Compare most popular External-Hard-Drives to Drobo (second generation, 2TB)
| Product Name |
Drobo (second generation, 2TB) |
Drobo |
Drobo (Second generation, 4TB) |
Drobo (Second generation) |
LaCie Biggest Quadra - hard drive array |
| Release Date | 06/05/2007 | ||||
| Price Range | Check latest prices » $319-$500 | Check latest prices » $960 | |||
| Review Summary | The second-generation Drobo adds a FireWire 800 connection, but the original USB-only on the now discounted Drobo might be the best bet for Windows users until better FireWire 800 drivers arrive. The device remains the most automated and easy-to-use redundant backup product we've seen. | Drobo takes the pain and confusion out of data protection and lets you tailor and expand the drive according to your needs. This so-called storage robot works exactly as promised and is the most innovative storage device we've seen in a long time. We want one. | The second-generation Drobo adds a FireWire 800 connection, but the original USB-only on the now discounted Drobo might be the best bet for Windows users until better FireWire 800 drivers arrive. The device remains the most automated and easy-to-use redundant backup product we've seen. | The second-generation Drobo adds a FireWire 800 connection, but the original USB-only on the now discounted Drobo might be the best bet for Windows users until better FireWire 800 drivers arrive. The device remains the most automated and easy-to-use redundant backup product we've seen. | |
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Basic Specs
| Device Type | Hard drive array | Hard drive array | Hard drive array | Hard drive array | Hard drive array |
| Width | 6 in | 6 in | 6 in | 6 in | 6 in |
| Depth | 10.7 in | 10.7 in | 10.7 in | 10.7 in | 10.6 in |
| Height | 6.3 in | 6.3 in | 6.3 in | 6.3 in | 8.1 in |
| Weight | 25.4 lbs | ||||
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