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WiebeTech ComboGB 40GB

Performance
Overall rating74
Cost per gigabyte$5.75
Drive size40GB
Tested performanceGood
Copy 2.6GB of files and folders (seconds)185
Copy 2.6GB single file (seconds)142
McAfee virus scan speed (seconds)267
Text search (seconds)88
DocumentationGood
FeaturesFair
Bundled diagnostics and management utilitiesNone
Rotational speed5400 rpm
Buffer size8MB
InterfacesUSB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800
Installation kit contentsUSB cable, USB Y cable for power, FireWire 400 cable, FireWire 800 cable, PDF manual
Support policies scoreVery good
Support policiesOne-year warranty, 9-hour weekday toll-free support