10 GB fewer than advertised, but works well.

This model is advertised as working with USB 2.0, which in my case, it does. (an 18 month old Dell Inspiron). If it had turned out that my USB port did not provide enough power for the device, as is apparently the case for some buyers, the unit ships with a second USB cable.

The hard drive itself is compact, sleek, and quiet. My only gripe is insignificant for my purposes, but worth mentioning: This is advertised as a 160GB hard drive, but my computer tells me that there are only 149GB of free space. Now, I know from experience (Ipods, etc) that some of the storage is going to be taken up by whatever software the device uses to run itself. But 11 gigs??? Fortunately for me, this purchase was just to back up personal files that any student would have, like work, photos, and music. Maybe 20GB worth. But if you really need the space, be aware that you're about 11GB short of what the package says.

Lastly, I have no idea if the software does or does not work. The device functions as a straightforward  more

Works but takes alot of battery power

I liked it, but if you are using a laptop and you are focused on portability LOOK For A POWER OUTLET, this product has moving parts and sucks allot of power.

Good stuff

Well contrary to the previous reviewers, I had no problem getting this thing to work with one usb cable plugged in (usb2.0 of course). Had it for a while now and never had use for the 2nd. It's quiet, rugged, fast, plug-n-play (doesn't require special drivers or anything) and WORKS. Some NTI software comes with it but I couldn't care less. I just wanted it to do exactly what it says it does. And well, it does. I personally can't complain here. To each his own, I suppose.