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Product Name: Maxtor 3000LE External Hard Drive
Date: Sunday, January 5, 2003
Author: Robert E. Bailey aka: Rbreb13
Provided By: None
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I also ran a file system test with SiSoft Sandra:
I think these tests pretty much speak for themselves. USB 1.1 is just plain slow. USB 2.0 is much faster in all the tests and while it's no match for an internal drive it certainly shows its benefits. When used as it was intended, that is a portable storage device this drive is just cool. I am pleased with my purchase. The Maxtor 3000LE is somewhat on the pricey side, going anywhere from $130.00 to $200.00 depending on where you shop. I just happened to get mine at Staples for under $100.00 (excluding taxes) with mail-in and in store rebates. I also got a free Maxtor USB 2.0 card if they were purchased at the same time (more mail and in store rebates). Hunt around and you can find some great deals.
Pros:
Portable and large storage
Plug 'n Play (Windows XP)
Price (if you hunt down a good one)
Speed (with USB 2.0)
Ease of use
Cons:
Price (if you don't shop around for a deal)
Speed (with USB 1.1)
USB Adaptor (not included)
No carrying case
No on/off switch
What few cons there were are minimal in my opinion. This is one great portable storage device and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
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