SimpleTech Signature Mini FS-U25/250CM 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Cool Mint)

Super product thus far. Meets my needs perfectly 4 storing images & videos. Only problem was the cable was not very long (about 18"). I needed something longer, since my CPU tower is stored below the desktop credenza heighth in a cabinet, & I wanted 2 be able 2 set the HD on the desk, next 2 the desktop unit. Called Simpletech & finally was able 2 speak 2 a live person (after a phone call & voice message left with no response 4 days & two unanswered emails...all this after registering warranty online). Simpletech said they did not provide a longer cable with it, because it had been their experience that a longer cable would not power the device without having 2 use a separate power adaptor. They don't sell one as an accessory. I managed 2 find one (and this type of cable was hard 2 find) that is almost 3' long, perfect 4 my setup, & it works perfectly. Still use only the power/data Type A connection & do not have 2 use the additional second power connect much less a separate power adapter. Great product!

I was getting rid of my desktop computer as I was moving 2 overseas, so naturally I needed a storage device 2 temporally store my data just till I have purchased a new one. It took me about a month 2 settle down in the new country & buy a new desktop. Believe it or not, as I was about 2 transfer data 2 the new computer, the drive failed. I can hear the drive running, but the computer won't recognize the drive at all. I've tried it on multiple computers & none recognized the drive. I'll have 2 take it 2 a data recovery shop 2 retrieve the data. I am very disappointed with the product. All I needed was a month 4 it 2 work.

I bought one of these, used it 3 times & it stopped working. Won't connect 2 my computer anymore which is great because I have some songs on there I backed up, but can't get 2 now. Not too cool having a back up drive that fails. Well it has a warranty right, but fabrik will not return my emails, called & was on hold 4 30 mins. These guys are lame. Don't go 4 the cool looking drive, get a good one instead.

This item never worked. I tried it on several computers, & all ports on those computers. I couldn't get any of them 2 recognize the device & the device just flashed a red light & beeped when plugged in 2 any of the USB ports.

I also have a WD passport & use it constantly & love it, highly recommend. I'm taking this one back & getting another WD.

The drive is flawless & works well. The issue I have is with the ArcSoft backup software. It's very basic & doesn't really give you a lot of options.

The Signature Mini family of bite-size drives are supple & resilient 2 the touch, with a positive velvety grip, they're designed by the friends at Pininfarina, the icon of Italian sports car design.Just plug one in, & inside you'll find smart ways 2 protect & manage all your precious stuff. Includes both local & online backup 4 unbeatable, total protection. With Fabrik Local Backup software, you can set up automatic backups from your computer 2 your Signature Mini, while Fabrik Ultimate Backup provides secure, online storage that's safe from real world mishaps. It works in the background, 4 constant, near-real time protection without bogging down your computer.And who says the Signature Mini is just 4 storage? For all the photos, songs, & video in your life, Joggle helps you keep track of them wherever they're stored. Online or on any drive, you'll see all your stuff on a single screen & easily share it with friends & family everywhere.

Thanks 2 the deliciously sleek styling by famed Italian car designer Pininfarina, the SimpleTech Signature Mini 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable Drive isn't just another external hard drive. The recipient of the same magic design touch & attention 2 fine details that helped turn Ferrari & Maserati into icons of the automotive world, the Signature Mini will certainly turn heads as you make your way through the day with your work files, or your latest videos, photos & songs.

250> The SimpleTech® Signature MiniTM offers: Slick, beautiful design by world-renown designer Pininfarina. USB bus-power that requires no bulky AC adapter. Fabrik Ultimate BackupTM 4 2 GB of free secure online storage. 3-year warranty.

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The curvaceous Signature Mini was designed by Pininfarina of Ferrari fame. View larger.

Ferrari-Inspired Ultra-Portable Design
Get used 2 the staring, because when you take this drive out into the public, heads will turn. With its Ferrari-inspired lines, this delicious Cool Mint-colored Signature Mini is as much a piece of fine art as a piece of robust hardware. Despite being a compact 3.1 x 4.9 x 0.8-inches (WxDxH), the drive won't be slipping out of your hands, thanks 2 its velvety texture that offers you a secure grip 4 your hands. And the drive's two rubber strips at the bottom will keep it from slipping across your desk.

With the included USB 2.0 "Y" cable, the Signature Mini gets its power from your computer, meaning there's no bulky AC adapter 2 carry around or forget. Just grab the drive & cable, plug it into a computer, & you'll be ready 2 go.

Powerful Local & Online Backup Options
SimpleTech includes two backup options that will keep your mind at ease about your important data. In fact, SimpleTech’s Signature Mini Drives are the first drives in the world 2 offer both local & online backup capabilities. With the included Fabrik Local Backup software, you can set up automatic backups from your computer 2 your Signature Mini. But 4 the ultimate in protection, the Signature Mini also offers the Fabrik Ultimate Backup solution that uploads your files 2 a secure, online server that will protect your data from real-world mishaps & offer near-real time protection without bogging down your computer. (Although the Signature Mini is both Mac & PC compatible, at this time the Fabrik Ultimate Backup solution is only available 4 Windows-based computers.)

With just two ports, the Signature Mini is simple 2 use. In fact, you usually only need one cable as the drive can be powered by the USB bus.

Fabrik's Ultimate Backup allows you 2 store up 2 2 GB 4 free on one of its 448-bit encrypted servers, & 4 just a few dollars a month, you get unlimited capacity 2 securely store all of your important files & media collections offsite. Acting just like the drive's local backup software, you simply set Fabrik Ultimate Backup once, & it automatically & regularly backs up your content behind the scenes. All backups, 2 the external drive or online service, are unobtrusive. Once your initial content has uploaded, the software performs incremental backups, so only the smallest amount of data that has been changed or modified in your files will be updated.

To keep your content private & confidential, all files are encrypted with 128-bit SSL encryption while in transit, with an option 4 a private encryption key. Fabrik's offsite 448-bit Blowfish encrypted servers are housed by a Fortune 500 company, ensuring file protection, security & peace of mind. So now, no matter what happens 2 your drive--a curious toddler, a spilled drink or natural disaster--your irreplaceable photos, music, videos & files are safe & secure both offsite & online.

Joggle Software 4 Easy Media Sharing
Also included is Joggle, a program that brings your photos, music, & videos together & displays it all in one easy-to-manage view. Joggle lets you view all your media files together on a single screen, & lets you access it securely from anywhere you're online. With Joggle, you can easily share your content with friends & family & embed sideshows & playlists into social Web sites including MySpace, Flickr, Facebook or personal blogs. You can even create an RSS feed 4 friends & family, all without making them register or login 2 sharing sites.

The Signature Mini is backed by a 3-year warranty & free, unlimited technical support.

What's in the Box
Signature Mini Cool Mint 250 GB external hard drive, quick-install guide, & high-speed USB 2.0 "Y" cable.

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