Reviews of the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus (500GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: Fast write speeds; includes backup and restore utilities; generous warranty.
The Bad: The backup utility is a bit limited; restore utility doesn't work for Mac users.
The Bottom Line: The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus is a good choice for the average home user who wants a fast and simple-to-use external hard drive for backup and storage. Mac users will want to find a different restore utility to use with it.
Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
Part number: STM305004OTA3E5-RK
General
- Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
- Width 6 in
- Depth 2.5 in
- Height 6.7 in
- Weight 2.4 lbs
- Localization United States
Hard Drive
- Form Factor 3.5"
- Capacity 500 GB
- Interface type IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
- Spindle speed 7200 rpm
- Buffer size 16 MB
Performance
- Storage Hard Drive / Sustained Data Transfer Rate (For External Drive) 43 MBps
- Data Transfer Rate Details Hi-Speed USB : 33 MBps, FireWire : 43 MBps
Storage Controller
- Type None
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
- Compatible Bays None
- Compatible Slots x None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x IEEE 1394 cable, 1 x USB cable
- Package type Retail
Power
- External Hard Drive Power Source Included AC adapter
- Power device type Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Apple MacOS X 10.4.7 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
- System Requirements Details Windows XP/Vista - Pentium III - RAM 256 MB, MacOS X 10.4.7 or later - RAM 256 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 5 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 5 years
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