Review Iomega has re-invented its eGo portable hard drives, opting for a ‘value-added’ theme: when you purchase the ‘PS’ (Protection Suite) edition of an eGo, you get a bundle of backup and data security software included, plus slimmer, ruggedised hardware and the promise of a three-year warranty.
Iomega’s new eGo: sexier styling than before
The redesigned case is slimmer and lighter: at 89 x 136mm and barely 15mm thick, the new eGo weighs just 170g. Call us faddish, but we thought the old eGo case design was ugly, like some kitchen designer’s idea of a hipflask. The new unit has smooth edges and corners all around, which certainly makes it cuter but also more comfortable to handle and, we dare say, easier to slip into your pocket when you’re in a hurry. Read the rest of this entry »
Review There’s plenty to commend LG’s XD4 external hard drive for: it looks good, it’s reasonably quiet and it comes with some handy extras. It’s not without its quirks, mind.
LG’s XD4: behind the curve?
The 500GB XD4 we tested comes in a 185 x 122 x 36mm matte black shell with glossy rims – red and white versions are also available. Placed flat, the drive’s sides are slightly concave, and the top and bottom are etched with tight, concentric circular grooves. It’s cute, and while we prefer the solidity of the – admittedly a little larger – Samsung Story, we like the XD4 too. And LG pledges its “anti-hit” aluminium casing will guard against knocks and bumps.
LG bundles the drive with a stand, allowing the unit to be mounted vertically safe in the knowledge it won’t be easily pushed over. In fact, there are not feet on the drive itself, suggesting that LG clearly expects you to used the stand and not choose to place the XD4 horizontally. Read the rest of this entry »
