INFO:
CoolMax 3.5" Xtreme Files
(F1-B160) (160 GB Drive) "The
Ultimate 5-in-1 "OS" Backup/Restore Drive"
REVIEW DATE: 10/26/04
COST: MSRP $219.99 USD
AUTHOR: David Kroll
SPONSOR: Coolmax
Intro:
Are you backing up your computer? Are you backing up your
files at least? No? Do you think you should? Well, this is one of the newest
accessories from Coolmax. The F1-B, for short. What it does is make an image of
your C:\ drive for complete disaster recovery. You can backup files additionally
from your C:\ Drive, or any other drive. Sound like something you would use?
The overview, features, and includes below is
a copy and paste from the Coolmax
website. I colored the text of this model in yellow. For some reason...
Overview:
"SECURITY" is and has always been our main
concern. We spend tons of money for various software devices and services to
secure and protect our files and computers from dreaded virus attacks, hackers
and specially ourselves when we accidentally delete or corrupt a file. Just when
you think that restoring your corrupt files and backing up your data are enough.
We are introducing the “ultimate sidekick”: Your portable little lifesaver is
our Coolmax 3.5” Xtreme Files F-1B which has the full capability to not only
perform total, or selective back-up functions. This new XtremeFiles Drive
includes 5 special features that can give you the peace of mind you had always
searched for; but had never found.
Features:
- Easy operation, no hassle with complicated
software operation.
- XtremeFiles Back-up and Restoration function
with single touch of a button.
- OS backup ( bootable backup ) and restore.
- Auto format and restore your backed up entire
C: drive back to any HDD.
- Security for muti-user with lock-in user
name.
- Sectable Backup\Restoration: Windows
Operating System, Total or selective data.
- Selectable restoration by back-up date.
- Capability of backing up all the files,
systems and partitions up to 4 HDDs on a single PC.
- The product can also be used as a normal USB
external HDD for other storage purpose.
- External USB2.0 HDD solution at 480 Mbps/sec,
40 times faster than the USB1.1 HDD
Specifications:
- F1-B80 - $199.99
- 80GB
- 8MB / 7,200 rpm
- USB V2.0
- 480 Mbps
- F1-B160 - $219.99
- 160GB
- 8MB / 7,200 rpm
- USB V2.0
- 480 Mbps
- F1-B250 - $329.99
- 480 Mbps
- Connector: USB V2.0 A to B
- Supported OS: Windows® 2000 / XP
- Dimension: 200/238(L) x 130/180(W) x 50(H) mm
- Power Supply: AC input 100-240V ; DC output
12V/5V switching power adapter
- Package Contents: Xtreme Files (F1-B), OS
backup Software, AC/DC Power adapter, User manual, Data Cables
Includes:
- External hard drive
- USB cable
- External AC power adapter
- Installation software CD
- Xtreme Files Driver
- User's guide
- Coolmax limited warranty
The packaging:
The front of the packaging clearly shows what size drive that
is included. It also focuses on the F1 can help you. The back of the box gives
you a bit more info on what the F1 can do, which is what you just saw above.
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| (1) Front of the box |
(2) Back of the box |
Opening the package reveals what you see below. Well
packed, and looking futuristic, as you can clearly see now. I'll show you what
comes in the box on the rest of this page...
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| (3) All packed in |
Power:
An AC adapter is needed to provide 12, and 5 Volts to the hard
drive. The power brick uses a standard PC cord, so no fear if you lose it for
instance. Not pictured, and on the other side of the adapter, when the power
brick has power, a green LED will light up. Helpful if you need to troubleshoot,
for instance.
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| (4) Power brick |
(5) Closer |
(6) Standard AC PC cord |
The CD:
Very important. Install software, and when your C:\ drive
fails, boot off that to restore your last backup. The F1 will show up as a plug
and play removable storage device when plugged in. But, without installing the
software, that drives the buttons, and does the backing up phase, the F1's
usefulness is diminished.
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| (7) The CD |
The manual:
A pretty well written 22 page manual is included. It covers
everything from how to install the software, to a short, but adequate FAQ.
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| (8) The 22 page manual |
(9) An example page... |
The USB cable:
The 3 foot or so silver/clear cable is below. I wished it was
longer, but since it uses the USB standard A to B connectors, getting a longer
cable if need be shouldn't be an issue.
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| (10) USB 2.0/1.1 cable |
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