Price range: £84.90
What is it: Leather-bound 250GB external hard drive
What we think: Attractive and robust, but its read and write speeds are nothing special
What you need to know
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...
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