Buffalo MiniStation 500GB external hard drive White

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  • Brand : Buffalo
  • Product family : MiniStation
  • Product name : 500GB MiniStation
  • Product code : HD-PCT500U3/W-EU
  • Category : External Hard Drives
  • Data-sheet quality : created/standardized by Icecat
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  • Info modified on : 07 Mar 2024 15:34:52
  • Warranty: : 2 years
  • Long product name Buffalo MiniStation 500GB external hard drive White :

    500GB MiniStation USB 3.0, White

  • Buffalo MiniStation 500GB external hard drive White :

    MiniStation™ USB 3.0 is a sleek and lightweight portable USB Storage device, utilising cutting edge USB 3.0 technology and with a data transfer speed of up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
    The feature rich software suite Buffalo Tools, accelerates the reading and writing speeds of both your Windows computer and MiniStation™ USB 3.0.
    With features such as SecureLockMobile™ for Windows® PC to encrypt your data and prevent unauthorised access along with the power saving mode to reduce power consumption by stopping HDD rotation when idle for longer battery life, the MiniStation™ USB 3.0 is the must have for anyone who requires the latest technology whilst on the move.

    - 10x Faster than USB 2.0.
    - Boost PC performance with the Buffalo Tools software suite.
    - SecureLockMobile™ for Windows protects your data from theft and unauthorised access.
    - Power saving mode for longer battery life when mobile.

    Features
    - MiniStation™ USB 3.0 achieves 10x Faster than USB 2.0.
    - Includes Buffalo Tools for Windows to enhance your PC transfer performance and to back up your important digital assets.
    - Slim design and lightweight.
    - Plug-n-Play ready for immediate use.
    - USB powered, no power supply needed.
    - SecureLockMobile™ for Windows® PC protects your data from theft and unauthorised access.
    - Eco friendly with new power saving mode for Windows.
    - Upgrade to USB 3.0 by using a Buffalo USB 3.0 Interface ExpressCard for desktop (IFC-PCIE2U3) or laptop (IFCEC2U3UC) or via an existing USB 3.0 port.
    - Backwards compatible with USB 2.0.

  • Short summary description Buffalo MiniStation 500GB external hard drive White :

    Buffalo MiniStation 500GB, 500 GB, White

  • Long summary description Buffalo MiniStation 500GB external hard drive White :

    Buffalo MiniStation 500GB. HDD capacity: 500 GB. Product colour: White

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Specs
Hard drive
HDD capacity 500 GB
Interface Serial ATA
Type HDD
Features
Product colour White
Plug and Play
Power
Bus powered USB
Power consumption (typical) 2.5 W
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 20 - 80%

Weight & dimensions
Width 77 mm
Depth 114 mm
Height 17 mm
Weight 150 g
Other features
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity 1
Internal
Supported data transfer rates 480 Mb/s, 5 Gb/s
Compatible operating systems Windows7 (32bit, 64bit), Windows Vista (32bit, 64bit), Windows XP, Mac OS 10.4
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Reviews
Updated:
2011-07-30 17:10:32
Average rating:74
Uk has collected 12 expert reviews for Buffalo MiniStation 500GB external hard drive White and the average expert rating is 74 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2011-07-30 17:10:32
Average rating:40
Buffalo’s MiniStation portable drive is reasonably compact considering it holds a 500GB 2½in hard disk. Its glossy finish picked up fingerprints almost instantly and we weren’t too confident of its durability in the event of a slightly knock or bump. L...
  • It comes with plenty of software but slow performance means the MiniStation isn’t a particularly great-value disk...
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digitalversus.com
Updated:
2011-07-30 17:10:32
Average rating:80
Among the software supplied by Buffalo Technology you'll find Turbo PC, which speeds up file transfer. It's actually just a RAM drive program that uses part of your PCs RAM as buffer memory during file transfer—bit like a kind of cache. In practice, it...
  • Capacity (500 GB and 1 TB versions available), Performances and USB 3.0 compatibility, Compact...
  • Performances over USB 3.0 on the lower side of average, notably random write speed, Casing seems fragile...
  • In spite of its slightly low random write speeds, the 1 TB Buffalo Technology MiniStation is still a decent enough USB 3.0 external hard drive. Its main selling point is its large storage capacity...
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2012-03-18 12:43:55
Average rating:67
Our first contender is Buffalo, with two drives: the MiniStation and the MiniStation Plus. Although the names suggest variations on a theme, the two drives look quite different: the MiniStation is almost featureless but for a piercing cyan strip along...
  • See how the Buffalo MiniStation fares against other USB 3.0 portable hard drives on the market...
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apcmag.com
Updated:
2014-08-31 01:54:59
Average rating:80
Although hardware encryption was once a common feature in external hard drives, it appears most drive vendors have largely abandoned it in lieu of software solutions. Not so Buffalo. Many of its external drives (including this one) come with integrated...
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Laptopmag.com
Updated:
2011-07-30 17:10:32
Average rating:70
The Buffalo MiniStation Stealth USB 3.0 drive gives you a lot for $125. It comes with numerous apps, including 128-bit software encryption, a good backup app, and extra utilities for boosting transfer speed. Add all of this up and you've got an excelle...
  • Fastest file transfers yet, Easy to back up files, Included encryption and Turbo Copy app, Blue activity light is easy to see...
  • Not the sleekest design, Setup program requires frequent restarts, Backup app looks a bit dated...
  • We prefer the well-designed apps included with the Western Digital drive, and both the LaCie and Iomega drives felt better constructed. However, the $125 Buffalo MiniStation Stealth gets good marks due to its generally fast speed and intuitive backup a...
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