Iomega Radical Skin Portable Hard Drive USB2 35106

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Funky looks, performance, software suite, drive guard
Quick transfer speeds; small 2.5-inch footprint; Drop Guard protects up to 51 inches; 3-year warranty.

Cons:

Small indicator light
Average cost per gigabyte; no 1TB option; "Jersey Shore" design may not appeal to everyone.

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Last revision on August 11, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Funky looks, performance, software suite, drive guard
Quick transfer speeds; small 2.5-inch footprint; Drop Guard protects up to 51 inches; 3-year warranty

Reviewers Didn't Like

Small indicator light
Average cost per gigabyte; no 1TB option; "Jersey Shore" design may not appeal to everyone

Expert reviews and ratings

The Iomega Skin Radical definitely lives up to its namesake in the style department. Otherwise, this is a pretty run-of-the-mill portable hard drive. That said, die-hard fashionistas are hotwired to love...

By Good Gear Guide on December 10, 2010

An expensive hard disk with a design that won’t appeal to all Good points Interesting design; easily portable; lots of storage space Bad points Design won't appeal to all tastes; expensive; needed two USB ports to work...

By V3.co.uk on October 27, 2010

You don’t buy a hard drive for its looks, so whether or not the Skin drives are aesthetically pleasing is a matter of personal taste. You do, however, buy drives for their performance, and Iomega’s Skin Portable Hard Drive is an...

By Macworld on September 16, 2010

The Radical Skin is one of three unique Iomega portable hard drives designed in collaboration with action sports apparel brand Skin Industries. Along with Knock Out and Red Hot, the $120 Radical Skin boasts an impressive 51-inch drop protecting...

By cnet on August 13, 2010

Portable hard-drives became immensely popular through this year for multiple reasons. They are easy to carry, have more storage space and do not cost much. However, they come in a standard shape, a bland rectangle shape with a mini/microUSB...

By CIOL on October 11, 2010