Buffalo - MiniStation HD-PATU3 series 2TB External USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt Portable Hard Drive - silver

Name: Buffalo - MiniStation HD-PATU3 series 2TB External USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt Portable Hard Drive - silver
Brand: Buffalo
SKU: 9509428
Price: 199.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Model:HD-PA2.0TU3

SKU:9509428

3.5 (11 Experts)

Buffalo Technology's MiniStation Thunderbolt Portable HDD is world's first portable Thunderbolt with an USB 3.0 dual-interface external drive solution. The Thunderbolt (10Gbps) Interface is twice times faster than USB 3.0 while preserving backward compatibility with existing devices that support USB 2.0 or USB 3.0.

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Overview

What's Included

BUFFALO MiniStation HD-PATU3 series HD-PA2.0TU3 - hard drive
USB 3.0 cable - 1.6 ft
Thunderbolt cable - 1.6 ft

Features

2TB storage capacity

Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.

USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces

Enable versatile connectivity for ease of use. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.

Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0, 10 Gbps via Thunderbolt

Enable a rapid response when updating files.

Time Machine compatible

Back up your entire system directly to the drive.

Portable design

Lets you take your data on the go.

Compatible with PC and Mac

For flexible installation options.

Apple, the Apple logo and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Key Specs

Voice Assistant Built-in
No
Hard Drive Capacity
2000 gigabytes
HDD
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
3000 megabytes per second
Rotational Speed
5400 revolutions per minute

Compatibility

Voice Assistant Built-in
No
Internal Or External
External
External Hard Drive Type
Portable
Form Factor
2.5 in.
USB 3.0
Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Apple MacOS X 10.6 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits)

Capacity

Hard Drive Capacity
2000 gigabytes

Performance

HDD
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
3000 megabytes per second
Rotational Speed
5400 revolutions per minute

Feature

Security Features
None
Data Encryption
No
Usage
Backup

Memory

Memory Card Type
None

Power

Power Source
USB port

Dimension

Product Height
0.9 inches
Product Width
3.2 inches
Product Weight
9.2 ounces

Included

Number Of Drives Included
1
Additional Accessories Included
Thunderbolt Cable (50 cm), USB 3.0 Cable (50 cm), Warranty Statement
Included Software
Buffalo Tools backup/security/utility software suite

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts
1 year
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor
1 year

General

Color
silver
Color Category
Silver
Model Number
HD-PA2.0TU3

Other

Product Name
MiniStation HD-PATU3 series 2TB External USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt Portable Hard Drive
Brand
Buffalo
UPC
747464129990

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What experts are saying

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about size, design and usability. Editors have mixed opinions about price.

Expert Reviews (UK)November 23, 2015
Buffalo Technology MiniStation Thunderbolt review
Thunderbolt seems overkill for a 5,400RPM disk, although it may find a niche with Apple fansFull Review
Macworld (UK)Rating, 3 out of 5Andrew Harrison on February 19, 2015
Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt 256GB review
External drive that accomodates both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connections.Full Review
TechRadar (UK)Rating, 3.5 out of 5Matt Hanson on January 9, 2013
Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt review
Is this the Thunderbolt drive to warrant an upgrade?Full Review
cnet.com.auRating, 3 out of 5Craig Simms on November 15, 2012
Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt
Buffalo's MiniStation Thunderbolt supports both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt, but the latter provides no advantage and adds considerable cost.Full Review
PCMagRating, 4 out of 5Joel Santo Domingo on September 24, 2012
Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt Portable HDD (HD-PA1.0TU3)
The Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt Portable HDD (HD-PA1.0TU3) ($229.99 list) is a 1TB portable hard drive aimed squarely at people who have bought a Mac in the last year or so. Its big claim to fame is putting both USB 3.0 and ThunderboltFull Review
the-gadgeteer.comJanet Cloninger on August 27, 2012
Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt Disk Review
All the Macs we have in our house have Thunderbolt ports on them that don't really get used, because other than the Thunderbolt Display from Apple, there haven't been a lot of Thunderbolt accessories on the market for general home use. I did do aFull Review
Techworld (UK)Kean Bartelman on August 16, 2012
Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt review
Buffalo Technology's MiniStation Thunderbolt drive is a plug-and-play, portable, external hard drive that boasts both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connectivity.Full Review
AnandTechBrian Klug on August 1, 2012
Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt Review - An External with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt
Back when Thunderbolt (then Intel Lightpeak) was optical, I was actively involved in covering the interface, partly out of professional curiosity due to my optical background, partly because I sincerely believe optical interfaces are an inevitableFull Review

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Overview

What's Included

Features

2TB storage capacity

USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces

Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0, 10 Gbps via Thunderbolt

Time Machine compatible

Portable design

Compatible with PC and Mac

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Feature

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Warranty

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