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An external hard drive is great for backing up data and even transferring files from one computer to another. Also, an external hard drive will allow for backed up data to be kept off site with ease.</p> <p align="left">While not as fast as internal IDE or SCSI drives, external drives are a faster solution than Flash Media, CD ROMs or other forms of portable media. They can also hold larger amounts of data.</p> <p align="left">Since an external drive is going to be used as a backup or portable drive, it needs to be secure and robust. Another good feature would be quietness because this drive, more than likely, will sit on your desk closer to your ears. SimpleTech's External USB 2.0 SimpleDrive with "Theft Prevention Slot" provides all of these features. Let's take a closer look at their 160GB model...</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/simpletech/2big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/simpletech/2.jpg" alt="SimpleTech SimpleDrive External Hard Drive" border="0" width="250" height="155"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><strong>Packaging:</strong></p> <p> After opening the standard brown shipping box, I was impressed. No packing peanuts in this box. Air filled plastic packing surrounds the external hard drive. You will be hard pressed to damage this box during shipping.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/simpletech/1big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/simpletech/1.jpg" alt="SimpleTech SimpleDrive External Hard Drive" border="0" width="250" height="188"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Inside the retail packaging, the drive is held securely with card board cutouts. SimpleTech knows how to package their products.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/simpletech/3big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/simpletech/3.jpg" alt="SimpleTech SimpleDrive External Hard Drive" border="0" width="250" height="194"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><strong>Features:</strong></p> <p>Listed on the retail box are the external hard drive's features. They can also be accessed on <a href="http://www.simpletech.com/simpledrive/USBexternalHD.php">SimpleTech's web site</a>.</p> <ul> <li>USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant</li> <li> One external "B" 4-pin USB (High Speed USB) receptacle</li> <li> Serial bus data transfer rates of up to 480 Mb/sec</li> <li> SimpleTech 7200 RPM HDD Technology</li> <li> USB 2.0 Provides up to 480 Mb/sec Data Transfer Rate</li> <li> Connect Up to 127 USB 2.0 Devices with USB Hubs</li> <li> Plug n’ Play, One-Step Installation</li> <li> Stores All File Types, Data, and Software</li> <li> Automatic Backups with StorageSync</li> <li> Hot Swappable</li> <li> Compact design: 5.51" (H) x 8.86" (L) x 1.35" (D)</li> <li> Stands vertically or sits horizontally</li> <li> Unlimited Toll Free Technical Support</li> <li> 1 Year Warranty</li> </ul> <p><strong>Description:</strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/simpletech/5big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/simpletech/5.jpg" alt="SimpleTech SimpleDrive External Hard Drive" border="0" width="210" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Just feeling the drive makes one believe that it is durable. The outside of the drive is aluminum, very sturdy. Because of the metal, the SimpleDrive is heavier than other external drives.</p> <p>Included with the drive is a power adapter, feet, instructions (although pretty simple, basically plug it in), a USB 2.0 cable, a software backup CD, and a driver CD. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/simpletech/4big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/simpletech/4.jpg" alt="SimpleTech SimpleDrive External Hard Drive" border="0" width="250" height="238"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>The feet can be mounted in all sorts of ways. They slide over the drive and latch into the divots. As you can see on the drive, this allows for horizontal and vertical mounting possibilities. Mounting both ways are very secure and the drive will not fall over. You would have to knock it squarely with your elbow to make it fall over. Neat freaks, take note, the feet scratch and mark up the side of the drive.</p> <p>The opening at the top of the drive in my picture is for the security lock. This is like the cable system used at Circuit City to secure laptops to the shelves. A metal plug goes inside the drive. A steel cable is then attached. This cable is fastened to something so someone cannot walk off with the drive. This security cable must be purchased separately from <a href="http://www.simpletech.com/security">SimpleTech's web site</a>.</p> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/simpletech/simpletech.php"></a> <a href="simpletech/simpletech.php">Next (Inside and Testing)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer"> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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