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Iomega Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0/eSATA 500GB vs Philips SPD5430CC 12 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Disk

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 2identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • HDD capacity
    • Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0/eSATA 500GB:500 GB
    • SPD5430CC 12 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Disk:12 GB
  • HDD speed
    • Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0/eSATA 500GB:7200 RPM
    • SPD5430CC 12 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Disk:3600 RPM
  • USB connector
    • Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0/eSATA 500GB:USB
    • SPD5430CC 12 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Disk:USB Type-A
  • Product colour
    • Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0/eSATA 500GB:Silver
    • SPD5430CC 12 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Disk:Black, Silver
  • Bus powered
    • Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0/eSATA 500GB:No
    • SPD5430CC 12 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Disk:USB

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Comparison of Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0/eSATA 500GB, SPD5430CC/17
44 specifications
Hard drive2 differ
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB12 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM3600 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1"
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)
TypeHDDHDD
Storage drive buffer sizeKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connectorDiffersUSBUSB Type-A
USB version2.02.0
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one3000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one480 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA data transfer ratesKnown for one3 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Power1 differ
Bus poweredDiffersNoUSB
Packaging dataidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 g
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source609585131408
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.2 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49.2 cm
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.1 cm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source462 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source508 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 mm
Other features1 differ
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium 4 1 GHz, 128 MB RAM
Protective rubber jacketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional / XP Home / XP Professional / Vista Mac OS X 10.2+Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP
CD-ROMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EAN/UPC/GTINKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 09585 13136 1
Gross weight inner cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 kg
Gross weight of outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.6 kg
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)
Quantity inner cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 pc(s)
Quantity outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one121 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one222 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one1.26 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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