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ADATA DashDrive Durable HD710

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The ADATA DashDrive Durable HD710 has physical protection built in, but the end result is only somewhat satisfying.

ADATA DashDrive Durable HD710 : Angle

The ADATA DashDrive Durable HD710 (1TB) has got a layer of armor to physically protect the drive mechanism, but it's priced just like a more pedestrian portable hard drive.

ADATA DashDrive Durable HD710 : Front

The colors are accents on the rubberized covering on the black plastic housing on the drive, which no doubt helps protect the drive against a hard knock life.

ADATA DashDrive Durable HD710 : Back

The rubberized cover also has a channel molded into the edge, which grips the included USB 3.0 cable.

ADATA DashDrive Durable HD710 : Angle

This is both a plus and a minus. It's a plus because the channel is convenient and the cable is easily replicable with a standard USB 3.0 micro-b cable if the cable ever becomes frayed or breaks.

ADATA DashDrive Durable HD710 : USB Cable

The cable is kind of finicky connecting to the DashDrive Durable HD710's connector, because the micro-USB b connector on the drive needs better guide indents and the drive's protective flap exerts pressure on the cable connector.