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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 201 reviews

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Customers value the Backup Plus Desktop 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive's massive storage capacity, ease of use, and reliable performance. Many appreciate its competitive price and compact size, while the fast USB 3.0 connection is also frequently praised. Although some users noted that the drive can get slightly warm, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 8TB backup

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

    This is the second one I've bought, needed one for my girlfriends Mac. Only way to go.

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

    Great backup system!

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

    This is just what we were looking for and at a very affordable price!

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

    Great External Hard Drive

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

    I own several Seagate external hard drives. Love the large capacity.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for price

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

    Got this on sale, price was great for 8TB however it was bigger than what my son wanted. So I returnrd it.

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

    Great value for the price

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

    I just use this as a backup system and it works great so far!

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

    not enough storage

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    8tb is not enough for my adult video collection i need 2 more

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

    Great hdd

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

    Backed up all my movies on this. Works great really great

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

    Great Drive and a great price

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

    Seagate have the best support program. Great price

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

    Large drive with one purpose

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

    Those who want to only back up their photos and do easy backups of their PC, this might be for you, though I might recommend Apple Time Machine unless you have an unpressedented number of photos. As an external drive it does not make it quick and simple to set up as I would like unfortunately.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Large size

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

    It's ok I bought 2 of them. The hard drive is a a tad slow

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Drive failed

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

    Drive failed in just over a year of use. I recognize that drives fail and that is why I backup everything to two drives and purchase the warranty. But this is two in a year. Not good. The good, purchasing the extended warranty for Best Buy for stuff like this is a no brainer. Walked in with the drive and power cord and walked out ten minutes later with a new drive. Always great service at the Best Buy is Deptford NJ.

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

    crashed in less then a day

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

    It crashed and took everything with it. I was very unhappy with this product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Hard drive for storage

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

    This is great for backup and movies storage. And fast on USB 3 when streaming with Plex or XBMC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Reliability, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent back-up drive

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

    An Excellent portable drive for the price. I purchased this when it was on sale. It hold a lot of data and it's very reliable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything on one hard drive

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

    I have plenty of data. So it is important for me to save it and have access to everythig. This drive is what I was looking for. It is quiet and fast too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Storage capacity
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    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Seagate - Backup Plus Desktop 8TB External USB 3.0

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

    works good and doesn't over heat much and huge space

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good hard drive, Great price!

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

    My current date drive was getting old , so I felt like it was time to replace it before the drive decided to die. Plus, I can use the new one to back up all of my movies on one drive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for storage for photo music and video

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

    The brand you can trust for the storage besides you can connect to other personal cloud drive as an extended storage for your personal cloud drive

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

    Good Drive

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

    Works flawlessly, and a great price. Setup was easy. Use this as a Time Machine drive for my Mac. No issues at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT BUY

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

    I have bought 3 seagate hardrives and every single one of them have died. Sure, the new users here give them grand reviews. But if you're looking for something thats going to last, look elsewhere. All my backups...LOST. Don't say I didn't warn you!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend