| | |  | Computer Accessories | Home » » 500GB MiniStation HD-PF Series TurboUSB 2.0 5400 RPM Portable Hard Drive | | | | | | | Description: | | Buffalo's MiniStation TurboUSB Portable Hard Drive HD-PF series offers a compact, lightweight, shock resistant storage solution. Store, back up and transport digital images, music and other files without taking up space on your PC's hard drive. Best of all, the MiniStation TurboUSB includes a mobile versions of the popular Firefox Web browser and Thunderbird e-mail client. Have your personal e-mail and Web favorites with you at all times - private and secure. | | | Features: | |
• MiniStation Portable; USB 2.0 &USB-DS Power Supply Cable;Setup CD-Rom;Memeo Backup Software-with SecureLock Encryption Software for Windows PC Prevents Unauthorized Access to Data;Quick Setup Guide; Warranty Statement
• Improved Cable Management. Cable wraps around and snaps to unit. Internal shock protectors for extreme drop protection
• Shock Resistant Design with Floating HDD
• Includes Firefox (Web Browser) and Thunderbird (e-mail client) mobile versions
• TurboUSB increases data transfer rates
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 0.9 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 5.2 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.49 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.75 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
So far so good.Oct 04, 2008
By KW
"KKW"
Attached cable a nice feature. Seems rugged, well-built. Backup software worked well with Vista (Ultimate 32). I think it only allows you to install the software on one computer though.
Slightly bulkier than the WD offering, but seems like it might take a drop a little better. I like the dull finish better, as it won't scratch up as much.
Overall, recommended.
 MiniStationDec 10, 2009
By Matthew C. Fortini
Everything about this product is good; its quiet, convenient, portable and it is just a plug and play device. I even dropped it already and it still works as if it were new thanks to the shock absorbers in the device.
Doesn't get any better for the priceDec 03, 2009
By D
"D"
I've had this portable drive for about a year now. I formatted it to NTFS so I could store larger files. 500 GB is more than enough, I simply don't see any reason for larger storage capacity for an on the go drive and the physical size of it is just small enough. I hardly ever use the turbo usb but it is handy. Quick note- if you do use the turbo usb cable you need to plug it in first, then plug the regular usb cable in afterward. Integrated wire management for the primary usb wire is a huge plus. I don't care for all of Buffalo products, but the ministation reigns supreme over all portable drives as far as I'm concerned. Bravo!
Excellent, Solid, Reliable.Nov 30, 2009
By Njmalhq
Great drive. Have been using it for a year, no problems whatsoever. Much better than the junk sold by Toshiba.
What else would you want?Oct 19, 2009
By Gary V. Ide
"Gary (Verners)"
What else would you want in a convenient, USB powered storage unit? The 500GB MiniStation HD-PF Series TurboUSB 2.0 5400 RPM Portable Hard Drive simpy does the trick. No external power connector to carry or lose. Up to half a tera-bye, and it fits in my (mens) shirt pocket. (Okay, tight fit, but it does fit...)
The performance is good enough to use this as a portable backup, and also moving around my thousands of photos (jpg and RAW). I throw it into my laptop backpack and simply forget about it until I need room for a couple (or hundred) of gigabytes of storage.
I simply works, is dependable, and provides capacity for flexibility. The self storage cable is a convenient plus.
Speaking to other reviews, I'm not sure about the concern for no instruction manual or needing external power. This is as intuitive as it comes. Plug it in and it mounts as a drive you can use!
Note: As with any USB device that requires USB power, don't expect to plug this into an unpowered USB hub. It needs to be plugged directly into a computer, or into a USB hub that provides power (not the little standalone USB hubs).
Thanks Buffalo! Great unit!
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