--- product_id: 34981894 title: "SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso)" brand: "hitachi" price: "1 Lei" currency: RON in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/34981894-simpletech-by-hitachi-signature-mini-500-gb-usb-2-0 store_origin: RO region: Romania --- # USB 2.0 speed Multiple colors 500 GB storage SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso) **Brand:** hitachi **Price:** 1 Lei **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 📦 Store in Style: Your Data, Your Way! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso) by hitachi - **How much does it cost?** 1 Lei with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/34981894-simpletech-by-hitachi-signature-mini-500-gb-usb-2-0) ## Best For - hitachi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hitachi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable Design:** Built to withstand travel demands. - • **Sleek Aesthetic:** Crafted by Pininfarina for a touch of elegance. - • **Compact & Portable:** Designed for on-the-go professionals. - • **Personalized Options:** Choose from various colors and capacities to match your style. - • **Versatile Connectivity:** Includes all-in-one USB 2.0 Y cable for power and data. ## Overview The SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E combines a sleek, pocket-sized design with a durable build, making it the perfect travel companion for professionals. With high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity and a variety of color options, this hard drive not only secures your data but also complements your personal style. ## Description Product Description SimpleTech 500GB Signature MiniTM USB 2.0 portable drive, the dark roasted brew from the SimpleTech Signature Mini family, brings all new flavor to your life on the go. Supple and resilient to the touch, with a positive, velvety grip, it is designed by our friends at Pininfarina, the icon of Italian sports car design since 1930. .com Introducing the Signature Mini family of bite-size drives, bursting with tasty ingredients. Supple and resilient to the touch, with a positive velvety grip, they're designed by our friends at Pininfarina, the icon of Italian sports car design since 1930. High speed USB 2.0 "Y" cable included provides power without extra cables Perfect for the Consumers who own a laptop or desktop computer looking for a stylish, simple way to store, backup, and carry their files. Just plug one in, and inside you'll find smart ways to protect and manage all your precious stuff. Includes both local and online backup for unbeatable, total protection. With Fabrik Local Backup software, you can set up automatic backups from your computer to your Signature Mini, while Fabrik Ultimate Backup (2 GB free) provides secure, online storage that's safe from real world mishaps. It works in the background, for constant, near-real time protection without bogging down your computer. And who says the Signature Mini is just for storage? For all the photos, songs, and video in your life, Joggle helps you keep track of them wherever they're stored. Online or on any drive, you'll see all your stuff on a single screen and easily share it with friends and family everywhere. Features and Benefits:Sleek pocket-sized design by PininfarinaVelvety smooth texture for a secure gripDurable and made for travelExpress yourself – choose from multiple colors and capacitiesAll-in-one high speed USB 2.0 "Y" cable (included) also provides powerSimple, automatic backups with Fabrik Local BackupTMComplete, unbeatable protection with Fabrik Ultimate BackupTM online service (2 GB free)JoggleTM digital content manager for easy tracking, sharing and publishing of photos, music, and videosFree technical support3-year warranty What’s in the Box Signature Mini USB 2.0 Portable Drive USB 2.0 Cable Fabrik Local Backup™ Software Fabrik Ultimate Backup™ Service (2GB free)† Joggle™ Digital Content Manager Free technical support ## Features - Sleek pocket-sized design by Pininfarina - Velvety smooth texture for a secure grip - Durable and made for travel - Express yourself choose from multiple colors and capacities - All-in-one high speed USB 2.0 Ycable (included) also provides power ## Images ![SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ig247IfpL.jpg) ![SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aumgVj0GL.jpg) ![SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31QS384GU2L.jpg) ![SimpleTech by Hitachi Signature Mini 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive FS-U25/500E (Espresso) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dgJ8r-s3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Problem Alert - caveat emptor *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 6, 2010* I originally ordered this on December 31st and ordered it with Saturday delivery. Amazon delivered it with no problems on Saturday. I immediately opened it and attempted to install it and OOPS - no software installed on it. No problem mon - went to the manufacturers website and figured I would download it from there. The harddrive hooked up with no problems so I just needed the software. Well after about two hours of looking on Simpletech, Hitachi and Fabrik's websites I realized it wasn't so easy - every hardrive but this one was listed under support. And there is no support on weekends from humans. Without the software it might as well be an elegant rock. So I called Amazon and asked for a reploacement and they were very good and sent a new one pronto which arrived without delays on Monday. Guess what? No software again on the machine. At least this time it was before 5PM CST and there was tech support available. Well, I called 4 numbers for 20 minutes straight and nobody answered the phone - all 4 rang and rang and rang until 5:05CST - at which point I finally got a hold of a receptionist at Hitachi who said they had phone issues. She eventually had somebody from Tech Support contact me (after calling again 20 minutes later) at which point the guy talked to me like I was a moron and told me he could have saved me the trouble of having Amazon replace it - that they format these portable hard drives 100 at a time and sometimes they don't get the software loaded. I asked him why they didn't put this on their support site so I at least knew what was going on - and he said they couldn't because of copyright problems with the software. When I asked a manager the same question about putting some mention of this problem on their website he said they wouldn't want to redflag a problem like this. So I will do it for them right here - watch for defective hard drives on this model!!! Well the tech support guy did email me a link to download the software - but unless you feel like going through the hassle - avoid this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars It works. And guess what's in it! *by N***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 26, 2009* I bought this external hard drive when it was on sale. It was cheaper, actually, than buying a bare hard drive, so I went ahead and bought this thing even though I did not quite need it.The drive worked nicely. It is no speed demon; not only is it only equipped with USB 2.0 port, but it houses a 5400rpm hard drive, so it is naturally slow, topping out at somewhere north of 20MB/s. On the upside, it does not require an external power source (unless your USB port is wimpy and/or swamped with other devices from the hub). I have noticed that the casing did not close properly; this, I later realized, was due to a broken tab. It did not affect its functionality, but I question its build quality.Then I required a 2.5" hard drive for a new computer. Despite the small risk of hard drive not fitting, I opened up the casing (oops, there's my warranty!). Inside sat... a Hitachi Travelstar 5K500. I believe it is a late revision. It is a good sign as a hard drive. As for the rest of the parts? Well, the USB-to-SATA circuit part was very small, and it might just work with 3.5" hard drive (I'm not making any guarantees! Do this at your own risk.). Casing is flimsy plastic (durr) with an LED on top. It's structurally sound overall, but I wonder if this is a good casing for heat dissipation. Perhaps it's the culprit for hard drive failures others are experiencing? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Good for traveling *by M***O on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 24, 2009* I bought this external hard drive to carry importants files and programs, and this hard drive runs well, is an small hard drive with a lot of space.In my case, I can hear a little noise in the hard drive and I haven't been using this hard drive for a long time, I used it sometimes so I don't know why the noise so fast. besides, the hard drive need to be connected to two USB port in order to work, I made test with diferents USB ports and it always needs two USB ports. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ro/products/34981894-simpletech-by-hitachi-signature-mini-500-gb-usb-2-0](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/34981894-simpletech-by-hitachi-signature-mini-500-gb-usb-2-0) --- *Product available on Desertcart Romania* *Store origin: RO* *Last updated: 2026-10-24*