The drive is adequate, it has conked out a few times, but generally comes back, BUT it takes a wierd y-shaped cable which requires TWO USB ports. My cable stopped working, and ordinary USB cables DO NOT WORK, despite what a lengthy process through customer service tell you. Then, to order a replacement cable, multiple calls on hold eventually takes you to a service center in some remote countyr where the operators barely speak english. After repeating all my contact and drive serial number etc info for the fourth or fifth time to a foreign speaking customer service person (and this after being on hold for nearly an hour), I have yet to hear back about getting a new cable.AVOID!!!