G-Technology 3TB G-Drive with Thunderbolt

G-Technology 3TB G-Drive with Thunderbolt

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Product Highlights   

• 3TB Storage Capacity
• 1 x Thunderbolt Port
• 1 x USB 3.0 Port
• Up to 165 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
• Windows Compatible via Reformat

Overview 

The 3TB G-Drive with Thunderbolt from G-Technology is an external 7200 rpm hard drive complete with a 64MB cache. The enclosure of this drive features both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports allowing you to connect this drive to a variety of computer configurations. Once connected, the drive is capable of data transfer speeds up to 165 MB/s making it the ideal storage solution for a variety of data-intensive applications.

The drive itself comes pre-formatted for use with Mac computers running Mac OS 10.7 and higher and can easily be reformatted for use with PCs running Windows 8 or Windows 7. In addition to Mac compatibility, the G-Drive is also compatible with Apple Time Machine for easy backup of your critical system information and other important data files.

Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports for high-speed data transfers up to 165 MB/s

Enhanced 3TB storage capacity perfect for storing a variety of files

Integrated heat-sink for near silent operation and cooling

Apple Time Machine compatible

High performance 7200 rpm SATA III drive with up to 64 MB cache

Specifications  

 

Capacity	3TB
Interface	1 x Thunderbolt 1 x USB 3.0
Rotational Speed	7200 rpm
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 165 MB/s
System Requirements	Mac OS 10.7 and higher Windows 8 / Windows 7 (via reformat)
Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.25 x 5.12 x 1.89" / 23.50 x 13.00 x 4.80 cm
Weight	2.98 lb / 1.35 kg

In The Box 

 

G-Technology 3TB G-Drive with Thunderbolt

• Thunderbolt Cable
• USB 3.0 Cable (Compatible with USB 2.0)
• AC Power Adapter

G-Technology 4TB G-DRIVE USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive

G-Technology 4TB G-DRIVE USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive

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Product Highlights   

• 4TB Raw Storage Capacity
• 7200 rpm Speed
• 64MB Cache
• USB 3.0 and FireWire Connectivity
• USB/FireWire Cables Included

• Integrated Heat Sink
• Mac and Windows Compatible
• Time Machine Compatible

Overview 

The 4TB G-DRIVE USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive by G-Technology is a spacious 4TB capacity external hard drive that features a generous 64MB cache, a fast 7200 rpm spindle speed, and hi-speed USB 3.0 and FireWire connectivity.

The USB 3.0 port can deliver maximum transfer rates of 5Gbps. If you're a Mac-based user, you still get the convenience of FireWire 800 (backwards compatible to FireWire 400). The fanless drive has its own internal heatsink built into the unit which offers improved cooling and quiet operation.

The G-DRIVE can be used for professional video and sound editing, or to simply store your essential data. Either way, you can rest assured that the hi-speed connectivity and high capacity of this external drive will suit your needs. The unit includes all necessary cables, and is formatted for Mac (HFS+ Journaled) right out of the box. It's also Time Machine compatible. With a simple reformat, it can be used with Windows as well.

Large Storage Capacity

• 336 hours of HDV 1080i
• 68 hours of DVCPRO HD 1080/60i
• 52 hours of 8-bit SD
• 40 hours of ProRes 422 HQ
• 40 hours of 10 bit SD
• 9 hours of HD 1080/60i

Specifications  

Performance
Capacity	4TB
Interface	1x USB 3.0/2.0 2x FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 via cable)
Drive Speed	7200 rpm
Buffer	Not specified by manufacturer
Average Seek Time	Not specified by manufacturer
Sustained Data Transfer Rate	Not specified by manufacturer
System Requirements	• Mac OS 10.6 or higher • Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Please note G-DRIVE models 3TB and above are not supported by Windows XP or older 32-bit operating systems which limit maximum volume size to 2TB

General
Mounting	Desktop, external
Power Requirements	Not specified by manufacturer
Environmental Requirements	Operating temperature: 5 - 35°C / 41 - 95°F Operating Humidity: 5-80%, non-condensing Non-operating humidity: 10-90%, non-condensing
Dimensions (WxHxD)	9.25 x 5.125 x 1.82" / 235 x 130 x 46 mm
Weight	2.98 lbs / 1.352 kg

 

In The Box 

 

G-Technology 4TB G-DRIVE USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive

• Universal AC Power Supply
• USB Cable (USB 3.0/2.0)
• FireWire Cables (FireWire 800 and 800 to 400 Cable)
• Quick Install Guide

LaCie 4TB Blade Runner

LaCie 4TB Blade Runner

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Product Highlights   

• 4TB Drive Capacity
• USB 3.0 Interface (USB 2.0 Compatible)
• Up to 5Gb/s Interface Transfer Rate

Overview 

The 4TB Blade Runner from LaCie is a hard drive encased in a collection of blades created and designed by Philippe Starck. The 4TB capacity found within this drive provides sufficient storage for a variety of files from HD quality video, movies, music, photos and more. Connect this drive to your PC or Mac via the integrated USB 3.0 port and take advantage of data transfer speed up to 5Gb/s. The USB 3.0 port is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices supporting data transfer speeds of up to 480Mb/s.

Designed for Performance

The LaCie Blade Runner is as well equipped as it is designed. Its 4TB drive and high-speed USB 3.0 interface deliver enhanced performance to handle even the most data-intensive tasks. The radiator design rapidly dissipates heat to help boost performance and ensure long-term reliability. The integrated glowing LED on the front of the drive glows orange when the drive is powered on, or green when the drive is in Eco Mode.

Complete Software Suite

Automatic Backup

Easy setup and automatic backup for both PC and Mac computers

Password Protection

With LaCie Private-Public software built-in, it's easy to make sure that your files are secure and protected, no matter where you go

Secure Cloud Storage

10GB of Wuala Online Storage included for one year to securely store and share your data online

75% Energy Savings

Automatic Eco Mode lowers the power consumption by up to 75% when not in use

Specifications  

 

Capacity	4TB
Interface	USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
Interface Transfer Rate (Max)	USB 3.0 : up to 5Gb/s USB 2.0 : up to 480Mb/s
Backup	USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
Software	LaCie Private/Public: password protection Wuala 10GB 1 Year Secure Cloud Storage LaCie Backup Assistant Eco Mode
System Requirements	Computer with a USB port (optimized if USB 3.0) Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 (Mac Intel only for LaCie Private-Public software) Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended High-speed Internet for online storage
Dimensions	5.6 x 7.6 x 2.9" / 141 x 193 x 74 mm
Weight	4.4 lb / 2 kg

In The Box 

 

LaCie 4TB Blade Runner

• USB 3.0 Cable (USB 2.0 compatible)
• External Power Supply
• Quick Install Guide

Fantom 4TB G-Force Quad USB 3.0, eSATA FireWire 800/400 Hardrive

Fantom 4TB G-Force Quad USB 3.0, eSATA FireWire 800/400 Hardrive

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Fantom 4TB G-Force Quad USB 3.0, eSATA, FireWire 800/400 External Hard Drive

 

Product Highlights   

• 4TB Capacity
• USB 3.0, eSATA, and FireWire 800/400
• Quiet Fan-Less Design
• Brushed Aluminum Enclosure
• Plug and Play

• PC and Mac Compatible

Overview 

The Fantom G-Force Quad from Fantom Drives is a 4TB external hard drive that can connect to your Mac or PC with one of its four interfaces. This drive features USB 3.0 and eSATA connections, which can transfer data at speeds up to 4.8 and 3 Gb/s respectively. It also has a FireWire 800 connection which can transfer data up to 800 Mb/s and a FireWire 400 connection for speeds up to 400 Mb/s.

The Fantom G-Force Quad is plug and play, which means it can easily be swapped between multiple systems by simply attaching one of its high-speed connections. Designed with durability in mind, this hard-drive is built with a brushed aluminum enclosure to withstand daily use and a fan-less aluminum heat-sink to keep the drive running cool and quiet.

USB 3.0, eSATA, and FireWire 400/800

USB 3.0, eSATA, and FireWire 400/800 interfaces give the Fantom G-Force multiple high-speed connection options for wide system compatibility. Its USB 3.0 interface is also backward compatible with legacy USB 2.0 hardware.

Quiet Fan-Less Design

The G-Force Quad features a fan-less aluminum heat-sink designed for heat dissipation, which helps to keep the drive cool and quiet.

Plug and Play

The Fantom G-Force can be installed simply by connecting its USB, eSATA, or FireWire interfaces to your Mac or PC. No additional installation software is needed to get your drive up-and-running in a matter of seconds

Specifications  

 

Performance
Capacity	4 TB
Connections	2 x FireWire 800 1 x FireWire 400 1 x eSATA Revision 2 1 x USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 backward compatible)
Transfer Speed	USB 3.0: Up to 5 Gb/s USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mb/s eSATA: Up to 3 Gb/s FireWire 800: Up to 800 Mb/s FireWire 400: Up to 400 Mb/s

General
Minimum System Requirements	G5/Intel or newer Mac running OSX 10.5 or newer 1.8 GHz Pentium 4 class PC or faster CPU running Windows Vista or newer An available USB 3.0/2.0, eSATA, or FireWire 800/400 port
Operating Systems Supported	Windows 8, 7, Vista Windows Server 2008, 2003 Apple Mac OS X 10.5 or later
Power Supply	110 to 220 VAC
Dimension L x W x H	7.75 x 1.75 x 4.75" (19.69 x 4.45 x 12.07 cm)
Weight	4.6 lb (73.6 oz)

In The Box 

 

Fantom 4TB G-Force Quad USB 3.0, eSATA, FireWire 800/400 External Hard Drive

• 3.3' FireWire 800 Cable
• 3.3' FireWire 400 Cable
• 3.3' eSATA Cable
• 3.3' USB 3.0 Cable
• Power Cable
• Drive Stand

Newer Technology 4TB miniStack Quad Interface External Hard Driv

Newer Technology 4TB miniStack Quad Interface External Hard Driv

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Newer Technology 4TB miniStack Quad Interface External Hard Drive

 

Product Highlights   

• FireWire 800/400, USB 3.0, eSATA
• Integrated Kensington Security Slot
• Whisper-Quiet Operation
• Plug & Play
• Mac & PC Compatible

Overview 

The 4TB miniStack Quad Interface External Hard Drive from Newer Technology is an external storage and backup solution designed specifically to complement the look and feel of the current Mac lineup. The unit is easily stackable and follows the form of the 2010/2011 Mac mini. It also complements the iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro and aluminum or black finished PCs.

The miniStack features a quad interface that allows you to choose the way you want to connect to your computer, via FireWire 800/400, USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1) or eSATA, with data transfer speeds up to 300 MB/s. With a large storage capacity and multi-interface options, the miniStack is ideal for storing or backing up large music, photo and video libraries.

Mac-Like Appeal

The miniStack features a durable aluminum body designed to match the finish of the current Mac line.

Quad Interface

The quad interface offers three connections for flexibility and compatibility:
FireWire 800/400 (100 MB/s / 50 MB/s)
USB 3.0/2.0 (300 MB/s / 60 MB/s)
eSATA (300 MB/s)

Cool and Quiet

The miniStack features a MagLev fan (same as used in the Mac mini) for frictionless, whisper-quiet operation.

Safe and Secure

The unit comes with an integrated Kensington Security Slot for theft prevention.

High-Quality Connection Cables

High-quality double-shielded connection cables have been included for USB 3.0 and FW 800* ¹

Identical Footprint to the Mac mini (2010 and Later)

The unit is easily stackable and follows the form of the 2010/2011 Mac mini.

Utility Software Bundle

The miniStack comes with a software suite that includes the following:
Intech SpeedTools Utilities OEM (For Mac OS 8.6 - X only)
Prosoft Engineering Data Backup for Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later
NovaStor NovaBACKUP for Windows 2000 or later
Carbon Copy Cloner for Mac OS X 10.4 or later

Specifications  

Capacity	4 TB
Interface/Ports	1 x USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1) 1 x eSATA port 2 x FireWire 800/400 ports
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	USB 3.0 (up to 300 MB/sec) eSATA (up to 300 MB/sec) FireWire 800/400 (up to 100 MB/sec)
Material	Anodized aluminum and scratch-resistant ABS plastic
Form Factor	Same as all 2010 and 2011 Mac minis
Drives Supported	3.5" SATA* Drives Compatible with 2.5" hard drives and SSDs via the use of Newer Technology AdaptaDrive 1
Data Buffer	Up to 64 MB
Speed	Up to 7200 rpm
Chipset	JMicron 355
Power Supply	Auto-switching US/International 12 V, 2.5 A UL listed
Shock	Operating: 65 G, 2 mS Non-operating: 175 G, 2 mS
Vibration	Operating: 1.0 G (5 to 300 Hz) Non-operating: 5.0 G (5 to 500 Hz)
Temperature	Operating: 41 to 131°F (5 to 55°C) Non-operating: -40 to 149°F (40 to 65°C)
Relative Humidity	Operating: 8 to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Software Included	Intech Hard Disk SpeedTools Utilities OEM (For Mac OS 8.6 - X only) ProSoft Engineering Data Backup for Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later NovaStor NovaBACKUP for Windows 2000 or later Carbon Copy Cloner for Mac OS X 10.4 or later
Compatibility	Compatible with any computer that can support a USB 2.0, USB 3.0, eSATA, FireWire 800 or FireWire 400 connection.
System Requirements	Mac Mac OS 8.6 or later Windows: Windows 98SE or later Windows XP 32-bit does not support 3 TB and larger drives. Linux: Linux OS versions
Dimensions (HxWxD)	1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7" (36 x 197 x 197 mm)
Weight	1.87 lb (0.85 kg) (enclosure only)

 

In The Box 

 

Newer Technology 4TB miniStack Quad Interface External Hard Drive

• FireWire 800 (9-9 pin)
• USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
• US/International 12 V, 2.5 Amp UL Listed Power Adapter
• Software Bundle

WD 4TB My Book Duo External RAID Storage

WD 4TB My Book Duo External RAID Storage

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Product Highlights   

• 4TB Storage Capacity
• 2 x USB 3.0 Ports
• Formatted in NTFS for Windows
• Max. Data Transfer Rate: 290 MB/s
• 256-Bit AES Encryption 

• RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Configurations
• Includes WD Drive Utilities
• User Serviceable Enclosure

Overview 

The 4TB My Book Duo External RAID Storage from Western Digital is an external RAID storage enclosure that comes equipped with two Western Digital Red drives. These RAID tested drives come preconfigured within this enclosure in a RAID 0 format for optimum performance supporting data transfer rates of up to 290 MB/s. The drives can also be reformatted to either RAID 1 for enhanced protection or JBOD to use the drives individually.

The My Book Duo comes pre-formatted NTFS to be used on systems running Windows 8 or higher, Windows 7, or Windows Vista. A simple reformat is required to use the My Book Duo with Mac based systems. To plug the My Book into your PC you can use either of the two USB 3.0 ports on the back along with an additional USB 3.0 port for charging devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Dual-Drive Performance

The My Book Duo is designed for performance as it supports data transfer rates of up to 290 MB/s so you can transfer your entire media collection quickly and efficiently.

Enhanced Capacity

With 4TB of capacity, you can consolidate and save your entire photo, video and music collection, and other important documents on this storage vault.

Speed and Security with Hardware Encrypted RAID

Integrated 256-bit AES hardware encrypted RAID provides maximized bandwidth for sustained performance and reliability while encrypting your important data for ultimate security.

Multiple Data Management Options

Preconfigured to RAID 0 for maximum performance and capacity out-of-the box, with the option of setting RAID 1 for maximum protection or JBOD to use the drive individually.

Complete Backup Solutions to Secure Your Data from Loss

My Book Duo offers a comprehensive suite of backup options to help protect your media collection and important files with local, cloud and system-level backup.

Enhanced Security with Password Protection

Keep your private stuff private. Protect your sensitive data from unauthorized access with password protection.

Expand Capacity and Organize Your Workspace

Two USB 3.0 ports allow you to connect an additional drive for increased storage capacity, with the other port available to simultaneously charge your smartphones, tablets or other USB devices.

Configure, Manage and Diagnose Your Drive

With WD Drive Utilities, you're in complete control. With this software you can run drive diagnostics, manage RAID configurations, erase and format your drive, register your drive and more.

Easy to Set Up, Easy to Use

Ready to use right out-of-the-box pre-formatted in NTFS for Windows OS users. The drive can also be easily reformatted for Mac OS X.

Ultra-Reliable with WD Red Drives

The My Book Duo ships with integrated WD Red hard drives, designed and tested for reliability and optimal performance in small RAID environments.

User Serviceable Enclosure

Ready to upgrade your drives to expand storage capacity? With the simple push of a button, pop open the enclosure and insert new drives with ease. No tools required

Specifications  

 

Capacity	4 TB
Interface	2 x USB 3.0 ports 1 x power supply USB 3.0 port (DC in)
Operating Specifications	Interface transfer rate: Up to 5 Gb/sec in USB 3.0 mode and up to 480 Mb/sec in USB 2.0 mode
Power Requirements	110-220 VAC
System Compatibility	Formatted NTFS for Windows 8 or higher, Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system
Operating Temperature	0 to 35°C
Non-Operating Temperature	-40 to 70°C
Dimensions	6.5 x 6.2 x 3.9" / 165 x 157 x 99 mm
Weight	4.60 lb / 2.09 kg

In The Box 

WD 4TB My Book Duo External RAID Storage

• WD SmartWare Pro
• WD Drive Utilities & Security Software
• USB Cable
• AC Adapter