Testseek.com have collected 49 expert reviews of the HGST / WD Touro Mobile Pro USB3 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HGST / WD Touro Mobile Pro USB3.
August 2011
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The editors liked
The Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro portable drive supports USB 3.0
Offers good performance
And comes in a sleek
Aesthetically pleasant design. It includes 3GB of Hitachi cloud storage
USB 3.0
Useful back up software
7200rpm
Eye-catching design
3GB of free online storage
Speedy data transfer rates
Simple back-up software that pairs cloud and physical storage
7200 rpm hard drive
USB 3.0 compatible
Simple backup software that pairs cloud and physical storage
The editors didn't like
The Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro's storage capacity is capped at only 750GB. The drive doesn't offer other peripheral connections
Such as FireWire or eSATA
Cable too short and stiff
Looks like an iPhone 4
Preformatted for Windows
Case is prone to smudges
US$130
Thick
Short cable
No connectivity options apart from single USB connection
HGST has included some smart extras, too — you get a preloaded cloud backup suite with the drive and 3GB of free storage to try it out. Paid accounts ($50 a year) get a full 250GB of Memopalpowered cloud storage that's accessible via your PC, your mobile
Not the most compact case design. Heavy, too. A 3year warranty would be nicer
Published: 2012-02-10, Author: Brian , review by: pcmag.com
Fast USB 3.0 interface. Includes free cloud-based storage, password-protected encryption.
Higher price per gigabyte than larger-capacity competitors
The Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro hard drive makes a compelling play for your money by layering on the features, like connected cloud storage and data sharing, encryption, and easy system backup....
Published: 2011-12-29, Author: bill , review by: legitreviews.com
750GB of plug and play storage plus 3GB of free cloud in a screaming fast USB 3.0, 7200RPM, 2.5" format is hard to pass up. If you are looking for simple high capacity external storage in a slim package this should be at the top of your list. ...
Rounded edges mean that you won't hurt yourself leaving it in your pocket, 7,200 RPM platter is nice and fast for a drive of this kind, The included backup software really works nicely, and could become your backup planner of choice
The distinct lack of a FireWire or eSATA connector is very noticeable when you're used to them being there, A maximum of 750 GB of storage isn't super small, but it is smaller than the competition, I would honestly have preferred a matte finish because I'
The Touro Mobile Pro external hard drive from Hitachi is a fine solution if you need to take some f...
The Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro portable drive supports USB 3.0, offers good performance, and comes in a sleek, aesthetically pleasant design. It includes 3GB of Hitachi cloud storage
The Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro's storage capacity is capped at only 750GB. The drive doesn't offer other peripheral connections, such as FireWire or eSATA
The Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro portable drive is a fast and simple mobile storage option for those who want to carry around extra data.
Abstract: USB 3.0 allows external hard drives to realize their performance potential. Each of the three external USB 3.0-based 2.5” disks we're reviewing also excels in some other discipline. We study these specialties up close: speed, capacity, and durability. ...
It's hard to stand out in a crowded market such as this, but the Touro Mobile Pro provides good performance and features at a competitive price and will make a good companion for any laptop PC. ...
Abstract: A trip to a Central London hotel, which used to be a multi-storey car park, introduced me to a new product from Hitachi and gave me the opportunity to see the ET movie. ...
