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Name: Seagate - Backup Plus 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 5425900
Price: 119.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (179 reviews)

Seagate - Backup Plus 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive

Model:: STFM4000100; |
SKU:: 5425900

User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 179 reviews.

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QuestionDoes this come with the AC Adapter and the USB 3.0 cable?
Asked 8 years ago by Bernard.
- Answer This hard drive comes with an AC adapter and uses USB 3.0 interface.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionCan this device simply select individual files and copy them, or, like some newer back-up drives, forces to back u the entire computer?
Asked 8 years ago by Storagedrive.
- Answer You have the option for selecting individual files for backup.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionWould this be ok if I were to use this for my PS4 to store game information instead of a computer?
Asked 8 years ago by Nobunaga.
- Answer Yes, this will be okay to use with your PS4.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionWill this work with the Xbox one s
Asked 8 years ago by Joshk.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 8 years ago by Jessi
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QuestionCould you please tell me if this Seagate's hard drive is formatted out of the box, or will I have to format it myself.
Asked 8 years ago by darmstr79.
- Answer Formatted out of the box. No need for additional formatting.
  Answered 8 years ago by Panbro
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QuestionEvery time I see an offer on Cnet I find that the price at the store [after Cnet link] is much higher. This drive was advertised on Cnet for $70. That's $50 cheaper!
Asked 8 years ago by xsmike.
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Questioncan this hard drive do time machine backups (for my 2 macs) and pc backups or will i have to partition the drive?
Asked 8 years ago by dechetsnumer.
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QuestionIs this Hard drive backwards compatible with USB 2.O?
Asked 8 years ago by Ianklor.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 8 years ago by DCKMH
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QuestionWill this work out of the box with my MacAir
Asked 8 years ago by Judith.
- Answer You need to format it for Mac, which only takes a few seconds. And then it works perfectly!
  Answered 8 years ago by Lynn
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QuestionIs this HD manufactured in China? or Thailand? Is it a new model since mostly all reviews posted on BB site are very recent? Thanks.
Asked 8 years ago by Nontechie56.
- Answer This was manufactured in Thailand and I've no idea if it's a new model.
  Answered 8 years ago by Chip
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QuestionHow many actual disk drives are inside the device? One or two (or more)?
Asked 8 years ago by Upgradian.
- Answer One drive. It can be partitioned but it's easier to keep the single drive for faster and easier access.
  Answered 8 years ago by Lynn
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QuestionI have a PC and a Mac. I understand that this device is compatible both. Will I be able to store files from both machines on this unit or do I have to choose one or the other?
Asked 8 years ago by ctblubird.
- Answer I believe you format it as FAT so it will run on both machines. I just did that for several new drives and they work on fine on either platform, except for the software that is just Mac or just PC.
  Answered 8 years ago by Lynn
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QuestionThe size is big?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No, the size is 1.61 x 4.65 x 7.8 inches.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionWhat drive mechanism does this use? (Seagate, IBM, Hitachi, etc...)
Asked 8 years ago by Nuke.
- Answer This is a Seagate drive.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionIs this solid state or spinning disks, and if so what speed?
Asked 8 years ago by johnf.
- Answer This unit uses disc drive for storage.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionWhat is the speed of the drive in RPM's please? Thanks
Asked 8 years ago by Rich.
- Answer The spindle speed is 7200 RPM.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionIs this the latest Model or is this last years Inventory?
Asked 8 years ago by Johnny.
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QuestionWill this work with Dish Network using it as additional storage on a hopper system?
Asked 8 years ago by 72mc.
- Answer No, 1TB additional MAX and it must meet their specs.Check the website for the ones that meet their criteria.
  Answered 8 years ago by Doszap
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Questionis it supported 110V or 110/230 V supply
Asked 8 years ago by Gokul.
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QuestionCan this be shucked?
Asked 8 years ago by Nick.
- Answer Yes you can, but opening the case is pretty much destructive and your warranty for the whole unit is void.
  Answered 8 years ago by Helper
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Seagate - Backup Plus 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive

Q: QuestionDoes this come with the AC Adapter and the USB 3.0 cable?

Q: QuestionCan this device simply select individual files and copy them, or, like some newer back-up drives, forces to back u the entire computer?

Q: QuestionWould this be ok if I were to use this for my PS4 to store game information instead of a computer?

Q: QuestionWill this work with the Xbox one s

Q: QuestionCould you please tell me if this Seagate's hard drive is formatted out of the box, or will I have to format it myself.

Q: QuestionEvery time I see an offer on Cnet I find that the price at the store [after Cnet link] is much higher. This drive was advertised on Cnet for $70. That's $50 cheaper!

Q: Questioncan this hard drive do time machine backups (for my 2 macs) and pc backups or will i have to partition the drive?

Q: QuestionIs this Hard drive backwards compatible with USB 2.O?

Q: QuestionWill this work out of the box with my MacAir

Q: QuestionIs this HD manufactured in China? or Thailand? Is it a new model since mostly all reviews posted on BB site are very recent? Thanks.

Q: QuestionHow many actual disk drives are inside the device? One or two (or more)?

Q: QuestionI have a PC and a Mac. I understand that this device is compatible both. Will I be able to store files from both machines on this unit or do I have to choose one or the other?

Q: QuestionThe size is big?

Q: QuestionWhat drive mechanism does this use? (Seagate, IBM, Hitachi, etc...)

Q: QuestionIs this solid state or spinning disks, and if so what speed?

Q: QuestionWhat is the speed of the drive in RPM's please? Thanks

Q: QuestionIs this the latest Model or is this last years Inventory?

Q: QuestionWill this work with Dish Network using it as additional storage on a hopper system?

Q: Questionis it supported 110V or 110/230 V supply

Q: QuestionCan this be shucked?

QuestionDoes this come with the AC Adapter and the USB 3.0 cable?

QuestionCan this device simply select individual files and copy them, or, like some newer back-up drives, forces to back u the entire computer?

QuestionWould this be ok if I were to use this for my PS4 to store game information instead of a computer?

QuestionWill this work with the Xbox one s

QuestionCould you please tell me if this Seagate's hard drive is formatted out of the box, or will I have to format it myself.

QuestionEvery time I see an offer on Cnet I find that the price at the store [after Cnet link] is much higher. This drive was advertised on Cnet for $70. That's $50 cheaper!

Questioncan this hard drive do time machine backups (for my 2 macs) and pc backups or will i have to partition the drive?

QuestionIs this Hard drive backwards compatible with USB 2.O?

QuestionWill this work out of the box with my MacAir

QuestionIs this HD manufactured in China? or Thailand? Is it a new model since mostly all reviews posted on BB site are very recent? Thanks.

QuestionHow many actual disk drives are inside the device? One or two (or more)?

QuestionI have a PC and a Mac. I understand that this device is compatible both. Will I be able to store files from both machines on this unit or do I have to choose one or the other?

QuestionThe size is big?

QuestionWhat drive mechanism does this use? (Seagate, IBM, Hitachi, etc...)

QuestionIs this solid state or spinning disks, and if so what speed?

QuestionWhat is the speed of the drive in RPM's please? Thanks

QuestionIs this the latest Model or is this last years Inventory?

QuestionWill this work with Dish Network using it as additional storage on a hopper system?

Questionis it supported 110V or 110/230 V supply

QuestionCan this be shucked?