Tag Archive: Maxtor

Summary

Automatic Data Backup

Automatically backup a small network up to 20 PCs and Macs to one central, safe location

Data Security

Automatic data mirroring to duplicate your files across with 2 internal drives

Flexible Configuration

User configurable – up to 2TB total available storage or 1TB of data mirrored

Data Rotation

Offsite data rotation enabled with USB port for additional external drive

Secure Web Access

Secure and easy web access from anywhere with permissions and controls – no client software required

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Summary

If you’re the paranoid type or just someone who cannot afford to have his or her data stolen, the Maxtor BlackArmor external backup drive will likely bring you a large dose of piece-of-mind. Data on the drive is encrypted with a key at the hardware level using government-grade 128-bit AES encryption, so if you lose it whoever finds it will have zero chance of recovering the data. Even better, if someone steals the drive and doesn’t have the password, they can reformat the drive but the process destroys the encryption key, making all the data inaccessible even by data recovery professionals. This high level of security comes with a high price tag though, and the drive also suffers a few design drawbacks too, so you should only consider it if data security is a top priority.  Read more...

Summary

If you’re the paranoid type or just someone who cannot afford to have his or her data stolen, the Maxtor BlackArmor external backup drive will likely bring you a large dose of piece-of-mind. Data on the drive is encrypted with a key at the hardware level using government-grade 128-bit AES encryption, so if you lose it whoever finds it will have zero chance of recovering the data. Even better, if someone steals the drive and doesn’t have the password, they can reformat the drive but the process destroys the encryption key, making all the data inaccessible even by data recovery professionals. This high level of security comes with a high price tag though, and the drive also suffers a few design drawbacks too, so you should only consider it if data security is a top priority.  Read more...

Summary

The fourth iteration of Maxtor’s popular OneTouch external backup drives has arrived in a sexy new shell and a brand-new software package. It’s a kitchen sink drive that does everything under the sun, from backing up files to syncing folders to total system recovery in the case of drive failure and more. It’s easily the most full-featured backup drive we’ve ever tested, and though it has a few flaws it is still one of the best backup drives available.

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Summary

Notebook users are often in a pickle when it comes to protecting their precious data, and Maxtor (recently purchased by Seagate) has come up with an ingenious solution in the One Touch 4 Mini. This portable backup drive truly does it all, from offering plenty of space to transfer files between computers, to offering fantastic backup and security options for the truly paranoid.

Features and Design

The Maxtor OneTouch line has been around for awhile now, both in its external drive form and the “mini” versions, which are portable USB 2.0 drives. The company has revamped the series and launched the OneTouch 4 Mini with all new software and a new form factor.  Read more...