Toshiba 250 GB

Fast, compact and silent. I like the fact that it's USB powered as well, no need for an AC adapter. Not *exactly* 250 GB which is to be expected, no other complaints. - recommended.

USB Drive Will NOT Work Without A Very Special Cable

I purchased this drive and plugged it to 3 different Windows XP PCs. None of them was able to get the drive to work. It turns out the drive requires a special USB power cable from Toshiba (yes only from Toshiba). BUT, currently Toshiba does not have such a cable in stock. And worst of all, Toshiba storage technical support has no idea when such a cable might be available. This drive might work a VERY new PC or Mac with USB 2.0 ports. Any other computers that are slightly older (than a year) should not use this drive. I am returning it. I can't believe Toshiba fools consumers like this - sell a drive without a proper cable.

Great BUY !!!

This hard drive is simply the best. It is very light and fast. The price couldn't be better. My only regret is that I bought the 250 GB insted of the 350 one. When my work mates saw it they order one for themselves.