The new Samsung S2 USB 2.0 portable external hard drive’s stylish enclosure is made of hard, high gloss plastic but seems to be of very good quality. It is available in six very pleasing colors like Piano Black, Snow White, Wine Red, Chocolate brown and Sweet Pink to suite the tastes of everybody. Each color wraps around the front and sides of the device and a circular lattice pattern embellishes its top with speckles of glitter that accent its features.
The rear side of the drive has slightly sticky plastic that prevents the drive from slipping on smooth surfaces. A blue LED on top of the drive indicates the operation of the drive.
The installation of the Samsung S2 hard drive is very easy. Just plug in the drive, and the system will recognize it automatically. Once the drive is installed and the auto-run application loads, you will be presented with the screen that allows you install the backup software.
The wallet-sized drive fits easily into pocket, purse or briefcase and is available in four capacities which includes 250GB, 320GB, 500GB and 640GB. However some colors are not available for certain capacities and we’re not sure why since they use the same cases.
The Samsung S2 hard drive connects via USB, which also provides power to eliminate the need for an AC adapter and is compatible with Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista and Win 7) and Mac OS.
The software bundle includes an Auto Backup Software and Samsung SecretZone. The latter is a simple information privacy software that enables you to save and protect important and private data by creating virtual drives to store information that you wish to be encrypted. The Auto Backup application provides both manual and scheduled backup features. It has a very neat interface and is quite easy to use. Unfortunately, neither program works with Mac OS X.
The hard drive comes pre-formatted in FAT32 file system and if you need to reformat the drive to match your operating system, the software is available as a free download on the Samsung Storage Web site.
Main Features of Samsung S2 USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive
- Sleek and compact design
- USB powered – No AC adapter required
- Files are automatically backed up on either in real-time or as scheduled
- SecretZone provides encryption of personal files and folders for data security
- Safety Key allows you to protect your personal content simply by setting a password as part of Samsung’s auto backup function
- Capacity Gauge- this feature allows you to see at a glance how much space is available (Windows Only)
- Power-saving mode- this function saves power by automatically going into standby after five minutes of inactivity
- Variety of Stylish colors to complement your style
- Enjoy peace of mind with 3 years warranty
Samsung S2 USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive Specification
- System Requirements: Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Drive Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB – mini USB 2.0
- Spindle Rotation Speed: 5400 RPM
- Data transfer rate (max): 480 Mb/s(Max)
- Average seek time : 12ms (Read), 14ms (Write)
- Buffer Memory Cache : 8MB
- Drive Capacities : 250GB, 320GB, 500GB, 640GB
- Drive Formatting : FAT32 formatted for use with PC (requires reformatting for use with Mac)
- Software Bundle: Samsung Auto Backup, Samsung SecretZone
- Power Requirement: Powered directly from the USB port
- Color Option: Piano Black, Snow White, Wine Red,Chocolate brown and Sweet Pink
- Dimensions: 4.37″ x 3.22″ x 0.69″
- Product Weight: 0.38 lbs
- Warranty: 3-years
Package Contents
- S2 Portable External Hard Drive
- USB cable
- A pouch style leather case
- Quick Install Guide
- Electronic User Documentation (PDF)
- Bundle software preloaded on the hard drive
Pros
- Really small and light
- Good aesthetics
- Painless plug and play
- Includes backup software
- Quiet
Cons
- It’s a fingerprint magnet
- The leather case is a little hard to get the drive out of
General Thoughts
Samsung S2 USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive is good-looking portable hard drive that you would love to show off to your friends. Happily, this drive performs as well as it looks. It is very easy to install and the included user friendly software bundle is sufficient for someone looking for a drive with simple backup and security functionalities. It runs cool and quiet and its speed is as good as any other external USB drive. With a generous warranty and attractive pricing you can’t go wrong buying it.
Samsung S2 USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive Price Review
250GB Hard Drives
Samsung S2 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU025DA/M22 (Piano Black)
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Samsung S2 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU025DA/G52 (Chocolate Brown)
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Samsung S2 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU025DA/G42 (Wine Red)
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Samsung S2 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU025DA/G32 (Snow White)
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320GB Hard Drives
Samsung S2 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU032DA/M22 (Piano Black)
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Samsung S2 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU032DA/G42 (Wine Red)
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Samsung S2 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU032DA/G32 (Snow White)
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Samsung S2 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU032DA/G72 (Sweet Pink)
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500GB Hard Drives
Samsung S2 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU050DA/G22 (Piano Black)
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Samsung S2 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU050DA/G52 (Chocolate Brown)
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Samsung S2 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HXMU050DA/G42 (Wine Red)
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640GB Hard Drives
Samsung S2 640 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HX-MU064DA/G72 (Sweet Pink)
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Samsung S2 640 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HX-MU064DA/G32 (Snow White)
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Carry Cases Samsung S2 USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive
Case Logic Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black)
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Belkin F8N157-001 Quilted Hard Drive Case 2.5″ Pitch Black
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CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Thin Pouch Case Portable Hard Drive
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Samsung S2 USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive Video Review
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