Can topple over quite easily, as some other reviews point out.
Somehow Windows XP knows the disk is still there, and will wake the disk when it needs to.Ĭons: Large footprint, somewhat bulky. The disk sometimes "sleeps" (the "on" LED up front turns off) when you are connected to the computer without activity for some time. On the back, there is the option of using the auto-shutdown, where the HD turns off with your computer, or manual, where it responds to the on/off switch in the back. Option to increase throughput on USB by 30% by installing their custom driver. Pros: Got a great price at a local brick/mortar store on a special (sorry Newegg)! USB2 AND Firewire 400. A sophisticated, yet user-friendly option is also provided for advanced data management and preservation.
High Performance Hard DriveThe Buffalo DriveStation HD-HC500IU2 is equipped with a high performance 7200 RPM hard drive providing a massive capacity of 500GB so you can store your movies, music, applications and documents for easy sharing with your friends and even back up your system.