Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 500 GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - 33654

by Iomega

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 4.8 x 1.4 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HI9O5W
• Item model number: 33654
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (314 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 500GB provides an economical solution for even the greatest storage needs. The 500GB storage capacity allows you to save up to 2,000,000 photos, 9,250 hours of music, or 750 hours of video. The drive uses a USB 2.0 connection which is compatible with virtually

The Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 500GB offers: Spacious 500GB storage capacity. USB 2.0 interface for a fast and widely compatible connection. FAT32 preformatting for added convenience.

Easily add 500GB of storage space to hold up to 2,000,000 photos. View larger.

all computers today and boasts transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. The drive runs at 7200 RPM and has up to an 8 MB cache buffer for speedy performance.

The drive is compatible with both PCs and Macs. It is FAT32 preformatted so PC users can just plug it in and start using it. The Iomega 500GB External Hard Drive is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Iomega 500GB External Hard Drive, USB cable, power cable, stand, and quick install guide.

Product Description

Iomega's Limited Edition Desktop Hard Drive is the affordable way to save precious memories. Save up to 2000000* photos 9250* hours of music or 750* hours of video. Not only is this drive economical but it is very easy-to-use and preformatted for simple set up - just plug and play. A simple storage solution.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

142 of 147 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, Fast and Reliable, April 22, 2007

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S. Lee "spamination" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 500 GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - 33654 (Personal Computers)

This is a GREAT external hard drive. It's fast (7200 RPM), can stream a movie straight off it and simultaneously backup a movie with very few lag spikes. It's quiet, only hear it every once in a while when it's doing some heavy duty writing/reading. It's Reliable, haven't had a single problem with it yet.

Best of all, the price is right. I wholeheartedly recommend this external drive to everyone.

Just plug the usb cable and plug in the ac/adapter and you're ready to roll. In fact, I'm going to go get another one myself.

73 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the Mac perspective, September 22, 2007

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J Warden (Des Moines, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 500 GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - 33654 (Personal Computers)

I bought this because it said it worked with OSX. I know USB is supposed to be a universal thing, but of course all us Mac junkies have had our issues here and there - even with hardware that's SUPPOSED to work. Well, no such problems here. I plugged it in, booted my computer, and the mount point appeared within 30 seconds in the Finder. The aesthetics of the product are nice - it's small, and you can stand it up so it doesn't take up much space. It's very very quiet, only a bit of 'chik chik chik' if you're moving gigabytes back and forth. And the price is oh-so-right for this much space. So if you're a Mac user and looking for some add-on storage, this is the one for you.

117 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice hard drive, March 17, 2007

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L. Fernandez (Caracas, Miranda Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 500 GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - 33654 (Personal Computers)

I didn't buy this hard drive on amazon, but thought i'd write the review.
Set up is really easy, just plug the usb and the ac adapter and you are ready to go.
It has a great design, a stainless steel look and a blue light in the middle that looks kind of cool.
You can put it standing up or flat.
Doesn't take much space.
File transfer is fast. I'm not really an expert and I don't count the nanoseconds or anything, but it works for me.
No problem playing video or audio from the unit.
I have noticed that when I leave it on for long periods of time, it does get a little hot, but since I only use to back up files from time to time it's not really a problem.
All in all, I'd say this is a good product.