1.0TB G-safe FW800/USB2

by G-Tech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.5 x 8.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0017L35KI
• Item model number: 919005-01
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

pG-SAFE is the ideal storage solution to safeguard digital photo files downloaded from flash memory cards. It offers the ultimate in peace of mind by simultaneously writing to two independent hard disk drives providing instant back up of the images as you save them. And unlike single drive backup systems, if a drive failure occurs your images are safe and accessible./p pG-SAFE incorporates the latest disk storage technology currently available including high performance 7200 RPM SATA II hard drives each with up to 16MB of cache and a sophisticated hardware RAID 1 (mirroring) engine. The use of these latest generation components enables G-SAFE to offer superior performance and unmatched data protection./p

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Built like a truck, April 14, 2009

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Naldo "RG" (Redwood City, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 1.0TB G-safe FW800/USB2 (Personal Computers)

I previously owned a G-Tech Q Drive and found it to be extremely well built. This unit is no different, although a bit noisier. I was going to rate it 4 stars because of the fan noise until I realized that this type of technology required a fan and all fans will make some noise. I normally leave it off, and run it once or twice a week with my Macs. They recognize the unit when powered up and immediately launch Time Machine. I keep a 3rd hard drive off-site which gives me peace of mind.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 67% failure rate!, February 2, 2010

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A. Stiles "stylee" (Los Angeles, California, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 1.0TB G-safe FW800/USB2 (Personal Computers)

I have had this back-up drive for about 6 months. IN that time I have attempted only 3 backups. It has failed 2 times. The first time, one of the hard drives failed right out of the box. They replaced it. The second time, it worked just fine. The third time device says that whatever drive is in the top bay has failed. I have switched drives and it can read both drives, but if one is in the top, it says that one has failed.

I have had other problems with their G-Drive Q drive.

I am a professional photographer, and I take back-up very seriously. I also take very good care of my digital equipment for it is my livelihood.

I would definitely not trust this product with any data that you care about.

Look elsewhere for a quality backup solution. This is not it, I am most sad to say.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great hard drive, April 28, 2009

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E. David (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 1.0TB G-safe FW800/USB2 (Personal Computers)

Love it. It's quiet, seems fairly fast and it's redundant, which is always good in a hard drive. My only complaint is that it isn't a higher capacity for the price... a 1.5TB is available but that pushes the price up even higher to around $800.