Iomega eGo Leather Portable Hard Drive review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Justin Yu

Reviewed on: 29 June 2009

Tags: Iomega, Iomega eGo Leather Portable Hard Drive, accessories, UK, standards

We like:

High quality; fashionable leather exterior; repeatedly survived 1.2m drop test; auxiliary power options; good value

We don't like:

Average read and write speeds; lacks FireWire port; flask-like design might not appeal to some

Also known as:

Iomega eGo Leather Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0

CNET UK judgement:

The fashionable Iomega eGo Leather Portable Hard Drive is a good alternative to more mundane-looking devices, and it provides a healthy amount of space for a decent price. Don't expect lightning-fast transfer speeds, though

Full review:

The 250GB eGo Leather Portable Hard Drive is a classy addition to Iomega's range of external hard drives. Last year, CNET UK sister site CNET.com reviewed the 160GB cherry red eGo Portable Hard Drive. The eGo Leather offers an aesthetic upgrade and 90 more gigabytes of space for just a little more money. If you like the look and feel of the leather casing and are willing to sacrifice some data-transfer time (our speed tests produced average results), the eGo Leather is definitely worth a look. Continue Reading...