Testseek.com have collected 23 expert reviews of the Buffalo DriveStation Combo 4 HD-HSQ eSATA/USB2/FireWire and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Buffalo DriveStation Combo 4 HD-HSQ eSATA/USB2/FireWire.
June 2008
(81%)
23 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
For anyone looking for an easy-to-configure backup volume, the Drive Station Combo 4 fits the bill nicely. Those needing industrial-strength backup should consider investing in a mirrored RAID system, however. Rob Henry, Macworld.co.uk Lowest online p...
Abstract: A large but sleek external hard disk with a decent 500GB capacity, the DriveStation Combo4 has a soft metal finish and a mirrored front to stand out from the bland crowd. An access light glows gently through the sheen, and the only slightly disappointi...
Abstract: Meaty but not completely satisfying. A full set of interfaces. Buffalo drives tend to be quite imposing, but the new Combo4 is a sleek-looking unit. The designers have taken a leaf out of Apples book, choosing a soft metal finish. Behind a mirrore...
Abstract: External hard disks with multiple interfaces tend to be expensive, but Buffalos DriveStation Combo4 proves that this doesnt have to be the case. In addition to USB, it also has FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and eSATA ports, but costs less than £...
Fast read and write speeds, eSATA, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800 ports, File-encryption software, Windows and Mac compatible
TurboUSB didn’t improve write speeds
Although it sports an MSRP of $579, the Buffalo DriveStation Combo 4 is available for as little as $230 through online retailers. For the price, you get a one-year warranty (which is a bit skimpy compared to the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus’ impressive fi...
Published: 2008-08-18, Author: Rob , review by: techworld.com
For anyone looking for an easy-to-configure backup volume, the Drive Station Combo 4 fits the bill nicely. Those needing industrial-strength backup should consider investing in a mirrored RAID system, however....
