External hard drives are designed primarily to provide additional storage to either desktop or mobile computers. Since they are almost always installed outside the computer case by way of a USB or firewire cable, they are subjected to a lot more rigorous conditions than the typical hard drive. This of course has given rise to the demand for more durable and more robust hard drives that are built to withstand abuse. Here then is a listing of some of the toughest external drives available in the market. Generally speaking, these drives can put up with some pretty serious use while keeping the integrity of your data intact.
Seagate FreeAgent Desk 1TB External
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With lots of storage space and a decidedly modernistic design, this hard drive offers a cost effective solution to your rugged storage needs. The FreeAgent connects to your computer via USB, and offers a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mb/s and a rotational speed of 7200 RPM. We particularly liked the unit's dynamic display and sleek and modern exterior, which featured a tough, brushed metal finish. We also appreciated the straightforward software that comes with the unit, as well as its energy efficient operation and built-in data encryption features. We have no doubt that the FreeAgent will hold up well to some pretty heavy usage.
Western Digital My Book Essential 1TB External
This is by far one of the most popular external hard drives around and it is easy to see why. With an innovative visual backup system that offers automatic data backup, My Book is an easy to use solution for most data storage needs. Among the other useful features of the drive are password protection, 256-bit encryption, and a very useful capacity gauge. My Book connects to your computer via USB 2.0.
Hitachi SimpleDrive 1TB External
If you are looking for a fast and simple data storage solution in a rugged package, you should definitely have a look at the Hitachi SimpleDrive. As it says on the tin, the SimpleDrive offers remarkably simple plug n' play storage, so almost anyone can use it quite easily right out of the box. We also appreciated the inclusion of cooling vents that ensures the quiet and stable performance of the unit, as well as the automatic power on and off feature.
Iomega Prestige 1TB External
Iomega has long been a force to contend with in the removable storage market, so we were eager to see what the Prestige had to offer. We have to say that initial impressions were quite favorable, and the Prestige stands out with its ease of use, affordability, and energy-efficiency. The Prestige was also remarkably easy to use, and it is ready for action as soon as you plug it into your USB 2.0 port. The look of the unit also caught our attention, and we were well pleased with its slick, dark silver finish.
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