WATCHGUARD FIREBOX X500 Reviews

With its fast speeds and multiple connectivity options, this is hands-down the best 1TB external hard drive.

Fast read and write speeds, eSATA, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800 ports, File-encryption software, Windows and Mac compatible

TurboUSB didn't improve write speeds

Although it sports an MSRP of $579, the Buffalo DriveStation Combo 4 is available for as little as $230 through online retailers. For the price, you get a one-year warranty (which is a bit skimpy compared to the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus' impressive five ...

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per box yearly service / support subscriptions that must be paid even to only download firmware updates

Keep your iTunes library safe by backing it up - the DriveStation Combo 4 is an effective solution for backup that will not break the bank.

Good connectivity options, easy setup

Supplied TurboUSB software offered little speed increase over standard USB 2.0 speeds, needs reformatting before use on a Mac

There's no doubt that the markets for external storage devices - like the capacities of the drives themselves - are expanding. It's almost debatable whether consumer demand is driving technological development or vice versa, but each month seems to ...