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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 270 reviews

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Customers recognize the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop for Mac as an easy-to-use and reliable external hard drive with ample storage. Positive feedback frequently highlights its compatibility with Mac computers, seamless Time Machine integration, and quiet operation. The affordable price point is also frequently praised. While some users note the need for a power source, this is generally outweighed by the drive's numerous benefits.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good for me

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

    Needed a mobile hard drive when i work with clients out of the office. This is serves the purpose very well

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Compatibility

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not for a newbie

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

    I got this with assurances that it worked seamlessly with a Macbook. The instructions that come with it and online do not match the interfaces that actually open on the device. I got this for external backup. I managed to accidentally back up my computer but completely filled up the drive with multiple backups that it won't let me delete. This is probably obvious to someone more savvy, but it's been very frustrating for me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Seems to work just fine.

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

    I wanted an external hard drive to back up the thousands of photos I have and this does the trick.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This Device is a life saver

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

    this device helped me clean up my computer .and i still have so much space left on the device .

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Backup Drive

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

    Works right out of the box!!! Had no problems setting this drive up to my Mac. Plenty of space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lot of storage

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

    Bought this to back up my Mac, paid a little more since it was for a mac but easy to set up.

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

    Great hard drive

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

    This is a great hard drive if you use time machine for mac. Already set up and ready to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A lot of Storage for the Price

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

    It is definitely interesting the relationship between storage and the price compared to competition. My only concern would be the size of the external hard Drive.

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

    Excellent HDD for Time Machine

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

    I like that is a very silent HDD and its excellent to do time machine backups on imac,

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    easy setup slightly missleading image

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

    This is a great hard drive for backing up and using time machine on macs. However, in the images on the package it shows the hard drive operating without being plugged in, but in reality the hard drive must be plugged into both a wall outlet and your computer/laptop in order to back up files. Slightly inconvenient, but if you have no problem with that then this hard drive is wonderful.

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

    Works well with Mac

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

    I am using this to back up my MacBook Pro. It works well with Time Machine. No issues so far. Overall, good product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition

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

    Bought external drive to keep my computer free from file buildup. Couldn't be happier

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value

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

    Great value to add storage to our network for the growing GoPro video library.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portable Hard Drive

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

    Very good hard drive. Works with Apple's time machine backups.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Straight from the box, one wire to plug in, and it went straight to work

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have

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

    You must have something to back up and store and this does the job well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for backup

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

    Like that it was easy to setup and use with my Apple Mac. Great storage space and casing seems good. Not easy to travel with as it is large (7 x 4 3/4) and heavy. Other than that - great product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    This was easy to install and is exactly what I was looking for.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sleek looking and user-friendly.

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

    Easy back-up program for a person with little computer expertise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Product

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

    Works great with my Mac and is fast. Nice sleek design as well

    I would recommend this to a friend