I have a 250gb Maxtor. I travel with a rock and roll show across the country. I need bulletproof drives and this one is not it. I am still looking, but am sorely disappointed with this drive. I cannot stress enough the importance of having material backed up in at least 2 sources, leaving one of them at home on a pillow.Keep in mind, most, if not all computer gear is not made to travel. If you are going to drive nails with a product, it's security and outer shell is YOUR responsibility. FYI - I am looking at $3000 to retrieve my data from the Maxtor. And I did not even drop it. G-Raid and LaCie are not good drives either for travelling. I wish I had better news. But let the buyer beware. Always.