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HP Personal Media Drive
$60.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Slides right into the front panel of a compatible HP computer - no cables to bother with. No setup needed, just insert it into the slot and it works like any other drive. Fast file transfers to and from the drive, quicker than anything you could do through a USB port.
The Cons:Needs to be removed from the computer before bootup or the system gets confused. Some units create a fair amount of heat that forces the computer's fans to work harder and get noisy. Backup software is more awkward than it should be, and a little confusing.
The HP Personal Media Drive is a compact, portable external hard-disc drive that retails in several sizes from 160GB up to 2TB. It utilizes a USB interface to connect with PCs, after which users can use it to store and/or transfer files.
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More importantly, the Personal Media Drive doesn’t require an external power source, as it in fact receives energy directly from a PC. Included also is Roxio Back Up My PC7 software, which can backup and also password-protect files. Other points to consider are an included black carrying case, a 1-year warranty on the hardware, and USB 1.1 backwards-compatibility. Also, some HP computers are designed specifically with a media drive slot; the user just pushes in the unit, even if the computer is powered on. It retails from $59.99 (160GB) up to $299.99 (2TB).
Features
- Compact, Portable External HDD
- Retails from 160GB to 2TB
- USB Interface (6’ Cable Included)
- USB 1.1 Compatibility
- Automatic Power from PC
- Roxio Back Up Software
- Black Carrying Case
- Software CD
- Quick Start Guide
- 1 Year Warranty
Available Models
- HP Personal Media Drive – 160GB
- HP Personal Media Drive – 250GB
- HP Personal Media Drive – 320GB
- HP Personal Media Drive – 500GB
- HP Personal Media Drive – 1TB
- HP Personal Media Drive – 2TB
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slides right into the front panel of a compatible HP computer - no cables to bother with
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no setup needed, just insert it into the slot and it works like any other drive
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fast file transfers to and from the drive, quicker than anything you could do through a USB port
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becomes available to the system seconds after inserting it into the slot, no waiting
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needs to be removed from the computer before bootup or the system gets confused
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some units create a fair amount of heat that forces the computer's fans to work harder and get noisy
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backup software is more awkward than it should be, and a little confusing
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