Samsung G2 Portable USB2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

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Good:

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Average:

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Bad:

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Pros:

The G2 is one of the most ecofriendly portable drives on the market.
Inexpensive, low power consumption; small footprint; bedazzled case design; three-year warranty.

Cons:

The drive lacks hardwarebased encryption and bundled software doesn't support Mac OS.
Included backup and password protection software doesn't support Mac OS.

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Last revision on November 16, 2011

Reviewers Liked

The G2 is one of the most ecofriendly portable drives on the market
Inexpensive, low power consumption; small footprint; bedazzled case design; three-year warranty

Reviewers Didn't Like

The drive lacks hardwarebased encryption and bundled software doesn't support Mac OS
Included backup and password protection software doesn't support Mac OS

Expert reviews and ratings

A decent drive that's best suited for avant-garde, environmentally conscious...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

With its embossed cover and rainbow of colorful designs, the Samsung G2 Portable hard drive is a consumer-focused external hard drive that offers the most basic plug-and-play storage functionality. You don't get many extras, but impressive benchmark...

By cnet on May 14, 2010

Software The G2 comes with two programs: SecretZone and AutoBackup. The former is used to encrypt your data in a special private area of the hard drive. It's not very easy to use and we can't see that many people thinking it's worth it.Auto...

By DigitalVersus on April 26, 2010

At CES earlier this year, Samsung rolled out a new family of portable external hard drives designed for those who want a simple and stylish, yet durable, portable storage option. The Samsung G2 accomplishes both goals while also being eco-friendly,...

By StorageReview on January 01, 2010

Un très bon disque au format 2,5 pouces dont les performances sont simplement bridées par la connexion USB...

By Les Numériques on April 25, 2010