Transcend StoreJet TS500GSJ25F 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Black)

by Transcend

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.2 x 0.6 inches ; 12.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001PLPIJQ
• Item model number: TS500GSJ25F
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 14, 2009

Product Description

Transcend's new 2.5-Inch portable hard drive, the elegant and sleek StoreJet 25F. Measuring only 113.8mm long by 80.9mm wide and just 15.9mm thick, the StoreJet 25F is designed for business travelers and people who prefer an elegant way to carry their data. Combining its huge storage capacity with designer gloss diamond pattern and lustrous metallic finish, the StoreJet 25F is truly a marriage of technology and style. Moreover, its useful anti-slip rubber feet provide a stable base for resting on a table or computer case. Despite its compact size, the StoreJet 25F has up to 500GB of storage space so users can easily transfer, store, and share important files and data. In order to ensure maximum compatibility with modern desktop and notebook computers, the StoreJet 25F uses a high-speed USB2.0 interface that provides data transfer rates up to 480Mb per second, while adding the convenience of true ¿plug and play-Inch operation. Moreover, the StoreJet 25F comes with an incredibly useful StoreJet elite data-management tools that feature Website AutoLogin, Mobile Favorites with NoTrace internet browsing, Secret-Zip file encryption, Mobile E-mail, Online Update and intelligent backup scheduling, security, and file compression functions. Transcend¿s StoreJet 25F supports all commonly used operating systems, including Windows 000/XP/Vista, Mac, and Linux. The stylish StoreJet 25F is the most elegant portable data storage device around.To ensure the StoreJet 2.5 receives a sufficent amount of stable power while in use, Transcend recommends that you plug in the USB-Y cable's connectors to your computer, it will supply the StoreJet 2.5 with adequate power for normal operation. Please also avoid using a USB HUB when connecting StoreJet25 to your computer to avoid the possibility of insufficient power supply.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, October 23, 2009

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Someone special "TMS" (New Paltz, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Transcend StoreJet TS500GSJ25F 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Black) (Personal Computers)

I am not a computer geek. Just a regular person who uses the computer for e-mail, pictures and music... Was so easy to transfer my information from the PC to this device for safe keeping. Arrived quickly in the mail even though when I ordered, it was out of stock. Came in a few days. Looked up all the reviews on line before ordering and I have had no problem thus far. Nice product!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical small and useful., September 12, 2009

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Eugenio M. Alanis Mercado "ealan" (laredo, tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Transcend StoreJet TS500GSJ25F 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Black) (Personal Computers)

This little disk is perfect to back up my MacBook Pro using Time Machine. It is not the fastest HD available, but its small size makes it a winner. It comes with a custom made pouch and the USB powered cable. My MacBook Pro does not need the extra USB power and works great with a single or standard USB cable.

I use it mainly for backups, and I don't know how it will work on a high demand basis or a severe write and erase basis like a photographer or video shooter.

It fits in the $125 dlls or lower range for a 500gb disk so it is not expensive at all.

Maybe after one year of use I can tell more about it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast & Easy, December 24, 2009

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P.F. (Santa Fe, NM) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Transcend StoreJet TS500GSJ25F 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Black) (Personal Computers)

I've had this unit since 11-22-09 and had no problems.
This portable is easy to install and nice to look at. It needs no batteries since it uses the USB connection to power it (included). Zero noise. Data transfer is fast enough for what I use it for which is music. Transferfering my itunes library which was 5GB took about 20 minutes and no problems with downloading new music since then.
It has one touch sync and a stealth net surfing system also.