Iomega 500GB MiniMax Hard Drive external hard drive

  • Brand : Iomega
  • Product name : 500GB MiniMax Hard Drive
  • Product code : 33671
  • Category : External Hard Drives
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  • Long product name Iomega 500GB MiniMax Hard Drive external hard drive :

    500GB MiniMax Hard Drive

  • Iomega 500GB MiniMax Hard Drive external hard drive :

    Add up to 500 GB of capacity to your Mac or PC with the Iomega MiniMax Desktop Hard Drive. It’s compact, stackable form takes up minimal space but provides maximum storage to manage, organize and protect your digital photos, music and movies in stylish simplicity.

    Features:
    - Expandable – More connection capabilities with three FireWire ports and a three–port USB integrated hub.
    - Compact – Just 16.5 cms square and 5 cms tall, takes up minimal space.
    - Stackable – Easily stacks with the Apple® Mac® mini or additional MiniMax™ hard drives.
    - Fast – Up to 480 MB/s transfer rate (USB 2.0).
    - Up to 400 MB/s transfer rate (FireWire 400).
    - Secure – Comes complete with software for hassle–free backup and disaster recovery.
    - Perfect Match for Mac® mini – Adds up to 500 GB of capacity to the Mac® mini which only comes with up to 80 GB capacity. This hard drive has the same footprint and matches the industrial design of the Mac® mini.

  • Short summary description Iomega 500GB MiniMax Hard Drive external hard drive :

    Iomega 500GB MiniMax Hard Drive, 500 GB, 7200 RPM

  • Long summary description Iomega 500GB MiniMax Hard Drive external hard drive :

    Iomega 500GB MiniMax Hard Drive. HDD capacity: 500 GB, HDD speed: 7200 RPM

Specs
Hard drive
HDD capacity 500 GB
HDD speed 7200 RPM
Type HDD
Storage drive buffer size 2 MB
Ports & interfaces
FireWire 400
Weight & dimensions
Width 165 mm
Depth 165 mm

Weight & dimensions
Height 40.6 mm
Weight 1.05 kg
Other features
USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
I/O ports 4x USB 3x FireWire (1394a)
Internal
Mac compatibility
Compatible operating systems Mac OS 9.2 Mac OS X 10.1.5 + Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Distributors
Country Distributor
1 distributor(s)
Reviews
Updated:
2011-09-27 12:22:16
Average rating:82
Uk has collected 12 expert reviews for Iomega 500GB MiniMax Hard Drive external hard drive and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-09-27 12:21:06
Average rating:80
We can't help feeling a little sorry for Iomega. The Iomega MiniMax 1TB, the latest addition to its MiniMax range, was released just as Apple relaunched the Mac mini, making this 1TB desktop hard drive look a little dated as soon as it hit the shelves...
  • FireWire and USB, Looks good with a Mac, Solid performance...
  • Overtaken by Mac mini redesign...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-27 12:21:20
Average rating:100
The uncertainty surrounding the future of the Mac mini hasnt stopped manufacturers from updating their peripherals for it.
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-27 12:21:41
Average rating:70
Iomega makes a wide range of hard disk products, for both Windows and Mac users, but the MiniMax drive was specifically designed with Mac users in mind. Its slim, square design makes it the ideal companion for the Mac mini, as you can stack the Mini...
  • We liked the Iomegas three USB and three FireWire ports, but its storage capacity is lower than some of its rivals and its noisy, too. Cliff Joseph, Macworld...
computerarts.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-27 12:21:46
Average rating:60
MiniMax 500GB Iomega provides external storage for the masses The MiniMax, Iomega’s mid-ranged external storage device, bears more than a passing resemblance to the Mac mini. But that’s because it’s designed to slip effortlessly under th...
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-09-27 12:22:01
Average rating:100
We Mac mini owners are well served when it comes to peripherals designed to perfectly stack under our beloved little Macs. In the past couple of months, weve seen the new Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station, and now this: the latest update to the MiniM...
  • Large capacity Doubles as a USB/FireWire hub Perfect Mac mini shape Packaged with backup software Very fast...
  • Slightly pricey...
  • We Mac mini owners are well served when it comes to peripherals designed to perfectly stack under our beloved little Macs. In the past couple of months, weve seen the new Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station, and now this: the latest update to the MiniM...
macworld.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-27 12:22:16
Average rating:100
The Mac mini is great. Its cheap, small, and of modest specifications. But what happens when the switchers that its aimed at out-grow its capabilities and want something more. Well, Iomega has a solution that looks great and is a perfect addition to...
  • Adds lots of features, but not lots of bulk.
  • None.
  • If you own a Mac mini and the hard drive is filling up, and you have to unplug the printer to charge your iPod, then the MiniMax is perfect. If you were thinking about buying the mini, but were concerned about its limitations, again the MiniMax makes...
macworld.com
Updated:
2011-09-27 12:22:11
Average rating:80
SummaryPros: Fast; integrated USB and FireWire 400 hub. Cons: Design is Mac mini specific and may not appeal to non-mini owners. Price as rated: $250 Best Current Price: $162.93 (via ProductFinder) Company: Iomega, www.iomega.com...
  • Fast; integrated USB and FireWire 400 hub.
  • Design is Mac mini specific and may not appeal to non-mini owners.
  • If you own a Mac mini, you should check out the Iomega MiniMax. It fits neatly under the mini and its speedy 250GB hard drive and integrated USB and FireWire hub make it a great companion to Apple’s littlest Mac.