Compare Ximeta NDU10-80 80 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive to Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 80 GB SATA Hard Drive

Featuring Ethernet and USB 2.0/1.1 connectivity, the 80GB NetDisk freely switches roles as a network and local storage device. Completely scalable, the drive's speed does not change even if you add additional NetDisks and the number of NetDisks that can be added to a LAN is unlimited. Average read seek times run at 8.9ms with a 7200rpm spindle speed. Data is also protected via the drive's 2MB buffer and asynchronous mirroring. Mirroring continuously creates and saves a copy of data in real time onto a second NetDisk whenever data is written to the first NetDisk. Plus, two NetDisk units to be recognized as one large drive. The drive is hot-swappable and pre-formatted. NetDisk is truly a simple and convenient network storage solution without a need for servers, cumbersome management software, or IP configuration. It is ideal for home networks and offices and small to medium businesses. Less

Superior performance, quiet operation and outstanding reliability make the Seagate Barracuda desktop products a perfect solution for users looking for speedy ATA and Serial ATA (SATA) disc drives with the industry's latest technology. The Barracuda 7200.7 features high capacities, the best FDB motors for quiet operation, 350 Gs of non-operating shock to protect against handling damage, and the comprehensive 3D Defense System to help preserve your valuable data. Corporate workhorse PCs, high-performance PCs, high-performance consumer gaming and video-editing systems and RAID storage subsystems all benefit from the quiet, performance-oriented specifications of the Barracuda family. Barracuda personal storage drives continue to garner industry press accolades and rave reviews worldwide for their superior performance, ruggedness and value. Less