Testseek.com have collected 32 expert reviews of the Lenovo Iomega eGo Portable USB2 and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo Iomega eGo Portable USB2.
October 2009
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The editors liked
Slim
Stylish and robust case
No power supply required
Compatible with Mac OS
Windows XP
And Windows Vista
Fast read speeds
Stylish design
Lots of space
Large capacity. Drop resistance. Compact. Good dollar per gigabyte value.
The editors didn't like
Backup software not on disk.
No encryption software
Backup software requires download
Dual-headed cables Y-section a little short. Have to download backup software. Backup software Windows-only. Chrome attracts fingerprints.
Single interface; slow and rather frustrating Retrospect Express HD 2.0.
Substantially more expensive at 36p/GB than the Buffalo DriveStation Combo we recently looked at, this Iomega eGo Portable 250GB drive worked well provided youre sure you need to pay for the portability aspect of its design. We would have little hes...
Great visual styling, solid build quality, quick performance, DropGuard system
Its heavy, which may be something mobile users need to consider Min specs: 250GB; 218g; 133x89x19mm; USB powered; requires: Windows2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.1.5 or higher; USB 2.0 connector
The Iomega eGo is a stylish, quiet and lightweight portable drive that is just the ticket for carrying a large amount of data. USB bus power means no unsightly power supplies are required. For the more colour conservative, also available in white or b...
Tough build, Stylish design, Quick transfer speeds
Steep price
Housing a standard 2.5-inch hard drive, the casing of the Iomega eGo has been designed to look like a rather stylish hip flask.Available in silver or red, the drive holds 250GB of data, which is roughly the equivalent of 62,500 MP3s, or 19 hours of DV ...
Abstract: The 250GB eGo is a similar shape and size to a hip flask. Its rigid metal case feels strong and it comes in a choice of colours. The eGo didnt disappoint in our tests. It was the third-fastest portable USB disk for copying large files, behind Maxt...
Abstract: Bearing more than a passing resemblance to a hip flask, the eGo provides a whopping 250GB of portable storage. Its just about pocket-sized and is powered from most USB ports - for those times when your machine doesnt provide enough juice, the bund...
Aside from the ever-so-slightly less tasteful red and blue variations - lets face facts, almost all technology looks better wearing black or silver - this little drive cant be faulted. It did take a little while for the drive icon to appear on the M...
