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HP Portable 500 GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive $68 Delivered (Save 30) at BIGW

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HP Portable 500 GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive $68 Delivered (save 30) at BIGW.
$98 at JB HI-FI and $94.50 at The Good Guys. not much information about this product at bigw website so i did some research and provided you with more Descriptions and details. please enjoy.

Product Features

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
Up to 3x faster transfer rates with USB 3.0
High-capacity portable storage
USB-powered - no power supply needed
Preformatted for Windows

Transfer files up to 3x faster than USB 2.0 - Connect to a USB 3.0 port to access and save files up to 3x faster than when connected to a USB 2.0 port. You can transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just under 5 minutes instead of over 14 minutes.*
*Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration.

SimpleSave™ backup software - There's no need to install and learn software; it's practically hands-free. The backup software finds all your valuable data and, after the first backup, it frequently checks for file changes so your backup is always up to date.

High capacity in a compact design - This stylish drive features maximum capacity to store all your important files. Its compact design makes it easy to drop in a pocket or purse and take with you anywhere.

What's in the box
Portable hard drive, USB cable, SimpleSave software, Quick Install Guide.

Compatibility
Formatted NTFS
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7

Computing 500GB Computer Peripheral HP Portable Hard Drive

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  • Ssilver7 on 19/11/2011 - 00:10

    That's annoying, I was looking at this yesterday then bought something else.

  • ozb-442 on 19/11/2011 - 01:09
    +5

    Good deal, though I'd personally prefer a 1TB/1.5TB. 500GB goes surprisingly fast..

  • successful on 19/11/2011 - 03:01
    +1

    Looks awesome, waiting on a 2tb to go on offer!

  • ltwo on 19/11/2011 - 03:29

    "Preformatted for Windows"
    so they won't work on a mac?

  • Teddo on 19/11/2011 - 05:28

    formatted to NTFS? Will it go to Fat or Fat32 though? (for PS3)

    • ReSublimity on 19/11/2011 - 10:12
      +1

      Pretty sure you need to plug it into your computer and format as Fat/Fat32. Don't know if that's all it will take to get it working on the PS3 though =P

      • datzed on 19/11/2011 - 21:38
        +1

        Pretty sure would need to be partitioned to accommodate Fat32 as there is a size limit on Fat32.
        Can a computer nerd confirm?

        • bbyboy on 19/11/2011 - 23:49

          32gb in windows
          different on mac

  • Teddo on 19/11/2011 - 07:00

    can the Simple Save s/w be disabled or is it locked like the Hitachi LifeStyle?

    • Wallyt99 on 19/11/2011 - 11:48
      +1

      Simple save can be removed completely with a format (some tricks to it though I forget).

  • xlimit on 19/11/2011 - 09:47
    -3

    expensive

    • Ashlea on 19/11/2011 - 10:43
      +1

      Not at all. Are you not aware of the current situation as mentioned in the post below yours by chris_21?

      • MHLoppy on 19/11/2011 - 11:25
        +3

        She returns <3

  • chris_21 on 19/11/2011 - 10:15

    Good deal, especially in light of the Thailand flooding (wiped out majority of hard drive manufacturing for the world), i expect that once this stock is sold you will not have these prices for a few months.

    The Good Guys have the Samsung S2 portable 750gig for $69 (pay less pay cash) however i believe it is USB 2.0 (but it does not say).

    Current Hard Drive prices (MSY)
    http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/harddriveprices.jpg…

  • MHLoppy on 19/11/2011 - 10:42

    Decent deal with delivery included: http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=500gb+portable&…

  • denbagus on 19/11/2011 - 11:11

    Anyone knows whether this is 2.5" or 3.5"?
    Based on the size (16.8cm x 12.9cm), its most likely a 3.5", isn't it?

    • bbyboy on 19/11/2011 - 12:21

      portable means 2.5"

      • denbagus on 19/11/2011 - 13:11

        Thanks bbyboy, initially I'm a bit confused with the size in the spec.
        But I reckon if that's the box size, not the product itself then it makes sense..

  • CrushJelly on 19/11/2011 - 11:37

    WD Essentials passport 1tb 2.5" usb3.0 for $118 is a better deal. Igot mine from Harvey Norman last week but the price was meant to go up, the guy said. However, Domayne's website has the same drive for $118

    • MHLoppy on 19/11/2011 - 11:40

      SamGate Digital Necessities 2TB 2.5" USB 4 for $209 is a better deal. I got mine from the future but I realize not everyone is wanting to pay twice as much for a product.

      • CrushJelly on 19/11/2011 - 11:47

        Read the above comments. There are at least a couple of people who are looking for higher-capacity drives. I'm just giving another option based on what I know. Your comment hardly benefits anyone.

        • MHLoppy on 19/11/2011 - 11:52

          My point was, that even if a more expensive product is better value, since it is more expensive, not everyone will be interested in buying it ;)

        • CrushJelly on 19/11/2011 - 11:58
          +1

          Ok, noted, but I was only mentioning it because of the other comments that seemed to prefer higher capacities.. :) Cheerio!

      • giggles on 20/11/2011 - 10:37

        USB4 now huh? Nice grammar.

  • CrushJelly on 19/11/2011 - 11:39

    Iomega 1tb from computer store Orange (also on eBay) for $105 is a better performing drive. The WD maxes out writing at around 66mb/s whereas the Iomega can do around 50% faster according to some UK website I forgot the name

  • Wallyt99 on 19/11/2011 - 11:47
    +1

    BE WARNED: This drive is not SATA. It will also not work on PS3 (could be power related - may work with a good powered USB hub). I foolishly bought one a while ago.

    It is 2.5" but I reiterate, you cannot use this drive as an internal drive.

    • bbyboy on 19/11/2011 - 12:25

      if it is not sata then what is it? ide?

      • muzzamo on 19/11/2011 - 12:48

        its USB. some drives have a SATA to USB converter interally. This one doesn't.

        • bbyboy on 19/11/2011 - 13:30

          i dont get it. every 2.5" or 3.5" hdd ive seen is either ide or sata. i have never seen a hdd with straight out usb interface

        • ballsofsteel on 19/11/2011 - 18:44

          Dont ask me why but they removed the sata connector on these portable drives , Maybe because they didnt want them to cannibalise the internal HDD market?

          I have a WD passport that broke , and I opened the case and there were no connectors, just a soldered on MIcrousb connection

    • Teddo on 20/11/2011 - 15:12

      Not work on PS3? Thanx Wallyt99.

  • xlimit on 19/11/2011 - 13:29

    There's the same hp 3.0 portable hardrive around but (1tb) for $99 dollars. Is that cheap?

  • loveagooddeal on 19/11/2011 - 19:39

    Got me one, thanks! Been looking for a decently priced one that doesn't look like the price was hiked coz of Thailand floods…

  • Maloo on 19/11/2011 - 21:09

    Good work theearth. Thanks for the post. Got one. Cheers

  • woktree on 19/11/2011 - 21:16

    Got this same HDD in a similar deal not too long ago. It has been very good to me!

  • imaximax1 on 19/11/2011 - 22:03
    -1

    oh apparently bing lee has it too

  • abacus on 20/11/2011 - 02:44

    I think OW has a 1tb 3.0 for $109.

  • giggles on 20/11/2011 - 10:39

    OW FGate had heaps of the USB2 Seagate 2.5" 500Gb again for $65 last week. These drives can be removed and put into laptops etc as they have a standard SATA port. This make the bare drive $34 cheaper than MSY (or the WD USB2 500Gb drive).

    I think the fact big retailers hard drive prices are mostly the same as some weeks ago, and in some cases discounted, shows that the likes of MSY and Synnex are PRICE GOUGING and will probably end up at the ACCC again. Be warned MSY.

  • durendal on 20/11/2011 - 15:56

    it sounds good, if it backs it up on its own; whats the warranty ?

  • sjobeck on 20/11/2011 - 20:15

    Out of stock

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