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Western Digital Media Center

REVIEW DATE:  06.30.04

 5.0 out of 5.0

discuss  Total posts: 2

buy it here $370.00

Western Digital Media Center

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by Bill Machrone

Company:
Western Digital Corporation, www.westerndigital.com
Price:
$370 street
Spec Data:
250GB unformatted, 232GB formatted; 7,200 rpm; 8MB cache; USB 2.0, FireWire; supports CompactFlash I/II, SmartMedia, SD, Memory Stick/Pro, MMC

Pros:
Fast, easily scheduled, verified backup. On-demand backup ability. Ports for memory cards and flash drives.
Cons:
Somewhat bulky.
Bottom Line:
The Western Digital Media Center is a fast, powerful solution to the perennial backup problem, with the added convenience of a universal memory-card reader and USB 2.0 hub.

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The only way you're ever going to remember to back up is if it becomes totally automatic. If that statement fits you... click here for full review

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