Product Description: The Iomega UltraMax Desktop Hard Drive FireWire 400/USB 2.0 is designed specifically for the Mac user with HFS+ formatting and a sleek design that perfectly compliments the latest Mac computers and adds secure, high capacity storage to your system. The Iomega UltraMax Desktop Hard Drive delivers transfer rates of up to 480Mbits/sec and can be connected to any computer equipped with FireWire 400 or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and includes two FireWire 400 ports and one USB 2.0 port. Great for Mac Users - preformatted in HFS+ System Requirements - USB 2.0 or FireWire 400 port, (PC Users) Pentium 300MHz processor or higher, Windows 2000; XP Home/Professional, Vista, 256MB RAM, (Mac Users) Power Mac G3 or greater OS X 10.1 or higher, 128MB RAM Drive must be reformatted for use with PC (Instructions included) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 9.45 (L) x 5.5 (W) x 1.63 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 2.5lbs
Manufacturer Product Description: With USB and FireWire connection interfaces, the Iomega UltraMax Desktop Hard Drive 500GB ensures that your data can be accessed no matter where you take it. This drive provides an easy way to add 500GB of storage to a computer, it supports Firewire 400 and USB 2.0, and even has a stylish look that complements a Mac.
The Iomega UltraMax Desktop Hard Drive 500GB
An easy way to add 500GB of storage space to a computer.
Support for FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 for fast data transfer rates.
Stylish looks that complement a Mac.
The UltraMax drive matches the style of a Mac Pro. View larger.
Large Storage Solution for your Mac® The drive is a perfect complement for Macs as it has a sleek silver design that matches the Mac style and it is HFS+ preformatted to work right out of the box. It is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 and Time Machine. With 500GB of storage capacity, you'll be able to save up to 2,000,000 photos, 9,250 hours of music, or 750 hours of video.
Speedy Performance with Wide Compatibility The Iomega UltraMax hard drive supports FireWire and USB 2.0 for compatibility and transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. The drive features two FireWire 400 ports and one USB 2.0 port. The drive will also work with PCs but will need to be reformatted (instructions included). The Iomega UltraMax Desktop Hard Drive 500GB is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box Iomega Desktop Hard Drive, FireWire 400 (1394a) cable, USB 1.1/2.0 cable, power cord, power supply, Solutions CD with user manual, and quick install guide.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Iomega UltraMax 500 GB Desktop Hard Drive
There were no instructions included with this hard drive, and so it is sitting on the desk and my files are still not backed up. I'm waiting for my IT daughter to visit so she can set it up. Disappointing. ... Read More
Rating: - A perfect hard drive for any mac user!
This external hard drive is amazing, at first when I saw the box I was like 'Holy crap, there is no way there's a hard drive in there with a 500 GB storage. It is tiny! In my opinion I would have liked it a ... Read More
Rating: - Iomega UltraMax 500 GB
I received a Iomega UltraMax 500 GB hard drive from Amazon. It was connected to a Apple MacBook running Time Machine.
It started running just fine. But after four hours if failed. It was tried in both ... Read More
Rating: - big bang for the buck.
Reliable, quiet drive which happens to look great. I had problems with other brands involving data loss and unpredictable response. No problems with the three UltraMax 500 drives I own.
Rating: - backup for my macbook
I've been running this Iomega for over a month with no problems. I love the plug in and play with my macbook! I'd give it 5 stars except it hasn't withstood the test of time yet for me.
- Iomega UltraMax 500 GB Desktop Hard Drive
- A perfect hard drive for any mac user!
