HybridDrive External Hard Drive 500 GB 7200 RPM USB 2.0 16-Bit Windows Vista NEW
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About this product
This Acomdata HybridDrive is an external hard drive offering 500 GB of storage. It operates at a 7200 RPM rotation speed and connects via a Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface, with a maximum transfer rate of 480Mbps. Features include a 16-bit USB 2.0 controller, pushbutton backup, data synchronization, and portable password security. It's compatible with PCs running Windows Vista.
Our take
The Acomdata HybridDrive provides a decent 500 GB of external storage with a respectable 7200 RPM rotational speed for an HDD. The "HybridDrive" form factor and features like running software directly from the drive are interesting. However, the reliance on USB 2.0 is a significant bottleneck, limiting the interface transfer rate to 480Mbps, which will feel slow for large file transfers compared to modern USB 3.0 or higher. Features like pushbutton backup and password security add value for some users, but the Windows Vista compatibility in the title suggests an older model. It's a functional drive for basic backup but not for speed-critical tasks.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM rotation speed for HDD
- 500 GB storage capacity
- Features like pushbutton backup, password security
- Portable and external drive type
Cons
- Older USB 2.0 interface
- Limited 480Mbps transfer rate
- Windows Vista compatibility implies older technology
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN 5030945
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Acomdata
- Form Factor HybridDrive
Show all 14 specifications
- Type
- External Hard Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- External hard drive, HybridDrive
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD), Hi-speed USB 2.0, Runs software right from the drive, 16-BIT USB 2.0 Controller, Portable password security, Pushbutton backup, Data synchronization, Interface transfer rate (max) 480Mbps, Rotational speed 7200RPM
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Write Speed
- 4.2ms
- Interface
- USB
- Product Line
- External Hard Drive
- UPC
- 708769030534
