Reviewers Liked
- Attractive design, Can withstand short drops, Second-fastest USB 3.0 drive tested, Hard drive is encrypted
- Arrestingly good looks in red color, Iomega v.Clone desktop virtualization software is bundled, Data encryption support, Fast, with USB 3.0 speeds
- Rugged build, design, super-fast USB 3.0 performance, premium software
- USB 3.0 support, 7-feet drop resistance
- USB 3.0 speed at USB 2.0 prices; fast, even compared with other USB 3.0 drives
- Surprisingly robust, Stylish design, Simple to use encryption, Software is preloaded on the drive, no need of CD/DVD to install it, 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption, 3 year warranty
- Around 3X faster than USB 2.0
- Portable & compact design, Backward compatible with USB 2.0/miniUSB, Speedy file transfers
- Extremely fast over USB 3.0, still speedy over USB 2.0, PlugandPlay simplicity, Iomega Protection Suite is a nice little extra
- Fast transfer speeds, Attractive design, Rugged, Affordable
- It boasts excellent durability, stylish design and fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Must download backup software separately, Bigger and heavier than other drives
- Heats up while in operation, Speed over USB 3.0 could have been better
- Higher than average power consumption, expensive
- USB 2.0 speeds slightly slower than last year's model; "bundled" software must be downloaded from Iomega's site
- No active cooling, Sealed unit so hard drive replacement will be difficult, No power On/Off switch for drive, 5400-rpm drive means less than blazing speeds
- Limited color & capacity
- Not the speediest competitor in USB 2.0 mode
- Notebooks without USB 3.0 require an adapter for USB 3.0 speed, Glossy exterior prone to fingerprint smudges and scratches
- Cloning software only Windows compatible
- The included software suite is compatible with Windows only
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