Buffalo MiniStation Metro / MiniStation with Hardware Encryption USB2 HD-PXTU2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Small, portable, and semi-rugged, USB cable self-storage, 256Bit AES Encryption; Encryption Core certified by NIST, Powered via USB, TurboUSB is FAST, Good performance with/without TurboUSB, Included matching USB extension cable, SecureLockManagerEasy kee
Handy attached rubber USB cord; very shock resistant.

Cons:

Attached USB cable is short, No secure erase option upon entering incorrect password, TurboUSB not currently compatible with Windows 7
Mediocre speed.

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Last revision on August 25, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Small, portable, and semi-rugged, USB cable self-storage, 256Bit AES Encryption; Encryption Core certified by NIST, Powered via USB, TurboUSB is FAST, Good performance with/without TurboUSB, Included matching USB extension cable, SecureLockManagerEasy kee
Handy attached rubber USB cord; very shock resistant

Reviewers Didn't Like

Attached USB cable is short, No secure erase option upon entering incorrect password, TurboUSB not currently compatible with Windows 7
Mediocre speed

Expert reviews and ratings

Often you need access to your important data from a variety of locations. One way to ensure you have this access is to invest in a portable hard drive....

By GadgetSpeak on May 18, 2010

Travellers will like the no cluttered cable approach...

By Pocket-lint on October 23, 2009

Buffalo has built a reputation on producing well-built, quality, and cutting edge products. While searching for an edge in the portable hard drive market, the MiniStation Metro gains an innovative design, but loses at bit in terms of performance....

By Macworld on October 15, 2009

With the large number of pocket sized hard drives on the market it is difficult for the user to choose which set of features is most suitable for them and is thus, as far as they are concerned, the best buy. The Buffalo MiniStation will probably press...

By GadgetSpeak on December 17, 2009

If you are looking for a semi-rugged portable hard drive, the Buffalo Technology MiniStation Metro is well worth checking out. The attached USB cable makes sure that you always have a cable on hand, while the included extension cable helps when the...

By Bigbruin on October 27, 2009