Maxtor OneTouch HDD - Page 5

- Conclusion

Maxtor with the OneTouch series mainly is aimed at those who want to make backups of their system on various platforms (PC/MAC) with friendly software but at the same time powerful. The drive of course, can be used without the attached backup software like any normal external HDD solution with good performance, as is the case with the FireWire interface which bottlenecks when the drive is in full swing reading and writing.

The drive's average reading speed is around 35MB/Sec with a reading access time of 20ms. On the other hand, the writing access time is very low, 9.2ms giving good backup results. Certainly, Maxtor's OneTouch solution is a good choice, well made external case and with good performance. We almost forgot, the drive's reading/writing operations are noiseless due to the good structure of the external case and the built-in fluid dynamic bearing motor. :-)

The price of the drive is at 285 Euro (+ VAT), making it a bit expensive compared with the purchase of an internal + simple external case solution...

The Good

• Stylishly designed anodized aluminum case
• Supports FireWire and USB2.0 connection interface
• Dantz Retrospect Express is a good solution for middle to experienced users
• 2 year warranty
• Good performance and low writing access time (9.2ms)
• Power management utilities included
• Customizable Maxtor OneTouch button
• Whisper-quiet fluid dynamic bearing motor

The Bad

• High price
• High reading access times (20ms)
• Amateur users need to read the software's manual before being able to fully understand all operations
• External case should include a rotating fan, case becomes hot after long operation time

Like to be fixed

• None :-)