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Maxtor BlackArmor (160GB)

(4.0 out of 5)


This super-secure external portable hard drive offers government-grade data protection and blazing write speeds.

Review by | August 20, 2008 | + Share

The mobile professional who frequently totes sensitive information on external hard drives needs the utmost in protection, and Maxtor delivers just that with its latest storage solution, aptly named BlackArmor. The compact portable hard drive serves up protection that business travelers desire: government-grade, 128-bit AES hard drive-based encryption that's certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It prevents anyone from accessing the drive--even data-recovery experts. Continue reading full review @ LAPTOP Magazine

ProsCons
  • Government-grade encryption
  • Fast write speeds
  • Easy-to-use Maxtor Manager software
  • Lengthy five-year warranty
  • Not Mac-compatible