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Reply With QuoteI decided to buy it anyway, will add a review when I have a chance to test it out.
Hi there, just wondering if anyone's tried the Buffalo 2TB DriveStation USB 2.0 Desktop Hard Drive as I noticed that from this page: Buffalo 2TB DriveStation USB 2.0 Desktop Hard Drive (HD-LB2.0TU2-UK) - dabs.com Dabs have it for £92.99 if you use their voucher code (listed on the site in green). It seems like a decent harddrive but I've pretty much always used Lacie, WD or Freecom, but I'm after a cheap drive at the moment and £10 to £50 is a pretty big difference for 2TB!
here's it's specs:
Buffalo's DriveStation USB 2.0 Hard Drive lets you store, backup, or easily transport various files, including huge multimedia files too large to fit on a USB key. Just plug it into your computer and it installs automatically with Windows 2000, XP, or OS-X computers. Fanless Heat Sink Chassis design lets the DriveStation run cool and quietly. The unique chassis design may be placed vertically or horizontally. With auto installation, Memeo AutoBackup Software (Download Memeo AutoBackup) and SecureLockWare support, the DriveStation is a plug and play secure and reliable USB backup and storage solution.
Key Specifications
- USB 2.0 Interface
- Pre-formatted drive for immediate use
- Easy set-up, no drivers required
- Connects to USB on any PC or Mac
- Connector Type: USB Type B
- Data Transfer Rate Max: 480Mbps (USB 2.0 Mode)
- Setup Utility OS Support: Windows®7 (32bit, 64bit), Windows® Vista™(32bit, 64bit), Windows® XP, Mac OS 10.4 or later
- Dimensions (W x H x D) 38.7 X 122.6 X 189mm
- Weight 950g
- Operating Environment 5-35°C, 20-80% (non-condensing)
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any reviews on the Buffalo 2TB DriveStation USB 2.0 Desktop Hard Drive would be very helpful.
Buffalo 2TB DriveStation USB 2.0 Desktop Hard Drive (HD-LB2.0TU2-UK) - dabs.com
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I decided to buy it anyway, will add a review when I have a chance to test it out.
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Harddrive arrived today, first impression from case very cheap and flimsy. Currently transferring 980GB onto the 2TB harddrive over a USB 2 port, it says it's going to take roughly 17 hours to do this. will let you know how it goes and continue my review as I use it.
Currently transferring at 16.2MB/s to 16.3, but my other ones using the USB 2 connection often get up to 40MB/s, maybe size of files, will keep an eye on it.
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currently getting write speeds of 10MB/s. It has mad it to a steady 20MB/s at times, but average seems to be 15MB/s
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Update on the Buffalo 2TB harddrive it's now down to £89.98 through this link:
Buffalo 2TB DriveStation USB 2.0 Desktop Hard Drive (HD-LB2.0TU2-UK) - dabs.com
I've found it good so far, I've backed up all my photos and a lot of other files whilst I re-work the structure on my desktop very impressed for the price!
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