Western Digital 250 GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive with Dual Option Backup

Average customer rating:

Works Well, lacks software instructions

May be tricky to set up, but worth it!

External hard drives are unreliable, but I've found success with this one.

Failure

Competent bundle

Western Digital 250 GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive with Dual Option Backup

Manufacturer: Western Digital
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

??Dual-option Backup – choose how and when to back up your data, automatically or on-the-spot

??USB 2.0 interface – high-speed connection for maximum throughput

??Front-mounted power button – equipped with WD's exclusive Safe Shutdown™ feature that ensures all data has been safely transferred before shutting down the drive

??7200 RPM rotational speed

??Preformatted*; simply plug it in and go

ASIN: B0006FQI8C

Product Description

The WD Dual-option external USB hard drive provides automatic or on-demand backup for a PC or Macintosh. It's preformatted and ready to go. Instantly increase storage capacity to save or easily back up valuable data, music, photos, and movies.

Customer Reviews:

Works Well, lacks software instructions.......2007-01-10

I use it to backup my laptop. When I got a new computer, I couldn't figure out how to copy the old hard drive onto the new one, so I just dragged-and-dropped my data files

May be tricky to set up, but worth it!.......2006-04-14

My Western Digital was a life saver!

When I inadvertently deleted important files, they were all there--on the auto back up.

The back-up wizard is super-easy to set up. It took me 30 seconds. You simply decide what files to back up, from which drive, and stored where, how often, and at what hour of the day.

The tricky part was linking the WD to my computer in the first place. I kept getting a message that the boot devices have been changed. I had to call my computer company, and find out how to enter the system BIOS (ie, power up the computer, and immediately hold down the Delete key. Then use my computer's password.) I went to Advanced BIOS features, and disabled the "Boot other device" option. It wasn't hard, it only took 5 minutes once I knew about entering the BIOS, but it involved a bit of a learning curve.

Like all computer stuff, as long as you follow the protocol, it runs smoothly. With the WD, you've got to turn it on (hold the top button for about 7 seconds, till it lights) before you turn on your computer. When you shut down, you've got to close all apps, then turn off the WD (again, push the top button for about 7 seconds, till it turns off), then close down the computer.

So far--after 4 months--so good.

External hard drives are unreliable, but I've found success with this one........2006-03-20

This is my second external hard drive. My first one was a Maxtor 200gb. The problem I had with it was that it could only be disconnected in a certain way, otherwise it would give an error and actually require to be formatted. I know what I'm doing when it comes to computers, and this was the only way I was able to get the drive to function again. Fortunately I was able to recover all my data using data recovery software. I've determined that the only way to use external hard drives for data backup is to have two external hard drives: one to store data on, the other in case of emergency, to recover the data to.

This Western Digital external hard drive is excellent. The feature that drove me to buying this drive was the power button that doesn't allow the drive to shut down until it's done transferring. The drive speed is terrific and the setup was absolutely incredibly quick and simple.

Failure.......2006-03-02

Unfortunately, my Western Digital external usb drive also failed. I was using it as a photo archive and had not touched it since placing it away in a closet about 9 months ago. For unknown reasons, the drive will not power up at all. Windows seems to recognize the drive being there because it starts the install new hardware wizard each time I plug it in. However, this fails each time and the drive is not recognized in Windows explorer. The drive is recognized as a problem device in the device manager which tells me that the drive is not totally dead. However, I can get aboslutely no other answer from Western Digital except it must be a dead drive. This situation is not unique to Western Digital but it is unique to the computer industry in general. For the manufacturer, it is a win-win situation. They "guarantee" the product and then when it fails all they do is exchange a used product for your used product which costs them almost nothing. It is a lose-lose situation for the consumer when the company gives a warranty that replaces a used drive with another used drive but provides absolutely NO WARRANTY THAT THE PRODUCT WILL WORK AS PROMISED EVER. What good is a used Western Digital drive to me when I have invaluable data to store and I have just experienced a total failure with a new Western Digital drive? For the record, I have just had a similar experience with Iomega. A dead drive was replaced with a used drive that was literally falling apart when received. The noises the replacement used drive made were obviously the noises of drive about to fail. It took two more shipments of a third drive and finally a replacement power supply before I had a drive that even seemed to work.
This situation is rampant in the computer industry. I can not think of one other industry that gets away with replacing your new defective product with a used product. Since this situation shows no signs of improvement, it may be time for government regulatory agencies to step in and start to help protect the consumer from these irresponsible practices on the part of these hardware manufacturers.

Competent bundle.......2005-12-04

A USB external hard drive is something everyone should consider purchasing these days, because it makes backing up and transferring large files convenient and easy. Western Digital's 250 GB USB External Hard Drive with Dual-Backup Option has approximately 232 GB of space actually available for use after formatting. For maximum compatibility across different operating systems, the drive comes pre-formatted with the FAT32 file system. However, since FAT32 is limited in capability and performance, most recent Windows users should first format the drive with the NTFS file system. The USB connection one uses also matters for performance. I get a transfer speed of about 1.3 gigabytes per minute when my Western Digital drive is directly connected to my computer's USB 2.0 port. Some USB 2.0 hubs may actually throttle performance. I get a transfer speed of about 222 megabytes per minute via my Edge USB 2.0 Hub + Memory Card Reader.

The included backup software, Dantz's Retrospect Express 6.5.342, is licensed for use on up to two computers, and is decent for light backup and restore functionality, but not more. While Retrospect Express has good automated scheduling capabilities, its slow data compression speeds make it impractical to backup large files or a large number of files in a timely manner. Of course, Retrospect Express can speedily back up files without using data compression, so it depends whether one thinks the 232 GB of available space on this hard drive makes data compression irrelevant.

Retrospect Express's disaster recovery feature is also too time-consuming to use. Retrospect Express does not create a System Recovery CD, but an ISO image that must be separately burned with additional software (such as Nero or Roxio), as Microsoft Windows does not include ISO image support. Further, Retrospect Express' System Recovery procedure requires the re-installation of both Windows and Retrospect Express before using its System Recovery CD in concert with one's backup files to recover the system image. As a result, one may consider the purchase of a disk imaging utility (such as Symantec's Norton Ghost or Acronis' True Image) for system recovery well worth the additional investment.

Western Digital's 250 GB USB External Hard Drive with Dual-Backup Option is a competent bundle. Check your prices before you buy one though; sometimes it may cost less to separately purchase a hard drive, USB external hard drive case, and more functional back-up software.

Western Digital 250 GB USB 2.0/Firewire External Hard Drive with Dual Option Backup and USB ( WDXB2500JBRNN )

Average customer rating:

Bad electrical, died within 4 months
poor customer service, buttons don't work, incompatible with vista
Firewire and USB Western Digital 250 GB external hard drive
WD doesn't support Vista and doesn't care ~
lots of memory

Western Digital 250 GB USB 2.0/Firewire External Hard Drive with Dual Option Backup and USB ( WDXB2500JBRNN )

Manufacturer: Western Digital
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Instant addition of massive data storage capacity for PC or Macintosh
Dual-option backup--automatic or on-the-spot
USB 2.0 hub with two ports; one conveniently located on the front for easy connection of USB peripherals such as a keychain drive, printer, keyboard, or mouse
7200 RPM rotational speed and 8 MB cache for maximum storage performance
Includes Dantz Retrospect Express backup software

ASIN: B0001NA3S0

Product Description

High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons and easy-to-use backup features make the WD Dual-option Combo Drive an ideal solution for much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your valuable data, music, photos and movies. 7200 RPM rotational speed Includes Dantz Retrospect Express backup software Preformatted for Windows; simply plug it in and go (Simple format instructions included for Macintosh) Designed for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive Fast, easy connection to PC or Macintosh computers Cool, heat-dissipating case Stands vertically or horizontally Stackable Requires USB 1.1/2.0 or FireWire port on a computer running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP or Mac OS v9.2.2 or later; Mac OS X v.10.1.3 or later Dimensions - 8.61 (L) x 6.08 (W) x 1.74 (H)

Customer Reviews:

Bad electrical, died within 4 months.......2007-09-19

It's a great drive as long as it works. Mine started behaving erratically and I thought the OS wasn't recognizing it. After much troublshooting, the drive told me what the problem was. It's the case, the connection to the drive inside. I am buying a new case and hoping I can still use the drive.

So my buying the extended warranty was a waste of money. I can return the drive, but I lose 200G of data. I void the warranty by opening up the case and trying to save the drive, but it's worth the gamble.

I bought 2 of these, months apart, and they both developed problems. I loved them while they lasted, but I got lemons.

poor customer service, buttons don't work, incompatible with vista.......2007-07-11

I have owned the dual-option combo drive for about a year. The buttons to back up have never worked. I see that WD is aware of this problem. I just bought a new computer only to learn that the combo drive is not compatible with Vista. I've contacted WD and they have offerred only useless automated replies. Phone support is only availble for $15!!!! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT for 3 reasons:
1. Bad customer service (no phone)
2. Buttons don't work (unless you download a fix)
3. Incompatible with Vista

Firewire and USB Western Digital 250 GB external hard drive.......2007-06-27

A great external firewire hard drive especially for storing video and audio files as well as photos. Fast access both read and write. Easily installed and comes already formatted.

WD doesn't support Vista and doesn't care ~.......2007-05-06

I've tried twice via email to get support from WD and as usual, they're putting the blame on Microsoft rather than providing a fix. Vista doesn't recognize the drive. Yep, time to switch brands!

lots of memory.......2007-03-27

great product the only thing is the cable on the back comes loose every once in a while and I have to plug it in again but not a big deal to me. Otherwise works great

Average customer rating:

Great little music player

What!! This does not work right

Lexar JumpGear MPC512-231 MP3 Player with 512 MB JumpDrive Sport

Manufacturer: LEXAR MEDIA INC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Product Features:

Store and play digital music

512MB Storage capacity

Support for MP3, WMA, and DRM encrypted WMA formats

Backlight 3-line LCD display with Track number, play time, volume settings

Play, Pause, Volume, Fast Forward, Rewind, Lock switch

ASIN: B00076QBPK

Product Description

JumpGear MP3 is a full-featured digital music player that lets you play music stored on your JumpDrive Sport, and create personal playlists on one or multiple JumpDrives for added flexibility. And of course you can still use your JumpDrive Sport to store and carry business documents, school work, photographs, or other information, in addition to your favorite music. JumpGear MP3 supports MP3 and WMA music formats, and includes customizable user settings for equalizer and backlight.

Customer Reviews:

Great little music player.......2007-05-04

The Lexar JumpGear player is a great buy. I've had it for over a year now and it has been an excellent low-cost alternative to IPods and other super expensive MP3 players. It has good overall sound, great size, is tough against drops, and is extremely lightweight. It can play MP3 and WMA files and well as DRM WMA files after getting a free DRM utility from the Lexar website. Plus the fact that you can interchange USB flash drives into and out of it means there is no real size limit. I myself have two 1GB flash drives and one 512 MB flash drive that are filled with music that I interchange in the player. Also, this serves me the great dual purpose of being able to place all types of files on the drives for carrying between computers. Sure you have to use only Lexar USB drives in the player, but I got my 1GB Lexar JumpDrive Sport from eBay never-used for $4.00 including shipping (yes that says $4.00, not a typo), so I don't see that as a big deal. I would say the only real negative is the lack of a belt clip, which would have helped while jogging. All in all, great no-frills multi-purpose music player for a fraction of the cost of the big boys.

What!! This does not work right.......2005-11-05

I have many different flash/usb drives that I use for music, etc.

This chunk of junk only supports the Lexar flashdrives. Forget it.
I got mine from Fry's for $40 and back it goes tomorrow.

Average customer rating:
Jabra Heasdet for Phones with Universal 2.5mm Jack

Manufacturer: JABRA
ProductGroup: CE

Headsets | Telephone Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

jabra earset

jabra headset

Jabra handsfree kit

jabra headset universal

Universal jabra headset

ASIN: B000A7I7KI

Product Description

This is jabra earset. it's a original jabra earset. comes with extra 5 eargels. it can work with most of the Cellular Phones and as well as most cordless phones. it will not be in fancy packaging. it will work without any interference. great for cell and cordless. it has 2.5mm jack. so if your phone has 2.5mm jack it will work.

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The complete DVD burning and duplicating solution! Now you can burn CDs and DVDs, duplicate DVDs and back up data all with one device. The Kanguru DVD Duplicator can copy virtually any DVD or CD (audio, software, etc.) without ever turning on your computer. One touch recording and automatic format detection make the Kanguru DVD Duplicator incredibly easy to use. Simply pop in a master DVD, pop in a blank DVDR/RW and begin duplicating! As an added benefit, the KanguruDVD Duplicator can be connected to a PC or Mac for custom burning and can even make back up copies of your DVD movies with DVD-X Express Software.

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Mission MS70ASA Powered Subwoofer, Black Ash (Single)

Manufacturer: Mission
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Subwoofers | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00005U2JS

Product Description

The IBM P275 Monitor offers uncompromising image clarity with a 21-inch (19.8" viewable image size) flat FD Trinitron CRT and line rates up to 130KHz.You wanted high-end monitors capable of handling challenging desktop publishing and digital imaging applications, so IBM outfitted all its P Series Monitors with large FD Trinitron CRTs. FD Trinitron technology offers horizontally and vertically flat screens that offer remarkable crispness and focus for text and images, as well as superior color reproduction. Whites appear whiter, blacks appear blacker, reds appear redder, and you get the picture.

IBM P 275 - Display - CRT - 21" - 1920 x 1440 / 75 Hz - 0.24 mm - DVI-A, VGA - black

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IBM P 275 - Display - CRT - 21" - 1920 x 1440 / 75 Hz - 0.24 mm - DVI-A, VGA - black

Manufacturer: IBM
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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JVC's KS-K6003 home kit makes integration of Sirius Satellite radio into your home or office a snap. Aesthetically pleasing base design blends with any home or office.

Amazon.com Product Description

The JVC KS-K6003 Plug N' Play Home Kit lets you connect the JVC KT-SR1000 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver to any home stereo. The KS-K6003 includes everything you need to experience the outstanding Sirius radio programming in the pleasure of your own home. The kit includes a table top docking station with a weighted base, a windowsill mount indoor/outdoor antenna, AC/DC power supply, and a stereo male RCA to stereo mini-jack.

What's in the Box
Table top docking station, home antenna, AC/DC power supply, and stereo male RCA to stereo mini-jack.

Customer Reviews:

Great.......2006-05-27

I`ve had my Sirius Satellite Radio Plug 'n' Play Home Kit for 5 years and never had a problem. I use it ever day and love it.

TERRIBLE I TEM... DO NOT BUY.......2004-10-12

This item, along with it's radio designed for it, is singlhandedly the worst item I ever bought from Amazon. It worked for only an hour, and litterally blew up.

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IBM XSERIES 225 XEON DP-3.06G/533 ( 86476AX )

Manufacturer: IBM
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

Desktops | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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ASIN: B0000DHBB3

Product Description

The eServer xSeries 225 is packed with power to support environments such as file-and-print serving and distributed workgroup applications. Feature-rich and scalable up to two processors, the x225 offers new levels of redundancy and availability at prices you can afford.These xSeries 225 universal servers are flexible tower servers positioned between the xSeries 205 and the xSeries 235 servers. They deliver affordable flexibility for entry servers running entry and workgroup applications. These two-way, Xeon-based servers are designed for customer installation of features to handle future expansion to meet changing reliability needs. Their functionality with the attractive price points makes the xSeries 225 servers an excellent choice for small business customers and workgroup applications.

IBM XSERIES 225 XEON DP-3.06G/533 ( 864762X )

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IBM XSERIES 225 XEON DP-3.06G/533 ( 864762X )

Manufacturer: IBM (Aap Misc Parts)
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

Desktops | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics

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ASIN: B0000DIWU3

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WinTV-GO is a low cost WinTV PCI card that brings TV and the functions of professional Teletext, which include DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) that allows you to update information via Teletext into spreadsheets, frame and AVI video capture to your PC. The Go is ideal for capturing your favorite clips via the composite video in, also connect your Playstayion, VCR, DVD and Cam-Corder. Videoconference over the Internet using NetMeeting that enables you to communicate with friends or colleagues (requires optional camera).Included software: WinTV application, Snapshot image capture (up to 1600x1200), VTPlus Teletext, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1.

Customer Reviews:

USe this card fot VCR, no DVD.......2002-05-27

I had this card to make VCD from VHSs I shot
in the past two years. This is great. I have
video studio. The resolution is about 352x240.
Now I upgrade video studio, it will output
DVD quality video, more specificlly, SVCD.
The picture doesn't look good. One more reason
is my VHS looks pretty dark because I shot them
in room, not out under bright shine.
But overall, you got what you paid for.

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