Do you want a USB 3.0 desktop drive that looks great? Well, take a look at our review of the Iomega Prestige USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive and see if it fits the bill.
The Iomega® Prestige™ Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0 is a fast and affordable solution for all your storage needs. Ideal for adding capacity to your system, this stylish drive offers a sturdy metal construction and included stand. It’s the easiest way to save photos, music, videos and more! AES 256-bit hardware encryption is built-in to secure your data at home, in the office or at school. Iomega Protection Suite is included with solutions to easily backup your data and protect your computer and online experience. Software available via download. A 3-year limited warranty is included with product registration.
Who Are Iomega?
From their website:
Iomega Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage and network security solutions for small businesses, home offices, consumers and others. The Company has sold more than 410 million digital storage drives and disks since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega’s product portfolio includes industry leading network attached storage products, external hard drives, multimedia drives, and our award-winning removable storage technology, the REV® Backup Drive.
Features
- Fast — Transfer files faster than ever before (requires USB 3.0 computer for best performance)
- Stylish & Durable — Compact and in a black brushed finish; sturdy metal construction that includes stand
- Secure — Iomega Protection Suite Software included at no additional charge (via download)
- Encyrption — AES 256-bit hardware encryption is built-in to secure your data at home, in the office or at school
- Warranty — 3 year limited warranty with product registration
Specifications
System Requirements
- USB 3.0: up to 5Gbits/s
- Preformatted NTFS
- 8MB or higher Cache Buffer
- Three year limited warranty with product registration
What You Need:
PC Users:
- Built-in USB connection
- Requires USB 3.0 port or ExpressCard™ or PCIe slot for best performance
- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional / Windows Vista™ / XP Home / XP Professional / Windows 7
- 256MB RAM or more as required by operating system
Mac Users:
- Mac OS X 10.4 – 10.6 or higher
- USB 2.0 speeds apply
- Must be reformatted for use with Mac
- 128MB Ram or higher as required by operating system
To View User’s Manual:
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0, Firefox® 1.0, Apple Safari 1.2 or higher browser
Dimensions (L x W x H):
7.41 L x 4.88 W x 1.24 H
Weight:
2.23 lbs
What’s in the Box?
Along with the drive itself, there is a power supply, with two changeable pins connectors, a USB 3.0 cable, a manual and a stand for the drive.
