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Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus 500 GB 3.5" USB 2.0/FireWire 400 External Hard Drive | 
| Brand: Seagate
Category: CE
List Price: $159.99
Buy New: $128.72
You Save: $31.27 (20%)
Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 4168
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
System Memory: 16
Hard Drive Size: 500
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 11 x 10.2 x 4.9
nv:Capacity (GB): 500
Interface: USB 2.0/Firewire
Spindle Speed (RPM): 7200
Data Transfer Rate on USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mb/sec
Data Transfer Rate on FireWire: Up to 400 Mb/sec
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: STM305004OTA3E5-RK
Model: STM305004OTA3E5-RK
UPC: 763649004517
EAN: 0763649004517
ASIN: B000VB5MZG
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 500 GB external hard drive connects to your computer via USB cable or FireWire 400 | | • | Simple Maxtor user interface for drive management, security, and backup scheduling | | • | Two levels of security against unauthorized use - Maxtor DrivePass and data encryption | | • | Sync data between 2 or more computers on the same operating system | | • | Drive and power management utilities; 5-year limited warranty |
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Manufacturer Product Description
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus solution is a full-featured backup and storage solution with Maxtor SafetyDrill for complete recovery of a hard drive's contents in case of a system crash or virus/spyware attack*. With two levels of data security and capacities up to 1 TB, users can confidently back up or sync work and home computers. 
Protect your data from unauthorized use. |
Back up your files with one touch of a button. | 
Add on storage for your desktop or laptop. | Portable Performance and Security
Provide a safe haven for your entire working environment. Don't back up and protect just your files anymore. System crashes and virus attacks can happen, and it's difficult to get your computer back to just the way you like it. To prepare, should the unfortunate happen, Maxtor SafetyDrill automatically creates a snapshot of the entire contents of your PC's hard drive which can be readily booted for an easy and complete recovery. With this elegantly simple full-featured backup solution, Maxtor's software makes automated backup scheduling, specific file restoration, sync, security, drive and power management a snap. To safeguard against unauthorized use, Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass. To top it off, with up to 1 TB you have more than enough room for your important documents, videos, photos, graphics, and music in one safe, convenient location - over 16,660 hours of digital music or 320,000 digital photos or 1000 hours of digital video or 250 two-hour DVD quality movies or 500 games. The sleek and slim design of this hard drive--only measures 6.75 x 2.50 x 6.00-inches (H x D x W). The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus lets you transfer files seamlessly from your computer via its USB 2.0 connection at a brisk transfer rate of up to 480Mb/sec. The drive delivers a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, giving you the high-speed performance you need to back your data up quickly and safely. It's easy to install - just plug the external drive into an available USB or FireWire port on your PC or Mac, run the preloaded software, and presto you're good to go. At this compact size, and with this high performance, you now have the ability to take your data with you anywhere you go, so your digital content finally has room to breathe. A five-year warranty is also included, giving you complete peace of mind. Product Highlights
| Maxtor SafetyDrill prepares, boots and recovers a PC's entire internal drive contents in case of system failure or virus/spyware infection.* | Back up all your files with one touch of the button or automated scheduling. | | Maxtor DrivePass and Encryption protects contents of drive in case unauthorized use. | Quick and easy installation with pre-loaded software | | Simple Maxtor user-interface drive management, security and backup scheduling | 5-year limited warranty | | Sync data between two or more computers on the same operating system. | Customizable Maxtor OneTouch button | | Auto Updater helps keep your Maxtor OneTouch solution current. | Drive and power management utilities | Dual interfaces:
 —FireWire compatible up to 400Mb/sec data transfer rates
—USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible up to 480 Mb/sec data transfer rates | PC and Mac compatible | | 7200 RPM, up to 16-MB cache buffer |
*Windows Only
Maxtor is the expert and the leader in designing simple external storage and backup solutions for consumers and professionals. Maxtor offers a broad line of trusted, intuitive storage solutions for safeguarding critical business data, digital files and personal memories. Maxtor developed the industry's first external storage device that features easy-to-use OneTouch button backup and restore capabilities. The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus solution is the easy way to back up and store photos, videos, games, music, business data, personal information and more. The OneTouch 4 Plus solution continues the OneTouch legacy as the leading external hard drive for small office users, consumers, creative professionals and mobile warriors.
What's in the Box
External hard drive with preloaded installation software, USB 2.0 cable, FireWire 400/1394a cable, Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD, quick start guide, AC power adapter
Product Description
Backup your files with a push of a button or set up the software to perform convenient automatic backups. With 7200 RPM and 16 MB cache buffer, you get fast drive performance, seamless data exchange, and instant access to your files. With the Maxtor SafteyDrill software for windows, SafteyDrill prepares, reboots and recovers your PC's entire hard drive in case of system failure or virus/spyware infection. No need to worry about unauthorized access to your private files with the Maxtor DrivePass and encryption. Simple setup, just connect the USB 2.0 or FireWire cable, and your Maxtor OneTouch 4 hard drive automatically appears on your desktop. For all those precious pictures, videos, music and data files, external hard drive is a must have. FireWire 400, IEEE 1394a, iLink and SBP-2 compliant Up to 480Mb/sec Bus Transfer Rate with USB 2.0 400Mb/sec Bus Transfer Rate with FireWire 400 Operating system - Windows XP Home or Higher, Mac OS X (10.4.7 or later), 256MB RAM Approximate Unit Dimensions - 2.5 X 6.0 X 6.75 Approximate Unit Weight - 2.5lbs
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Do not buy this product September 25, 2008
Michael Hope (Arkansas)
I bought this product a few months ago. I formatted the drive and have been using it since. Two days ago when I tried to access the drive, I get a message that says the drive is not formatted and do I want to format it. In other words, it suffered a drive failure. Seagate (the manufacturer) via their tech support let me know this drive can fail and will sell me software to retrieve my data, but will not provide a free copy of the software. In other words, they want more money to fix their defective product.
High failure rates from an uncaring company. September 20, 2008
Roger E. Brown
I will never buy another Seagate drive. I have seen the high failure rates of the drives they are making now and it is appalling (do a google search). Do yourself a favor and buy only Hitachi drive mechanisms.
My Maxtor (Seagate) drive began making a high pitched whining noise after about 90 days. As the problem was intermittent, I switched it to light back up use. After another month it began a much louder grinding noise.
As I was quite ill with heart and lung problems at the time it wasn't until another month went by that I requested a return from Seagate and was told all that they would send me was another drive that had broken and been repaired. BEWARE. Unless you contact Seagate when the problem begins (within 120 days) you will not get a new drive but another broken one. In my experience Seagate is a large uncaring company that doesn't want to be bothered by the problems they cause individuals. I would rate Seagate zero if I could just for that.
Poorly made hard drive September 16, 2008
Dissatisfied customer (California)
I have had my Dell computer with the same internal hard drive for over 6 years. For extra storage space, I purchased the Maxtor One Touch 3. It failed after 11 months. Seagate (which took over Maxtor) replaced it, but the replacement lasted less than three months before it too failed. In each case, Maxtor offered to try to retrieve my data for over $1,000. After much complaining, Seagate offered me the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus. It failed after seven months. Do not buy this poor quality product.
Do not buy September 1, 2008
Toby Shields (syracuse ny)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this product then did my research. Read the reviews first. Then buy this drive and realize the reviews are correct and enjoy sending it back.
Buyer beware... August 16, 2008
OutNumbered (Florida)
Mine lasted all of 6 months then died. Calling CS was a joke, they basically said they'd send me out another one of their POS's, a refurbished one, and if I want the data restored I can pay them anywhere from $700 to $2500 and they'd gladly restore the data for me. Wow, wasn't that thoughtful of them! I will never recommend this product to anyone, I thought I was buying one with a good name but I was so wrong! I didn't lose everything but I did lose some things that were pretty important. I know, shame on me for trusting this POS to work correctly.
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