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Testseek.com have collected 28 expert reviews of the Seagate OneTouch 4 Mini USB2 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate OneTouch 4 Mini USB2.
 
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The editors liked

  • Runs cool and very quiet
  • Respectable performance
  • Software is easy to use and provides useful features
  • SafetyDrill provides simple system recovery solution
  • Protect your data with password protection and/or encryption
  • Easy setup
  • Fast data transfer. 256-bit encryption. Can fit comfortably in a coat pocket. Five-year warranty.
  • Small form factor. Comes with usable dual-head cable. Includes "bare metal" disaster-recovery utility. Comes with Mac OneTouch utility. Five-year warranty.
  • Decent transfer speed
  • Good security software
  • Fast write speeds
  • Comes with backup and restore software
  • Compact size makes it easy to tote around
  • Generous warranty.
  • Plenty of storage space
  • Speedy file transfer performance via USB 2.0
  • USB bus-powered convenience
  • Stylish enclosure fits easily into a pocket
  • Single-button backup/sync function
  • Small Fast Fantastic software package

The editors didn't like

  • Paying a premium if you dont intend to use the software
  • Probably not enough disk space to use all software features at once
  • SafetyDrill does not work with Fat32 drives
  • Or Mac OS. Data can be shared
  • But not synced between Windows Vista and Windows XP machines. Extra power occupies two USB ports.
  • Needs extra power for some notebooks. SafetyDrill doesnt work with Macs or FAT32 drives.
  • Can’t sync files between XP and Vista
  • Restore software doesnt work with Macs
  • Backup software is too basic for power users.
  • No Firewire or eSATA support
  • No syncing between XP and Vista No boot disc ISO on the drive

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  Published: 2008-03-11, review by: overclockersclub.com

  • Very small, Lightweight, High storage capacity, No need for additional power (uses power from USB bus), Included software makes backing up easy...
  • May need a powered hub if the computer you are using cannot power the drive....
  • The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini has a lot of things that really make it an attractive buy, but most are not what you look for in a typical hard drive. Instead of blazing speed and low CPU usage, the OneTouch offers extreme portability because of its small ...

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  Published: 2008-05-02, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • Abstract:  A clever, convenient little drive that you can carry around with you in your pocket. Several of this month’s drives have identical specs on paper, but our tests showed the Maxtor, Seagate and Buffalo drives to be better performers than the rest ...

 
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  Published: 2007-11-26, review by: smh.com.au

  • Abstract:  From $120 - $600 With their nifty backup button, capacious disk size and appealing price, Maxtors OneTouch series of external hard drives have long been demolishing every excuse for not backing up your PC. And with the growth of broadband and di...

 
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  Published: 2007-11-21, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • It can perform a full restore of the system, encrypts backup, easy to use
  • Only keeps a synchronised copy of whats been backed up and not the files that have been deleted off your system The Final Word As an external hard drive the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus storage drive is solid, but add in the backup features of the OneTouch ...
  • As an external hard drive the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus storage drive is solid, but add in the backup features of the OneTouch system and you have a first-class backup device.

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  Published: 2007-11-09, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Fast write speeds, Comes with backup and restore software, Compact size makes it easy to tote around, Generous five year warranty
  • Restore software doesnt work with Macs, Backup software is too basic for power users
  • The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a great option for working on the go, with fast write speeds as well as backup and restore software. ...

 
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  Published: 2007-11-09, review by: Zdnet.com.au

  • Fast write speeds, Comes with backup and restore software, Compact size makes it easy to tote around, Generous five year warranty
  • Restore software doesnt work with Macs, Backup software is too basic for power users
  • The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a great option for working on the go, with fast write speeds as well as backup and restore software.

 
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  Published: 2008-04-17, review by: gadgetspeak.com

  • Abstract:  The gigabyte is the modern day currency when considering storage capacity and even then three figures is often the norm rather than the exception. Take, for instance, the latest mini offering to join the Maxtor brand stable. This is the Maxtor OneTou...

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  Published: 2008-02-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Maxtors OneTouch 4 Mini has a rubberised base to stop it sliding across your desk. As with Memorexs Ultra TravelDrive, a button launches its backup software, but, unlike the TravelDrive, the button can launch another program of your choice. The i...

 
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  Published: 2007-12-24, review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Size, weight, PC software
  • Backup software is basic, only USB2 rather than firewire
  • When it comes to overall drive performance, the Maxtor performs well

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  Published: 2007-11-30, review by: T3.com

  • Bargain price, Quiet, Its diminutive size
  • Could be faster, 160GB not enough for some people
  • If youre looking for a portable back-up solution, youve found your match!

 
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