External storage units are becoming smaller - physically - while much larger internally. Simply put, to get the attention of consumers, manufacturers must create small, pristine, casings over amble storage capacity. OWC has done exactly this with their new Mercury On-The-Go (500GB) storage unit.
Mercury On-The-Go 500GB, 5400RPM external storage device allows consumers to connect and transfer data in multiple different manners. On the back panel, of this unit, you will find two FireWire connections (400 and 800), along with a USB 2.0 port. These connections are what allow for such high read / write times, although there is not much of a difference between the FireWire 400 and 800. Transfer rates, on this device, are much faster than that of its competitors.
If you have a camera, camcorder, or any plug-n-play device, that connects via USB 2.0 or FireWire, you now have the ability to connect these devices directly to the Mercury On-The-Go 500GB. There is no longer a need to transfer files to your PC and then to a backup drive, and you can even do this on the road.
Whether you have an Apple or Windows computer, the Mercury On-The-Go is compatible with both. This device does not come formatted for either operating system, giving you the flexibility to format it to your needs. One possible downfall; however, is the fact that the Mercury On-The-Go cannot be formatted to connect to both Apple and Windows; it must be one or the other.
So, in the box you'll get a carrying case, AC adapter, and the cables that you'll need. Additionally, NovaStore NovaBackup, for Windows machines, and Prosoft Data Backup, for MACs, is also shipped with OWCs Mercury On-The-Go.
You may only need your AC adapter when you are traveling, as most USB 2.0 and FireWire ports will provide enough power for your new unit to run. Shutting down the Mercury On-The-Go is as easy as flipping the power switch that is located on the back of the unit.
OWC encased this drive with a clear hard plastic. This allows consumers to visually experience the inner workings of the device, which is needed considering that the only LED light, on the unit, is on the hard drive itself.
Even though this unit measures 5.5 x 3 x 1 inch, it is still compact and easy to travel with. It is not nearly as compact as many other external drives, but it works. If you look at the fact that the Mercury On-The-Go offers one of the largest storage capacities, on the market, it should be no surprise that the device is not smaller than competitors' devices.
Due to the fact that all of you data is backed up, on one unit, OWC has implemented a 1-year warranty, on this device, on top of the 2-year warranty that Hitachi guaranteed on their TravelStar 5K500.
This unit typically runs for around $359.99, which is a little high for an external storage device. However, OWC counteracted the effect of a high sticker price, with the massive storage capacity and the excessively fast read / write performance. The Mercury On-The-Go is one of those units that is worth a couple extra dollars. - 18299
Mercury On-The-Go 500GB, 5400RPM external storage device allows consumers to connect and transfer data in multiple different manners. On the back panel, of this unit, you will find two FireWire connections (400 and 800), along with a USB 2.0 port. These connections are what allow for such high read / write times, although there is not much of a difference between the FireWire 400 and 800. Transfer rates, on this device, are much faster than that of its competitors.
If you have a camera, camcorder, or any plug-n-play device, that connects via USB 2.0 or FireWire, you now have the ability to connect these devices directly to the Mercury On-The-Go 500GB. There is no longer a need to transfer files to your PC and then to a backup drive, and you can even do this on the road.
Whether you have an Apple or Windows computer, the Mercury On-The-Go is compatible with both. This device does not come formatted for either operating system, giving you the flexibility to format it to your needs. One possible downfall; however, is the fact that the Mercury On-The-Go cannot be formatted to connect to both Apple and Windows; it must be one or the other.
So, in the box you'll get a carrying case, AC adapter, and the cables that you'll need. Additionally, NovaStore NovaBackup, for Windows machines, and Prosoft Data Backup, for MACs, is also shipped with OWCs Mercury On-The-Go.
You may only need your AC adapter when you are traveling, as most USB 2.0 and FireWire ports will provide enough power for your new unit to run. Shutting down the Mercury On-The-Go is as easy as flipping the power switch that is located on the back of the unit.
OWC encased this drive with a clear hard plastic. This allows consumers to visually experience the inner workings of the device, which is needed considering that the only LED light, on the unit, is on the hard drive itself.
Even though this unit measures 5.5 x 3 x 1 inch, it is still compact and easy to travel with. It is not nearly as compact as many other external drives, but it works. If you look at the fact that the Mercury On-The-Go offers one of the largest storage capacities, on the market, it should be no surprise that the device is not smaller than competitors' devices.
Due to the fact that all of you data is backed up, on one unit, OWC has implemented a 1-year warranty, on this device, on top of the 2-year warranty that Hitachi guaranteed on their TravelStar 5K500.
This unit typically runs for around $359.99, which is a little high for an external storage device. However, OWC counteracted the effect of a high sticker price, with the massive storage capacity and the excessively fast read / write performance. The Mercury On-The-Go is one of those units that is worth a couple extra dollars. - 18299
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