Testseek.com have collected 48 expert reviews of the Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt SSD USB3/Thunderbolt HD-PA-TU3S and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt SSD USB3/Thunderbolt HD-PA-TU3S.
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Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Pricing
Styling
Especially for Mac users
Everyday portability and cross-OS capable
Noise Canceling Works
Comfortable
Different Length Cables
Tough Carrying Case Included
Airplane Adapter included
Works with Mac or Windows computers (comes formatted for Mac
But can be reformatted for Windows)
- Has both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces
- Comes with both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt cables
- Lightweight and small - easy to carry in your bag
- Bus-powered
So doesn't require a power outlet
Speedy performance over both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces
Cables for both interfaces included in the box
Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 without adapters. Includes USB and Thunderbolt cables. Safety circuitry for USB and Thunderbolt connectors.
The bus-powered and affordable Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt HD-PATU3 drive offers fast performance via both Thunderbolt and USB and includes both a USB and a Thunderbolt cable
Thunderbolt cable is included
Chassis seems rugged.
The editors didn't like
Single Thunderbolt interface complicates daisy-chaining
Thunderbolt and USB3.0 interface overkill for drive speed
Gets Greasy
No Control Button/Mic
Doesn't seem to operate at true Thunderbolt speeds
- Can get hot during use
Twice as expensive as many non-Thunderbolt USB 3.0 drives of same capacity
Some price premium. No Thunderbolt passthrough
The Buffalo MiniStation comes with just one Thunderbolt port
Published: 2013-01-09, Author: Matt , review by: techradar.com
Low price compared to other Thunderbolt drives, Reasonably fast, Great design, Time Machine compatibility
Standard hard drive limits speed, No second Thunderbolt port
Overall the Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt is a decent Thunderbolt drive that performs well, but doesn't do enough to justify the upgrade if you're a PC user, thanks to the bottleneck created by using a standard hard drive.However, it is still a lot chea...
fast and compact portable drive, with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 interface
expensive, no bundled software
The MiniStation Thunderbolt performs well, but like all Thunderbolt drives it is very expensive and many people may prefer to opt for a more affordable USB 3.0 drive instead. However, it's a good option for people who require a fast, portable drive that t...
Abstract: Not the smallest 500GB drive around, however it will sit happily on your desk and is still small enough to travel with you in a case or bag. The coverage from me for Apple products is small and rarely goes beyond various ‘i' items. Here however the white ...
Abstract: Buffalo Technologys drive is a plug-and-play, portable, external hard drive that boasts both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connectivity. The MiniStation comes pre-formatted for Mac and is Time Machine compatible, so backing up your data is a breeze; take no...
Clean, solid built, Thunderbolt and USB3.0 support, Excellent speeds
No bundled software, No FireWire support
Without a doubt, the great transfer speeds and solid build easily makes the Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt a force to be reckoned with. You may miss the lack of FireWire support and the few preloaded software that would've been useful, but as a Thunderb...
Dual interface offerings makes it versatile, Decent USB 3.0 performance
Expensive, Bulky for a portable drive, No Thunderbolt daisy-chain capability, Thunderbolt has no advantage on basic HDDs
Like its soft and muted exterior, the Buffalo MinStation Thunderbolt performance on its Thunderbolt interface wasn't outstanding.We applaud the efforts of Buffalo in their efforts to bring Thunderbolt to the masses in the form of this portable HDD drive t...
Excellent speeds on both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 and neat design,
Relatively slow hard drive doesn't take advantage of Thunderbolt so both USB 3.0 & Thunderbolt speeds are identical.
There’s no doubt that the Buffalo 500GB MiniStation Thunderbolt is a very capable and very fast drive. The only downside, if you can consider it as such, is that the internal 2.5-inch drive is what actually limits the performance of Thunderbolt, so muc...
Commençons par les points positifs : L'esthétique des Lecteurs externes Buffalo MiniStation SSD et HDD est très plaisante et ils sont particulièrement pratiques à utiliser. Comme aucune alimentation externe n'est nécessaire, il suffit de brancher le câbl...
