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product_id: 151509502
title: "Iomega Prestige 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive 34169"
brand: "iomega"
price: "$12"
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reviews_count: 7
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# 500 GB storage USB 2.0 interface Iomega Protection Suite Iomega Prestige 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive 34169

**Brand:** iomega
**Price:** $12
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Your data, wherever you go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Iomega Prestige 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive 34169 by iomega
- **How much does it cost?** $12 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/151509502-iomega-prestige-500-gb-usb-2-0-portable-external-hard)

## Best For

- iomega enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted iomega brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pocket-Sized Power:** Ultra-compact design for on-the-go professionals.
- • **Data Security First:** Includes Iomega Protection Suite for peace of mind.
- • **Long-Term Assurance:** Enjoy a 3-year warranty with product registration.
- • **Effortless Connectivity:** Plug and play with USB 2.0—no external power needed!
- • **Versatile Storage Solution:** Perfect for backups, media, and more!

## Overview

The Iomega Prestige 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive is a compact and user-friendly storage solution designed for professionals on the move. With a robust 500 GB capacity, it features a USB 2.0 interface for easy connectivity without the need for an external power supply. The included Iomega Protection Suite ensures your data is secure, and the product comes with a 3-year warranty upon registration.

## Description

Product Description          The pocket-sized USB powered Iomega Portable Hard Drive requires no external power supply - just plug it in and go. And with the Drop Shock feature, the Iomega Portable Hard Drive is rugged and flexible enough to safely store large amounts of data in tough travel environments. Included free with your Iomega hard drive purchase, choose either EMC Retrospect Express or Retrospect Express HD (PC or Mac) for easy file backup software via download). Also included is free MozyHome Online Backup 2GB online capacity). Available in 500 GB capacity.             .com          Fast, elegant, and ultra-portable, the Iomega 34169 USB 2.0 500GB Prestige Portable Hard Drive is an ideal storage solution for mobile professionals, busy students, and anyone else who needs documents and media files to be available at a moment's notice. For your peace of mind, this drive is designed to be both rugged and flexible so your files stay safe faced with the rough realities of travel. The stylish drive protects against shocks and drops. View larger. USB 2.0 offers fast and universal connectivity. View larger. Fast Performance and Drop Shock Technology for Reliability Featuring 500GB of storage, this sleek drive can provide you with space for up to 2,000,000 photos, 9,250 hours of music, or 750 hours of video. This Iomega hard drive comes preformatted and offers a transfer rate of 480 Mbits/s for fast updates, wherever you are. And all this comes in a sturdy, aluminum package with curving lines and a dark, brushed silver finish for a sophisticated, contemporary look.  Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket on your way to meetings, it measures an incredibly compact .75 by 3.5 by 5.25 inches (L x W x H) and weighs just .48 pounds for extreme mobility. And because the data you travel with is important to you, this drive also features built-in Drop Shock technology that helps prevent data loss if the drive is dropped or jostled during transport. Plug-and-Play Ease and Energy-Star Efficiency  With fast, USB 2.0 connectivity, this drive exhibits truly easy plug-and-play setup. And no external power supply is required, which means one less awkward cable cluttering up your laptop bag. The drive's power adapter is Energy Star rated for efficiency to help you save money and protect the environment. Dependable Software for Easy Backups Additionally, this hard drive comes with your choice of EMC's Retrospect Express Edition or Retrospect Express HD software. These software systems provide easy-to-use backup for everything on your system from important documents to home videos, allowing you to protecting files securely on your external hard drive in case there's ever a mishap on your primary computer. You also have access to free MozyHome Online Backup with a 2GB online capacity, so you can remotely guard your most important files.  This Iomega hard drive is backed by a one-year warranty. What's in the Box Iomega Portable Hard Drive, Connection Cable, Quick Install Guide, HTML User Manual and Help Files, Backup software license included, and software via download.   The Prestige Portable Drive is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket.

## Features

- Easy-to-use: USB 2.0 interface available with no external power supply required
- Compact: Ultra portable, fits easily into a shirt or pocket
- Secure - Iomega Protection Suite software
- 3 year warranty with product registration

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Capacity** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Save yourself and your files!
  

*by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2010*

I'm no expert and I'm not the best when it comes to backing up my MacBook but when I do, I feel a heck of a lot better. I'm a Mac user and always will be. I love it's plug and play features. I bought the iOmega Prestige 320 because I wanted a backup drive that fits my specific needs: well priced, sleek and compact, compatible with Time Machine and, of course, ample storage for ME. I don't need a 1T or even a 500GB drive no matter what the salespeople say. I'm a pretty average user and my computer will expire well before I ever fill up a 320GB drive. So far, this little guy has done it's job pretty well and, in this economy where every penny counts, I'm so glad it didn't cost me my first born.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A lot of space, and great quality, at a low price.
  

*by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2010*

I ordered the Iomega Prestige 320 GB USB external Hard drive because I needed a source to carry my photographs for class plus pdfs, and movies. I am a student and I was looking for something bigger than a thumb drive that did not break the bank and was not large. This hard drive is light, slim, quiet, well made and durable (metal casing). Also, it is surprisingly quick at uploading material. Also there is no difference in quality between this product and a Western Digital or Seagate hard-drive. Also the Iomega Prestige comes with some fairly useful software, all of which you can obtain simply with your serial number on their website.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Well Constructed, Confusing Cable Configuration
  

*by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2010*

External drives are a dime a dozen these days, so manufacturers are frequently relying upon the 'value adds' such as innovative casing and software to make their products stand out.This Iomega drive is an excellent and affordable choice that is well constructed for on-the-go computing.  The brushed aluminum case is attractive but also strong enough to prevent getting crushed or cracked in a bag.  Speeds are reasonable although USB 2.0 is beginning to feel slightly limited now that that 3.0 interfaces and devices are making their way to market.I do have two minor gripes:  The first is there is no love for Mac users included on the drive.  It's formatted for NTFS and there's no Mac software to install.  It's easy enough to get working by loading disk utility and formatting it for the Mac, but it will look a little bare until you do go through the Mac formatting process.The second is the confusing cable configuration.  The drive comes with a dual USB interface, which will prompt many unsuspecting users to give up two USB ports.  In my limited testing on two Macs the second USB connection is not needed and the drive will work fine occupying just one port.  I suppose Iomega included this functionality for those with extremely old or underpowered hardware, but it will nevertheless prompt many to occupy the additional port unnecessarily.Still, these issues are definitely not dealbreakers.  The cost and build quality of this product makes it my new choice for an inexpensive external hard drive.

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