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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 7691 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the Seagate Backup Plus 1TB external hard drive's ease of use, ample storage capacity, convenient size, and reliable performance. Many appreciate its affordable price and the fast transfer speeds offered by the USB 3.0 connection. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the included software and found the instructions to be lacking. The sleek design and lightweight nature of the drive were also frequently praised.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great value for amount of space

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

    good amount of space and compact for easy usage and travel; great price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly as expected

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

    Works good. The size isn't any bigger than my phone. I've had this for a while and have written and rewritten to several times with no issues at all.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lots of space in a small package.

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

    This compact device is a good size without feeling fragile. I do not have any complaints about the transfer speed. The cable that comes with it is about a foot long.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    perfect

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

    This portable hard drive has worked well for backing up my system. I have had good luck with Seagate products and seek them out over other brands.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does exactly what I needed

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

    I needed something to move all of the data in iTunes from one computer to another. This was easy to set up, easy to use, and did the job perfectly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Seagate - Backup Plus Slim 1TB External USB 3.0/2.

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

    Seagate - Backup Plus Slim 1TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black great speed wish I had the 2tb.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great storage for Mac

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This really helped to clear up my intern hard drive. Now I have all of my music & movies in one easy transportable place.

    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.

    Great and easy to use! simply follow the directions and you'll be on your way to backing your computer up and being able to have your info on the go!

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

    Perfect for Backups and Mobility

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

    I use this on all of my computers. I backup my desktop and two (2) laptops every week. I also keep it with my with my primary laptop for on the go needs.

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

    Does the job

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

    Bought this to transfer audio files between a MAC and PC.... Works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Inexpensive and works like an expensive one

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

    Needed to retrieve and store data from home computer and two laptops as the have met the end of the Vista life. The process and time to use Seagate was easy and quick. Instructions are easy to follow and no real chance any lost data

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better!

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

    Better for storage if not enough room to store files and more, this does it better. Great work flow product.

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

    This is

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

    This is good value for an external backup HD. I have an older setup and it was important to find a unit compatible with Windows 7 and USB 2.0

    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 is a great portable external hard drive for somebody who has a lot photos from their mobile device. Easy to use and very light to carry anytime.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Reliability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    no complaints great product

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

    I am very happy with the performance and function of my seagate back up hard drive- and rest easy knowing my important files will not be lost.

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

    Good enough.

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

    Great for backup. Acts as it should upon connection to the computer.

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

    Perfect for on he go!

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

    It's light weight, built strong, and boots up super fast! As a traveling photographer, I need a hard drive that boots up fast and takes a beating.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Device for a Good Price

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

    Does what it's intended to do. Quickly copies over files and have had no issues with it thus far. Good storage amount and capabilities for the cost.

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

    Great product

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

    Great product work great but to set up online a bit tricky but great

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT EASY TO WORK WITH

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

    IT IS EASY TO WORK WITH, AND I HAVE SEVERAL OF THE ADDITIONAL HARD DRIVES. I UPDATE MY INFROMATION 8 TIMES AND MONTH AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM

    I would recommend this to a friend