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Sony HD-EG5B external hard drive 500 GB Black External Hard Drives (HD-EG5B)

Sony HD-EG5B external hard drive 500 GB Black

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  • - 500 GB 2.5"
  • - Maximum data transfer rate: 5000 Mbit/s
  • - Micro-USB B 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • - Black
Warranty: 3 years
Long product name Sony HD-EG5B external hard drive 500 GB Black :
The short editorial description of Sony HD-EG5B external hard drive 500 GB Black

HD-EG5B - 500GB, 2.5", USB 3.0/2.0, NTFS, 220g, Black
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Sony HD-EG5B external hard drive 500 GB Black:
The official marketing text of Sony HD-EG5B external hard drive 500 GB Black as supplied by the manufacturer

Store your multimedia in style
Sleek and slim in aluminium with fast USB 3.0 and secure AES 256-bit data encryption.
- Slim, stylish design with aluminium finish;
- High-speed data transfer with USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB);
- Totally secure with AES 256-bit data encryption.

Features:
- Seriously fast - With USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) and data transfer accelerator software, you'll enjoy high-speed data transfer;
- Cool and elegant styling - Designed to look good with its 2 color variations and aluminium finish;
- Compatibility - Tested with Sony consumer electronics products like Sony Blu-ray Disc Player and PlayStation®* console (*reformat to FAT32 required);
- Totally secure - Includes pre-loaded software that encrypts data with a secure AES 256-bit algorithm so others can’t gain access (for Windows® only);
- Easy backups - Set a schedule for automatic backup in any of 13 languages with pre-loaded Windows®-compatible software.

Short summary description Sony HD-EG5B external hard drive 500 GB Black:
This short summary of the Sony HD-EG5B external hard drive 500 GB Black data-sheet is auto-generated and uses the product title and the first six key specs.

Sony HD-EG5B, 500 GB, 2.5", 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1), Black

Long summary description Sony HD-EG5B external hard drive 500 GB Black:
This is an auto-generated long summary of Sony HD-EG5B external hard drive 500 GB Black based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

Sony HD-EG5B. Hard drive capacity: 500 GB, Hard drive size: 2.5". USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). Product colour: Black

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Hard drive
Hard drive size *
2.5"
Hard drive capacity *
500 GB
Type
HDD
File format system
NTFS
Ports & interfaces
USB data transfer rates
480, 5000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate *
5000 Mbit/s
USB connector *
Micro-USB B
USB version *
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Features
Product colour *
Black
Housing material *
Aluminium
Encryption type
256-bit AES
Features
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Power
Bus powered *
USB
Weight & dimensions
Width
80 mm
Depth
126 mm
Height
16 mm
Weight *
220 g
Other features
Connectivity technology
Wired
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Reviews
Updated:
2013-04-01 04:48:11
Uk has collected 2 expert reviews for Sony HD-EG5 and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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80%
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pcworld.co.nz
Updated:
2013-04-01 04:48:09
We’ve seen a few USB 3.0 gadgets, but the 500GB Sony HD-EG5 is the first truly pocket-sized USB 3.0 external hard drive we’ve tested. Perfect for laptop users, it will suit those buying a new Ultrabook or who already own a recent USB 3.0-enabled model...
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80%
resellernews.co.nz
Updated:
2013-04-01 04:48:09
We’ve seen a few USB 3.0 gadgets, but the 500GB Sony HD-EG5 is the first truly pocket-sized USB 3.0 external hard drive we’ve tested. Perfect for laptop users, it will suit those buying a new Ultrabook or with a recent USB 3.0-enabled model.In design...
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pcworld.co.nz
Updated:
2016-03-26 18:05:38
NameExternal hard drive: Sony HD-EG5At a glance:Good performance for a small external drive,Comes with backup and encryption software,Range of colours availableSummary:Great little pocket drive, with encryptionRating:4/5RRP:$170Contact:sony.co.nzWe've see...
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80%
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