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Iomega 500GB eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive

Elevate your digital style with the lightweight, ultra-thin Iomega eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0. And keep your data safe in the toughest of travel environments.

  • Ultra-thin and lightweight for true portability
  • Stylish design and Mac compatibility (HFS+ format)
  • Compact size for easy carrying
  • Rugged construction with Drop Guard

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Overview

The Iomega eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 is an ideal companion for your MacBook Air or other MacBook portable computer (HFS+ format). The compact silver design slips easily into a purse or briefcase and has the Iomega Drop Guard feature that protects from drops.

High capacity and convenience

The eGo Helium can hold hundreds of thousands of photos, thousands of hours of music or hundreds of hours of video. And it doesn't require an external power supply, so there's one less thing to pack.

Features

  • Ultra-thin and lightweight for true portability
  • Stylish design that perfectly matches the MacBook Air notebook (HFS+ format)
  • Compact size that easily slips into a purse or briefcase
  • Rugged construction with Drop Guard to protect from drops as high as 51 in./1.3 m
  • Security via EMC Retrospect software and MozyHome Online software for backup (software via download)

Technical specifications

  • Capacity: 500GB
  • Interface ports: One Hi-Speed USB 2.0
  • Interface transfer rate: USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mbps
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.91 x 3.45 x 0.63 in./12.06 x 8.76 x 1.6 cm
  • Weight: 7.04 oz./199.58 g

Did you notice?

Iomega's Drop Guard feature protects from drops up to 51 in./1.3 m—a 40 percent higher safety margin compared to the industry average.

Apple Recommends for...

Taking along all your files and backing them up as you make changes or complete new projects when on the road with your Mac portable computer.

System requirements

Mac

  • Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later
  • 300MHz or faster processor
  • Built-in USB connection (USB 2.0 host connection or controller for USB 2.0 speeds)
  • 128 MB of RAM minimum

PC

  • Windows Vista/2000/2000 Professional/XP Home/XP Professional
  • 300MHz or faster processor
  • Built-in USB connection (USB 2.0 host connection or controller for USB 2.0 speeds)
  • 256 MB of RAM minimum

What's in the box?

  • Iomega eGo Helium hard drive
  • Connection cable
  • Quick install guide
  • HTML user manual and help files
  • Backup software license (software via download for PC only)

Warranty

One-year limited (For details, please visit https://iomega-na-en.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/iomega_na_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=14414.)

Mfr. Part No.: 34709

 

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