Product Description
One plus one is greater than two. The StoreJet 25M3 combines the shock-resistant qualities of Transcend's award-winning rugged StoreJet M series with the SuperSpeed 5Gb/s interface bandwidth of USB 3.0, allowing users to enjoy ultra-fast file transfers and the highest level of anti-shock protection.
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Product Details
- Size: 1 TB
- Brand: Transcend Information
- Model: TS1TSJ25M3
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 3.25" h x .80" w x 5.10" l, .48 pounds
- Hard Disk: 1TB
Features
- Military-Grade Shock Resistance - Designed to meet U.S. military drop test standards
- Advanced 3-stage shock protection system - Combines a rugged slip-resistant silicone outer shell, a reinforced hard casing, and an internal hard drive suspension damper.
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connection options - Bandwidth up to 5Gb/s in USB 3.0 mode and 480 Mb/s in USB 2.0 mode
- OneTouch Backup
- 2.5" SATA HDD
From the Manufacturer
Featuring blazing fast transfer rates, huge storage capacities and a unique three-layer shock protection system, the StoreJet 25M3 USB 3.0 portable hard drive is an ideal storage device for everyday backup, storage, and file transport.
Incredible Ultra High Speeds
The StoreJet 25M3 portable hard drive is equipped with the next-generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface that provides transfer speeds at least 3X faster than USB 2.0 models. Thanks to the improved bandwidth of USB 3.0, the StoreJet 25M3 makes file sharing easier and quicker than ever with real-world transfer speeds of up to 90MB/s.
Military-Grade Shock Resistance
Compact, durable and reliable, the StoreJet 25M3 is shielded by an advanced three-stage shock protection system to withstand even the toughest user environment. The outer shell is made of a slip-resistant silicone material, reinforced by a hard casing and an internal hard drive suspension damper - all designed to reduce forces of impact and provide maximum shock-absorption.
Storage to Meet Your Needs
Available in a wide range of capacities, the StoreJet 25M3 can carry your entire collection of movies, music, documents, eBooks, and photos - all in the palm of your hand. Each 1TB drive can store a full 168 hours of 1080p High-Definition footage, over 16,000 hours of digital music, or 480,000+ high resolution digital images.
Simple File Management
Using the StoreJet 25M3 on your computer couldn't be easier. Simply connect the drive to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port and drag and drop desired files to and from the device. The StoreJet 25M3 supports Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X, and Linux systems, and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports.
Transcend Elite Data Management Software Included
For added value, the StoreJet 25M3 includes the exclusive Transcend Elite data management tools that help you manage data and increase productivity. With this convenient software, you can easily perform incremental backups, compress files with 256-bit AES Encryption, and use the hard drive as a digital lock for your computer.
One Touch Auto Backup Button
The StoreJet 25M3 is equipped with an extremely convenient One Touch auto-backup button for instant data backup and synchronization when used with Transcend Elite software.
What's in the Box?
StoreJet 25M3 Portable Hard Drive, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, Warranty Card.
Key Features
- Rugged design yet lightweight and easy-to-carry
- Available in 500GB, 750GB, 1TB capacities
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connection options
- LED power/data transfer activity indicator
- Includes free download of Transcend Elite data management software
Storage Chart
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1Based on file size 2MB. 2 Based on 4min per song, 128Kbps quality. 3 Based on 2.25GB per hour DVD quality.
Storage capacity approximations are for general reference only. Actual results will vary depending on resolution, compression quality, video frame rate/interlace settings, and content. 1GB = 1 billion bytes. A certain portion of the storage capacity may be reserved for firmware and maintenance use.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
62 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
By Kirk-RS
Transcend 750 GB 2.5-Inch USB 3.0 Military-Grade Shock Resistance Portable External Hard Drive for Mac and PC TS750GSJ25M3
I have owned and used a number of portable USB 2.5in external hard drives over the years. This one looks like the best of the bunch, out of the box. It is by far the most solidly constructed, whisper quiet, and hardly gets luke-warm to the touch.
I had some concerns about USB 3.0 because it requires a separate power cable to give the drive enough juice to take advantage of the speed. I don't yet have a computer with USB 3.0, so I did not want to have to use the power cable for USB 2.0 transfers. Sure enough, the drive worked just fine on my old Dell E1505 laptop with just the data cable attached. The surprise came with my ASUS netbook. I often have to use a power cable to keep an external HDD connected. The Transcend works first time, every time, even when the netbook is on battery. In my experience, this is outstanding!
My only issue thus far: I can't change the drive name from "Local Disk" to something more distinctive. I have not explored the "Elite" support software, so maybe the answer lies somewhere in there. If not, it will be part of my next contact with Transcend tech support. (UPDATE: No joy so far; I emailed Tech Support about this)
Before purchasing, I called Transcend's branch in Maryland, and got through to a human being on the second try. Tech support assured me that if I was willing to violate the 3-year warranty, I could insert a 2.5in 1Tb or even a 1.5Tb drive in the enclosure, and it should recognise the drive. I will probably not be trying that for at least part of the warranty period, but it is comforting to know that I can get the anti-shock benefits of this product with a larger drive. It appears that there is still work to be done on the 1Tb+ 2.5in drives until they become genuinely reliable, so waiting awhile seems a good bet.
UPDATE: One other possible weak point is the USB 3.0 aka SuperSpeed USB cable. It appears to be standard -- that is, it is not proprietary to the drive. However, these cables are still hard to come by, and they are costly. Best deal I could find online is about $20 for a very short cable. That's 20% of the cost of the drive! I imagine price will fall and availability will rise over the next year or so. In the meantime, it will be important to treat the cable very gently. It is by far the most vulnerable part of the package.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
By Hollywood
Does exactly what it says it does, and seems to be solidly constructed. I like the portability, and am more comfortable with it being shock resistant. It's nice not having to plug it into a wall adapter as well. I have performed numerous backups and have yet to experience a problem.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
By Klondike Kid
I shoot a lot of HD video footage on digital still cameras such as my GoPro HD Hero and Canon SX20IS which both use 32GB SDHC memory cards for storage. When I'm on the road its easy to fill a memory card with 2.5 hours of HD video long before my shoot is over. With this hard drive and my laptop nearby I can drop the memory card into a card reader connected to my laptop and dump the contents of the card to the Transcend HD while I continue to shoot on the second memory card. This keeps my smaller computer HD from filling up. And makes it easy to transfer the video back to my desktop machine later for editing. While I am around the house I use a wall plug USB power supply to connect the power cable to for powering the hard drive and keep the computer USB electrical load to a minimum.
All the advertised features of this drive are spot on. So there is no need to repeat what others have touted.
There are a few things to mention which might be helpful. I run Mac computers and this hard drive is very Mac-compatible. Just use Disk Utility to format the drive as OS extended or OS extended Journaled. And you are rigged and ready to store. The running light indicates the drive is spinning. After about 10 minutes of inactivity my drive goes to sleep and spins down so that there is minimal power usage which is especially important if you have it connected to your laptop on battery power. NOTE: Unplugging the USB power cable from the hard drive WILL NOT shut it down if the USB 2.0/3.0 cable is still connected. It appears that power will also flow through the communication data cable if you pull the power plug first. Maybe not such a good idea since they provide two cables for a reason. Plug in the Power Cable first, then the data cable. Use Eject Disk in your Finder window to unmount the disk and then disconnect the cables. For MAC the USB 3.0 feature and benefits are UNUSED right now. Mac computers are not yet configured with a USB 3.0 bus. But the Mac Pro tower can probably be configured with a PCI Express USB 3.0 expansion card to accommodate this faster transfer speed. I just don't know if the rest of the mother board bus speed can handle this 5 Gigabit/sec speed. Probably best to wait until Apple comes out with a box that has built-in USB 3.0 engineered into the machine's circuitry.
The 500GB hard drive is ideal for using with Mac's Time Machine for backing up your laptop and also for carrying large files such as high definition video clips from one desktop to another. For travel protection I purchased the CaseCrown Hard Case made specifically for this Transcend StoreJet portable USB hard drive. I highly recommend this "hard" case for anyone purchasing the Transcend hard drive to travel with. Its extreme protection for the drive. CHEAP too. Search it on Amazon.
NOTE UPDATE: November 2012. Apple has just announced their latest iMac computer line and now those computers are equipped with four USB 3.0 ports and two Thunderbolt ports. The MacBook laptops also have USB 3.0 & Thunderbolt but the MacPro tower still has USB 2.0 and no Thunderbolt until the next generation launch. On the down side, Apple no longer provides a DVD DISK BURNER in their latest iMacs. :-(
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