ReviewsHands On Review of the Hitachi 2TB SimpleDrive

Hands On Review of the Hitachi 2TB SimpleDrive

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There is also some backup software included on the drive that you can use to backup your files to the drive.

Installing it was very simple – just a few clicks of the mouse….

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A new shortcut was placed on the desktop called TotalMedia Backup.

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Using the software was very easy – you just have to select what you want to backup.

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Obviously you don’t have to use the software at all, but it is useful to have something included in case you do want it!

Testing the Drive

Testing the drive with the usual HD Tune Pro produced the following results:

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Final Thoughts

One of the things I liked about this drive was that if you had it connected and the power switched on but the computer switched off, the drive would remain off and draw no power.

I have to say though, the drive can get quite noisy when in use, so if you plan on using it constantly you might want to put it behind something or out of the way.

On the whole though I liked the drive, it looks good with its silver casing and pulsing blue light, and it’s 2TB which is never a bad thing!

Looking forward to a USB 3.0 version next!

Cost wise, the 2TB version sells for £107 in the UK and $133 in the US, and as usual look around for some deals.

You can learn more from the Hitachi website.

Andrew Edney
Andrew Edney
I am the owner and editor of this site. I have been interested in gadgets and tech since I was a little kid. I have also written a number of books on various tech subjects. I also blogged for The Huffington Post and for FHM. And I am honoured to have been a Microsoft MVP since January 2008, including as an Xbox MVP until 2023.

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