Testseek.com have collected 27 expert reviews of the Buffalo MiniStation TurboUSB USB2 HD-PFU2 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Buffalo MiniStation TurboUSB USB2 HD-PFU2.
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The editors liked
Turbo USB does work to a degree
Sleek Appearance
Bus-powered
Turbo USB mode works on both Win & Mac
Lower CPU usage under Turbo USB mode
Great backup software
Quality construction and materials
Excellent utilitarian design
Shock absorbing engineering
Faster than the average 2.5" portable hard drive
Bus-powered
Good bundled TurboUSB/backup/encryption utilities
Turbo USB application works on both Win and Mac
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Fast transfer speeds
Compatible with Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista
Backup software included
Shock protection. Wrap-around
Detachable USB cable. "TurboUSB" technology. Comes with spare USB power cable. Speedy performance.
Very fast transfer speeds
Compatible with Mac OS
Windows XP and Vista
Lots of storage space
Compact
Bus powered
Increased data transfer speeds when used with Tiger and TurboUSB driver.
The editors didn't like
Price
Encryption software still buggy
Poor Vista performance (a SP1 problem actually)
One year warranty...
Only a one year warranty
Does not include Mac encryption software
Encryption software not intuitive
Software comes on CD
Not preloaded on device
One-year warranty. You must install a utility to activate the TurboUSB feature. No disaster recovery software.
TurboUSB driver doesnt offer speed boost with latest version of Mac OS X.
Abstract: Buffalos MiniStation Turbo USB is the little brother of the DriveStation Turbo USB, which we reviewed few weeks ago. The product page on the Buffalo website explains what Buffalo means in saying that the Turbo USB devices are up to 64% faster...
Turbo USB does work to a degree, Sleek Appearance, Bus-powered, Turbo USB mode works on both Win & Mac, Lower CPU usage under Turbo USB mode, Great backup software
Price, Encryption software still buggy, Poor Vista performance (a SP1 problem actually), One year warranty...
The Buffalo 320GB MiniStation is an excellent bus powered drive that delivers great speed and easy to use backup software. The only drawback is the high price, but that has always come with increased performance. Pros & ConsTurbo USB does work to a deg...
Abstract: Portable hard disks are getting smaller (and their capacities are getting bigger) but Buffalo is one of the few manufacturers paying attention to the need for a rugged disk that can take the wear and tear of daily life. Its not so big a problem for a ...
Abstract: From a performance standpoint, the Buffalo Mini Station Turbo USB is the better product. Although the difference is not large, it provides better throughput. Access time is longer, but that should not matter much for storage applications.
A well-constructed and stylish external hard drive, we like the Buffalo MiniStation TurboUSB. Rich Ericson, Computerworld Lowest online price: £N/A ...
Loads of capacity, Lightning fast speeds, pocket-sized
Its expensive
Thirteen years ago, new PCs came with bulky, heavy 500MB hard drives inside. They were state of the art, and you could install the likes of Doom II and Duke Nukem 3D many times over.In 2008, things have moved on substantially. And we are now faced with...
Abstract: In addition to USB Hi-Speed, Buffalos 320GB MiniStation can operate in TurboUSB mode if the included driver is installed on your PC. Buffalo claims that TurboUSB is up to 64 per cent faster than USB Hi-Speed, but our tests showed more modest impro...
Abstract: If you want a portable Time Machine drive, have some extraordinarily large files to carry around, or just like the idea of having 320GB of spare storage in your laptop bag, this MiniStation should grab your attention.
Abstract: The MiniStation, which is available in capacities of 80, 160, 250 and 300GB, as well as the 120GB model reviewed here, is an effective portable hard drive with the added bonus of TurboUSB. This technology really does give the kind of data transfer boo...
