Desktop Computer Review: Iomega MiniMax Hard Drive, USB 2.0, 500GB

Iomega MiniMax Hard Drive, USB 2.0, 500GB - 33933

I have to say, I had high hopes for this little drive. Unfortunately I bought this without doing my homework first, and "figured" Iomega would be a quality product.

Boy was I disappointed.

The drive looked very nice, was recognized without issues, all looked well. So I started transferring my old iTunes library to it (about 55GB). Over 24 hours later! It finished, and the performance issues didn't stop there. I downloaded some TV shows from iTunes, and while it was downloading tried watching another show. SKIP SKIP SKIP... It was unwatchable. There is no way USB 2.0 is saturated by a DSL down load and a 480i TV program.

Copying a 500mb file from my internal mini hard drive to the MiniMax took over 12 minutes. This is USB v1 speeds, unacceptable. After working with Iomega support I lost all respect for this company and this product.

Needless to say the drive was returned to Amazon (easy process, way to go Amazon) and I've since researched and found a better product, "Newer Technology MiniStack V2". The cost was more, but rock solid performance is worth every penny to me!

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Product Description:
The Iomega MiniMax External Hard Drive 500GB features a USB 2.0 connection and is an easy way to upgrade the storage capacity of your computer. With 500GB of storage capacity, you can save up to 2,000,000 photos, 9,250 hours of music, or 750 hours of video.
The Iomega MiniMax External Hard Drive 500GB offers:

The design matches a Mac mini perfectly. View larger.

A 3-port USB hub is built-in for added convenience. View larger. The drive has a rotation speed of 7200 RPM and a 8MB cache for fast performance, and with a USB 2.0 connection, it has a transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps. For added functionality and convenience, a three-port USB 2.0 integrated hub is built-in.
The Perfect Mac® mini or AirPort Express® Complement
The MiniMax will work with all Macs and PCs, but it is the perfect match for the Mac mini. It has the same footprint and a matching design; it can stack right on top of it.
The MiniMax also perfectly complements the Airport Extreme®; connect the MiniMax to the Airport Extreme via USB and enjoy wireless network storage that everyone on your network can share.
Included with the drive is EMC® Retrospect® Express software for easy backup and disaster recovery to ensure the safety and security of your content. The Iomega MiniMax External Hard Drive 500GB is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Iomega MiniMax Hard Drive, USB cable, power supply, power cord, Solutions CD with user manual and EMC Retrospect backup software, and quick install guide.