Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Seagate's BlackArmor PS 110 Portable USB 3.0 Drive
Posted by Jeff Deneen in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 07:00 AM
Product Category: Portable Storage Device
Manufacturer: Seagate
Where to Buy: Seagate; newegg.
Price: $179.99
System Requirements: ExpressCard/34 USB 3.0 card; Power Dongle; USB Cable
Pros:
- Form Factor;
- Back-up software included;
- USB 3.0 Speed;
- Capacity.
Cons:
- Until you have USB 3.0 in your laptop, you have to use an ExpressCard/34 card.
Summary: This is one of the first USB 3.0 Portable Drives to hit the market. Having half a terabyte in your hands is great, especially if you are a road warrior. The Seagate BlackArmor drive delivers speed, capacity, and portability in a solid, user friendly, package that provides for a complete system recovery in the palm of your hand or enough video for a weeks' worth of trade show video demos. It is a valuable addition to any traveler.
