Freecom Hard Drive Classic

  • £46.80
  • £54.99 inc. VAT
  • Availability: 625 in stock
  • 5 out of 5
  • Product Code: A0228210
  • Manufacturers #: 29492
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Product Description

Product Features
Capacity - 500 GB
Form Factor - 3.5"
Interface Type - Hi-Speed USB
Data Transfer Rate - 480 Mbps
Buffer Size - 16 MB
Spindle Speed - 7200 rpm
Average Seek Time - 9 ms

Compatability Today's world is all about Gigabytes. Programs and data take up more and more storage space. The need for installing an extra hard drive on your PC or Mac is more present than ever. Opening your computer case and installing an internal hard drive can be a difficult job. So why not take the easy route? Freecom offers you the perfect storage upgrade for your computer: the Freecom Hard Drive Classic, a no-nonsense external hard drive. No need to open your computer; just plug the Hard Drive into the USB (2.0 or 1.1) port of your PC or MAC and you instantly have a substantial increase in storage space. The Freecom Hard Drive Classic is pre-formatted so you're ready to use your drive seconds after connecting it to your computer. Freecom creates storage solutions from a consumer's perspective, where convenience, design and quality are key factors. Free your mind!

Freecom Hard Drive Classic - Hard drive - 500 GB - external - 3.5" - Hi-Speed USB - 7200 rpm - buffer: 16 MB - black

 

Technical Specifications

Basic Specifications
Manufacturer's Part Number 29492
Weight 0.75kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty
Capacity 500 GB
Form Factor 3.5"
Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
Product Description Freecom Hard Drive Classic - hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB
OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions (WxDxH) 11.5 cm x 20 cm x 4 cm
Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
Weight 0.75 kg
Type Hard drive - external
Buffer Size 16 MB
Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Power Source Included AC adapter
Average Seek Time 9 ms
Enclosure Colour Black
General
Device Type Hard drive - external
Width 11.5 cm
Depth 20 cm
Height 4 cm
Weight 0.75 kg
Enclosure Colour Black
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB
Performance
Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
Seek Time 9 ms (average)
Track-to-Track Seek Time 0.8 ms
Average Latency 4.2 ms
Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Miscellaneous
Cables Included 1 x USB cable
Reliability
MTBF 50,000 hour(s)
Hard Drive
Form Factor 3.5"
Capacity 500 GB
Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
Buffer Size 16 MB
Software / System Requirements
OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista
System Requirements Details
  • Windows 2000/XP - 900 MHz - RAM 256 MB
  • Windows Vista - 900 MHz - RAM 512 MB
  • MacOS X 10.3 or later - PowerPC G3 - RAM 256 MB
Power
Power Source Included AC adapter
Power Device Power adapter
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Accessories

  Description Availability Price  
Operating System Software (2)

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate w/SP1

Licence and media - 1 PC - OEM - DVD - 64-bit - English Our Part: A0418528 / Manufacturer Part: 66R-02034 More Information
34 in stock £132.40
(£155.57)

Microsoft Windows Vista Business w/SP1

Licence and media - 1 PC - OEM - DVD - 64-bit - English Our Part: MSOEM113 / Manufacturer Part: 66J-05523 More Information
Customer Review - 4 out of 5
56 in stock
£93.34
(£109.67)

Reviews (6)

Overall this product is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 6 reviews. (Read all reviews)

  • Lee Sharples
  • 15/02/2008
  • 4 out of 5

Firstly, out of the box the Freecom Classic 500GB HD drive is a good looking, solid external hard drive. Featuring a illuminated 500GB on the front panel (black version) this solid built HD easily matched the more expensive HD drives I've had or used in this class ie: LaCie Porsche, Iomega...

This is a simple plug and play device (single USB 2 interface) which is whisper quiet when on and then just a slight ticker noise when transferring data files. The transfer speed is again quick enough for general use and back-ups.

There is no backup/system software included but there are basic instructions which cover all you need to know on the provided CD (PC and Mac all have basic back-up software that's good enough for any home/small business user) as well as a simple online registration process which will give you all the relevant product information, help and advice on all Freecom products.

For the price, this has to be one of the best HD drives I've bought. Although this particular HD drive is only to be used for simple file transfers and back-up I would on the performance of this drive look to the higher end HD products that Freecom offer in the not to distant future.

If you value your computer contents and want a no fuss simple solution at a great price then you won't be disappointed with this little HD drive.

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  • Paul Cockerham
  • 21/01/2008
  • 5 out of 5

Super Smashing Great. Better service than a store. I will use this service again. Thank You

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Firstly, out of the box the Freecom Classic 500GB HD drive is a good looking, solid external hard…

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