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OneTouch III Maxtor OneTouch™ III, FireWire 400/USB 2.0
Room for digital video

Available in:

  • 300 GB
  • 500 GB
  • 750 GB
Automated OneTouch Back Up Back up your entire hard drive with a push of a button or set up the software to perform convenient automatic backups.
Dual Interface Connect using either the USB 2.0 or FireWire 400 interface for speed, convenience and flexibility.
750 GB Capacity Add enormous capacity instantly. Stores 240,000 photos, or 750 hours of DV video, or 12,495 hours of music.
7200 RPM, 16 MB cache buffer For fast drive performance, seamless data exchange, and instant access to your files.
System Rollback Restores your system to a point in time just before your system crashed, while keeping your current data safe and up to date.
Sync your files Automatically synchronize your files between two computers every time you connect or disconnect the drive so you are always working with the most current data.
Easy to Use Interface Simplifies drive management, security, and backup scheduling.
Maxtor DriveLock™ Password protect the contents of your drive for an extra measure of security.
Simple set up Plug it in, connect the USB 2.0 cable, and your Maxtor OneTouch III automatically appears on your desktop.
Hard Drive 3.5 inch ATA with Ultra ATA 133 interface
Capacity 300GB   (STM303004OTAB05-RK / T01G300)
500GB   (STM305004OTAB05-RK / T01G500)
750GB   (STM307504OTAB05-RK / T01G750)
RPM 7200
Cache Buffer 16MB
Seek Time 9.0 ms
Interface 1394/FireWire/i.LINK and USB 2.0/1.1
Sustained Transfer Rate USB 2.0 33 MB/sec, FireWire 43 MB/sec
Bus Transfer Rate USB 2.0 480 Mb/sec, FireWire 400 Mb/sec
Operating Temp 5C to 35C (41F to 95F)
Dimensions 5.3 x 2.6 x 8.5 inches (136 x 65 x 217 mm)
Weight 3.2 lbs (1.45 Kgrams)
AC Voltage 100-240 VAC
Input Frequency 47-63 Hz AC
Compatibility Mac and PC
Macintosh Requirements
  • Mac OS X (10.2.8 or later): 128MB (256 recommended) RAM or more asrequired by operating system
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Internet connection (for system updates)
PC Requirements
  • Pentium III, 500 MHz equivalent processor or higher
  • Windows 2000 Professional, XP Professional, or XP Home Edition
  • 128MB (256 recommended) RAM or more as required by operating system
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Internet connection (for system updates)
Datasheet Download
White Paper Download
Combine high speed performance with enormous storage capacity and incredible ease of use and its no surprise the Maxtor OneTouch III is garnering rave reviews and racking up awards.
"External Storage with Style: Sub-Terabyte External Hard Drives"
Tom's Hardware - January 7, 2008
"Maxtor 1TB Hard Drive Review"
Big Bruin Tech News and Reviews - January 7, 2008
Maxtor 500GB OneTouch III
Digital Video Editing - February, 2006
Maxtor Updates External Drive Line
ExtremeTech - January, 2006
New Maxtor OneTouch III Family is Unveiled
HardwareZone - January, 2006
To help you get the most from your Maxtor OneTouch III FireWire 400/USB 2.0, we recommend the following accessories:
Hard Drive Carrying Case<
You can take it with you. And do it safely, with this rugged, protective carrying case, designed expressly for the OneTouch III.
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
Documentation and Installation CD’s
Maxtor Backup and OneTouch Manager software applications
USB 2.0 cable
FireWire 400 cable
External AC power supply
Quick start guide
Limited Warranty