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Basics Maxtor Basics™ Personal Storage 3200
Storage made simple

Available in:

  • 160 GB
  • 320 GB
  • 500 GB
USB 2.0 Interface Plug and play. Simply connect using the USB 2.0 cable and get up and running fast.
500 GB Capacity Add enormous capacity instantly. Stores 160,000 photos, or 500 hours of DV video, or 8,330 hours of music.
7200 RPM, 16 MB cache buffer For fast drive performance, seamless data exchange, and instant access to your files.
Simple set up Plug it in, connect the USB 2.0 cable, and your Personal Storage 3200 automatically appears on your desktop.
   
Hard Drive 3.5-inch External USB 2.0
Capacity (Model #) 160GB   (STM301603EHAB01-RK / U01E160)
320GB   (STM303204EHAB01-RK / U01H320)
500GB   (STM305004EHAB01-RK / U01H500)
RPM 7200.0
Cache Buffer 16MB 8MB
Seek Time < 9.0 ms
Sustained Transfer Rate
  • up to 480Mb/sec data transfer rates
Operating Temp 5C to 35C (41F to 95 F)
Dimensions 1.75 x 6.0 x 8.75 inches
Weight Weight 2.6 lbs (1.16kg)
AC Voltage 100-240 VAC
Compatibility PC
PC Requirements
  • Minimum System Requirements Pentium III
  • 500 MHz equivalent processor or higher
  • Windows 2000 Professional, XP Professional, or XP Home Edition
  • 128 MB (256 recommended) RAM or more as required by operating system
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Internet connection (for system updates)
Macintosh Requirements
  • Minimum System Requirements Apple G4 processor or greater
  • Mac OS X (10.2.8 or later)
  • 128 MB (256 recommended) RAM or more as required by operating system
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Internet connection (for system updates)
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To help you get the most from your Maxtor Basic, we recommend the following accessories:
You can take it with you. And do it safely, with this rugged, protective carrying case, designed expressly for the PS3200.
If you take your drive from work to home and back, an additional power adapter is a life saver. With a power adapter at work and at home, you never have to worry about misplacing your power cord, and you'll always have access to your drive.
Everything you need to get started enjoying the speed, capacity, and peace of mind of your new hard drive is included.
External hard drive
USB 2.0 cable
External AC power supply
Quick start guide
Limited Warranty