Pros
- Sleek design
- Includes Memeo Backup software
Cons
- No other interfaces beyond USB
Bottom Line
Although this drive isn't USB 3.0-certified, it performed well in our tests.
Manufacturer’s Description
DriveStation USB 3.0 HD-HXU3 is the next generation of Buffalo's high speed external storage. SuperSpeed USB offers maximum transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, an amazing 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Ideal for editing and management of bandwidth intensive programs such as CAD or video editing software, the new DriveStation USB 3.0 can store thousands of music, video, photo and data files at lightning fast speed. The DriveStation USB 3.0 storage solution is backward-compatible with all USB 2.0 enabled computers and notebooks, and will work with all future USB 3.0 models. Included with each DriveStation USB 3.0 HD-HXU3 storage solution is Memeo's award winning backup package. Memeo Instant Backup software gives you the power to securely and automatically manage and backup your files in real-time. The DriveStation HD-HXU3 with SuperSpeed USB has the speed and power to back up important data and store office work, digital photos, music and movies in the blink of an eye.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | HDHX15TU3 |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year |
Performance
| External Performance, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) | |
|---|---|
| Install OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 38.9 seconds |
| Uninstall OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 64.8 seconds |
| Copy Large File Read, 3.68 GB | 31.1 seconds |
| Copy Files & Folders Write, 3.68 GB | 57.2 seconds |
| Copy Files Read, 3.68 GB | 40 seconds |
| Malware Scan | 339.7 seconds |
| Copy Large File Write, 3.68 GB | 35.1 seconds |
| Drive Power, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) | |
|---|---|
| Copy Large File Read, 3.68 GB | 11.9 watts |
| Copy Large File Write, 3.68 GB | 11.5 watts |
| Drive Working State | 11.2 watts |
| Copy Files & Folders Read, 3.68 GB | 12.3 watts |
| Copy Files & Folders Write, 3.68 GB | 11.5 watts |
| Drive Sleep State | 9.7 watts |
| Drive Idle State | 9.8 watts |
| Malware Scan | 11.3 watts |
| Uninstall OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 9.9 watts |
| Install OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 10.1 watts |
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