Testseek.com have collected 12 expert reviews of the Lenovo Iomega eGo Mac Edition Portable USB2/FireWire and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo Iomega eGo Mac Edition Portable USB2/FireWire.
October 2009
(77%)
12 Reviews
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While we enjoyed the better-than-USB 2.0 speeds available with FireWire in Mac OS X, we found that write speeds over FireWire were strangely compromised in Windows. If you’re looking for a FireWire drive with good cross-platform compatibility, there a...
The iomega eGo 34629 Mac Edition - Ruby Red hard drive doesn't surprise us as far as performance or durability, but it is overall a good external hard drive that is rugged enough to withstand drops and compact enough to transport when needed. The price...
Connectivity options. Plenty fast. Formatted for Mac.
Painfully bright LED. Triple interface makes drive a bit large. Bundled software is dissappointing. No carrying case.
Despite the fact that its bundled software choked on Mac OS 10.6, the triple interface eGo is a solid, sturdy option for shuttling data between multiple Macs.eGo Portable Hard Drive, Mac Edition...
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Published: 2009-09-30, Author: Chris , review by: macworld.co.uk
Fast file copy test results; compact, stylish and durable; bus-powered
Abstract: Most portable hard drives are dull grey bricks, so Iomegas sleek and shiny eGo line stands out. The company has recently updated the Mac Editions of its line, which include USB 2.0 and FireWire ports, so were taking a look at the 500GB version. Th...
Fast file copy test results; compact, stylish, and durable; bus-powered.
Slow file duplication and Photoshop test results.
The eGo has improved significantly over the older version of the eGo, offering faster speed and a better software bundle. While not the fastest portable drive on today’s market, fans of Iomega will appreciate the rock-solid warranty and versatile ba...
Abstract: For Mac owners, deciding between USB and FireWire interfaces can be an agonizing decision. While USB has the advantage of near-universal compatibility, the rarer FireWire 800 standard offers better speed, and to make matters worse, FireWire 400 is slo...
Compact, pocketable size. High-capacity drive. Good drop rating. Comes with all necessary cables. Compatible with Mac OS 10.1—10.5+. Speedy transfers.
Requires Internet connection to download software. Case is a fingerprint magnet. Drive light is a little too bright.
The Iomega eGo Mac Edition gives Apple users a triple interface drive for all the files that dont fit on their internal drives. Compatibility back to Mac OS 10.1 is a plus....
