Maxtor External Hard Drive 3100 200GB Easy Add On Storage 7200 RPM USB 1.1 and 2
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About this product
The Maxtor External Hard Drive 3100 offers 200GB of storage with a 7200 RPM rotation speed, designed as an 'Easy Add On Storage' solution. This 3.5-inch external drive connects via USB 1.1 and 2.0 interfaces, making it compatible with PCs. Manufactured by Seagate, it's a gray-colored unit that provides a basic, high-speed (for its era) storage expansion option. The model is specifically the 'Personal Storage 3100'.
Our take
This Maxtor 3100 drive is definitely a product of its time. While the 7200 RPM speed was once a highlight, the 200GB capacity is quite small by today's standards, limiting its utility for serious data storage. The USB 1.1 and 2.0 interfaces mean transfer speeds will be noticeably slow compared to modern drives. It's a 3.5-inch form factor, so it's a desktop unit, not portable. If you have very modest storage needs or are looking for a vintage peripheral, it might serve a purpose, but for everyday use, newer options offer vastly more capacity and speed at a similar price point.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Relatively low price
Cons
- Very small 200GB storage capacity
- Outdated USB 1.1 and 2.0 interfaces
- 3.5-inch desktop form factor
Specifications
- Brand Seagate
- Compatible With PC
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type External Drive
- Color Gray
- Model Personal Storage 3100
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- UPC
- 751921028580
- MPN
- M01E100
- Storage Capacity
- 200 GB
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Interface
- USB, USB 2.0
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
