both cases, and it's only the interface cable included in the box that sets them apart" ... read more at MacUser UK

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Mercury Elite 160 - Other World Computing

"Both of these external FireWire units house the supersize 160GB Maxtor DiamondMax D540X (an Ultra ATA/133, 5,400-rpm drive with a 2MB cache)" ... read more at Macworld

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DesktopGB 160 - WiebeTech

"Both of these external FireWire units house the supersize 160GB Maxtor DiamondMax D540X (an Ultra ATA/133, 5,400-rpm drive with a 2MB cache)" ... read more at Macworld

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HDD Portable (30 GB) - Iomega

"The HDD Portable is a 3.4-inch-thin, rectangular drive (measuring about 8 by 4 inches). It's lightweight, at about 8 ounces, but feels flimsily constructed." ... read more at Macworld

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FireWire DriveDock - WiebeTech

"WiebeTech's OS X compatible FireWire DriveDock makes quick work of converting an internal IDE hard drive into a portable FireWire device." ... read more at Macworld

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DesktopGB (120 GB) - WiebeTech

"If you're working with large files or digital video you always need more storage. These 120GB and 100GB drives should give you enough free space for at least a few months. We found all of them easy to set up and use." ... read more at Macworld

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120GB External FireWire Hard Drive - Western Digital

"If you're working with large files or digital video you always need more storage. These 120GB and 100GB drives should give you enough free space for at least a few months. We found all of them easy to set up and use." ... read more at Macworld

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Advantage 100GB FireWire Hard Drive - MicroNet

"If you're working with large files or digital video you always need more storage. These 120GB and 100GB drives should give you enough free space for at least a few months. We found all of them easy to set up and use." ... read more at Macworld

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Que M3 120GB FireWire Drive - QPS

"If you're working with large files or digital video you always need more storage. These 120GB and 100GB drives should give you enough free space for at least a few months. We found all of them easy to set up and use." ... read more at Macworld

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OWC Mercury Elite (120 GB) - Other World Computing

"If you're working with large files or digital video you always need more storage. These 120GB and 100GB drives should give you enough free space for at least a few months. We found all of them easy to set up and use." ... read more at Macworld

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FireWire Hard Drive (120 GB) - Fantom

"If you're working with large files or digital video you always need more storage. These 120GB and 100GB drives should give you enough free space for at least a few months. We found all of them easy to set up and use." ... read more at Macworld

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Cobra+ 120GB FireWire Hard Drive - EZQuest

"If you're working with large files or digital video you always need more storage. These 120GB and 100GB drives should give you enough free space for at least a few months. We found all of them easy to set up and use." ... read more at Macworld

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FireWire Hard Drive 7200 Clear (120 GB) - ClubMac

"If you're working with large files or digital video you always need more storage. These 120GB and 100GB drives should give you enough free space for at least a few months. We found all of them easy to set up and use." ... read more at Macworld

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External FireWire Hard Drive (120 GB) - Acomdata

"If you're working with large files or digital video you always need more storage. These 120GB and 100GB drives should give you enough free space for at least a few months. We found all of them easy to set up and use." ... read more at Macworld

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D2 120GB - LaCie

"The D2 120Gb hard drive is the first product of LaCie's relationship with designer Neil Poulton, who was brought in to make the desktop range more visually exciting." ... read more at MacUser UK

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