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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 582 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

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Customers value the Backup Plus Slim 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive for its ease of use, ample storage capacity, and compact size. Many appreciate its reasonable price and reliable performance, although some users experienced minor difficulties with the included software and initial setup. The sleek design is also frequently praised.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The right size for the right price

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

    I'm using it for a backup drive. Seems to be doing fine. Plugged it in and started the backup. Small size fits nicely in the desk drawer.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Needs security features

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

    This external HD was easy to install, and seems to work fine, but I was appalled that it has no security features. The backups it performs are not password protected, and it appears that if anyone were to take it, all the saved files on my computer would be available to them without any encription or password protection. This is important to me, because I've had a breakin before, and they grabbed everything small and electronic....

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

    Easy to work with, nice design.

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

    Was looking for a no frills external hard drive to back stuff up, and I found it with this product. The textured design is a nice bonus.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use!

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

    Great for beginners & a lot of storage room for music & pictures.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very easy to use and super compact

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

    First hard drive I've purchased and I'm not very "tech savvy"...this was super easy to use and understand.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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

    Compared several brands and models and found this one to be a good value. Plenty of capacity, nice case!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    I had no problem at all installing and I am not that great with computer hardware. No problems with using.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not ssd, but runs fast

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

    I was amazed at how slim this model is compared to the one I bought last year. Probably half the size.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    Not too hard to figure out how to use, like that it can be set up to remind you to do backup

    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.

    Not hard to use for someone like me who does not like dealing with computer issues. Would have liked to have had this a long time ago

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works perfectly to store media

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

    I needed a hdd to store my media and watch on my samsung smart tv.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for storage

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

    This is a good product for someone looking to back up their work files or personal photos.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great and sleek

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

    I enjoy this product haven't had any problems. Its been compatiable for every device I have. Its easy to save and access files.

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

    works fine.

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

    It's an external storage device. Not much to say about it but the cord is short & is propitary. Don't lose it or it will cost you!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great for teachers!

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

    Great to keep back up files for between works. When the server is down you don't have to wait up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    really good for pictures stor

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

    It is an awsome device. Great for jobs and projects. You can store pictures, videos, and documents.

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

    Seagate drives are great

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

    Bought this drive for a client data transfer. I love using Seagate drives because of the 7 year warranty, which is absolutely unheard of by other hard drive producers. Haven't had a problem with them yet, while Western Digital, Lacie and G-tech have all let me down at some point.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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

    Works exactly as advertised. Convenient to have quick, compact, and secure storage.

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

    Love the slim design

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

    Much better than the bulky options. Does the same thing with much better design

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good back up

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

    good product. The product provides the capacity for my personal files and was easy tp operate

    I would recommend this to a friend