Apricorn Aegis Padlock 250 GB USB 2.0 128-bit Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive A25-PL128-250 (Grey)

by Apricorn

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.3 x 4.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002LE8CI0
• Item model number: A25-PL128-250
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2009

Product Description

Capacity: 250 GB

Looking for an effortless way to secure your data on the go? Apricorn’s Aegis Padlock Secure USB Drive with 128-bit hardware encryption provides the ultimate in data protection whether at the office, home or on the road. Ideal for workplace environments or business travel, the Aegis Padlock’s easy-to-use keypad and software free, cross compatible design enables you to access the drive with your own unique PIN. Featuring seamless real-time encryption, keeping your data safe even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure, the Aegis Padlock’s robust, shock mounted design and integrated USB cable is ideal for securing data on the fly. Real-time 128-bit hardware encryption; PIN Access; Integrated USB cable; Shock mounted, portable design; Software free design - Perfect for Corporate deployments; Setup takes just minutes; Compatible with any OS;

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Encrypted Hard Drive, January 19, 2010

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J.C. (Los Angeles, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apricorn Aegis Padlock 500 GB USB 2.0 128-bit Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive A25-PL128-500 (Grey) (Personal Computers)

I actually purchased this drive in an effort to beat the encryption. I thought if the drive was stolen by somebody they could reset the drive and use a data recovery program to recover the data. I was wrong. When reset, the data remains forever encrypted and unaccessible (when you reset the drive, nothing is visible on the drive). Most crooks would be too stupid to think of this anyway. I had a large external hard drive hanging around on the floor near my computer, the kind that required a power chord. I realized that any crook who broke into my apartment would have easy access to my data if they stole my drive. So I put all that data onto this Padlock drive and placed the old hard drive [as backup] in my safe. Now I just leave this drive, which to a crook might just look like a Keyboard Keypad or calculator, lying around. If it gets stolen- I'm out the $100 I spent on it, but I don't have to worry about them accessing my data. Also, I can bring all my data to work now and access all my files all the time. Even though this thing is USB powered, there really isn't any noticeable difference in speed between that any my 7200 rpm external hard drive. I love how small and convenient this thing is. I would highly recommend it. Just make sure to have a good password.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Patient Data Use, November 22, 2009

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Richard G. Smith MD (Wyndmoor, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apricorn Aegis Padlock 500 GB USB 2.0 256-bit Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive A25-PL256-500 (Grey) (Personal Computers)

Have tried in the past to utilize USB keys to transport confidential data with various encryption methods. The easier methods required admin rights on the host computers. The IT people at one of the hospitals have made the software impossible to use. The PADLOCK has bypassed this problem very well and with great improvement in read/write speed. Very easy to use and in a form which is convenient to carry. Nicely constructed. Would recommend for physicians where data confidentiality is imperative.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars checkout 500gig HDD with keypad from apricorn, December 20, 2009

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GStar "Iguana Lover" (GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Apricorn Aegis Padlock 500 GB USB 2.0 128-bit Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive A25-PL128-500 (Grey) (Personal Computers)

Received his item within 5 days. plugged it in and it immediately goes to work. Use it for backing up my entire computer HDD. Now I don;t have to back up on DVD's or CD's. Setting the keypad password is a bit awkward but not difficult. I am extremely happy I got this product. Thanks Apricorn for a fine product.

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