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Coolmax Ultimate OS Backup Drive
Written by Dan Groff | Date: 10.14.2004 | Manufacturer: Coolmax
Viruses, worms, Windows system crashes, not a problem if you are the proud owner of Coolmax's new Ultimate "OS" backup drive. Your Windows XP system restore feature did not work, once again not problem with the ultimate "OS" back up drive from Coolmax.


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Coolmax seems to have out done their selves this time around, not only offering to back up your data to a USB 2.0 enclosure but also backing up your entire operating system. Your entire operating system if you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000 that is, all past MS operating system users are out of luck. Also if you use Linux you are also out of luck as this "OS" back up drive it is made only to work with XP and Windows 2000. So can Coolmax deliver the goods they are promising? Fastlanehw is going to put this brand new "OS" back up enclosure to the test.


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After opening up the box you get your first look at the "OS" back up drive and the accessories that Coolmax gives you when you purchase this enclosure. You get the OS back up drive, USB 2.0 cable, power cable, software and owners manual.

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The OS back up drive is made out of plastic and looks like a big X. On the top is three small buttons, OS back up, data back up and restore. The bottom is vented to let heat escape that will build up during use. The back side of the enclosure is where you will plug in the power connector, USB cable and the on/off switch.

FEATURES:
• Simple operation, no hassle with complicated software operation.
• Data and system Back-up function with single push button back-up function for PC's system and data. Setup done with software, single push button for the actual back-up operation.
• Data and system restoration done with the single push a button.
• Selectable restoration according to system or data.
• Selectable restoration by back-up date.
• Capability of backing up all the files, systems and partitions up to 4 HDDs on a single PC.
• The product can also be used as a normal external HDD for other storage purpose.
• External USB2.0 HDD solution at 480 Mbps/sec, 40 times faster than the USB1.1 HDD.
• Cooling specification to keep HDD operating less than 45 degree Celsius to protect HDD and data integrity.
• On-line up-gradable firmware for the latest updates.

SPECIFICATION:
Model No: 3.5" Xtreme Files (F1)
Available interfaces: USB 2.0 / USB 2.0 & 1394 firewire Combo
Interface Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps (USB 2.0); 400 Mbps (IEEEE 1394) firewire
Interface Support: 3.5" IDE HDD ( ATA66/100/133) up to 300GB
Connector: USB 2.0 normal B / 6-pin firewire
Supported OS: Windowsฎ 2000 / XP
Dimension: 200/238(L) x 130/180(W) x 50(H) mm
Construction material: Plastic ( PC ) body and metal tray
Power Supply: AC input 100-240V ; DC output 12V/5V switching power adapter
Package Contents: 3.5" Xtreme Files (F1) & Software CD, AC/DC Power adapter, User manual, Data Cables

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