Maxtor OneTouch II 500GB External Hard Drive 7200RPM Firewire 800/400 USB 2.0
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About this product
The Maxtor OneTouch II is a 500GB external hard drive featuring a 7200 RPM rotation speed. It offers versatile connectivity with both FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 interfaces, making it compatible with laptops, Macs, and PCs. This silver-colored HDD-only drive includes both FireWire and USB ports, providing a comprehensive external storage solution manufactured in Singapore.
Our take
For anyone needing a robust external drive with solid legacy and modern connectivity, this Maxtor OneTouch II 500GB drive is a compelling option. The 7200 RPM spin speed is excellent for an HDD, offering good performance. The standout feature is its multiple interface support: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. This makes it incredibly versatile, especially for older Macs or PCs that might benefit from FireWire's dedicated bandwidth. While 500GB is decent, it's not massive, and USB 2.0 is a slower interface for general use. However, for specific use cases or compatibility needs, it's very well-equipped.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 500GB storage capacity
- Fast 7200RPM rotation speed
- Multiple FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 interfaces
- Compatible with Laptop, Mac, PC
Cons
- USB 2.0 is slower than modern standards
- 500GB capacity might be insufficient for some
Specifications
- Country of Origin Singapore
- Model Maxtor OneTouch II
- Custom Bundle No
- Interface USB 2.0, FireWire 400
- Storage Format HDD Only
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
Show all 18 specifications
- Product Line
- Maxtor OneTouch II 500GB External Hard Drive
- USB Specification
- USB 2.0
- Writable Format
- NA
- Type
- External Drive
- Features
- FireWire Port, USB Port
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Color
- Silver
- Write Speed
- NA
- Compatible With
- Laptop, Mac, PC
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Brand
- Maxtor
- Form Factor
- NA
