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Testseek.com have collected 13 expert reviews of the Lenovo Iomega Rev 120GB USB2 Backup Drive 34185 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo Iomega Rev 120GB USB2 Backup Drive 34185.
Award: Recommended July 2008
July 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • Reliable and versatile storage system
  • A good alternative to tape drives
  • Smallest removable cartridges
  • Usable with all modern operating systems.
  • Easy to set up
  • Use
  • Includes Retrospect Express backup software
  • Fast transfer times
  • Expandable storage solution through removable cartridges
  • More reliable than tape-based drives

The editors didn't like

  • More expensive than ordinary hard disk drives
  • Lower capacity than rival systems
  • Windows driver required for writing to cartridge.
  • Pricey for individual users
  • No server-backup software with $499 version
  • No FireWire
  • ESATA option

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  Published: 2008-07-21, review by: gcn.com

  • Abstract:  If the REV drive offered a cheap alternative to external storage, it might be worth considering. If the drive cost less than $100 and disks were no more than $20 each, it would be a great solution. But $500 for the drive and $75 per disk when there are...

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  Published: 2008-07-21, review by: pcmag.com

  • Smallest removable cartridges, usable with all modern operating systems.
  • Lower capacity than rival systems; Windows driver required for writing to cartridge.
  • Compact, economical backup storage, ideally suited for off-site storage....

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  Published: 2008-07-01, review by: computershopper.com

  • Easy to set up, use; includes Retrospect Express backup software; fast transfer times; expandable storage solution through removable cartridges; more reliable than tape-based drives
  • Pricey for individual users; no server-backup software with $499 version; no FireWire, eSATA option
  • The Iomega Rev 120GB Backup Drive is a nice alternative to traditional hard drives and tape-based units, but its expensive for individual users or people with limited backup needs. ...

 
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  Published: 2008-06-24, review by: v3.co.uk

  • Reliable and versatile storage system; a good alternative to tape drives
  • More expensive than ordinary hard disk drives
  • Too expensive for home and small businesses, but the Rev is a genuine alternative to tape-based corporate archiving systems

 
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  Published: 2008-06-20, review by: Computerpoweruser.com

  • Abstract:  400G cartridge shock tolerance (2ms); Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.4 and later; One-year warranty (drive), five-year warranty (cartridges) Iomega has secured an SMB backup niche with its cartridge-based REV storage device, which the company touts...

 
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  Published: 2008-05-16, review by: computerworld.com

  • Abstract:  Iomega Corp. is at it again. The company that brought you the Bernoulli Box 26 years ago has been steadily working toward removing tape drive systems from the IT industry with its Rev series of cartridge hard drives. Back in 2004, Iomega introduced the...

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  Published: 2008-05-12, Author: John , review by: techcrunch.com

  • Abstract:  Backing up is kind of boring but deathly necessary. That’s why we like this new 120GB Rev cartridge reader from Iomega. It offers a full-PC backup on a device about as big as an iPod and ensures security thanks to removable media. CategoryPC AccessoryM...

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  Published: 2008-08-01, review by: tomshardware.co.uk

  • Abstract:  A business’ data and files are usually backed up on a server on a daily basis where the information is expected to remain safe. Due to hard drive failure rates, IT admins are almost required to rely on RAID arrays and other solutions for redundancy and...

 
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  Published: 2008-07-01, review by: alphr.com

  • REV just keeps on going, as it still looks a solid alternative to tape for SMB backup with this latest version offering a useful increase in capacity and performance ...

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  Published: 2008-06-24, review by: computeractive.co.uk

  • Reliable and versatile storage system; a good alternative to tape drives,
  • More expensive than ordinary hard disk drives,
  • Too expensive for home and small businesses, but the Rev is a genuine alternative to tape-based corporate archiving systems...

 
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