SimpleTech 500GB SimpleDrive Pro USB 2.0/eSata External Hard Drive (FP-UFE/500)

by SimpleTech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 2.2 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000XDH7UU
• Item model number: FP-UFE/500
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 30, 2004

Product Description

General Information
Manufacturer	SimpleTech, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number	FP-UFE/500
Manufacturer Website Address	www.simpletech.com
Product Name	PRO DRIVE Hard Drive
Product Type	Hard Drive
Technical Information
Storage Capacity	500GB
Drive Performance
Data Transfer Rate	300MBps Maximum External
Rotational Speed	7200 rpm
Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces/Ports	USB 2.0 USB
	7-pin Serial ATA/300 External SATA
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	External Hot-swappable
Dimensions	5" Height x 2.25" Width x 7.5" Depth
Warranty
Standard Warranty	3 Year

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands down the best external., December 18, 2007

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M. Jison (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SimpleTech 500GB SimpleDrive Pro USB 2.0/eSata External Hard Drive (FP-UFE/500) (Personal Computers)

I've been going through many externals, and explored many different views. I know many people have done so too and seen mixed reviews as I have. If you are confused on what external to blow your money on, this is the one. This is just so simple, it doesn't have any crazy complex features. It's basically an awesome standard storage. It's so fast. So simple. So good. It's the best damn thing my eyes have ever seen.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Drive, February 17, 2008

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A. Bitokov (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SimpleTech 500GB SimpleDrive Pro USB 2.0/eSata External Hard Drive (FP-UFE/500) (Personal Computers)

Very simple to use and reliable external hard drive. I've been using it for 2 month already - very satisfied.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very poor customer service, August 2, 2008

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L. Tibbals "Sooner fan" (Nampa, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SimpleTech 500GB SimpleDrive Pro USB 2.0/eSata External Hard Drive (FP-UFE/500) (Personal Computers)

I bought this Simpletech hard drive on Amazon, upon arrival and opening the packaging it was obvious there was a loose fastener inside the unit.I called Simpletech that day and talked to a gentleman in the tech dept., who told me they thought all those units were recalled, to go to the website and fill in the form and request return shipping and they would be happy to replace it. The forms were filled in that day with a note requesting return shipping, I never received a reply, so I called 3 days later, the gentleman said he sent a reply by email as we spoke. No reply, 2 days later I called again, fairly hot, the next day I received an email stating all my liability and that I was responsible for all shipping. I promptly sent a email back to Simpletech explaining the situation and I would be sending a review of this product to Amazon, the unit was never used, was repackaged upon arrival, so I returned it to Amazon only after getting no satisfaction from Simpletech. I did get a call on my cell phone from a tech at Simpletech a few days later apoligizing and offering to make good on my purchase and to pay shipping. When there were previous complaints on this product Amazon should have checked there stocks serial numbers and returned them, Simpletech needs to seriously improve their customer service and the lack of action by employees. This was a complete waste of time and a very poor experience with a company I had confidence in. I never was able to use the drive so I can't comment on the quality. I'm glad Amazon has a solid return policy.