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The Desktop Mac Edition of Iomega's eGo can be laid flat or used in a vertical position, using the supplied stand. Its casing is plastic, but clearly styled to match the brushed aluminium finish of the iMac or the Mac Pro. A grilled front makes it an e...
Decent performance, FireWire and USB, Styled to match Macs...
No USB hub...
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The Iomega eGo portable hard drive is also available in a Mac edition, with both FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 ports for faster data transfer Housed in a smart aluminium case in coloured shiny lacquer, the Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive Mac Edition i...
While we enjoyed the better-than-USB 2.0 speeds available with FireWire in Mac OS X, we found that write speeds over FireWire were strangely compromised in Windows. If you’re looking for a FireWire drive with good cross-platform compatibility, there a...
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Iomega’s new eGo drive is light and portable; in fact it’s just slightly larger than an iPhone. While the unit is sleek, it still has its design quirks. The activity light is at the rear of the drive next to the ports, it’s bright so you’ll know it’s o...
Fast file copy test results; compact, stylish and durable; bus-powered...
Slow file duplication and Photoshop test results...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-17 15:01:44
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Most portable hard drives are dull grey bricks, so Iomegas sleek and shiny eGo line stands out. The company has recently updated the Mac Editions of its line, which include USB 2.0 and FireWire ports, so were taking a look at the 500GB version. Th...
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The new Iomega eGo Mac drive is certainly more attractive than its predecessor, which looked like a hightech hipflask. Its light and portable too, and offers USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 connectivity, with a cable for each bundled with the d...
Good value for money, Light and transportable, Solid performance...
LED awkwardly placed...
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electronicsme.com Updated:
2011-08-17 15:01:44
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iomega eGo 34629 Mac Edition - Ruby Red. It provides several advantages over traditional external hard drives, yet the price is reasonable and average for the eGo's capacity. And to satisfy the versatility that you need, this model features USB 2.0, Fi...
The iomega eGo 34629 Mac Edition - Ruby Red hard drive doesn't surprise us as far as performance or durability, but it is overall a good external hard drive that is rugged enough to withstand drops and compact enough to transport when needed. The price...
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maclife.com Updated:
2011-08-17 15:01:44
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No matter how big the hard drives in our Macs get, there’s still never enough storage. And while flash drives are handy, there are plenty of occasions when we need way more space for data--whether it’s carting around an entire issue’s worth of InDesign...
Connectivity options. Plenty fast. Formatted for Mac.
Painfully bright LED. Triple interface makes drive a bit large. Bundled software is dissappointing. No carrying case.
Despite the fact that its bundled software choked on Mac OS 10.6, the triple interface eGo is a solid, sturdy option for shuttling data between multiple Macs.eGo Portable Hard Drive, Mac Edition...
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Iomega eGo 500GB Product:eGo Mac Edition 500GBRating (Scale) 5 - Superior4 - Very Good3 - Good2 - Fair1 - PoorProsFast file copy test results; compact, stylish, and durable; bus-powered.ConsSlow file duplication and Photoshop test results.CompanyIomega...
Fast file copy test results; compact, stylish, and durable; bus-powered.
Slow file duplication and Photoshop test results.
The eGo has improved significantly over the older version of the eGo, offering faster speed and a better software bundle. While not the fastest portable drive on today’s market, fans of Iomega will appreciate the rock-solid warranty and versatile ba...
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For Mac owners, deciding between USB and FireWire interfaces can be an agonizing decision. While USB has the advantage of near-universal compatibility, the rarer FireWire 800 standard offers better speed, and to make matters worse, FireWire 400 is slo...
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Iomega got its name dragged through the muck for producing some poor products, the worst being the Zip 100 back in the 1990s and the ScreenPlay in 2006. Over the past few years, Iomega products have improved, and the eGo Portable Hard Drive Mac Edit...
Compact, pocketable size. High-capacity drive. Good drop rating. Comes with all necessary cables. Compatible with Mac OS 10.1—10.5+. Speedy transfers.
Requires Internet connection to download software. Case is a fingerprint magnet. Drive light is a little too bright.
The Iomega eGo Mac Edition gives Apple users a triple interface drive for all the files that dont fit on their internal drives. Compatibility back to Mac OS 10.1 is a plus...
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Iomegas new eGo Mac Edition portable hard drives feature multiple interface connections, aluminum construction, shock protection and software bundles. Each 2.5-inch drive arrives pre-formatted to HFS+ for Mac systems, although users can also reformat...
Small and lightweight, Bus powered, No fan necessary, Fast transfers on FW800, Crossplatform support for drive and software, Attractive form factor, Cables included...
Fairly hot during heavy use...
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