Iomega eGo 34988 external hard drive 500 GB Black

  • Brand : Iomega
  • Product family : eGo
  • Product name : 34988
  • Product code : 34988
  • Category : External Hard Drives
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  • Warranty: : 3 years
  • Long product name Iomega eGo 34988 external hard drive 500 GB Black :

    34988 - eGo Charcoal Portable Hard Drive 500GB, USB 3.0

  • Iomega eGo 34988 external hard drive 500 GB Black :

    Experience blazing USB 3.0 transfer speed to match the fast pace of your digital life! The Iomega® eGo Portable Hard Drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is super fast – up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Now transfer large video files faster than ever before! You will need a PC with a USB 3.0 port for the best performance (drive is backward compatible for USB 2.0. Iomega Drop Guard™ feature helps protect the drive from drops up to 51 inches. Iomega® Protection Suite includes Trend Micro™ Internet Security, Roxio Retrospect® Express Backup software, Iomega QuikProtect, and MozyHome™ Online Backup service to protect your data and your computer. (Software available via easy download). This is a great travel companion that lets you take your files, photos and music anywhere. The eGo is protected by a 3-year limited warranty! (registration required for extended warranty)

    Features:
    - Fast—Up to 10 times the speed of USB 2.0;transfer speeds up to 5 Gbits/s.
    - Mobile—Compact, portable storage so small you can take it everywhere you go.
    - Rugged—The Drop Guard™ feature protects the drive when dropped up to 51 inches.
    - Secure—Iomega Protection Suite included to protect your data and your computer. All software available via download and at no additional cost!

  • Short summary description Iomega eGo 34988 external hard drive 500 GB Black :

    Iomega eGo 34988, 500 GB, Black

  • Long summary description Iomega eGo 34988 external hard drive 500 GB Black :

    Iomega eGo 34988. HDD capacity: 500 GB. Product colour: Black

Specs
Hard drive
HDD capacity 500 GB
Type HDD
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN
FireWire 400
FireWire 800
Features
Product colour Black
Plug and Play
Power
Bus powered USB
Weight & dimensions
Width 89 mm

Weight & dimensions
Depth 136 mm
Height 16 mm
Weight 182 g
Other features
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity 1
USB required
Internal
Mac compatibility
Minimum processor 300 MHz
Minimum RAM 256 MB
Compatible operating systems Windows Vista / XP Home / XP Professional / Windows 7 (32-bit)
Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:02:07
Average rating:80
Uk has collected 44 expert reviews for Iomega eGo 34988 external hard drive 500 GB 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.
itreviews.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:01:57
Average rating:100
Iomega has clearly worked on the styling of its eGo Portable external hard drive, and the results are surprisingly easy on the eye. It's not often we find ourselves being complimentary about the looks of a product as potentially dull as a chunk of st...
  • USB 3.0 interface, drop protection, encryption software...
  • The price is a little on the high side.
  • Iomega has delivered a nifty little drive that offers 500GB of fast USB 3.0 storage that is supported by a decent bundle of software. In addition there is dedicated hardware that will keep your data safe from the perils of the modern world...
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:01:58
Average rating:70
Product Code: 04019976352385, 00742709352386 The Iomega eGo Portable external hard drive has a capacity of 500GB and a USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) interface. It's a decent drive for storing and transferring large files to a USB 3.0-equipped laptop or de...
  • Overall, the Iomega eGo Portable is a typical external portable hard drive, with its main draw being the inclusion of 256bit AES encryption. From a bang for buck perspective, we'd recommend going for the 1TB version of this drive. Elias Plastiras, PC...
digitalversus.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:01:59
Average rating:80
The eGo 500 GB USB 3.0 has a 256-bit EAS encryption system. If security is your top priority, then you can use it, but you wont be able to access your data from a computer which isn't using Iomega's proprietary software. Alongside that, the backup tool...
  • Good speeds compared to earlier generation technology (FireWire or USB 2.0), Good protection from falls, Quiet...
  • Average performance for a USB 3.0 drive...
  • This drive is a good solution for portable external storage. It's not the fastest drive out there, but it is good value for money...
alphr.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:02:03
Average rating:83
Portable drives demand less space than desktop models, and since they don’t require a separate power cable they’re more convenient to carry around. We’ve long been particular fans of Iomega’s eGo range, a showy series of drives in various colours that...
  • Not a fast drive by USB 3 standards, but gorgeous to look at and cheap for a portable model...
v3.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:02:06
Average rating:100
Slimline external hard drives are an effective compromise between capacity and portability for business users, and Iomega's new range offers a number of advantages over many of the more basic models available.The eGo series is available in a range of g...
  • Impressive speeds; wide array of software and tools; sleek design; good value for money...
  • Software must be downloaded after purchase...
  • Iomega's eGo is an excellent addition to a crowded market. Great performance, a comprehensive array of tools, and stylish and durable design means it offers excellent value for money. Those who carry sensitive data on the move will find very few compe...
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 22:09:49
Average rating:65
The Iomega eGo portable external hard drive has a capacity of 500GB and a USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) interface. It's a decent drive for storing and transferring large files to a USB 3.0–equipped laptop or desktop PC, and it ships with an encryption util...
  • USB 3.0, 256-bit AES encryption...
  • Encryption utility didn’t detect our drive first go, slow read speed in our small file transfer tests...
  • The Iomega eGo is a portable USB 3.0 hard drive with a 500GB capacity. It looks good and it ships with encryption software, which means your data can be protected in the event that your drive is lost or stolen. However, its performance was a mixed bag...
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2012-03-18 02:31:03
Average rating:0
Iomega’s eGo drive looks oddly chunky in its rubber anti-shock swaddling, but if you wish you can remove it, to expose a tasteful little lozenge of a drive, available in a choice of four colours. The drive comes partitioned into a regular volume and a...
  • See how the Iomega eGO fares against other USB 3.0 portable hard drives on the market...
crn.com.au
Updated:
2014-03-23 01:24:52
Average rating:50
Portable drives demand less space than desktop models, and since they don't require a separate power cable they're more convenient to carry around. We've long been fans of Iomega's eGo range, an elegant series of drives in various colours. All portable dr...
techsmart.co.za
Updated:
2014-03-23 01:24:52
Average rating:0
Iomega sent its popular eGo range of portable hard drives to the speed academy to be able to deliver portable hard drives which offer up to ten times faster transfer speeds via USB 3.0. Size This compact (13.6 x 8.9 x 1.6 cm) and lightweight (181 g)...
  • If you have a USB 3.0 enabled system then this would be the perfect addition for all your portable storage needs. In the absence of that, you’ll have a Clark Kent drive that works fine using USB 2.0, but ready to turn into Superman once your structure...
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