Introduction

I would like to thank Verbatim and Verbatim EUMEA for supplying the review sample.

The company sells all kinds of storage devices, from write-once media like CD-R and DVD-/+R to rewritable like CD/DVD-RW, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 storage devices. Verbatim also offers input devices for the PC:

A quote from the Verbatim USA website:

Since its beginning in 1969, Verbatim® has been at the forefront of the evolution in data storage technology. Today, more than 30 years later, Verbatim remains one of the most recognizable names in the data storage industry.

Customer-driven, Verbatim is known for adding considerable product value--above and beyond its competitors--to established media technology. As an industry pioneer, Verbatim is recognized for the role it plays in early product development and commercial product introduction of new technologies. Verbatim's leadership role is especially apparent in the evolution of optical media recording including MO and the CD/DVD family of products.

Along with its technological innovations, Verbatim has always been recognized universally for its superior manufacturing practices. Verbatim was the first media company to receive ISO certification, the de facto standard for quality management systems worldwide. This commitment to quality translates into consistent product performance and reliability. In addition, Verbatim provides toll-free technical support and service to enable its customers to maximize the performance of its products.

As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a recognized world leader in the chemical and computer industries, Verbatim is ideally positioned to take advantage of changes in the market while continuing to challenge the frontiers of data storage.

We will be taking a look at another product from their Store'n'Go line-up simply called "Store'n'Go 500GB for Mac". This is a USB 3.0 & Firewire 800 equipped, 2.5" enclosure with a 500 GB hard drive inside. Verbatim only shows the black version on their website, but it is also available in white.

Specifications

• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
• FW800 provides the fastest FireWire connection available
• Backwardly-compatible with USB 2.0 ports
• Includes Verbatim's Green Button energy-saving software
• Green Button offers 3 sleep/suspend settings, saving power when the drive is not in use
• Features Verbatim's Formatter software, allowing users to easily format the drive to either FAT32 or HFS+, based on their own requirements.
• Includes 2-year limited warranty
• Time Machine Ready