Many times a simple USB flash drive just isn't the right tool for the job. Other times, writable optical media isn't the best choice either. Sometimes you need something a little more robust; a little more refined. Sometimes you need an external hard drive. SimpleTech, recently aquired by Fabrik Inc., has just released the SimpleDrive Portable Hard Drive, a sleek, stylish and effective means of providing plenty of storage in a highly portable configuration. Here is what SimpleTech has to say about their SimpleDrive Portable Hard Drive:

'Designed by Pininfarina, the very same design firm that gives Ferrari sports cars their stylish lines, SimpleDrive Portable hard drive is the easiest way to add fast, reliable storage to any desktop, laptop or notebook computer. With USB 2.0 setup is a snap and data transfer speeds up to 480Mb/second.'

The SimpleDrive is available in multiple storage sizes ranging from 60Gb to 250GB. All models utilize an 8MB cache 5400 RPM hard drive, and USB 2.0 connectivity. With the 250GB model in my possession, I am ready to put this drive to the test. Continue on to see how the SimpleDrive and it's included software perform.