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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 546 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Backup Plus Desktop 3TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Hard Drive for its ample storage space, ease of use, and reliable performance, particularly with Time Machine. Many appreciate its excellent value for the price and quiet operation. While some users mention the need for a separate power supply and occasional heat generation, these concerns are relatively minor compared to the overwhelmingly positive feedback. The drive's compatibility with various USB versions and its suitability for backup purposes are also frequently highlighted.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage space

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product easy setup

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this product for backing up camera feeds from work and it holds around 1 month of 24hr video from 16 HD cameras

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No problems so far

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Using as a b/u drive for a new desktop and Windows backup. It is quite and almost forget that it is there, as it should be....

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It works very well for what we needed it for.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this HD to do back ups for my desktop computer and we are happy with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    small quite and fast

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little drive that lays flat. Hardly a pep oUT of the drive. Stays very cool

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good backup drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased as a backup drive. Easy setup using Mac Disk Utility. Three-plus months of use without issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Average Product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased the Seagate based on past success. These items are not the same. Very slow for unit to log onto computer. It seems to work but I purchased a my book unit and it is working much better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Product comes with excellent online support.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use, even for a novice. Seagate also provides you with online value added features and support.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Seagate 3TB

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a handy storage device to have if you are looking to keep it only for office or home use. I would have to say that it is quite bulky and not as convenient to move around as compared to some of the other models. I would also recommend using a passport or portable storage device by Seagate as it is more space conscious as well as simple to carry with you and use any where. This product does work well and I have experienced 0 issues thus far. 4 stars for memory capacity and product usage, minus 1 star for inconvenient size.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Working Well!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm using this as a second backup for TimeMachine. Set up was easy and it's been working like a charm!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage space

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent storage device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The drive is a great intermediate storage device, of which, may be utilized for home, school or small business.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Good TV

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good value, good quality, easy to use and set up. Great picture and audio. I would highly recommend to anyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage space

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great back up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Always have a back up. never know when your pc will crash. this is large enough and a no brainer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage space

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A gift for my niece for college

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My niece was excited when she opened her gift. She was expecting 1TB but surprised and excited to receive 3TB.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great external hard drive for editing HD videos

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I start saying just the brand name Seagate is a name you can trust. Seagate Backup Plus 3TB it's one of the few external hard drive in the market that run at 7200 RPM, most of the external hard drive run at 5400 RPM. All non-linear professionals editing program recommend that for editing HD videos you most have the fastest speed possible in the hard drives. I have being use this particular model for years and it has never failed me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quiet and Speedy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Connected it to a 3.1 USB port without issue, and backup software routines are barely noticeable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sleek and speedy.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Aesthetically, its like the monolith from 2001. As a backup drive it is quick but remarkably quiet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plug and play

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Plugged it into my new Channel Master OTA DVR and it was running in minutes. No grief of any kind.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Setup

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought to connect to Xbox One, easy setup and no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased to replace a competitors product that I was having issues with and it worked great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Proven Product. Proven Quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As advertised. Easy to install & setup. My backups are scheduled! Just in time for tax season!

    I would recommend this to a friend