Product Description SP (Silicon Power) Stream S20 design concept comes from high-performance sports car. Front side of Stream S20 resembles sports car's low wind shear design as well as top and back-end. From any side Stream S20 displays its powerful performance. Metallic purple paint demonstrates its luxurious style and at the same time declares its superiority. The eye-catching SP Stream S20 features not only attractive design but also high performance and speed. Featuring the latest USB 3.0 super speed transfer interface for instant copy/ write actions, Stream S20 requires merely 70 seconds for copying a 25GB Blu-ray DVD. SP Stream S20 offers users the freedom to store their data at lightning speed. It is indeed a perfect combination of power and beauty! Additionally, just like sports cars nowadays SP Stream S20 is designed to be green. With built-in LED status indicators, users can easily identify its power and transfer status. SP Stream S20 also has a power saving mode so that when there is no read/ write process for 10 minutes, hard drive automatically switches to power saving / hibernation mode. This drastically reduces power consumption and is in-line with the global calling to reduce carbon emissions. SP Stream S20 comes with attractive carrying bag for users to conveniently store and carry around their Stream S20. In addition, SP Widget that features seven major backup and security tools can be downloaded free of charge from SP official web site. From the Manufacturer Silicon Power's Stream S20 portable hard drive melds serious performance with eye-catching design. Access your files anywhere with plug-and-play convenience and lightning-fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds. The 500GB capacity Stream S20 offers enough room for 244,000 photos, 122,000 MP3 tunes, 24,400 data files, 220 hours of DVD-quality video, or 83 hours of Full HD video. Serious performance and eye-catching design. Streamlined Storage for All Your DataSleek, Modern DesignTaking its cue from high-end sports car designs, the SP Stream S20 is as eye-catching as it is convenient. Technology shouldn't be stale design-wise, and the S20 has an elegance to match its speed and performance, with a brilliant metallic purple paint job and a refined, rounded enclosure.Eco-Conscious HardwareEveryone's thinking green these days, and Silicon Power helps you minimize that carbon footprint with energy saving design features. With built-in LED status indicators, users can easily identify power and transfer status. A power saving mode switches the drive to hibernation mode if there is no read/ write process for 10 minutes, drastically reducing power consumption. A Blazing fast USB 3.0 connection delivers up to 5GB/second bandwidth, backwards compatible with USB 2.0. Ultra-Fast Transfer SpeedsStream S20's outstanding read/write speed is coupled with the latest USB 3.0 interface (backwards compatible with USB 2.0). The USB 3.0 interface features a 5 Gbps/sec bandwidth, ten times that of a USB 2.0 interface. It saves users precious time backing up to (and from) the hard drive, and makes transferring giant files a snap.Easy to UseThe Stream S20 design makes it a breeze to use. Easily take it whereever you go with a convenient cable carry design. Plug and Play operation means it's recognized as storage by your computer with no additional drivers required. No "wall-wart" adapter is required, either, since the drive is powered via the USB bus.Featherweight FunctionalityWeighing at just over five ounces, the Stream S20 offers serious portability. A stylish carrying sleeve is also included, for simple protection when you throw it in your bag and take it wherever you go. Grab Silicon Power's free SP Widgets software to optimize your experience. SP Widget SoftwareDownload Silicon Power's free SP Widget Software to get the most out of your portable hard drive. SP Widget includes 7 main functions to make data storage more intelligent and convenient:"My Documents" BackupEasy synchronization and backup of your "My Documents" folder.Folder BackupSync and backup of additional folders of your choice.Data EncryptionEncrypt the data you copy to your drive."My Favorites" BackupSync and backup "My Favorites."Email BackupSync or backup Outlook or Outlook Express data.PC LockLock your computer using password, time range, or Pendrive. 2.5" Portable Hard Drive Family Comparison Portable Hard Drive Capacity Comparison* The above information is for general reference only. Actual results will vary depending on file type and size, quality settings, and other factors. What's in the BoxSilicon Power Stream S20 Portable Hard Drive (500GB), Carrying Sleeve, USB Cable, Quick Start Guide
S**O
Great travel drive
I got this for my girlfriend to use on her macbook air.I loaded it up with some media and the transfer rate was great on my USB2 computer (better on her USB3 ports).Its only been a few weeks, but I'll be sure to update if it ever fails.The color is amazing and it feels durable. The little case is great since she will keep it in a bag and it will protect it a bit, but there is no spot to hook the USB cable to the case. The cable seems to be some propitiatory bit on the drive side and not micro USB or anything like that. This might make fining a replacement cable hard.The little "V" symbol on the front is not what lights up. There was a small indicator light on it, but I do not remember where, I just remember being disappointed it wasn't the whole "V"It seems to use a bit more power than travel drives usually do and disconnects while streaming media off of it even when her laptop is plugged in. It worked well on my powered USB dock though. For transferring files it would be great, but streaming media to a laptop leaves something to be desired.Pros:-Looks-Durability-USB 3Cons:-Proprietary cable (I think)-Short cable-No spot on the case to store the cable-The "V" on the front is not the light it looks like it should be)-Disconnects while streaming media to a laptop due to power reasons (may be settings on her laptop, but I haven't got to look yet)Overall I think this drive is durable and unique looking, which were the main reasons I picked it, so I'm pleased. The cable is annoying and I'm worried she will lose it, but we will see if replacements are available. If you think a non-technical person would benefit from an external hard drive, this makes it seem like a much 'cooler' gift than a black rectangle one.
C**E
Great Choice
I have an older computer with Windows XP but with Service Pack 3 installed. I also have a Toshiba Netbook with Windows XP SP3. I wasn't sure if my computers could handle a terabyte portable hard drive or that my netbook would be powerful enough to handle a portable drive that only connected to one USB port. I have an older portable drive, but it requires being plugged in to two USB ports to run on my laptop. This one runs well on both using only one of my USB ports.I don't have a USB 3 port, so transfer is a little slower. I get it started and go do something else until it is done. It still only takes minutes, not hours to transfer the amount of data I am doingI got this drive so I could convert all my books on CD to digital and listen to them on my iPod when I walk. The plus is that it is purple. It also comes with a case. The cord does not attach to the unit or the case for transport, but that is not an issue for me although is was for other users.I like it so well that I am getting a second one to back up our desktops, laptops and photos of our home for insurance purposes. Then I can keep all the information in our safety deposit box in case of a fire or natural disaster. It is 3 1/4" wide x 5 1/5" long x 1/2" high and should easily fit in the box.
E**N
This item does not work the way it says
I could not get this hard drive to work. It was a birthday present from my husband, he even paid more for a Saturday delivery so it would be here for my birthday. We ended up returning this and I bought a different brand from Wal-Mart because he didn't want to re-order and wait for shipping so close to a holiday. We tried everything, from internet searches, calling his computer tech father, calling the manufacture whose number was disconnected and the other numbers we either international or went to an answering machine, to even replacing the USB cord. My computer is a newer computer so that wasn't the issue. My issues with it may just be a defective device and all of the others may work great. It does have a very sharp look to it. It is exactly the way it looks in the picture. The reason I am giving it a 2 instead of one is because of the design. The reason it is getting such a low rating when there is a chance that it may just be a defective is because of the lack of customer service help from the manufacture. There is no trouble shooting guide, no instructions and no way to contact the manufacture. For example, I have a Toshiba TV and Toshiba computers and will stick with them because their product are excellent and their costumer service goes above and beyond. If the product was defective but the costumer service was good I would replace the this item and give it another shot before reviewing. However this is not the case. There was no help and no information to determine what the issue is.
T**H
Great hard drive for the price
I love this hard drive! It's a reasonably size for its storage capacity and reasonably priced. It does transfer big files quickly and has been able to work perfectly with my two computers different operating systems(one is windows vista another is windows xp}. I love the color of this hard drive and the feel of the drive is really nice too. It kind of has a satin finish to it and it doesn't leave fingerprints. I love its design overall but I'm not a big fan of the cord with the drive because if you somehow move the cord the wrong way the drive will disconnect from the computer really easily. That's my only dislike with this device. I wish the cord had a more secure hold but with that said I still love this hard drive.
F**Y
worth buying
and I don't say that lightly. I'm very picky or rather I like what i like. it irritateas the h--out of me when I get excited about something and when i get my hands on it, it's a pece of junk. Small, sleek and PURPLE. transfer is flawless. not hard to use - plug one end of the usb cord, which isn't too long into the external hd and the other end into your laptop/desktop and there you go. it comes with a cute little case. when it's tranferring, a blue light comes on in the middle of the V.Note: my laptop sits on a cooling device so it's not flat on the desk. so because of this, when i plugged the external hd, it didn't stay plugged in, sort of wobbled. like a lightbulb flickering when it's not screwed in all the way. so i plug it into a hub, i think that''s what you call it, you know, those things you buy when you want more usb ports - that lays flat.
C**0
Awesome little gadget!
Awesome little gadget! Works awesome no complaints. Plug in USB port and the way you go.
A**S
Three Stars
cool HDD
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