G-Technology 500GB G-DRIVE ev RaW USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Rugged Bumper
Model: 0G04105
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Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.1 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.9 x 6.1 x 2.0" |
General Information
Interface | 1 x USB 3.0 for plug and play 1 x SATA for use with an ev series compatible dock, such as the G-DOCK |
Connector | 1 x USB 3.0 cable |
Power | Bus powered |
Drive Specifications | 500 GB 7200 rpm |
Operating System | Mac OS 10.7+ Windows 8.1, 8, & 7 (via reformat) |
Dimensions | G-DRIVE & Removable Bumper: 5.53 x 3.68 x 1.04" / 14.05 x 9.35 x 2.64 cm G-DRIVE ev RaW: 5.14 x 3.29 x 0.65" / 13.06 x 8.36 x 1.65 cm |
Weight | 0.53 lb / 0.24 kg |
System Requirements | An available USB 3.0 port |
Transfer Rate | USB 3.0: up to 5 Gb/s |
I use G-Tech drives a lot for work, but these pale in comparison to most g-tech drives. Mini USB3 isn't the greatest connection standard, it doesn't have a lot of depth and often feels loose and stands the chance of dropping out.
what can I say, we all need more storage, this unit is perfect. Better still was the sales rep. He guided me and made sure I got the biggest bang for my dollar.
This is a great drive to handle working on projects; however, leaving the USB connection cord in all the time can ware down on the connection. I've only been using this for 2 weeks and it's already ejecting itself from the computer because the connection is acting up.
This is a really good hard drive. G-Tech is a solid brand, so the drive itself is trustworthy, and top that off with the rugged bumper and this should last you a long time.
The 3.0 is as good as the thunderbolt version as it performs seamlessly.
Professional level reliability and build quality. Paired with the G-DOCK ev it's a match made in heaven. The HDD itself is a Hitachi which in my opinion/experience is the best spinning drive out there.
The drive comes formatted for the Mac OS. Instructions for reformatting for a PC are available on the Web. Would be 5 stars if I did not have to reformat.
This drive was purchased a year ago to be used with a Mac laptop as storage for pictures and videos. Due to the portable nature of laptops and the informal work environment I made sure to choose this drive for its ability to handle accidental drops and bumps.
I am a Commercial Photographer and travel quite a bit. So, to finally have a rugged 1TB G-DRIVE version in a manageable travel size got me even more excited about G-Technology and their products.
So far so good. I have had no issues with the connector inside the drive as others have stated.
- 500GB Capacity
- USB 3.0 and SATA Interfaces
- 7200 rpm
- Shock Resistant up to 4.9' / 1.5 m
- USB 3.0 Transfer Speeds up to 5 Gb/s
- Rugged and Lightweight
- Includes a Removable Bumper
- Designed for On-the-Go Access
- Formatted for Mac
- Windows and Mac Compatible
- G-Technology 500GB G-DRIVE ev RaW USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Rugged Bumper
- USB 3.0 Cable
- Limited 3-Year Warranty