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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:
    Reliability, Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Performance true to specifications

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

    The best external I've ever purchased. When using the USB 3.0 feature with a compatible USB port the data rates are exactly as advertised. Playing back 40gb+ blurays, playing games, running applications, uTorrent in the background downloading pporrn and whatever else at 180mbps with no thrashing all at the same time with no slow down. Been using drive for 6 months and is still working beautifully even with hard drive now 86% full. I think I will buy another. For the price this is a steal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not what expected

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

    It seem nice in the box, but I needed something that does no require power. I returned the product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not tech savvy

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

    I thought I would be able to plug this in and have easy on screen instructions.. Not the case

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    something is rattling inside the hard drive

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

    I bought this about 4 months ago, just opened the package, and heard something rattling around inside. I haven't plugged it in yet. I don't know if it will work yet or not, I don't have confidence to put my data on it. Take away, check your purchase immediately after purchase and return it if there is a defect.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    not a complete back up

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

    talk to Seagate was old that it would back up pictures and document files i was told by them i would receive links to fix nerer got nothing so walked thru on phone complete loss of pictures unless you use social media sites and complete loss of all my files in the documents folder

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't work

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

    It don't work at all. I followed the instructions. When I set it up to transfer file it didnt work. My computer end up shutting completely down

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Portable hard drive

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

    It shut my computer completely down, all I get when I turn computer on is a black screen. I would recommend this to no one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Seagate - Backup Plus Desktop 3TB External USB 3.0

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

    I hate it!!!. I cant figure it out. No 1-800 number to call. called best buy will not help.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

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

    Transferred 2 TB onto it overnight, and the next morning it was not working.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage space

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great external choice for Xbox One

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

    I purchased this drive specifically to provide my Xbox One with an acceptable amount of storage space, so I will not be reviewing its PC or MAC capabilities, nor the Mobile Backup. However, for Xbox One, it's as simple as plug and play. Easy setup (requiring only connecting the provided USB and Power cord) and transfer speeds are decently fast for the price here. Owning 32 games for the Xbox One, this drive provides ample space for gaming for at least the next year or two. I highly recommend this drive to anyone looking to expand their hard drive capacity for Xbox One.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    I bought this drive because of it's capabilities to move from Mac to PC. Works great. Now I can put files from both Mac and PC in one storage space.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great drive Plenty of Storage

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

    Quick and very responsive excellent drive for storage of media and personal files.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Server Back Up

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

    We use this to back up the server in our office. Haven't had any problems so far.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    Easy to use back up drive...was able to back up lots of files, pictures and some vids

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install, easy to use

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

    I bought this as a backup for my MacBook Pro. It was easy to install and it works with Time Machine. I've been using it for 3 months with no issues.

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

    easy to set up and use!

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

    Bought this drive to backup all my documents and pictures. with the USB 3.0, speed is much faster than my old 2.0 drive (that was at capacity, so needed another). Also the software for incremental backup is great!

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

    Just what my X-Box One Needed!

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

    Works great with my console. No trouble installing.

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

    Would buy it again

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

    I've been buying Seagate external hard drives for years and I've never had a problem with them. I like this one's small profile.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excelent product for the price

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

    This item works as good if not better than the other brands and I got it a lot cheaper than the others.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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

    Bought this for backup of a Windows system. Seagate Dashboard makes the backup system very easy and runs like clockwork as scheduled.

    I would recommend this to a friend