Pros
- Ruggedized, waterproof case
- Integrated USB cable
Cons
- USB only
At A Glance
A rugged drive with a rugged cable for rugged use.
Manufacturer’s Description
SimpleTough Hard Drive is the ultimate in durability and data safety, all in a ruggedly handsome design. Made with a rough and tumble lifestyle in mind, SimpleTOUGH features ergonomic sides for easy carrying, velvety smooth rubberized body, an integrated, flexible USB cable (you'll never forget the cable again!) and a cool topside LED. Designed and constructed for an active lifestyle, SimpleTOUGH won't let you down. Award-winning Hitachi disk drive ensure that your data is safe and sound. Just plug one in, and inside you'll find smart ways to protect and manage all your precious stuff. SimpleTOUGH features both local and online backup for unbeatable, total protection.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 0S00340 |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 320.0 GB |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| USB 2.0 | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 3 Years |
| Warranty information | 3 Years |
Performance
| PC World Test Center | |
|---|---|
| Interface tested | USB 2.0 |
| External Performance, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) | |
|---|---|
| Copy Files Read, 3.68 GB | 128.8 seconds |
| Copy Files & Folders Write, 3.68 GB | 193.5 seconds |
| Copy Large File Read, 3.68 GB | 121.4 seconds |
| Copy Large File Write, 3.68 GB | 134.2 seconds |
| Install OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 114.4 seconds |
| Uninstall OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 155.9 seconds |
| Malware Scan | 436.1 seconds |
| System Power, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) | |
|---|---|
| Copy Files & Folders Read, 3.68 GB | 86.4 watts |
| Copy Files & Folders Write, 3.68 GB | 86.2 watts |
| Copy Large File Read, 3.68 GB | 85 watts |
| Copy Large File Write, 3.68 GB | 85.7 watts |
| Install OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 94.2 watts |
| Uninstall OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 106.1 watts |
| Malware Scan | 99.2 watts |
| System Idle State | 81.3 watts |
| System Sleep State | 81 watts |
| System Work State | 93.6 watts |






