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(More customer reviews)I received the Verbatim Acclaim 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive 97164 yesterday and I have already copied over all of my important photographs, documents and other important electronic files which I want to keep at hand.
Moving files over to this Hard Drive is rather fast even without the optional Turbo USB software it comes with. I timed that it took about 5 minutes (8:48pm - 8:53pm) to move a folder containing 3.19 GB of data over from my desktop to this Hard Drive.
Moving the same folder of files (3.19 GB of data) from the Hard Drive back to my desktop was quicker and took about 4 minutes (9:03pm - 9:07pm). This is rather nice because I often find the transfer rate of files from desktop to external storage to be much faster than the other way around. If you are someone who needs to carry around 320 GB of data with you this is a great little device. It's rather small, and measures to be about 4.5" x 3" and 1/2" thick , it creates hardly any noise (if any), and doesn't require an external power supply. It does install a driver automatically in a few seconds but no software was needed to be installed manually.
A few concerns I have about its durability and lack of security. Regarding the durability of the case I hopefully I can find a nice cover to keep it in otherwise I worry that something may happen to its case if just tossed into a purse.
However I'm not sure about the hard drive's security. I currently have a ScanDisk Cruzer flashdrive and it comes with software which provides an option for the user to password protect it. If I were to lose the ScanDisk Cruzer flashdrive anyone who happened to find it would have to completely re-format it, and thus doing so they end up erasing all data from the ScanDisk Cruzer flashdrive before they are able to access it. I may have lost the ScanDisk Cruzer flashdrive but no one would be able to access any confidential files I have on it. It is not the case with the Verbatim Acclaim 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive 97164.
Last I have a minor complaint about the hard drive and it's that the outer shell (Piano Black) shows finger prints extremely well.
If I was to make any suggestions it would be to provide the option to password protect the harddrive and to offer the Verbatim Acclaim in a black matte finish as the Verbatim 320 GB USB 2.0 CL N Portable External Hard Drive 97061 (Black Matte Finish) is.
Suggestions I have for anyone purchasing this product would probably be to also purchase a carrying case to protect it.
A quick breakdown would be:
Pros
1. Besides a small driver there isn't any software to install
2. Extremely quiet
3.Lot's of storage in a rather small unit
Cons:
1. Case shows any fingerprint
2. Hard plastic case may not be very sturdy. Maybe best to buy a case to protect it if you plan on using it for travel
3. Does not come with security software to protect it in the event if you were to lose it and someone was to find it.
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Experience Verbatim's performance-driven Acclaim - this USB portable hard drive is one of the smallest in the industry. Compact and stylish, Acclaim features a sleek piano-black finish and storage capacities of 320, 500 and 640 GB. Acclaim is compatible with all USB connections and includes Turbo USB software and Nero BackItUp & Burn Essentials software for full-system backup and restore functions. Acclaim boasts special bonuses from Norton Online Backup and eMusic as well as a 7-year limited warranty
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