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A clever, convenient little drive that you can carry around with you in your pocket. Several of this month’s drives have identical specs on paper, but our tests showed the Maxtor, Seagate and Buffalo drives to be better performers than the rest...
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The gigabyte is the modern day currency when considering storage capacity and even then three figures is often the norm rather than the exception. Take, for instance, the latest mini offering to join the Maxtor brand stable. This is the Maxtor OneTou...
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One of the problems that has plagued the modern computer since its introduction in the 1930s is the issue of storage. As time went on, people invented devices to help solve this problem and one of these devices is the ever familiar hard drive. These h...
Very small, Lightweight, High storage capacity, No need for additional power (uses power from USB bus), Included software makes backing up easy...
May need a powered hub if the computer you are using cannot power the drive...
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini has a lot of things that really make it an attractive buy, but most are not what you look for in a typical hard drive. Instead of blazing speed and low CPU usage, the OneTouch offers extreme portability because of its small...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2013-11-02 02:13:02
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Maxtors OneTouch 4 Mini has a rubberised base to stop it sliding across your desk. As with Memorexs Ultra TravelDrive, a button launches its backup software, but, unlike the TravelDrive, the button can launch another program of your choice. The i...
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When it comes to overall drive performance, the Maxtor performs well. Unlike Seagate, the parent company to Maxtor, this drive is as happy offering you software on the Mac as it does the PC and while the software is basic, it does offer you a good back...
Size, weight, PC software...
Backup software is basic, only USB2 rather than firewire...
When it comes to overall drive performance, the Maxtor performs well...
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T3.com Updated: 2013-11-02 02:13:04
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Once youve wrestled your way into the blister-pack, youll be marveling at how incredibly tiny the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is. Powered by the USB-port on your computer, it means all you have to lug around with you is the drive and a USB cable. Well...
Bargain price, Quiet, Its diminutive size...
Could be faster, 160GB not enough for some people...
If youre looking for a portable back-up solution, youve found your match!...
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From $120 - $600 With their nifty backup button, capacious disk size and appealing price, Maxtors OneTouch series of external hard drives have long been demolishing every excuse for not backing up your PC. And with the growth of broadband and di...
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While the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus can be used simply as an external storage device connected to a PC via USB, the true benefit comes from its software and OneTouch system to create a well-configured backup device. Maxtors backup software auto-installs...
It can perform a full restore of the system, encrypts backup, easy to use...
Only keeps a synchronised copy of whats been backed up and not the files that have been deleted off your system The Final Word As an external hard drive the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus storage drive is solid, but add in the backup features of the OneTouch...
As an external hard drive the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus storage drive is solid, but add in the backup features of the OneTouch system and you have a first-class backup device.
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The Maxtor line of OneTouch 4 hard drives now includes a portable version. The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is small enough to fit into your hand but large enough to store a lot of data. With capacities ranging from 80GB up to 160GB (the version we tested...
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is thin, stylish and elegant, and didnt run too warm during our testing. We were happy with this device, giving us a reason to store lots of data (for security and convenience purposes) on this drive. Keith Shaw, Network Wo...
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Maxtors OneTouch 4 Mini is a simple device thats made quite useful with some basic but helpful software. This small, dare we say, funky looking portable hard drive is a great option and a must have for regular users of multiple PCs or those wishing t...
OneTouch button, Maxtor Manager software, size...
Not e-SATA The Final Word A very useful drive for the tech-savvy and not so tech-savvy alike. If you like to share data, or simply need to access two computers regularly youll find this very handy.
A very useful drive for the tech-savvy and not so tech-savvy alike. If you like to share data, or simply need to access two computers regularly youll find this very handy.
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2013-11-02 02:13:09
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Like the name suggests, the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is the tiniest member of the OneTouch 4 family of external hard drives. The OneTouch 4 Mini is indeed small. Its size and the fact that its bus-powered make it a perfect companion for your laptop as a...
Fast write speeds, Comes with backup and restore software, Compact size makes it easy to tote around, Generous five year warranty...
Restore software doesnt work with Macs, Backup software is too basic for power users...
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a great option for working on the go, with fast write speeds as well as backup and restore software.
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tbreak.ae Updated: 2016-12-29 06:14:38
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Today we take a look at Maxtor’s new portable hard drive- the OneTouch 4 Mini. With a small form factor, good looks and USB driven power the OneTouch could accompany you anywhere you want to carry a large amount of data.SpecificationsHDD type: 2.5-i...
The 160GB Maxtor OneTouch 4 has plenty of good thing about it. First of all, the design is very appealing and at the same time the form factor is very small. Secondly and very importantly, it can absorb a hit if you drop it on the floor by mistake. La...
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Seagate FreeAgent Pro/Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini hard drives Company: Seagatehttp://www.maxtor.com The twin drivers of mass market economics and corporate consolidation have lead us to a cornucopia of cheap, high performance electronics that would have be...
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First Impressions Flash media rocked the external storage world when it first arrived in 2000, sending the floppy diskette and other popular removable storage systems packing for good. USB flash drives are both reliable and incredibly convenient, abl...
Plenty of storage space, Speedy file transfer performance via USB 2.0, USB bus-powered convenience, Stylish enclosure fits easily into a pocket, Single-button backup/sync function...
No Firewire or eSATA support...
Maxtor pushes the capacity and value envelopes once again with the OneTouch 4 Mini, thanks to a fast 2.5" drive platform and the ability of the drive to operate independently of an external power source. The OneTouch 4 Mini provides a stylish, compell...
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Editors Note: When this review originally posted, we had the hard drives rotational capacity at 7,200 rpm. It is actually 5,400 rpm. We apologize for the error.Small enough to snuggle comfortably inside a coat or even a suit pocket, the Maxtor OneT...
Fast data transfer. 256-bit encryption. Can fit comfortably in a coat pocket. Five-year warranty.
SafetyDrill does not work with Fat32 drives, or Mac OS. Data can be shared, but not synced between Windows Vista and Windows XP machines. Extra power occupies two USB ports.
With a more robust software package than its rivals and a cheaper price to boot, the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini remains the external hard drive to beat...
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Ultra-portable, compact, slim, etc. are some of the words that have come to assume considerable importance in todays highly mobile world. But the application of these words is not restricted to just mobiles, laptops, and PMPs -- they are equally perti...
Stylish design, portability, features, USB 2.0, Sync button...
Basic backup software...
The File Copy Test: We copied 4 GB of assorted and sequential data to and from the drive, and obtained the following results.
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The market seems littered with hard drive enclosures and portable hard drives these days, yet we still seem to run into a new one every couple of weeks from some XYZ Company. Then Seagate sent over one of their Maxtor branded 250 GB portable hard dri...
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini 250 GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive does make a valiant effort to differentiate itself from all the other mini-hard drives out on the market. It’s chisseled features and well built casing protect it from the elements and ins...
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The Maxtor OneTouch 4 essentially is a scaled down version of the OneTouch 4 plus, ie, it does not include the Maxtor SafetyDrill or the password-protected folder feature (Maxtor DrivePass) in it. It's encased in jet black, has one USB port only, and an external AC supply slot. No Firewire ports are included.
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his portable hard drive offers good security, backup features, and fast read speeds for a low price.
Decent transfer speed, Good security software...
Can’t sync files between XP and Vista...
For $89.99, the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a good performer. While its write speed could be better, the security options and included software make this drive a better option than most for backing up your digital life on the go. Editors’ Note: This r...
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tbreak.com Updated: 2013-11-02 02:13:08
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Today we take a look at Maxtor’s new portable hard drive- the OneTouch 4 Mini. With a small form factor, good looks and USB driven power the OneTouch could accompany you anywhere you want to carry a large amount of data.SpecificationsHDD type: 2.5-i...
The 160GB Maxtor OneTouch 4 has plenty of good thing about it. First of all, the design is very appealing and at the same time the form factor is very small. Secondly and very importantly, it can absorb a hit if you drop it on the floor by mistake. La...
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The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini ($149.99 direct) is a highly portable notebook-class 160GB USB hard drive that fits inside a coat pocket. (Heck, it could fit in the back pocket of your jeans if you werent worried about sitting on it!) Like other pocket-s...
Small form factor. Comes with usable dual-head cable. Includes "bare metal" disaster-recovery utility. Comes with Mac OneTouch utility. Five-year warranty.
Needs extra power for some notebooks. SafetyDrill doesnt work with Macs or FAT32 drives.
With utilities for both data backup and catastrophic failure backups, this is the portable drive you want if you are running a Windows XP or Vista PC with NTFS-formatted drives...
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connectreviews.com Updated: 2013-11-02 02:13:12
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Maxtor has recently introduced their latest line of backup solutions for both the home and office user which includes three different products from the simplest, to the most full featured. Today, we’re taking a look at the OneTouch 4 Mini, a travel...
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Digitaltrends.com Updated: 2013-11-02 02:13:13
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Notebook users are often in a pickle when it comes to protecting their precious data, and Maxtor (recently purchased by Seagate) has come up with an ingenious solution in the One Touch 4 Mini. This portable backup drive truly does it all, from offering...
Small Fast Fantastic software package...
No syncing between XP and Vista No boot disc ISO on the drive...
Maxtor has hit it out of the park with the One Touch 4 Mini as far as we’re concerned. It’s easy to stick a notebook hard drive into a chassis, but it’s much more difficult to create intuitive, useful backup and security software to go w...
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bigbruin.com Updated: 2013-11-02 02:13:15
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There are many options out there when it comes to external hard drives, so it is difficult to get too excited about any of them unless they do something really special. While the 80GB Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini looks good, works well, and is easy to use, w...
Runs cool and very quiet, Respectable performance, Software is easy to use and provides useful features, SafetyDrill provides simple system recovery solution, Protect your data with password protection and/or encryption, Easy setup...
Paying a premium if you dont intend to use the software, Probably not enough disk space to use all software features at once...
There are many options out there when it comes to external hard drives, so it is difficult to get too excited about any of them unless they do something really special. While the 80GB Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini looks good, works well, and is easy to use, w...
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