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Hitachi SimpleTough USB2

Based on 9 reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros

Rugged design, Bundled software
Rugged yet attractive, Non-slip design. Withstands drops and Moisture, Weight
Conveniently integrated USB cable; three-year warranty; local and online data backup; rubber body can withstand 9.8-foot drops and a ton of pressure.

Cons

USB cable could cause problems, Premium pricing
Expensive, Larger enclosure because of rugged construction
No FireWire port; competitors have cheaper cost per gigabyte without rugged specifications; larger than average hardware design.

By TechSpot on December 23, 2009

Having thoroughly tested the 500GB Hitachi SimpleTough we are struggling to find a fault with this portable hard drive. It would have been nice to get eSATA support, as this interface provides significant performance improvements over USB 2.0....

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By PCWorld India on June 11, 2010

An external USB 2.0 hard drive designed to look good, which is capable of surviving a fall or two as well. But it is still limited by the speed of the USB 2.0 interface and those who dont need the ruggedness of the Hitachi SimpleTough 500GB...

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By CIOL on June 09, 2010

The Hitachi SimpleTough is exactly that; a simple, rugged solution for portable storage. Similar in concept to A-Data’s colorful SH93 rugged drive, this one is understated and features a soft grip casing that mimics the look of carbon fiber. The...

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By Expert Reviews on June 03, 2010

The SimpleTough is inexpensive and its sturdy build will be reassuring if you travel a lot or specifically want a water-resistant disk....

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By PC Authority on May 20, 2010

With its curved, carbon fibre-effect centre panel and shapely rubber side panels, this 500GB USB 2 drive looks and feels great....

67
By PC Advisor on March 26, 2010

The Hitachi SimpleTOUGH external hard drive's rugged enclosure and embedded USB 2.0 cable make it a good option for carting around data, though style-conscious road warriors may want to look elsewhere. James Hutchinson, PCWorld.idg.com.au...

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By Tom's Hardware on March 05, 2010

The ruggedized drives from A-Data and Hitachi are a bit larger than most other 2.5 portable drives, as they have to accommodate mechanisms for cable management and additional rubber cushion crush zones. Our 500GB capacities are sufficient for...

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By CNET Australia on February 12, 2010

An aptly named external drive; it's simple and it's...

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By PC Pro on February 04, 2010

A tough, impact resistant hard disk at a good price, but we'd stop short of exposing it to moisture....

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By Hardware Central on October 13, 2009

Shock-resistant portable USB 2.0 hard drives are not a new idea. Last year introduced the eGo BlackBelt, which . But , an company, has added new wrinkles with the Hitachi product. SimpleTough, about the size and weight of BlackBelt and other...

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