Buffalo MiniStation Extreme 500GB external hard drive Black

  • Brand : Buffalo
  • Product family : MiniStation
  • Product name : MiniStation Extreme 500GB
  • Product code : HD-PZ500U3B-EU
  • Category : External Hard Drives
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  • Long product name Buffalo MiniStation Extreme 500GB external hard drive Black :

    500GB, USB 3.0, 5Gb/s, SATA

  • Buffalo MiniStation Extreme 500GB external hard drive Black :

    Buffalo’s MiniStation™ Extreme offers 3.0 SuperSpeed and super shock protection.

    Share your large music files and digital photos at amazing speeds with the Buffalo MiniStation™ Extreme (HD-PZU3). With transfer rates of up to 5Gbps – 10 times faster than standard USB 2.0, the USB 3.0 MiniStation™ Extreme vastly reduces the time needed for data transmission, making it ideal for transferring and sharing videos, large digital photo collections, music files, and other data-intensive digital content.

    Compact, shock-resistant design
    The high-performance USB 3.0 portable storage comes in a compact, shock-resistant, and sophisticated design – and three colours: red, black and silver.

    The internal hard drive is encased in a highly shock-resistant body with rubberised elements to protect it from damage and accidental bumps. The MiniStation™ Extreme’s shock protection features meet the US Military Standard MIL-STD-810F 516.5 Procedure IV.

    Turbo speed boost
    The combination of a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface and TurboPC EX utility makes file transfers blazingly fast.

  • Short summary description Buffalo MiniStation Extreme 500GB external hard drive Black :

    Buffalo MiniStation Extreme 500GB, 500 GB, 2.5", 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1), Black

  • Long summary description Buffalo MiniStation Extreme 500GB external hard drive Black :

    Buffalo MiniStation Extreme 500GB. HDD capacity: 500 GB, HDD size: 2.5". USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). Product colour: Black

Specs
Hard drive
HDD size 2.5"
HDD capacity 500 GB
Interface Serial ATA
Type HDD
Ports & interfaces
USB data transfer rates 480, 5000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate 5000 Mbit/s
USB connector USB
USB version 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Features
Product colour Black
Protection features Shock resistant
Security algorithms 256-bit AES
Fingerprint reader
Password protection
Plug and Play

Features
Windows operating systems supported Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supported Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Power
Bus powered USB
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width 89 mm
Depth 18 mm
Height 128 mm
Weight 230 g
Other features
USB required
Connectivity technology Wired
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Reviews
Updated:
2012-03-15 02:45:14
Average rating:80
Uk has collected 38 expert reviews for Buffalo MiniStation Extreme 500GB external hard drive Black and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2012-03-15 02:45:14
Average rating:90
It’s hard to find fault with Buffalo’s new MiniStation Extreme, as the drive provides good performance and features at a competitive price. Our 1TB drive came in black, but the drive is also available in 500GB capacity and in a variety of different col...
  • Bufallo gets all the basics right with the MiniStation Extreme. Its rugged design, good performance and attractive price make it an excellent choice for anyone who needs a reliable portable disk...
techradar.com
Updated:
2012-03-15 02:45:14
Average rating:90
Like its stable mate, the Buffalo MiniStation Plus, the MiniStation Extreme is a small, though not particularly light, USB 3.0 external hard drive. When we say small we're of course referring to the drive's physical dimensions, not its capacity. Within...
  • Very fast via USB 3.0, Strong wrap-around USB cable, Shock resistant casing...
  • Bulky, Included software not great...
  • It's not indestructible, but the Buffalo MiniStation Extreme makes a nice change from some of the dangerously flimsy external hard drives we've tested. It's fast, too, once you ignore the programs that come with the external hard drive.
businesscomputingworld.co.uk
Updated:
2013-04-14 13:29:29
Average rating:60
The market isn’t exactly short of external hard drives, but the latest product from Buffalo is a nice addition to its growing lineup of USB 3.0-packing storage solutions. The MiniStation Extreme (89x18x128mm) not only supports the latest USB 3.0 and Buff...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2013-04-18 02:26:31
Average rating:100
The Ministation Extreme is a very well-designed portable hard disk. The rubberised leather-effect finish on one side makes it easy to grip, and the integrated USB3 cable means you’ll never find yourself unable to access your data because you’ve forgotten...
  • A comprehensive software suite and good performance make this a great portable disk...
hardwareheaven.com
Updated:
2013-06-22 04:57:06
Average rating:90
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of portable hard drives on the market. Some are all about style, others extreme capacity but for most people it is how robust their mobile storage is that should matter. One company looking to provide reliable data tr...
apcmag.com
Updated:
2014-04-08 02:06:05
Average rating:80
It's not just the beautiful textured casing or the integrated USB 3.0 cable that make this drive Extreme: it's also the hardware encryption, extra speeds, the military-standard shock resistance and suite of included software tools. On the l...
gadgetspeak.com
Updated:
2015-07-06 01:04:03
Average rating:80
In the box are a Quick Setup Guide and something that could make the 14cm length of the hard wired lead less important a 40cm USB3 extension lead.The unit comes in both 1TB and 2TB sizes I was sent the former in a metallic red and black colouring with a b...
ergohacks.com
Updated:
2016-02-16 04:53:39
Average rating:0
When out and about I want to be able to carry my data with me. The cloud is great but it can be unreliable and for data I really need when I'm not sure about my internet connection it might not cut it. This information might be anything from my Open Unive...
  • If you are travelling or a mobile office worker the chances are that you will want to want to carry your data and backups with you. To be sensible you should be using encryption and you should have something that can take a few knocks. It's possible to ta...
tweaktown.com
Updated:
2016-02-18 01:15:23
Average rating:90
External storage solutions come in all shapes and sizes. In addition to this, as most of you know, these solutions are also purpose built to suit whether you want an extremely quick or highly durable solution.The solution we have in the lab today comes fr...
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