Apricorn Aegis Padlock 1Tb External Hard Drive Usb 3.0 Model A25-3PL256-1000F
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About this product
The Apricorn Aegis Padlock, model A25-3PL256-1000F, is a 1TB external hard drive featuring USB 3.0 connectivity, delivering a 5.0 Gbps transfer rate. This 2.5-inch HDD operates at 5400 RPM and includes secure encryption, password protection, and a rugged design. It is compatible with PCs, laptops, and Macs, making it a versatile choice for secure portable storage.
Our take
This Apricorn Aegis Padlock 1TB external hard drive is all about secure, portable storage, and it really delivers on that front. The combination of secure encryption and password protection provides excellent peace of mind for sensitive data. With USB 3.0, you get a solid 5.0 Gbps transfer rate, which is quite capable for most tasks. The rugged design is a plus for users who are frequently on the move. While a 5400 RPM HDD isn't the fastest option compared to an SSD, it strikes a great balance for capacity, security, and portability at this price point.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 1TB storage capacity
- USB 3.0 (5.0 Gbps transfer rate)
- Secure encryption and password protection
- Rugged, portable 2.5-inch form factor
- Compatible with PC, Laptop, Mac
Cons
- 5400 RPM HDD, not an SSD
Specifications
- Compatible With PC, Laptop, Mac
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Black
- MPN a25-3pl256-1000f
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Brand Apricorn
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- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Hard Drive
- Unit Type
- oz
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD, External SSD
- Item Height
- 4.7in.
- Transfer Rate
- 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0)
- Model
- A253PL2561000F
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Secure Encryption, Password Protection, Rugged
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Write Speed
- 32x
- Interface
- USB
- Readable Format
- HD DVD-RW
- Cache
- 8 MB
