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Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Hitachi LifeStudio™ MobilePLUS 500 GB (Review & Giveaway)


A Little Bit About The Hitachi LifeStudio™ Mobile Plus
The LifeStudio™ Mobile Plus external drive automatically finds and organizes photos, movies, music, and files into a stunning 3D wall* so you can easily view all your content from one location, plus access and post photos to Facebook™, Flickr™ and Picasa™. The included auto-sync USB key delivers ultimate flexibility for your content on-the-go.


Automatic local and online backup provide two levels of reliable protection to help keep your digital content safe. And you can access your files from any computer or smartphone using an internet browser, or share with others by sending a web link. iPad and iPhone aps are also available for an additional cost.

More than an ordinary hard drive – this is the hard drive re-invented.

•Easily find, organize, and share your files using a stunning, interactive 3D interface

•Includes detachable auto-sync USB key for ultimate flexibility on-the-go

•Protect your files with two levels of reliable backup: local and online

•Includes USB dock for drive and USB key enabling easy access to your content without fumbling with cables

•Small size makes it convenient to take with you

•500GB and 320GB capacity options; graphite and platinum color options

•USB 2.0 interface, for PC and Mac

•3-Year Hitachi factory warranty

Inside the box:
•2.5” external hard drive

•4GB MicroSD USB Key

•USB 2.0 dock for drive and USB key

•USB 2.0 cable

•Preloaded Hitachi Backup™ software

•Preloaded LifeStudio™ software

•QuickStart guide

My Experience
I'm a mother.....and a pathological picture / video taker (hey' don't the two go hand in hand?! ;) The issue that I've run across with having thousands of pictures is; I CAN NEVER FIND THE ONE'S I'M LOOKING FOR (and how many pictures go forgotten)! I've spent many many many many (well you get the point) hour's at night trying to sort through them and it's nearly impossible; there's just too many pictures and not enough time in my hectic "mommy schedule".

I've been in search of a device that would manage and sort the files for me. I purchased one that claimed that it would organize everything, However, in organizing them it didn't make it any easier to access the photo's that I wanted. There were no dates to reference; just tons and tons of files, containing tons and tons of pictures (how is this any different than where I had started you ask? IT WASN'T!). So I searched for another device....and stumbled upon the Hitachi LifeStudio™ MobilePLUS.

I was EXCITED! If this device did all that it professed to do, I would finally be able to organize the chaos and enjoy my memories (which is the desired result of picture taking right?!)! After the LifeStudio arrived, it was set up fairly quickly (it's a plug & play so all you have to do is connect it to your computer. In mater of a few minutes all of the files in my computer were organized and visible on the display "3-D Wall". The wall that is created is an easily scrollable wall of pictures,video's, and music files; it allows you to view your images, thus making it EXTREMELY easy to access all of my pictures and videos and even music!

After the LifeStudio pulled all of my files and organized them, I could now view everything by year (or month). What totally sold me on the LifeStudio? You can instantly upload the files to Flickr, Facebook, or Picasa without leaving the LifeStudio application! The LifeStudio also offers portability with the removable 4GB USB Key that you can take with you on the go (fits easily in a purse or pocket)! My verdict? I love it! It's easy, it's organized my chaos, and allowed me the opportunity to view my cherished memories without inducing a headache (hours of searching through SD cards can do that to a gal that's already running short of "free time" ;)

Looking for that perfect gift for a mom this Holiday Season (or are you a mom looking to add to your wish list?)? Look no further! The LifeStudio™ MobilePLUS is amazing!
EVERY MOM SHOULD OWN ONE!

BUY IT:
Visit http://www.lifestudio.com/ for additional information and to find a retailer in your area.
WIN IT:
Storage capacity to store a lifetime of memories! One Lucky Reader will receive a 500 GB Hitachi LifeStudio™ Mobile Plus!
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Entry to this giveaway ends at 12pm PST December 11, 2010. Winner's are chosen randomly through random.org. The winner will be announced in a post within 7 days of the giveaway ending, and contacted through email. The winner will have 48 hrs. to respond or another winner will be chosen.


DISCLOSURE: A product sample was provided for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255