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Acomdata External 160 GB USB 2.0 & FireWire Hard Drive (PC/MAC)
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Troublefree Since August 2003...And Still Fine
(5 out of 5) by Robert Barnwell on Apr 30, 2005 (Johnson City, Tennessee)I just read the other review of this device, and I was sincerely surprised, especially considering I also use a Mac G4 processor machine, though a powerbook.
I bought my AcomData 160 drive on a dark and stormy night in August 2003 and it has survived it all and worked like a champ. From repeated, surprise power outages to improper shutdowns to you name it.
It's reliably served as my back up disk and easy-access extra files library. I have no explanation for the other reviewer's experience, but the AcomData 160 drive I work with has won my loyalty to this brand.
I bought my AcomData 160 drive on a dark and stormy night in August 2003 and it has survived it all and worked like a champ. From repeated, surprise power outages to improper shutdowns to you name it.
It's reliably served as my back up disk and easy-access extra files library. I have no explanation for the other reviewer's experience, but the AcomData 160 drive I work with has won my loyalty to this brand.
25 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
broke at 2 months
(1 out of 5) by Amazon Customer on Dec 28, 2003I just bought the ACOMDATA 160 gig external hardrive for my G4- as an addition to my ACOM 80 gig external. The 160 gig is clicking now, without booting, and I am very worried about my audio data. This hardrive is used for professional purposes. The 80 gig is continuing to work fine, but to have the 160 go bad in two months is not good. I have read on line that ACOM has good customer service. I hope this is true. I'll be calling them Monday to see what can be done. If they can fix this new hardrive, and save my data as well, I will write back here.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Simply the best!
(5 out of 5) by africon on Oct 9, 2006 (Oakland, California - USA)I own two (2) AcomData Combo Drives. Both are used in conjunction with high-end digital video activities - capture, editing, pre-processing and streaming.
I have experienced NO problems with these drives (the first purchased in 2003, the second in early 2006). The AcomData hard drives have traveled with me to South Africa, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and throughout the U.S. They have shown themselves to be highly reliable.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the AcomData USB 2.0 & FireWire Combo Drives to all users.
I have experienced NO problems with these drives (the first purchased in 2003, the second in early 2006). The AcomData hard drives have traveled with me to South Africa, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and throughout the U.S. They have shown themselves to be highly reliable.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the AcomData USB 2.0 & FireWire Combo Drives to all users.
failed after 24 months
(1 out of 5) by Rand McNally on Nov 18, 2006 (Berkeley, CA USA)Bought the 160 and now I get the "click of death" (remember that, Zip drive fans?). Maybe 24 months sounds like a long time, but I've got stuff that last much longer. This was actually my backup drive, so I still have most of my primary data intact. Now I have to find another drive. Hmm, but not an Acom.