500GB Hard Drives

Comparing Apples to Oranges
A quick search of some of the popular e-tail outlets brings back a wide range of external hard drives in a wide variety of flavors and features. From aluminum clad with flashing lights to bamboo wrapped versions, it can be a challenge when you compare all of the options. So let's take a look at a regular 500GB hard drive

Interface Options

USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 soon?!??!?)
FireWire
Ethernet

Value Added Features

Push Button Backup
Free Backup Software
Fireproof
Waterproof
Data Recovery Service

Cache Buffer Size

8MB, 16MB or 32 MB

Hard Drive Speeds

5400 RPM, 7200 RPM or 10,000RPM


Looking for the extraordinary disk drive? This is not your typical 500GB hard drive, it's fireproof up to 1550 degrees F and waterproof for 3 days at 10 feet of saltwater.