SimpleTech SP-U25/250L 250 GB Portable Hard Drive - Blue

I bought this & used it as an every day backup with my Mac. 6 months later, it stopped reading on my Mac as well as any other computer I tried 2 test it on. Luckily they had a 3 warranty on this product, so I dropped it off 4 RMA & get it replaced with a new one. 6 months is definitely not a reasonable lifespan 4 any hard drive these days & I had some hiccups with getting the RMA...long story.

ANyway, I might just sell it rather than using it, but I don't know which model I should buy that's as small & affordable & more reliable. I guess no HD is ever reliable. Good thing I have 2 backups.

So my HP laptop screen went out & needed 2 go in 4 service (dont even get me started on Hp!!) So i went out & bought an this hard drive & connected my computer 2 a screen & was able 2 transfer all my files 2 the hard drive. I was using the drive 2 access files 4 class until i got my computer & i also knew it was possible my hard drive was going 2 be wiped out during the repairs. Anyways my computer comes back 2 weeks later- luckily they didnt wipe out my hard drive- but when i plugged in my hard drive it wasnt being recognized- & any computer i plugged it into wouldnt recognize it. I couldnt return it because i couldnt find the UPC, so i called customer service which i must say was quite helpful. they had me uninstall it & then reinstall it & it then worked. around 6 weeks later my laptop was going back 4 the third time - my screen was out again & i couldnt even hook it up 2 an external screen- & my hard drive wasnt being recognized by any computer! i tried uninstallinga nd reinstalling & it didnt work! i called tech support & i told him i tried that & he asked who otld me 2 do that & i said the last tech support i spoke 2 & he said i shouldnt do that again! (very weird!- makes me a little wary of their tech support) Neways the guy concluded i had a defective hard drive & he told me 2 send it in- but now i dont have a back up 2 my computer & i cant access anything on my computer- so i had 2 bring my computer in & have them manually back up my files on a CD. I eventually found my UPC & since it was after the 30 days i wasnt able 2 return it but they let me exchange it (this is at circuit city). I havent tried the new one yet but im hoping this original one was a lemon!

I knew little about portable HD's, but after some research this one rose 2 the top. The SimpleTech offers me the space I need & is easy 2 use 4 someone not so technical. And then there is the color, true blue.

I can't complain. The storage space is great. It's easy 2 use (plug & play). I'm not crazy about the online software that comes with it. That I found difficult 2 use. But so far, so good. Very compact.

Great buy - easy 2 use - transfers data quickly.
Small - light weight & very - portable.

Need power & storage while on the move? Whether you're a mobile professional or casual user, this 250GB SimpleDrive portable hard drive is just what you need! Designed by Pininfarina, the very same design firm that gives Ferrari sports cars their aerodynamic curves & stylish lines, SimpleDrive Portable hard drive is the easiest way 2 add fast, reliable storage 2 any desktop, laptop or notebook computer. USB 2.0 connection & setup is a snap allows this external drive 2 reach data transfer speeds up 2 480Mb per second. Truly portable, the SP-U25/250 needs no external power as it can run from the USB connection. For all intents & purposes, this could be the most practical accessory 4 your PC. Free 2GB MyFabrik.com account 4 managing & sharing your data No external power required Plug & Play & Hot-Swappable Free & unlimited technical support SimpleTech 3-Year warranty