Apacer AC202 External Hard Drive
Conclusion
Published: 5th November 2009 | Source: Apacer | Price: N/A |
Conclusion
The AC202 seems to be a good all round performer. I like the fact that Apacer have kept things nice and simple. To remove the hard drive is just two screws, and the whole thing is encased in a simple, yet elegant curved sheet of aluminium. Then there are the ports, which are all neatly arranged with the Smart copy button on a single side.
The performance of the drive was nothing outstandingly brilliant, but that's almost certainly limited by the throughput of USB 2.0. Considering it's a new product, it would have been nice to see either E-Sata on there, or support for the next big thing in connectivity: USB 3.0.
The included software is a nice bonus, and something that separates the Apacer from the crowd. Making your product stand out is something that a lot of companies struggle to do. The software is simple and easy to use, perfect for a novice user, whilst also having advanced features for the tech heads amongst us. Backing up your PC is simple thereafter; just hit the smart copy button.
Unfortunately the AC202 isn't currently available within the UK, which is a real shame. Providing Apacer are competitive with the pricing, the AC202 has the potential to be a very attractive purchase.
The Good:
+ Nice Aesthetics
+ Solid build quality
+ Easy to upgrade
+ Smart Copy one touch backup
+ Bundled Software
+ Shock reducing band
The Mediocre:
* Requires two USB ports for power
The Bad:
- Speed is limited by the use of USB 2.0
Most Recent Comments
Good stuff.
Shame about the double USB requirement.
Can we expect more reviews?
Shame about the double USB requirement.
Can we expect more reviews?
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Originally Posted by name='zak4994'
Good stuff.
Shame about the double USB requirement. Can we expect more reviews? |
Future Apacer products.
Its a possibilty yes dude, anything new I expect I will get aked about. If there is anything you are interested in though let me know and Ill see what I can do.
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