I understand that the "G-Technology G-DRIVE Q 2TB" is the newest version. Is that correct?
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I'm not sure if it is the latest possible version because it does not support Thunderbolt. But I can say that it is 7200 RPM drive with both USB 3.0 and Firewire connections which seem to be the current state-of-the art. But it should provide more than adequate use for many years to come - that is the reason that I have purchased it for my system. I hasten to add that I have not received it yet and have no actual hands-on experience with this model although I do have two previous G-Technology drives and they continue to work flawlessly. I just need more storage capacity for my Timemachine files.I hope this info helps. I'm not sure if it is the latest possible version because it does not support Thunderbolt. But I can say that it is 7200 RPM drive with both USB 3.0 and Firewire connections which seem to be the current state-of-the art. But it should provide more than adequate use for many years to come - that is the reason that I have purchased it for my system. I hasten to add that I have not received it yet and have no actual hands-on experience with this model although I do have two previous G-Technology drives and they continue to work flawlessly. I just need more storage capacity for my Timemachine... » Read More I'm not sure if it is the latest possible version because it does not support Thunderbolt. But I can say that it is 7200 RPM drive with both USB 3.0 and Firewire connections which seem to be the current state-of-the art. But it should provide more than adequate use for many years to come - that is the reason that I have purchased it for my system. I hasten to add that I have not received it yet and have no actual hands-on experience with this model although I do have two previous G-Technology drives and they continue to work flawlessly. I just need more storage capacity for my Timemachine files.I hope this info helps. « Show Less
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I'm not sure if it is the latest possible version because it does not support Thunderbolt. But I can say that it is 7200 RPM drive with both USB 3.0 and Firewire connections which seem to be the current state-of-the art. But it should provide more than adequate use for many years to come - that is the reason that I have purchased it for my system. I hasten to add that I have not received it yet and have no actual hands-on experience with this model although I do have two previous G-Technology drives and they continue to work flawlessly. I just need more storage capacity for my Timemachine files. I hope this info helps.
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I believe this was the most up to date unit, they have been around a while and I wasnt aware that there was a newer version for maybe quite some years? Don't know for sure though, I suspect the price drop (as well as the price drop on the G-system) that has occurred fairly recently is a sign that they may be poised to release some new models? but have searched and found nothing on this subject. This was a nice unit though!
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It appears that the other hard drive has comparable specs. However it comes with a different firmware. Otherwise I think it is likely a matter of packaging and marketing.
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I don't think there's a reliable answer because I think WD puts in whatever drive is available. I haven't heard WD give any answer to this question. It's really slow, so it may be a 5400 drive.
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New 1.06 FW was just released this morning... with support for 1.5TB drives.I'd watch for problem reports on D-Link's forum for a little while before trusting it with important data, just in case there is a bug.
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Brittany, the drive I received from Arch Computers was definitely up to date, and I'm guessing that through some agreement with the manufacturer, the make is not advertised. I have ordered this item twice and both times I receiced a WD Blue, WD5000BPVT. Delivery was very fast.
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I currently have a 3TB drive in it and it's working fine. I cannot comment on 4TB.
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Dear Jose, These G-Drives come in 5400 and 7200rpm versions... read carefully! Luke
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No, it is not.I suggest a G-Tech to use with iMac FW800, thats how i added my 2nd external hdd.
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The one I received is not identical to the one in the picture. Mine says SDHC/SD Extreme - 6th generation. I have no idea if it would support 2TB because I only have tested it with up to 64GB, but so far i am quite happy with its performance.
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Some people are saying they have received the drive without retail packaging. I really need to order two 2TB drives. I wish there was a way of knowing what they are shipping right now.
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I bought mine a few months ago and it came with a 1TB but there are different versions (different GPU, processor etc.).
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I have had the drive as my main operating system, as well as mass storage drive for almost a year, and so far, it has been reliable, fast, and quiet. However, as the previous person responded, I am using Linux, which does put less stress on the drive and the file system is a bit better at file allocation, ETC...My experience is very positive in this environment. (Using the 3TB version partitioned into three sections)
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I purchased my 3TB red NAS drive on sale too. Mine is working great; however, it was new. I'm not sure if you are referring to a refurbished or new drive but it is a 5 year warranty. Hope that helps.
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You can order the drive and verify the serial with HGST when you receive it. Just order it from amazon and you know you're safe (ships from sold from)
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I bought a Seagate 1tB about two years ago. I've had to have it replaces twice already and I'm looking for a third replacement. I still have a 150Gb WD drive that I bought nearly a decade ago. In my experience, I would go with the WD... I'm about to buy this one.
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The new drives from amazon.com are shipping with firmware 1.5, currently the latest firmware. If by chance you get an older firmware version, it's easy to update it using OCZ's bootable tool.