Imation Apollo UX 500GB Review (Hard Drive)


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Apollo UX 2.5
Test score: A Excellent
The score of A is reached using 4 different tests on the Imation Apollo UX 500GB (s).
Average score of all hard drives: B.
Product specs: Capacity: 500GB; Connection: USB; Type: External; Typical Use: Mac, PC, Notebook; Colour: Black; Hard disk size: 2.5" more info
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Computer act!ve
Publication date 4/2010
Single test
4 out of 5 stars
"... The drive comes with some backup software installed so that you can use it to secure your files. It looks good in black with a white trim and, though it's not shock-proof, it felt tough and was able to withstand slight knocks. ... A decent external hard disk with an impressive hard shell."
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PCFormat
Issue 2/2010
Position 2/9 in test
90 out of 100 points "PCFormat Gold Award"
"... In terms of performance it's incredible too, able to match OCZ's eSATA Throttle in file copying speeds, which makes it the fastest non-SATA drive we tested. Burst speeds were less impressive, so you won't be playing games off this. Overall it's the best 500GB drive in our test."
 
MacFormat
Issue 2/2010
Single test
"very good" (4 out of 5 stars)
"Pros: Fully USB-powered; Rubberised casing; Small and portable. Cons: USB only."
 
PC Advisor
Publication date 10/2009
Single test
4 out of 5 stars Value for money: 3.5 out of 5 stars
"Imation’s diminutive Apollo UX USB hard drive packs a lot of storage in a small space, but is well guarded against everyday knocks. Providing you don’t mind the inevitable dust coat it acquires in use, the Imation Apollo UX a very neat storage solution."
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Summary of Imation Apollo UX 500GB



The hard drive was tested in 4 different magazines and gave reviewers little cause to complain, achieving fair results accross the board.
Under the microscope, the Imation Apollo UX 500GB was able to obtain its best score of 90 out of 100 points in the 2/2010 issue of PCFormat magazine. The product received its worst result from Computer act!ve online magazine (issue 4/2010) with a score of 4 out of 5 stars.
The Imation Apollo UX 500GB was given further plaudits in the shape of; "PCFormat Gold Award" (PCFormat 2/2010).