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Iomega 320GB USB 2.0 vs Iomega 500GB USB 2.0

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 15identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • HDD capacity
    • 320GB USB 2.0:320 GB
    • 500GB USB 2.0:500 GB
  • Minimum RAM
    • 320GB USB 2.0:128 MB
    • 500GB USB 2.0:256 MB

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Comparison of 320GB USB 2.0, 500GB USB 2.0
21 specifications
Hard drive1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD size2.5"2.5"
TypeHDDHDD
Storage drive buffer size8 MB8 MB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Ports & interfacesidentical
Maximum data transfer rate480 Mbit/s480 Mbit/s
USB connectorUSBUSB
USB version2.02.0
USB data transfer rates480 Mbit/s480 Mbit/s
Featuresidentical
Product colourSilverSilver
Plug and PlayYesYes
Poweridentical
Bus poweredUSBUSB
External power adapterNoNo
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
InternalNoNo
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Minimum RAMDiffers128 MB256 MB
Minimum processorKnown for one300 MHz, Mac PowerPC G3, Intel Core DuoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB requiredYesYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Vista, 2000, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64 Mac OS X, 10.1.5 +Windows 2000 Pro / XP Home / XP Pro/XP Pro x64 / Vista

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