Like the Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT, the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Hard Drive features a self-destruct feature designed to thwart automated attempts to input PINs. The ability to manage multiple user passwords makes the ThinkPad that much more handy in a business setting. While in administrator mode, users can create up to 10 unique user passwords, change the administrator password, clear all existing passwords or set the auto-lock function.
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Users also have the option of entering administrator mode by holding down the green unlock key and 0 for five seconds and then entering the administrator password (at which point the indicator light turns blue). Accessing the drive requires that you enter a PIN, at which point the light turns green. To protect users' data, the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Hard Drive features two layers of security: digital protection in the form of 256-bit encryption and electronic protection through a numbered keypad.Īfter plugging the drive into your laptop, a red indicator light turns on, letting you know that the drive is locked. Like the Aegis drive, the ThinkPad disappointingly lacks any bundled utilities such as automatic backup, online storage or sync tools, which proved to be very helpful on drives such as the Seagate GoFlex Turbo and Iomega eGo.
Lenovo suggests changing the default PIN the first time you use the drive, but this is a simple matter of entering administrator mode, typing in a new PIN (between eight and 16 digits) and pressing the green unlock button.
We love the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Hard Drive's software-free design - simply connect the drive to your computer, enter the Personal Identification Number, and start transferring files.
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The drive is small enough to fit in a pants pocket and comes with an attractive black fabric case with red interior lining.Īlthough the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Hard Drive lacks the semi-rugged features of portable hard drives such as the Buffalo MiniStation Extreme or LaCie Rugged Mini, it features a 16-point omni-directional shock-mounting to protect it from accidental drops. At 4.8 x 3.4 x 0.7 inches and 6.5 ounces, the ThinkPad is identical in size and weight to the Iomega eGo, and slightly larger than the svelte Seagate GoFlex Turbo (4.4 x 3.3 x 0.5 inches).
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