Trans 500GB StoreJet2.5in

Neat design...
I purchased because the manufacture makes a big play on how strong the case is, i.e. drop tested to US military grade standards. In fact, although very well made, the case is plastic and flexes in the middle and is not as strong as my other external HD case made from alloy, which you could stand on! The Storejet software has useful features such as back up for email and data but has confusing 2nd level menus. You can also drag and drop if you don't want to use Storejet. The USB Y adapter leads plug securely into USB ports and run the 500gb HD silently without the need for a separate power supply. In practise if you have a modern PC/Laptop, you only need to use the main USB lead as the second is for power only. I like the neat design and its light compact portability and can highly recommend it, but its a little expensive given the plastic construction.

Trans 500GB StoreJet2.5in

Transcend is a Godsend
I use an external hard drive to store my thousands of precious photos. After two disastrous experiences with desktop external hard drives, the Transcend is a godsend. Since my Western Digital external hard drive died suddenly after only two years, and the Seagate replacement produced unacceptably loud clicking sounds so I couldn't concentrate on my work, I was in the market for something different.

When I studied reviews for desktop external hard drives nothing stood out for reliability, so I looked at portable devices on Amazon and was immediately attracted by Transcend products. When I looked at reviews for the 500GB StoreJet 2.5 hard drive I was glad to see great reviews for it. I could therefore approach purchasing one with renewed confidence - which I badly needed after my previous experiences.

Right from the start I was impressed. The product was intelligently packaged for protection, neatness and attractiveness. The enclosed literature was absolutely...

Trans 500GB StoreJet2.5in

Trans 500GB StoreJet 2.5in
I got this portable drive about a month ago. I've been delighted with it.
Firstly, I've had no issues. Secondly, the back up software that comes installed on the drive is very handy. I can pre-select the directories or specific files I want to be backed up. Then I just press the button on the drive itself to back up the files.

Only negative was that the drive came formatted as FAT32 and I'm using it to store some files that exceed 4gb so I had to reformat the drive as NTFS when I got it initially. Aside from that I'm happy with my purchase.

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