SpeedTools ATA Hi-Cap Driver for Mac

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Key Details of SpeedTools ATA Hi-Cap Driver

use 128 GB+ drives with older Macs
Last updated on February 29, 2024
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Developer’s Description

By Intech Software Corporation

use 128 GB+ drives with older Macs

The SpeedTools ATA Hi-Cap Support Driver was created to allow the use of extended capacity ATA drives (drives greater than 128 Gigabytes in size) on older (Pre-Mirrored Door) G4 and G3 Macintoshes including Cube, PowerMacs, PowerBooks, iBooks and iMacs running MacOS X versions 10.2 and later. Includes intelligent installation/removal utility. Available stand-alone or as part of SpeedTools Utilities package.Customers who have purchased a previous versions of this product from Intech's website can login and obtain their Free Lifetime Update.

SpeedTools ATA Hi-Cap Driver for Mac

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 11, 2008

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 3.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements: MacOS X (10.2 or later) ATA Drive greater than 128 Gigabytes in size G3 or G4 (which not currently support extended capacity drives)

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Total Downloads: 961

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User Reviews

3.9/5

8 User Votes

Good Product, Shady Company
mwilkeMarch 29, 2010
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I have used the Speed Tools Hi-Cap driver since 2007. I recently upgraded to Leopard. The old driver wasn't compatible. I went to Intech to get a "free update for life". No matter what I did with the links on their site, I kept ending up in a purchase scenario. My 2007 purchase is listed on my Intech account, so, even on their website, I'm considered to be a legitimate customer, eligible for an update. I tried to email -- dead link. I tried to call -- the number was disconnected. It was a Sat. and I needed to get my system upgraded and running by Sun. So I decided I had no other choice but to go through a repurchase, and sort it out with Intech when they contacted me. I received two emails - a confirmation and one from Eric Kelly <eric_intech@mac.com>. I replied to both, and here, two weeks later, have not received a reply from either. I now have no choice but to dispute the purchase and question the legitimacy of Intech with Visa. The software works well, but as for actual contacts, customer support, or free upgrades, The product works well, the company and website don't. I paid twice now, for a product I should have purchased once. I won't do that again. I'd recommend finding another product that does the same thing.
Excellent (version 2.0.1)
benbirdJune 14, 2007
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Worked on my G4 with 500GB drive perfectly. No problems whatsoever - does exactly what it claims.
Purchased. Completely Satisfied. GREAT product!
mudbuggerJuly 27, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Works fine on a dual G4 320 GB internal. No problems whatsoever. Very satisified customer here.
Does exactly what it's supposed to.
jsparkerJanuary 31, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />My only gripe is that Apple doesn't include this in their own OS, but I finally have access to the "lost" 32GB on my 160GB secondary drive in my AGP G4.
No Tech Support
onlinedeliveryJune 30, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I had a similar problem as an earlier review. They took my money for the software. The installer errored out and would not run on a machine with a fresh software installation. Could not find a way to make the driver work. I believe it may not be compatible with 10.3.4. My inquiries received no response. I'm still hopeful that tech support or anyone at the company will get back to me but I'm not optimistic.
May Take Your Money And Run...
Eimon--2008June 24, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />BEWARE of the Intech web site for the SpeedTools ATA Hi-Cap Support Driver for MacOS X. I went to down load it, having filled in all my credit card info, etc., and after it accepted my payment, nothing happened when I hit the final download button. I've contacted the company three times at the addresses shown on the web site but there's been absolutely no response. So now I'm out $25 and have a 250GB HDD that I can't install. BEWARE!
Works as advertised
MaxMac68April 5, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Who uses os 9 anymore? Not me. I have a large 250 GB drive which is normally mounted in a FireWire 400 case. Well, not only was it flakey in the FireWire case (sometimes it wouldn't mount), but it was slow too (about 32 MB/sec). I figured for 25 bucks it might be worth getting rid of the FireWire case and trying out. After installing the driver, I setup up the drive per the included instructions using Apple's Disk Utility w/two partitions. I then installed MacOS 10.3 and took it for a test drive. It boots great, it mounts everytime and I got an unexpected surprise, its now faster! My drive is now blazing at 48 MB/sec! For 25 bucks this is a steal.
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XOPMarch 25, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Yep, works just fine. I would recommend this to any one having the big drive problem. And, might I add my controller card issues stated from my previous post are all gone. Plus it beats the $70 price of the controller card.