Mode switching takes less than a minute and the drive must be reformatted after that. The drive comes preloaded with Buffalo's 'ModeChanger' utility for Windows and Mac that switches it from Open to Secure and vice-versa. Better yet, if you format it as exFAT, it will support Mac, PC, and the Playstation 4 and 5 game consoles all at once.

Mac users can format it into HFS+ if they wish so, of course. With NTFS pre-formatted, it can be used immediately with a Windows computer. The IP5X certification means it is almost dust-proof, and the IPX3 certification means it can handle a water spray at up to a 60-degree angle.Ī key feature is its 256-bit AES encryption with near-field communication (NFC) capability, allowing it to be unlocked with a simple touch of a smartphone. It won't survive being dropped out of a window, but it'll be fine being knocked off a table. The rugged chassis stores a 2.5-inch laptop hard drive enclosed in shock-absorbent bumpers designed so the HD can survive drops from up to 1.2 meters (4 feet). Water-resistant and shock-proof, the MiniStation Extreme NFC from Buffalo isn't indestructible, but it's a nice change from some of the dangerously flimsy external hard drives available. The icing on the cake comes in the form of ADATA's three-year warranty. Super useful when taking the drive with you in a backpack (opens in new tab). Its 'wrap-around' system means the cable is always with the drive so it doesn't tangle or get in the way. The firm provides this model in four colors which makes separating projects by color-coded drives a breeze, believe me, you don't want labels in an outdoor environment. It’s fast with a 5Gbps USB 3.1 interface and with its 4TB capacity it’ll suit the needs (and then some) of the average mobile worker on the go.

The firm went above and beyond to protect HDD internals with a silicone casing, triple-layered construction, and vibration sensing technology so it can withstand falls from 1.5m. Sounds good? Well, that's the kind of certification rating the ADATA HD 710 Pro packs up its sleeve. That's why if you use external drives while outdoors a regular external hard drive becomes a risky proposition.Īn IP68-rated device can withstand dust, dirt, and sand, and can be submerged up to 1.5m underwater for 30 minutes. Just exposing it to the elements can ruin your data and your day. Sudden shocks, especially while in use, can cause the head to crash or damage the platter. Most of the failures can be attributed to damaged disk surfaces caused by physical shocks being hit, falling over, or being dropped.

All your data can be inaccessible in a second just by a mishap. With tiny moving parts, Hard disk drives ( HDDs (opens in new tab)) are fragile.

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