SimpleTech SimpleDrive External Hard Drive (500GB, Pininfarina)

Intro: This Simpletech Simpledrive External Hard Drive is a 500GB, external hard disk drive.Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $140.This drive attaches to a system though a USB 2.0 port.This is a 7200 rpm drive and has an 8MB buffer.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 500GB capacity, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced hard drives.In fact, the average cost of a product with this large a capacity is $245.

Weaker Features: Has a 1 year warranty, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced hard drives.For example, the Seagate Freeagent Desktop, a 500GB hard drive at around $125, has a 5 year warranty.

Suitability: Suited for those who don't want to take apart their computer to add another hard drive -- just plug it in.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this hard drive has good features for the money.

• Manufacturer: SimpleTech USA
• Part number: SP-U35/500

• General

• Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
• Enclosure Color Onyx black

• Hard Drive

• Form Factor 3.5"
• Capacity 500 GB
• Interface type Hi-Speed USB
• Spindle speed 7200 rpm
• Buffer size 8 MB
• Features One-Click backup button, Built-in capacity meter

• Performance

• Storage Hard Drive / External Data Transfer Rate (For External Drive) 480 Mbps

• Storage Controller

• Type None

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type None