Iomega Prestige 500 GB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive 34270

I've had this hard drive for about a month. It's very easy to set up. Easy to use. The on/off button is convenient. I've had no problems so far. The hard drive's usable space is only 465 Gb (not the full 500). I'm not sure how this compares to others. My only beef is that I wish I'd gotten the Terabyte hard drive made by Iomega because I've gotten into video so after just 1 month and hundreds of videos, my 500 GB hard drive is half full.

I purchased and deployed three units recently. I am happy with the performance and clear instructions for their usage.

The only thing I have to say that is a very useful product. You can storage all you information without the need to erase anything. The only con is the size and weight of the drive (but they're managable), but it seems to be very durable and resistant. Glad to bought it.

After needing additional storage for my files, I started researching specs, prices and reviews of comparable drives and comparing. This one by far sounded the best and got best reviews. I ordered it and had it connected and running exactly 4 days afer ordering, even though it included a weekend. Amazing. The device was the easiest computer component I've ever encountered. Not a computer pro, I just plugged it in and immediately had it up and running and already transferrng files. It is fast and extremely easy to use. The unit is very attractive and looks to be extremely well built. I am really happy with the purchase to say the least, just hope it holds up well and lasts, see no reason it won't. I've not tried the free downloading software for backup yet so can't comment on that. But for anyone not really well versed in computer coponents and drives, this cannot be beat for it's simplicity! Would definitely recommend it!

I plugged it in to the USB and followed the procedures given... and went immediately to backing up my computer hard drive. It was simple and easy to back up to and also get information from.

Brad