Features:

• 500 GB external hard drive connects to your computer via USB cable or FireWire 400
• Simple Maxtor user interface for drive management, security, and backup scheduling
• Two levels of security against unauthorized use - Maxtor DrivePass¿ and data encryption
• Sync data between 2 or more computers on the same operating system
• Drive and power management utilities; 5-year limited warranty

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Backup your files with a push of a button or set up the software to perform convenient automatic backups. With 7200 RPM and 16 MB cache buffer, you get fast drive performance, seamless data exchange, and instant access to your files. With the Maxtor SafteyDrill software for windows, SafteyDrill prepares, reboots and recovers your PC's entire hard drive in case of system failure or virus/spyware infection. No need to worry about unauthorized access to your private files with the Maxtor DrivePass and encryption. Simple setup, just connect the USB 2.0 or FireWire cable, and your Maxtor OneTouch 4 hard drive automatically appears on your desktop. For all those precious pictures, videos, music and data files, external hard drive is a must have. FireWire 400, IEEE 1394a, iLink and SBP-2 compliant Up to 480Mb/sec Bus Transfer Rate with USB 2.0 400Mb/sec Bus Transfer Rate with FireWire 400 Operating system - Windows XP Home or Higher, Mac OS X (10.4.7 or later), 256MB RAM Approximate Unit Dimensions - 2.5 X 6.0 X 6.75 Approximate Unit Weight - 2.5lbs

Manufacturer Product Description:
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus solution is a full-featured backup and storage solution with Maxtor SafetyDrill for complete recovery of a hard drive’s contents in case of a system crash or virus/spyware attack*. With two levels of data security and capacities up to 1 TB, users can confidently back up or sync work and home computers.

Protect your data from unauthorized use.

Back up your files with one touch of a button.

Add on storage for your desktop or laptop.

With this elegantly simple full-featured backup solution, Maxtor’s software makes automated backup scheduling, specific file restoration, sync, security, drive and power management a snap. To safeguard against unauthorized use, Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass. To top it off, with up to 1 TB you have more than enough room for your important documents, videos, photos, graphics, and music in one safe, convenient location – over 16,660 hours of digital music or 320,000 digital photos or 1000 hours of digital video or 250 two-hour DVD quality movies or 500 games.

The sleek and slim design of this hard drive--only measures 6.75 x 2.50 x 6.00-inches (H x D x W). The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus lets you transfer files seamlessly from your computer via its USB 2.0 connection at a brisk transfer rate of up to 480Mb/sec. The drive delivers a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, giving you the high-speed performance you need to back your data up quickly and safely.

It’s easy to install – just plug the external drive into an available USB or FireWire port on your PC or Mac, run the preloaded software, and presto you’re good to go. At this compact size, and with this high performance, you now have the ability to take your data with you anywhere you go, so your digital content finally has room to breathe. A five-year warranty is also included, giving you complete peace of mind.

Product Highlights

· Maxtor SafetyDrill prepares, boots and recovers a PC’s entire internal drive contents in case of system failure or virus/spyware infection.*	· Back up all your files with one touch of the button or automated scheduling.
· Maxtor DrivePass and Encryption protects contents of drive in case unauthorized use.	· Quick and easy installation with pre-loaded software
· Simple Maxtor user-interface drive management, security and backup scheduling	· 5-year limited warranty
· Sync data between two or more computers on the same operating system.	· Customizable Maxtor OneTouch button
· Auto Updater helps keep your Maxtor OneTouch solution current.	· Drive and power management utilities
· Dual interfaces: —FireWire compatible up to 400Mb/sec data transfer rates —USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible up to 480 Mb/sec data transfer rates	· PC and Mac compatible
· 7200 RPM, up to 16-MB cache buffer

What's in the Box
External hard drive with preloaded installation software, USB 2.0 cable, FireWire 400/1394a cable, Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD, quick start guide, AC power adapter

Rating : - Good Product
This product is what I was looking for. Has great capacity, a backup software is included and setup was easy. Can't get much better than that.