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Manufacturer: Seagate Technology Part number: STM307504OTA3E5-RK
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- The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus is a good choice for the average home user who wants a fast and simple-to-use external hard drive for backup and storage. Mac users will want to find a different restore utility to use with it.
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CNET editors' review
Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus (750GB) price range: $171.48
- Reviewed by: Dong Ngo
- Edited by: Felisa Yang
- Reviewed on: 10/18/2007
The good: Fast write speeds; includes backup and restore utilities; generous warranty.
The bad: The backup utility is a bit limited; restore utility doesn't work for Mac users.
The bottom line: The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus is a good choice for the average home user who wants a fast and simple-to-use external hard drive for backup and storage. Mac users will want to find a different restore utility to use with it.
User reviews
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Terrible- The box gives false information
by rp3225441 on March 4, 2008
Pros: Simple backup for my documents.
Cons: Will not back up your email & many other files.
Summary: The box says "Recover all ...of your internal hard drive...if it crashes.
Maxtor/Seagate customer service says this is not true. It will not back up email & hidden ...Summary: The box says "Recover all ...of your internal hard drive...if it crashes.
Maxtor/Seagate customer service says this is not true. It will not back up email & hidden files.
The box says "simple back up". Their customer service says this is true as long as you don't need everything backed up.
The information on the box is false. I was a Maxtor fan... no more. Do not buy this unit!6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The software is crap!
by Jim Rand on December 2, 2008
Pros: Looks nice. It's easy to do a backup by pressing the button on the case
Cons: The backups are not reliable. Specifically, if you have one file that you repeatedly backup (like your most important database file), after the 10th time, it stops backing up. Plus with the latest update, SyncServices.exe fails on system shutdown.
Summary: Backup software / devices MUST BE 100% reliable. The software for this device clearly fails this test. I have uninstalled the Maxtor software and plan to physically destroy the device.
Summary: Backup software / devices MUST BE 100% reliable. The software for this device clearly fails this test. I have uninstalled the Maxtor software and plan to physically destroy the device.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Still working a year later
by pelleg10 on December 5, 2008
Pros: Simple, faster than my Atcomdata Drive and cheap.
Automatic shut down and startup of drive.
USB and FIREWIRE connectionsCons: limited back up in Windows/Mac
Summary: I use this drive at work to back up my data. I really like the fact that it spins down after about 10mins of no activity but remains mounted to ...
Summary: I use this drive at work to back up my data. I really like the fact that it spins down after about 10mins of no activity but remains mounted to the computer. This lets it consume less power and increase the drive lifetime and be easily accessible remotely.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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An absolute piece of junk..BEWARE..
by TrailB2008 on July 28, 2008
Pros: It will make a great book end now !
Cons: Yes they are .. Seagate that is
Summary: Purchased this in Maplin Dublin 4 months ago. In fact I bought 2 in order to do my own mirroring .. have stored my entire digital life on here pics, music ...
Summary: Purchased this in Maplin Dublin 4 months ago. In fact I bought 2 in order to do my own mirroring .. have stored my entire digital life on here pics, music and movies and it let go yesterday spontaneously.. 1'm 48, 30 yr Computer Scientist veteran and this is my first head crash! why oh why did I not check CNET first!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This drive is JUNK
by kgormally on June 15, 2008
Pros: Absolutely nothing
Cons: Dirve motor failed
Summary: What a piece of junk. Less than fourth months and the motor for the HD failed. Need to now get the data off the Maxtor. That will be a project. ...
Summary: What a piece of junk. Less than fourth months and the motor for the HD failed. Need to now get the data off the Maxtor. That will be a project. Will never purchase their One Touch again.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great looking external hard drive.
by Raulobo on January 29, 2008
Pros: Easy to instal fast transfers qiuiet and has option for firewire or USB at great price fot a unit like this.Preformated NTFS for easy back up on PC.
Cons: Customer support is prety bad finally I find a person who spoke english to solve a problem betwen my hard drive and my mobo.front light is blinking constantly and it can be bothersome for some fox.
Summary: Over all and in comparison with other units with this caracteristics is a great unit and a great price.
Summary: Over all and in comparison with other units with this caracteristics is a great unit and a great price.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrible...horrible....useless
by vegivory on September 26, 2010
Pros: It hasn't caught on fire yet....that's a good thing.
Cons: This drive has been nothing but trouble since I first bought it. Either my computer can't find it or the files I'm storing on it keep getting corrupted and so I have to run a very lengthly checkdisk to fix it. This happens about twice a week!!
Summary: Avoid Maxtor drives...they just aren't worth the hassle!
Summary: Avoid Maxtor drives...they just aren't worth the hassle!
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Don't purchase if you want worry-free backup
by knuk114 on May 30, 2009
Pros: Looked like a good deal when I was shopping at CostCo
Cons: 3 out of 3 Seagate/Maxtor drive failures
Summary: I am not the kind of guy that frequently posts reviews of products on Amazon or elsewhere. In fact, I think this is the first (or maybe second to give ...
Summary: I am not the kind of guy that frequently posts reviews of products on Amazon or elsewhere. In fact, I think this is the first (or maybe second to give myself the benefit of a doubt) review I have ever posts. I do, however, rely on other people's reviews when making a product selection.
Hence, I really must caution anyone from purchasing any Maxtor or Seagate external hard drive.
I have purchased three hard drives from them and have had the same experience with all three. After about a year give or take a couple of months, ALL of drives have simply failed with an internal electrical fault. The most recent one was today. This wouldn't have been such a big problem if I had discovered the failure of my hard drive backup BEFORE my iMac decided to throw a fit and require a reload of OS X. I have to tell you that, while the drives (all different models) seemed like a good deal at the time I was shopping through CostCo, whatever money I saved is not worth the incredible frustration I feel right now. All I can do is close the doors and windows and vent how well pissed off I am with a very loud Sh#$!!!
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What a horrible mistake this purchase was.
by DGrant2561 on May 17, 2009
Pros: Price for 750 GB suckered me in.
Cons: After backing up three separate computers completely, the drive has failed. The light goes on, the disk spins, but it then locks up any computer that it is attached to. Computer Management recognizes the drive but then locks up as well.
Summary: A call to Seagate/Maxtor yielded the recommendation that I send it back. Right, with all my personal information on it including account information, passwords, etc. I think not. They ...
Summary: A call to Seagate/Maxtor yielded the recommendation that I send it back. Right, with all my personal information on it including account information, passwords, etc. I think not. They have no utilities that they will send you nor will they recommend any data recovery software specifically. I was going to buy the Western Digital MyBook external hard drive based upon other recommendations and I should have listened.
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Unbelievably Bad
by tarrymore on April 13, 2009
Pros: Maxtor...what has happened to you?
Cons: Right out of the box, nothing but problems. Going back where it came from. Junk!
Summary: Don't buy this drive!
Summary: Don't buy this drive!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
- Part number: STM307504OTA3E5-RK
- Description: For everyone with data-protection needs that is looking for an elegantly simple, full-featured backup and storage solution, the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus sports a new vault-like industrial design that conveys security and protection. The elegant color scheme and design make it a good fit in any home or office setting.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
- Capacity 750 GB
- Form Factor 3.5"
- Buffer Size 16 MB
- Width 6 in
- Depth 2.5 in
- Height 6.7 in
- Weight 2.4 lbs
Performance
- Interface Transfer Rate 400 Mbps (FireWire) / 480 Mbps (Hi-Speed USB)
- Max Data Transfer Rate 43 MBps
- Data Transfer Rate Details Hi-Speed USB : 33 MBps,
FireWire : 43 MBps - Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Expansion & Connectivity
- Compatible Bays None
Power
- Power Source Included AC adapter
- Power Device Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Software & System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition ,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional ,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium ,
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate ,
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition ,
Microsoft Windows Vista Business ,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic ,
Apple MacOS X 10.4.7 or later - System Requirements Details Windows XP/Vista - Pentium III - RAM 256 MB,
MacOS X 10.4.7 or later - RAM 256 MB Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable,
1 x IEEE 1394 cable - Localization United States
- Package Type Retail
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 5 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 5 years
Product series
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Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus (750GB)
Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
Specs: 750 GB,
External hard drive,
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB,
3.5",
16 MB,
7200 rpm -
Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus (500GB)
Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
Specs: 500 GB,
External hard drive,
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB,
3.5",
16 MB,
7200 rpm
Manufacturer info
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