Is This Storage Drive Worth The $300??

[scooner]

I basically need something that will hold alot of memory and is an external/USB.thanks


120GB USB 2.0 External 7200RPM Hard Drive w/Retrospect Software

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Mfr.: Buslink (Universal) Mfr. Model: UII-1207E
UPC code: 677891121727 Category: DRIVES-Hard/Floppy
Sub Category: USB/Exp. Bay Hard Drives Est.Retail Price: $429.99
Weight: 5 lb. MP: 10
Returns Allowed: yes Return Period (Days): 30
Add'l Return Info: Past Exchange-Call Buslink 626-363-2500 Mfr. Warranty: 1 Year
Compatibility: PC Drive Capacity: 120
Interface Type: Universal Serial Bus


Technical Notes:

MODEL- UII-1207E VENDOR- UNIVERSAL BUSLINK CORPORATION

FEATURES- 3.5" External USB2 Hard Drive for PC- 120GB
The USB 2.0 is a dramatic performance increase over the standard USB
1.1. Whereas USB 1.1 is only 12Mbits/s, the new USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
specification used by BUSlink USB 2.0 runs at up to 480Mbits/s. USB,
standing for "Universal Serial Bus", allows you to attach multiple
peripheral devices simultaneously with automatic device detection
and installation.
Since USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is an evolution of the existing USB 1.1
specification, it is fully forward and backward compatible with
current USB systems and peripherals. Even with the dramatically
increased speeds, it works with existing cables and connectors. In
other words, consumers will have the benefit of using devices they
already have, so their investments are protected.
Includes USB Hard Drive, USB A to B Cable, Power Adapter, User Manual,
Driver Installation Diskette.

CAPACITY - 120GB
INTERFACE - USB 2.0, backward compatible to 1.1
TRANSFER RATE- up to 480MB/sec.
ACCESS TIME - 8.5ms
SPINDLE SPEED- 7200 RPM
SOFTWARE- BUSlink setup
REQUIRES- Pentium 100MHz or higher, One standard USB port, USB2 Port or USB2
Card. CD-ROM Drive, Windows 98, ME, Windows 2000.
POWER- 120V (AC adapter included)
SIZE - 5 1/2"w x 1"h x 8 1/4"d WT.- 2 lbs.

UII1207EList Price: $409.27Our Price:$314.99

[V10]

The specs are looking good!!!

But how many cache mem has the drive on it???

I should go (if this is what you want) for a WD drive with
8 Mb cache!!! These drives are much faster than a normal
drive with 2Mb cache!!!

But remember 300 is still a lot of money!!!!!

C u

[benedict]

The high price is for portability - always costs more. You may want to check out some prices for that unit on the web (if you haven't already) - you might be able to chop off a few bucks. Don't give up the 30-day return policy for just a couple of bucks, though.

A technical note: The auto-detect may not work on Win 98 but should work on anything later. Carry you're install disk if you're not sure of your target O/S will be.