Comments on: Kind of awesome: external HDD with a keypad for security http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:25:36 -0500 hourly 1 By: This USB drive will self-destruct in 24 hours « Discover Future http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1008521 This USB drive will self-destruct in 24 hours « Discover Future Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:49:56 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-1008521 [...] this already, but it’s more along the line of built-in encryption. I’ll have a review of this keypad-protected Lenovo in a couple days, but it’s not the same. You can’t order it to kill all the data on it in 24 [...] [...] this already, but it’s more along the line of built-in encryption. I’ll have a review of this keypad-protected Lenovo in a couple days, but it’s not the same. You can’t order it to kill all the data on it in 24 [...]

]]> By: minja http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-949595 minja Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:24:29 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-949595 very good very good

]]> By: 分享热点 » 联想发布带数字输入键盘的加密移动硬盘 http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-949593 分享热点 » 联想发布带数字输入键盘的加密移动硬盘 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:21:41 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-949593 [...] 来源引用 [...] [...] 来源引用 [...]

]]> By: External Disk Will Make You Feel A Secure | Gadget Folder Free Gadget Review http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-949430 External Disk Will Make You Feel A Secure | Gadget Folder Free Gadget Review Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:27:21 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-949430 [...] Source [...] [...] Source [...]

]]> By: Disco duro externo con seguridad extra http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-949275 Disco duro externo con seguridad extra Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:51:43 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-949275 [...] | CrunchGear Enviar [...] [...] | CrunchGear Enviar [...]

]]> By: Rakinamas išorinis diskas : nežinau.lt http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-949218 Rakinamas išorinis diskas : nežinau.lt Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:36:59 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-949218 [...] išleido išorinius 160 ir 320 GB diskus su įdomia duomenų apsauga – skaitmeniniu PIN kodu. Visi duomenys diske yra užšifruoti ir automatiškai iššifruojami tik tada, kai savininkas ant [...] [...] išleido išorinius 160 ir 320 GB diskus su įdomia duomenų apsauga – skaitmeniniu PIN kodu. Visi duomenys diske yra užšifruoti ir automatiškai iššifruojami tik tada, kai savininkas ant [...]

]]> By: HD com teclado de segurança | rodrigostoledo.com http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-948786 HD com teclado de segurança | rodrigostoledo.com Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:09:05 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-948786 [...] Crunchgear. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "HD com teclado de segurança", url: [...] [...] Crunchgear. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “HD com teclado de segurança”, url: [...]

]]> By: Devin Coldewey http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-948677 Devin Coldewey Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:12:17 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-948677 Yeah, I agree with you and Mike up there ^. It's pricey for sure, but of course you wouldn't be using this as primary storage. Its not competing against plain 500GB externals with better $/GB ratios. I think it's a reasonable price for a sort of "pilot" product like this. Yeah, I agree with you and Mike up there ^. It’s pricey for sure, but of course you wouldn’t be using this as primary storage. Its not competing against plain 500GB externals with better $/GB ratios. I think it’s a reasonable price for a sort of “pilot” product like this.

]]> By: TommyC http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-948629 TommyC Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:56:52 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-948629 That's a really neat feature, having keypad security with an external hard drive. I agree too, that the price point at the anticipated release time, is a bit pricey. If, the innovation takes hold in the consumer psyche, it would be just a matter of time before HP, Iomega, Memorex, Seagate, Simple Tech, Toshiba, Verbatim and Western Digital, follow with their own versions of keypad external hard drives. The consumer will certainly benefit from the resultant competitive pricing that follows. That’s a really neat feature, having keypad security with an external hard drive. I agree too, that the price point at the anticipated release time, is a bit pricey. If, the innovation takes hold in the consumer psyche, it would be just a matter of time before HP, Iomega, Memorex, Seagate, Simple Tech, Toshiba, Verbatim and Western Digital, follow with their own versions of keypad external hard drives. The consumer will certainly benefit from the resultant competitive pricing that follows.

]]> By: Mike http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-948616 Mike Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:17:10 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-948616 Looks cool. Pricing is a bit on the high end though. Best, Mike http://www.wannadevelop.com/ Looks cool. Pricing is a bit on the high end though.

Best,
Mike

http://www.wannadevelop.com/

]]> By: orn310 http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-948589 orn310 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:38:48 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-948589 huh... I would probebly use a diferent keypad hard drive... put on their a compleate backup of my computer, and some more... Personal items (i.e. Finances, "Private" data, ect.) huh… I would probebly use a diferent keypad hard drive… put on their a compleate backup of my computer, and some more… Personal items (i.e. Finances, “Private” data, ect.)

]]> By: Credit Card with Keypad - Secure Online Shopping +++ | Jay G's Gadgets http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-948561 Credit Card with Keypad - Secure Online Shopping +++ | Jay G's Gadgets Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:03:33 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-948561 [...] Now, if my next laptop comes with a biometrically secured keypad to go along with my keypad locked hard-drive……………….. [...] [...] Now, if my next laptop comes with a biometrically secured keypad to go along with my keypad locked hard-drive……………….. [...]

]]> By: External HDD with a keypad for security | Tech News - Business News And Social Networking http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-948543 External HDD with a keypad for security | Tech News - Business News And Social Networking Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:28:21 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-948543 [...] Via Crunchgear [...] [...] Via Crunchgear [...]

]]> By: Ankit Gupta http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-948487 Ankit Gupta Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:02:41 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-948487 In electronics, the golden ratio is considered to be a bad thing. Approaching this could be a disaster, it's as simple as that. 320GB/$219 = 1.46 160GB/$180 = .88888888 (repeating) Golden ratio = 1.618 In the game of The Price is Right, the person who guesses the number closest to the actual retail price is the winner. Because the golden ratio is bad, you need to avoid winning. Therefore, after a lengthy discussion and lots of analysis, the clear choice is the 160GB model. Devin, when you say "I don’t have to tell you which is the better deal.", I think you were overestimating the mental capacity of the readers. The Golden Ratio is probably a bit too complicated. I hope this clears up any confusion for people, I'm hoping that my effort helps at least one person, that'll make my effort worth every moment. One note: I highly recommend the gold plated gremlin-killing USB 2.0 Monster Cables at Best Buy, they're oxygen free and the best for high speed data transfers. Plus, they look cool, and I think some might even light up when they're plugged in! In electronics, the golden ratio is considered to be a bad thing. Approaching this could be a disaster, it’s as simple as that.

320GB/$219 = 1.46
160GB/$180 = .88888888 (repeating)
Golden ratio = 1.618

In the game of The Price is Right, the person who guesses the number closest to the actual retail price is the winner. Because the golden ratio is bad, you need to avoid winning.

Therefore, after a lengthy discussion and lots of analysis, the clear choice is the 160GB model.

Devin, when you say “I don’t have to tell you which is the better deal.”, I think you were overestimating the mental capacity of the readers. The Golden Ratio is probably a bit too complicated.

I hope this clears up any confusion for people, I’m hoping that my effort helps at least one person, that’ll make my effort worth every moment.

One note: I highly recommend the gold plated gremlin-killing USB 2.0 Monster Cables at Best Buy, they’re oxygen free and the best for high speed data transfers. Plus, they look cool, and I think some might even light up when they’re plugged in!

]]> By: Extern Hårddisk med Knappsats för Lösenordsskydd - prylzonen.se http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/14/kind-of-awesome-external-hdd-with-a-keypad-for-security/comment-page-1/#comment-948466 Extern Hårddisk med Knappsats för Lösenordsskydd - prylzonen.se Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:12:25 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=53851#comment-948466 [...] 160GB versionen kostar $180 och 320GB kostar $219. Hårddisken släpps i mitten av November. [Källa] Taggar: extern hårddisk, lenovo, lösenordsskydd, [...] [...] 160GB versionen kostar $180 och 320GB kostar $219. Hårddisken släpps i mitten av November. [Källa] Taggar: extern hårddisk, lenovo, lösenordsskydd, [...]

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