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Seagate - Expansion Desktop 3TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

Model: STBV3000100
SKU: 6059698
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  • Key Specs
    • Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
    • Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
    • Interface(s): USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
  • General
    • Product Name: Expansion Desktop 3TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
    • Brand: Seagate
    • Model Number: STBV3000100
  • Performance
    • Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
    • Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
  • Compatibility
    • Internal Or External: External
    • External Hard Drive Type: Desktop (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
    • Interface(s): USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
    • Minimum System Requirements: Windows® 7 or higher, or Mac OS® X 10.9 or higher operating system
  • Power
    • Power Source: AC adapter
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 7.1 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 4.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 33.6 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Other
    • UPC: 763649064931

This Seagate Expansion STBV3000100 external USB 3.0 hard drive lets you rapidly store up to 3TB of important data from your desktop. The plug-and-play design makes setup easy, eliminating the need for driver installation or configuration.

Drives and Storage Buying Guide

  • 3TB maximum capacity: Provides expanded storage for your important files.
  • USB 3.0 interface: Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for an ultrafast connection.
  • Data transfer rate up to 4.8 Gbps via USB 3.0: For quick response when updating files.
  • Drag-and-drop file management: Makes it easy to back up your data.
  • Plug-and-play design: For easy setup, without the need to install drivers or configure the drive.
  • Compatible with PC: For use with your existing computer.
Whats Included
  • Owner's manual
  • Power adapter, 3.9' USB 3.0 cable
  • Seagate Expansion 3TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive

Q: Does this work for the Xbox one?

A: Yes. The Xbox one recognizes it and you can set it up to transfer saves and automatically save games and down loads on it

Q: Is this compatible with the xbox one?

A: Yes, that is what I use it for.

Q: Is this drive Mac compatible?

A: Yes, say so right on the box. And it works on my Mac. It might need to be running a 10.0 OS or later.

Q: can i use this to store movies on?

A: As long as you have a hardware program that converts from DVD to a video file. Otherwise videos in such format as MP4 can be stored on the drive the same as audio files such as MP3, Wave, etc.

Q: My question is, can someone explain the directions to how I upload my pics off my computer to this external hard drive? I am using windows 10 if that helps. Also my pics are downloaded in windows live gallery.

A: You should be able to use File Explorer or navigate through My Computer to locate the external drive, then just drag and drop the files that you want to the folder that you would like.

Q: I want to use this to store files to my laptop

A: Absolutely! This is what I use it for.

Q: Is compatible with a Tablo DVR?

A: No, this is not compatible with a Tablo DVR.

Q: Can I add my pictures onto this hard drive?

A: Sure, you can store any digital file just as you can on any device. Any device with digital storage and a USB connection should be able to access and store files on a hard drive.