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Buffalo DriveStation Combo 4 (1TB)


(4 out of 5)

MSRP: $230


With its fast speeds and multiple connectivity options, this is hands-down the best 1TB external hard drive.

Review date: Sep 2, 2008

No matter if you’re looking to preserve important documents or cherished photos, the act of backing up vital data is essential. Fortunately, hard drive prices are swiftly falling, so users can safeguard up to a terabyte of data without taking out a mortgage. Buffalo, like other storage manufacturers, is now offering 1TB of storage for less than $300. With the DriveStation Combo 4, Mac and PC users get more than just a ton of real estate to house files; they get fast performance, a plethora of connections, and strong encryption, a combination no other external drives at this size and price can match. Design Measuring 9.0 x 5.0 x 1.5 inches, the 3.2-pound DriveStation Combo 4 (4 pounds with its power brick) is almost two pounds heavier than the Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drive

ProsCons
  • Fast read and write speeds
  • eSATA, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800 ports
  • File-encryption software
  • Windows and Mac compatible
  • TurboUSB didn’t improve write speeds

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Jeffrey L. Wilson