What is "Essential"? I'm curious what the major differences are between this "Essential" model and the previous version, other than the new case. Are rotation speeds the same? Same USB hardware? Transfer speeds? What is "Essential"? I'm curious what the major differences are between this "Essential" model and the previous version, other than the new case. Are rotation speeds the... » Read More What is "Essential"? I'm curious what the major differences are between this "Essential" model and the previous version, other than the new case. Are rotation speeds the same? Same USB hardware? Transfer speeds? « Show Less
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Looks like it may only have a 2MB Buffer size compared with the larger 8MB size in the Passport Elite...Also doesn't come with some extra software bundles.
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Strangely, I've noticed no difference in transfer speeds between them. To me that means that the smaller buffer isn't the weakest link in the transfer.They also removed the blue circular status light from the front of the drive and now it lights up by the USB port.Both 5200 RPM as far as I know. I think the Elite has the slightly faster drives and more buffer size.
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WD only makes two versions of the 320gb in 2.5"7200 rpm with a 16mb buffer and a5400 rpm with a 8mb bufferamazon has this as a 5400 rpm drive with a 16mb buffer, so who made the mistake?
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OK, your post really makes me confused. I guess I have to investigate further. But I suppose that would explain why the transfer speeds are so close.The product detail on one of the pages did say 2 MB so I think that's where the confusion came from.
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essential means simply only usb 2.0world edition has usb 2.0, sometimes 2 usb slots, ethernet slot, and sometimes firewire. this gives you alot of options on how to connect it. with the ethernet slot, you can plug it into router and have all of your computers access it easily and even remotely. so if you on vacation and you have your laptop. you could send your pictures back to your drive at home easily, in case something happened to your laptop or memory card.
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This external hard drive contains a SATA-2 5400 rpm hard drive with a 8mb buffer.I would tell you the model number but it gets deleted when I post it.I would tell you how I know for sure but that gets deleted also.So in other words you just need to use your noodle and seek out the info you need; there are ways but this will probably get deleted to so what's the point in all of this?PS I Bought this thing and I have hands on experience with it!
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Not sure I fully understand your question. The SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 is a Flash Drive that plugs into and out of any USB port. If the port is 3.0, the transfer rate will be circa 10 X faster than a 2.0 Flash Drive. The Extreme model is the fastest. SanDisk sells an Ultra model too, found at Wally-World. And there is probably a Standard USB 3.0. The Extreme model writes at about 190MB/sec. All 3.0 Flash Drives are compatable with 2.0 USB ports on your computer.
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I just received a v4 as a replacement for a GS108 v2 that died. I have not found any info yet on what the differences are. The major change in this product, from what I can see, was the transition from V1 to V2.
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The v1 and v2 are very different, V1 = 600mhz single core CPU, V2 has 800Mhz dual core, the v1 has 2 USB 2.0 , v2 has 1 usb 3.0 and 1 usb 2.0The v1 has 128mb memory whilst V2 has 256mb.So theres a big difference between the 2, hence the question.
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One difference I can say is that this laptop has an integrated disk drive and with the new one you have to have the external drive. I like the integrated!!
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I don't know the difference between the two--only that one is a newer model than the other. You should research the model numbers.
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I don't know since I don't have the older version. The new one is very efficient.
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It appears to have two version. The version I received has same USB 3.0+2.0 ports like in the picture. But the DC adapter that mine came with has detachable connector to the USB hub but it only has one output 2.1A which is mini DC connector head. Doesn't use USB cable to charge the USB hub. The DC adapter shown at Amazon has two DC output connectors using USB cable to connect to the USB hub. If you refer the DC adapter shown at Amazon, you may ended up getting a different version like what I received.
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I have not delved too deeply into that specific question, but a quick look through the internet resulted in this URL and the referenced statement from the FAQs contained therein. Personal experience is that it is usual practice for newer tech to stay backward compatible with at least the next step backward in the technology being used. (ie: USB 2.0 vs. USB 1.1) I hope this helps you. http://www.everythingusb.com/hi-speed-usb.html USB 2.0, Hi-Speed USB FAQ How does USB 2.0 and 1.1 work together? "The vast majority of USB 2.0 devices will work on older PCs and Macs. None should flat-out fail unless there are other issues with the system. Hi-Speed USB devices will revert to Full-Speed operation when connected this way. Understand that Hi-Speed is at least ten times faster than Full-Speed in actual operation, so the speed difference is quite noticeable - unless you have never experienced Hi-Speed, of course."
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The new one, One, is much easier to sync with your computer. No very nicely remotely syncs and you don't have to put it on a cradle that oftentimes doesn't connect. Love it! It also will not split open like the Ultra.
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Nothing. Someone answered that it may be USB 2.0, but I assure you the silver model is also USB 3.0. The older version of this device was 2.0, but they are exactly the same.. just this one is a cooler color! Also as far as it goes, this is the sturdiest thumb drive I've ever owned! It just requires you to keep it capped when not in use.
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I'm not 100% certain, but my guess would be that they refer to different hardware versions. The original hardware version is prone to having the USB drives become unrecognizable until you reboot and use a paper clip on the tiny reset button for the keyboard portion. This issue is supposedly fixed in the later released models.
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There is no difference in speed, both are gigabit Ethernet switches. I can't say if there is any internal difference with the new one because I don't have it. But the plastic one works great for me
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Another difference is that the older model doesn't allow file management, you cannot copy, move, or delete files between usb drives. I don't know if that has changed with the firmware update, but if anyone can answer that here, I would appreciate it.Another question I have is does the Live natively decode DTS?
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I'm not certain there is a new version of this model, but mine is only usb 2 as indicated. Great case though, still keeping things very cool and can house a huge cpu fan that I got. Before this case, my components ran at over 70c, now they rarely go over 45c.
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Hi Everyone,I am a Mac user. When the flip first came out, i went online to Mac blogs to find out if the flip was compatible. This was last year, so i cannot remember where on the internet. But all these techie gurus were stating that it wasn't very compatible. There were numerous bugs to iron out and not with the USB port.I was disappointed cause i liked the smallness, portability, etc. I don't know if the newer generations of Flip have changed, but judging by the comments, it doesn't seem like it has.Happy Holiday everyoneLJ
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I have the prior 800/400/usb 2.0 version and it is 7200rpm. I can't imagine they went backwards..