Buffalo external HDD with "TurboUSB"

[MerleOne]

Hi all,

Has anyone had any experience with the following external HDD from Buffalo Technologies and their proprietary "TurboUSB" mode.  Reviews are fine AFAIK.

http://www.buffalo-technology.com/products/external-drives/drivestation/drivestation-turbousb-with-power-saving-mode/

Thanks !

[f0dder]

Hm, there's no description of this "TurboUSB" available anywhere whatsoever? No indication whether it's smart firmware, or a specific app for file copying? Sounds fishy to me. Also, encryption software isn't a selling point either, you shouldn't really use anything but TrueCrypt on Windows...

[MerleOne]

Hm, there's no description of this "TurboUSB" available anywhere whatsoever? No indication whether it's smart firmware, or a specific app for file copying? Sounds fishy to me. Also, encryption software isn't a selling point either, you shouldn't really use anything but TrueCrypt on Windows...

Here is what I found so far about TurboUSB :

• http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/02/turbo-usb.html (+20% faster)
• http://www.laptopmag.com/review/storage/buffalo-320-ministation-turbousb.aspx (+17% faster)
• http://i4u.digitaltrends.com/review4823_main24123_page2.html

I agree about TrueCrypt, it's close to perfection !

[f0dder]

Hm, still very sketchy on details.