SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso)

SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso)
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SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso)
Our Price: $199.99
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Category: CE
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Manufacturer: Hitachi
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: FS-U25/500E
Color: Espresso
Product features:
  • Sleek pocket-sized design by Pininfarina
  • Velvety smooth texture for a secure grip
  • Durable and made for travel
  • Express yourself choose from multiple colors and capacities
  • All-in-one high speed USB 2.0 Ycable (included) also provides power
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso)

Customer Review: Mini is Perfect for My Mac Book Pro
Summary: 5 Stars

It's small, compact, quiet, fast, light weight, space saving, racy looking, different colors for easy ID, rubberized coating for a sure grip, stackable, extremely portable, with easy instructions to convert to Mac.

I have 4 Minis. I bought the first one over a year ago. I have one for my Time Machine back up, one for music, one for photos/videos, & a 500G to back up the others, that I keep in a fire proof safe.

Some suggestions for those who gave bad reviews:
1. When the drive is running, leave it alone! Don't pick it up or move it around. Just leave it sitting flat.

2. You must dismount the drive properly! See FAQ on Simple Tech's web site.

3. Don't be in such a hurry! Wait several seconds to be sure the drive has fully stopped.

4. Don't yank the USB plug out. You might create a tiny spark. Sneak the plug out gently, especially if it's windy or there's static electricity in the air.

5. As for the lack of power complaints...The shorter the USB cable, the greater the power. Try using your camera cable. At about 50+G of info, the external drive may need up to 1 Amp to get going. If the Mini is not seen by the computer, unplug everything - Mini first. Then attach both USB plugs of the "Y" cable & reconnect - Mini last. Best to get an externally powered USB hub. Belkin makes a nice little white 4 (& 7) port. Each port of the Belkin puts out ½ Amp (500mA). I can run several Minis at once, without any power problems.

6. Lastly, if your not backed up at least twice, you're not backed up at all.

Use a little common sense & save yourself a lot of grief.

The Mini is a great little product!!! Be nice to it, and it'll be nice to you.

Description of SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso)

SimpleTech 500GB Signature MiniTM USB 2.0 portable drive, the dark roasted brew from the SimpleTech Signature Mini family, brings all new flavor to your life on the go. Supple and resilient to the touch, with a positive, velvety grip, it is designed by our friends at Pininfarina, the icon of Italian sports car design since 1930.
Introducing the Signature Mini family of bite-size drives, bursting with tasty ingredients. Supple and resilient to the touch, with a positive velvety grip, they're designed by our friends at Pininfarina, the icon of Italian sports car design since 1930.



High speed USB 2.0 "Y" cable included provides power without extra cables





Perfect for the Consumers who own a laptop or desktop computer looking for a stylish, simple way to store, backup, and carry their files.

Just plug one in, and inside you'll find smart ways to protect and manage all your precious stuff. Includes both local and online backup for unbeatable, total protection. With Fabrik Local Backup software, you can set up automatic backups from your computer to your Signature Mini, while Fabrik Ultimate Backup (2 GB free) provides secure, online storage that's safe from real world mishaps. It works in the background, for constant, near-real time protection without bogging down your computer.
And who says the Signature Mini is just for storage? For all the photos, songs, and video in your life, Joggle helps you keep track of them wherever they're stored. Online or on any drive, you'll see all your stuff on a single screen and easily share it with friends and family everywhere.



Features and Benefits:

  • Sleek pocket-sized design by Pininfarina
  • Velvety smooth texture for a secure grip
  • Durable and made for travel
  • Express yourself ? choose from multiple colors and capacities
  • All-in-one high speed USB 2.0 "Y" cable (included) also provides power
  • Simple, automatic backups with Fabrik Local BackupTM
  • Complete, unbeatable protection with Fabrik Ultimate BackupTM online service (2 GB free)
  • JoggleTM digital content manager for easy tracking, sharing and publishing of photos, music, and videos
  • Free technical support
  • 3-year warranty


What?s in the Box
Signature Mini USB 2.0 Portable Drive USB 2.0 Cable Fabrik Local Backup? Software Fabrik Ultimate Backup? Service (2GB free)? Joggle? Digital Content Manager Free technical support

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