Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus (500GB, black)
Manufacturer: Hitachi Part number: 0S02723
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- Bottom Line:
- The LifeStudio Mobile Plus is a good external storage solution that makes it easy to find what you need, when you need it, among your "digital mess." However, its lack of USB 3.0 support and the limited functionality of the LifeStudio and Backup software might make you want to keep looking.
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Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus (500GB, black) price range: $179.95 - $209.63
- Reviewed by: Dong Ngo
- Reviewed on: 07/18/2010
The good: The LifeStudio Mobile Plus external hard drive ships with Hitachi's LifeStudio software that intelligently organizes digital content. The device comes with a separate thumb drive to store on-the-go data, and it offers decent throughput performance.
The bad: The LifeStudio Mobile Plus doesn't support USB 3.0 or FireWire. Its LifeStudio software display ads, and it doesn't support network storage or allow for excluding certain folders from its library. Out of the box, the drive can't handle files 4GB or larger, and with the docking station it is rather bulky.
The bottom line: The LifeStudio Mobile Plus is a good external storage solution that makes it easy to find what you need, when you need it, among your "digital mess." However, its lack of USB 3.0 support and the limited functionality of the LifeStudio and Backup software might make you want to keep looking.
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- Manufacturer: Hitachi
- Part number: 0S02723
- Description: The LifeStudio Mobile Plus external drive automatically finds and organizes photos, movies, music, and files into a stunning 3D wall so you can easily view all your content from one location, plus access and post photos to Facebook, Flickr and Picasa. The included auto-sync USB key delivers ultimate flexibility for your content on-the-go. Automatic local and online backup provide two levels of reliable protection to help keep your digital content safe. And you can access your files from any computer or smartphone using an Internet browser, or share with others by sending a web link. More than an ordinary hard drive - this is the hard drive re-invented.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable )
- Capacity 500 GB
- Form Factor 2.5"
- Interface USB 2.0
- Features Bus Powered by USB
- Width 3.3 in
- Depth 3.2 in
- Height 5.4 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
Performance
- Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
- Data Transfer Rate Details USB 2.0
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces - 5 pin Mini-USB type B,
1 x USB 2.0 - Compatible Bays None
Power
- Power Source USB bus
Software & System Requirements
- Software Included Hitachi Local Backup,
Hitachi LifeStudio,
Drivers & Utilities - OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.5 or later ,
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7 Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories USB cradle,
4 GB USB flash drive - Cables Included 1 x USB cable
- Enclosure Color Graphite
- Localization United States
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
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Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus (320GB, black)
$190.20
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Specs: 320 GB,
External hard drive,
Hi-Speed USB,
2.5"
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Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus (500GB, black)
$179.95 - $209.63
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Specs: 500 GB,
External hard drive,
Hi-Speed USB,
2.5"
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Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus (500GB, white)
$209.67
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Specs: 500 GB,
External hard drive,
Hi-Speed USB,
2.5"
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Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus (320GB, white)
$79.00 - $179.41
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Specs: 320 GB,
External hard drive,
Hi-Speed USB,
2.5"
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