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Freecom ToughDrive 2.5 inch 160GB External USB-2 Hard Drive | 
| Category: CE
Buy New: £62.98
New (9) from £62.98
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 3574
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
CPU Speed: 0
CPU Type: Intel Celeron
Processors: 1
System Memory: 0
Memory Type: DRAM
Hard Drive Size: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7
Model: 28404
EAN: 4021801284044
ASIN: B000JWCF9S
Release Date: February 1, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Good design -- but slow May 24, 2008
asquithea
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Many external drives are simply a metal or plastic shell around a conventional desktop hard disk (or two), but the ToughDrive actually feels like it wasn't designed by the summer intern.
The form factor is just right; it'll fit neatly into the any pocket of any bag. This is perfect for anyone who actually wants to travel with their data.
Rubber bumpers around the edges help protect against shocks, though I doubt the top and bottom would stand up to any sort of penetrating impact (like the corner of a table).
It's basically silent, and there are no heat issues.
Unfortunately, this drive is SLOW. Really slow. Slower than treacle on a cold day. In my experience a typical USB 2.0 external drive sustains disk-to-disk write speeds of about 1 GB per min. This one doesn't even come close -- it's 3x or 4x slower at least, and the seek times suck as well. I wanted to use it as an auxiliary drive for my desktop with occasional travel, but after a few days of use I'm really doubting I bought the right product.
The blue LED connector is cute, but annoying. It will light up any darkened room, and flicker when the drive is in use. Blue LEDs are overused in general, but this is ridiculous.
In summary, if you just want some extra storage, go for one of the competitions ugly desktop products. If you want something to travel with your laptop, it's probably perfect.
 Freecom 160gb February 22, 2008
london
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Excellent size and robust
came with Shadow software
contacted Freecom and they have put a copy of Acronis in the post
excellent customer service from Freecom
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