Testseek.com have collected 44 expert reviews of the Lenovo Iomega eGo Portable USB3 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo Iomega eGo Portable USB3.
October 2010
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The editors liked
Around 3X faster than USB 2.0
Surprisingly robust
Stylish design
Simple to use encryption
Software is preloaded on the drive
No need of CD/DVD to install it
256-bit AES hardware-based encryption
3 year warranty
Extremely fast over USB 3.0
Still speedy over USB 2.0
PlugandPlay simplicity
Iomega Protection Suite is a nice little extra
It boasts excellent durability
Stylish design and fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds
Attractive design
Can withstand short drops
Second-fastest USB 3.0 drive tested
Hard drive is encrypted
Fast transfer speeds
Rugged
Affordable
Portable & compact design
Backward compatible with USB 2.0/miniUSB
Speedy file transfers
Vastly improved transfer speeds
Sleek
Portable design
Affordable (more so after October price drop)
Backward compatible with microUSB cables
USB 3.0 speed at USB 2.0 prices
Fast
Even compared with other USB 3.0 drives
The editors didn't like
700 MB is permanently devoted to CDROM partition
Indicator inconveniently located
No active cooling
Sealed unit so hard drive replacement will be difficult
No power On/Off switch for drive
5400-rpm drive means less than blazing speeds...
Notebooks without USB 3.0 require an adapter for USB 3.0 speed
Glossy exterior prone to fingerprint smudges and scratches
The included software suite is compatible with Windows only.
Must download backup software separately
Bigger and heavier than other drives
Cloning software only Windows compatible
Limited color & capacity
Not the speediest competitor in USB 2.0 mode
USB 2.0 speeds slightly slower than last year's model
"bundled" software must be downloaded from Iomega's site
Overall, the Iomega eGo Portable is a typical external portable hard drive, with its main draw being the inclusion of 256bit AES encryption. From a bang for buck perspective, we'd recommend going for the 1TB version of this drive. Elias Plastiras, PC ...
Impressive speeds; wide array of software and tools; sleek design; good value for money
Software must be downloaded after purchase, Rating:
Iomega's eGo is an excellent addition to a crowded market. Great performance, a comprehensive array of tools, and stylish and durable design means it offers excellent value for money. Those who carry sensitive data on the move will find very few compe...
If you have a USB 3.0 enabled system then this would be the perfect addition for all your portable storage needs. In the absence of that, you’ll have a Clark Kent drive that works fine using USB 2.0, but ready to turn into Superman once your structure...
The Iomega eGo 3.0 1 TB portable hard drive is priced at Rs. 5,999 and comes with a three year warranty. Though the features of this drive are really good with its rugged design, extra protective layers, USB 3.0 support, 1 TB of storage capacity, as we...
Arrestingly good looks in red color, Iomega v.Clone desktop virtualization software is bundled, Data encryption support, Fast, with USB 3.0 speeds
Heats up while in operation, Speed over USB 3.0 could have been better
The Iomega eGo Portable 500GB USB 3.0 external hard drive is an attractive option in the market. The drive is quite a looker in its red casing and grip bands. It is priced a bit higher than competition, however its value additions do count. Chief amon...
Rugged build, design, super-fast USB 3.0 performance, premium software
Higher than average power consumption, expensive
The Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive SuperSpeed USB 3.0 500GB is a really rugged drive. The drive looks good and is more portable if you remove its rubber jacket, though we advice you not to do so. While we got Midnight Blue drive, it is also available i...
