User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-25

   I purchased this drive almost exactly a year ago. I have an iMac with TimeMachine, and this drive was purchased to hold the TimeMachine data. Being that it is a backup device, and that TimeMachine runs periodically at regular intervals, the drive has been powered up virtually 24/7 since it was installed.
   
   I partitioned the drive into two segments. Mysteriously, about two weeks ago, one of the volumes disappeared. I ran Disk Utility and TechTools on it, and the reports said that it could not be repaired. So I erased it (without zeroing out the data). Last week, I was astonished to see that the volume had somehow been resurrected without me doing a darn thing to it - there it was, back again, with all the data still on it. Very odd.
   
   About the same time that the volume disappeared, I began having problems with my Mac freezing up if left unattended for a while. This is also very odd, I have never had that sort of problem with a Mac. I actually had to resort to shutting it down when I walked away to prevent the freezes - logging out didn't even work. Disk Utility and TechTools reported that both the iMac drive and the external drive were fine. I have not downloaded anything funky from the Internet. Hmmmm...
   
   Yesterday I decided to try simply unplugging the external drive's USB, just to see what would happen. Sur-prise, sur-prise, no more iMac freezing up. So, obviously, there is a problem with the external drive.
   
   Unfortunately, my whole year's worth of backup data is now history, literally. I am now in the process of erasing the external drive, zeroing out the data (this takes awhile on a 1T drive!), and will try it again as a backup device to see if the problem merely was corrupted files. This solution may be extreme, but there's not much else to do if the utilities can't find anything to fix.
   
   All in all, this is a cheap drive, and you get what you pay for. It did last longer for me than it did for some other folks, so I suppose that I shouldn't be too harsh. However, one would expect an Iomega product to be more reliable. Will update this review regarding whether erasing the disk and starting over solved the problem.
   
   
   
   User: S. Harrison
   Rating:
   Summary: Lasted almost a year
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   Had this about a month now and it's doing the job, quietly and consistently. I use this mainly for my iTunes. I have a massive collection and filled up a Maxtor terabyte HD. Or just about; it's still my back-up with about 10GB of space left. But I'll soon have to get another 1.5 TB and won't hesitate to get another of these for the task.
   It's a tad slower than I'm used to with the Maxtor (which has Firewire for my Mac), but I'll get used to it. Patience is a virtue. And it doesn't seem completely compatible with the sleep function (light stays on, unlike the Maxtor). But these are minor quibbles. I now have peace of mind with all my music safely in 2 locations, and the attendant hard work I've put into it cataloging everything. Not to mention all the artwork not available from iTunes (which anyway is quite often flat-out wrong) for rarities, etc.
   Reformatting it for Mac was a snap with the clear instructions provided.
   Wish it had a Firewire option, though...
   
   User: Peter Mattsson
   Rating:
   Summary: Good HD at a Good Value
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   This is the fourth Iomega external hard drive that I have purchased. Two are in use by other family members and this is my second - one for each computer. I have been extremely pleased in every case with the appearance, performance, and reliability of the Iomega external drives. They are very quiet and cool when operating. I do not leave them on constantly since they are used for backup and often are removed from the computer area for safety purposes. I would strongly recommend the Iomega drives.
   
   User: Bozo127
   Rating:
   Summary: Excellent backup device
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   Overall, this drive works well. Great construction, good looks, and quiet drive. I bought this to store all my data when upgrading to Win7. Bad news was that my OS wouldn't boot if the drive was hooked up and on. The boot sequence would stall until I flipped the power off on the drive (GREAT feature by the way - a power switch - most ext HDs don't have that). Then the boot sequence would continue and I could turn the drive right back on. I've got a new Dell that's less than a year old. Not sure why this is a problem. Tried finding the "legacy usb" option to turn off in the BIOS, but it's not in the dell bios. This could be a Dell problem, but I haven't been able to experiment with a different brand HD. Great drive, but watch out for compatibility with Dell desktops.
   
   
   
   User: only4mny
   Rating:
   Summary: Good Drive, but won't boot with win7
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   THIS IS A GREAT HARDDRIVE WITH A GREAT BUILT. IT'S SOMEWHAT HEAVY BECAUSE OF THE MATERIAL IT WAS BUILT WITH. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT
   
   User: CHILL
   Rating:
   Summary: GREAT HARDDRIVE AND SOLID
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

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Editorial Reviews

The Iomega Prestige 1.5TB External Hard Drive is an easy-to-use, affordable, and energy-efficient desktop storage solution. Featuring a stylish and durable aluminum design, plug-and-play functionality, and a secure EMC Retrospect Express software license for easy file backup, the Prestige is the easy way to store your photos, videos, and music, and to protect your important computer files.

The included stand lets you place the Prestige both vertically and horizontally. View larger.

With a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 8 MB or more cache, you'll have quick access to your data. View larger.

Plug-and-Play Simplicity and 1.5 TB Storage Capacity
The Iomega Prestige uses a USB 2.0 interface for fast data transfers with universal compatibility. The USB 2.0 interface allows for plug-and-play simplicity with a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps. Additionally, the drive is already preformatted NTFS, so you don't have to waste time formatting to use it.

The Prestige features a drive with 7200 RPM spindle speed and an 8MB or higher cache buffer. This provides performance that results in fast access speeds and low latency.

And with 1.5TB of storage capacity, the Prestige gives you the ability to store up to 6 million photos, over 27,750 hours of music, or 2,250 hours of video.

Stylish Aluminum Case
The Prestige has durable aluminum construction with a brushed-metal finish that will stylishly complement your desktop or workstation. An included stand gives you the option of either placing the drive horizontally or vertically.

Not only does the aluminum design look good, it also works to dissipate heat, allowing the drive to run cooler and quieter.

Backup Software Included
A license for EMC's Retrospect Express software is included (software is available via download), allowing for easy file backup that keeps your data safe. Also included is free MozyHome Online Backup, which provides 2GB of online data storage.

Compatible with Macs and PCs
Whether you have a Mac or PC, the Prestige will do the job. The drive requires a PC with Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional, and a Pentium II class processor with 256MB RAM and a USB 2.0 connection, or a Mac (PowerPC or Intel) with OS X 10.3 or above with a USB 2.0 port.

The Iomega Prestige 1.5TB External Hard Drive is powered by an Energy Star qualified adapter and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Iomega Desktop Hard Drive, Connection Cable, Quick Install Guide, HTML User Manual and Help Files, Backup software license included, software via download (PC only).

The stylish aluminum enclosure complements your desktop.

Product Details

1. Easy-to-use - Simple USB 2.0 interface; just plug and play
2. Stylish & Durable - Stylish drive, available in a dark silver brushed finish; sturdy aluminum construction with included stand
3. Secure - EMC Retrospect Express (PC/Mac) software license is included for easy file backup (software via download).
4. Energy Efficient - powered by an Energy Star qualified Energy Star qualified adapter for a better environment
5. Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional; XP Home/XP Professional, Windows Vista, 256mb RAM or higher, Requires Mac OS X 10.3-1.05, 128mb RAM or higher