Buffalo 500GB DriveStation Turbo USB External Hard Drive HD-CX500U2
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About this product
The Buffalo 500GB DriveStation Turbo USB External Hard Drive, model HD-CX500U2, is an external HDD designed for both Mac and PC compatibility. It offers 500GB of storage and connects via USB 2.0, providing a transfer rate of 480Mbps. The drive comes in black and is part of the DriveStation product line, featuring external connectivity for straightforward data access.
Our take
This Buffalo DriveStation is a basic, no-frills external hard drive offering 500GB of storage. It's a practical choice for anyone needing extra space for documents, photos, or backup files. Compatibility with both Mac and PC is a strong point. However, relying on a USB 2.0 interface means transfer speeds will be limited to 480Mbps, which might feel slow for larger files or frequent backups. It's a solid, functional option if speed isn't your absolute top priority and you need a reliable, moderately sized external HDD.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 500GB storage capacity
- Compatible with Mac and PC
- External feature for easy use
Cons
- USB 2.0 interface offers only 480Mbps transfer rate
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac, PC
- USB Specification USB 2.0
- Color Black
- MPN HD-CX500U2
- California Prop 65 Warning na
- Brand Buffalo
Show all 14 specifications
- Type
- External Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Transfer Rate
- 480Mbps
- Features
- External
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Interface
- USB
- Product Line
- DriveStation
- UPC
- 747464119519
