Apricorn Aegis Padlock USB2

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Pros:

Extremely fast; keeps data secure; solid construction.
Truly "invisible" when locked, No noticeable slowdowns in use, Good build quality, Real OS independence.

Cons:

Expensive for a hard drive.
Extra softwarebased security would be helpful.

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Last revision on November 22, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Extremely fast; keeps data secure; solid construction
Truly "invisible" when locked, No noticeable slowdowns in use, Good build quality, Real OS independence

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive for a hard drive
Extra softwarebased security would be helpful

Expert reviews and ratings

Portable hard drives offer an easy and convenient way to carry around loads of data. The problem is, they're also comparatively easy to lose -- or to steal. So what's a security-conscious enterprise or individual to do? Well, if you're...

By Hardware Central on February 16, 2010

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Our top-end unit retails for $160. Even when considering the price drop for a 128-bit version, other 2.5-inch portable hard disks with comparable storage can be found for around $100. But assuming hardware encryption is a must-have, we would say that...

By Electronista on September 05, 2009

S Setup of the device is extremely easy. There is no software to fiddle with. In fact, the drive comes with a little paper notecard that walks you through the initial setup of entering your PIN and configuring security protocols. In fact, you can have...

By Government Computer News on February 24, 2011

Agesis Padlock 750Gb Encrypted HardDriveIf you're serious about backup, and in this day and age with the increasing storage needs of businesses & consumers alike, then you probably should be. We have a look at Apricorn's latest Aegis Padlock...

By DigitalReviews on December 04, 2010