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22 Reviews
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We like this Maxtor OneTouch drive a lot. It's a good looking drive, offers three types of connections and performs well especially using FireWire 800. The backup software did its job while the Drive Lock feature is excellent for data security. Unless you...
Very quiet, Good performance, Nice looking and quality constructed aluminum case, Dualhookup options
Heavier than other external drives
The Maxtor OneTouch II performed very well during my testing. Not only does the aluminum casing give it a sleek look, but also helps dissipate the heat and definitely makes for a sturdy enclosure. The drive is also very quiet while in use, even under a...
If youve never experienced the horror of a hard drive crash or similarly catastrophic event that indiscriminately massacres applications and data alike, then more than likely you probably dont bother to back up your computer regularly. If you do per...
Abstract: Charlie White We are worrywarts when it comes to losing valuable data. That’s why on all of our computers where anything important is done, we attach a dependable and very large hard disk with automatic backup software running. When we recently inst...
Abstract: No one ever faulted the performance of the original Maxtor OneTouch external drive, but we found reason to dislike the Dantz Retrospect backup software. While powerful, Retrospect was far too sophisticated for the average user. With the OneTouch II, Ma...
Abstract: If you dont back up your PC regularly, its a safe bet youve never known the horror of a hard disk crash or similar catastrophe that massacres data and applications alike. If you do perform regular backups, you know that saving data to old-fashioned ...
Abstract: Conversely, the limited capacities of CD-R and even DVD-R discs make backing up a lot more work than it needs to be. No, an external hard drive is the way to go for anyone who wants backups done quickly and reliably, and Maxtors One Touch II external ...
Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> 300 GB, 9 ms, 16 MB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB<br> <b>Good:</b> Quick setup; large storage capacity; one-button backup; quiet and cool; Mac compatible; good backup software.<br> <b>Bad:</b> Big enclosure; heavy.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> Maxtors OneTouch II external hard drive makes a good thing even better, with 250GB to 300GBs worth of one-button backups, but be warned: it eliminates any excuses for not backing up a computer.<br>
Abstract: Keeping a backup of your data is somewhat like having an insurance policy for your home - when something bad happens, you really wish you had it. The Maxtor OneTouch II 300GB is an external hard drive that is designed specifically for backing up your d...
Abstract: The latest OneTouch II is built around Maxtors 3.5-inch DiamondMax 10 drive, which includes 16MB of hardware cache, spins at 7,200rpm, and holds 300GB of data. Thats enough space for everything from 21 hours of video to a quarter million photos to an...
