1. Introduction2. ADATA DashDrive Durable HD7103. Testing Methodology4. CrystalDiskInfo & CrystalDiskMark5. Atto Benchmark6. HD Tune7. Water Resistance8. Shock Resistance9. Closing Thoughts10. View All Pages

Recently we held a competition for one lucky reader – for the opportunity to review an upcoming ADATA product. Ian Stevenson won the competition and today we present his independent'reader review'.

Today we’ll be taking a look at the 750GB DashDrive Durable HD710 portable hard drive from ADATA. This external hard drive offers a refreshing new approach to shock-resistant designs, combining style and substance together courtesy of the striking aesthetics and USB 3.0 Interface.

With military-grade shockproof and waterproof construction, targeting the on-the-go crowd whose active lifestyles demand a versatile shockproof performance and those demanding equipment that is protected from the elements.

• The HD710 is a robust storage device constructed of unique rubber material, designed especially for outdoor users. Its vibrant colour, clean-cut design and distinctive charm may appeal to those with active lifestyles.
• The military specification shockproof structure is highly waterproof.
• Equipped with a 2.5-inch 5,400 RPM hard drive and USB 3.0 transfer interface, achieving read/write performance up to 109MB/s.

Specifications:

• Device Interface: USB 3.0
• HDD Interface: 2.5″ SATA
• Dimensions: 132 x 99 x 21.5mm (5.2 x 3.9 x 0.85in)
• Weight: 220g (0.49 lb.)
• Available colours: Black / Blue / Yellow
• Shockproof: Military MIL-STD-810G 516.5 drop tested
• Waterproof: IPX7 Standard

• Capacity: 750GB (698GB available drive space when formatted to NTFS)

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