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Key Specs
Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
Interface(s): USB 3.0, Thunderbolt (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
General
Product Name: MiniStation 1TB External Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
Brand: Buffalo Technology
Model Number: HD-PA1.0TU3
Performance
Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
Compatibility
Internal Or External: External
External Hard Drive Type: Portable (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
Interface(s): USB 3.0, Thunderbolt (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
Minimum System Requirements: Mac: OS X 10.6 or later (with Thunderbolt interface); OS X 10.5 or later (with USB 3.0 interface); PC (reformatting required): Windows XP, Vista or 7 (32- or 64-bit); USB port
Features
Data Encryption: true
Power
Power Source: AC adapter
Dimensions
Product Height: 5.1 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
Product Width: 3.2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
Product Weight: 9.3 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
Other
UPC: 747464125121
Back up your important files to this Buffalo Technology MiniStation 1TB external hard drive, which features a Thunderbolt interface for data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps and a USB 3.0 interface for transferring data at up to 5 Gbps.
1TB storage capacity: Offers ample space for your music, movies and other files.
USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces: Offer versatile connectivity options. Backward compatible with USB 2.0.
Data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps: For quick response when updating files using the Thunderbolt interface; data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps using the USB 3.0 interface.
5400 rpm speed: For fast performance.
Daisy-chain capability: Allows you to connect up to 5 additional hard drives (not included) to a single Thunderbolt port.
Apple® Time Machine compatibility: Allows you to easily back up and protect your important data.
Aluminum body: Creates a sleek look.
Plug-and-play design: Simplifies use.
Compatible with Mac and PC: For flexible options and use with more than 1 computer (reformatting required for use with PC).
Whats Included
Buffalo Technology MiniStation 1TB External Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
1.6' Thunderbolt cable, 1.6' USB 3.0 cable
Owner's manual
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Instructions
I figured you just plug your usb wire in and that's it. It wasn't the case and there aren't any instructions to trouble shoot
Posted by LBBGLOBALCONSIGMENT
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well
This drive works well, as advertised. Pretty much plug and play. That is exactly how I want stuff to work.
Posted by James
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
This item is well worth the money. You actually get a hold terabyte of space and it is lightning fast!