Customers value the Elements 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive for its large storage capacity, ease of use, and compact size. Many appreciate its affordability and compatibility with various devices, while some find the backup software to be less than ideal. The drive's performance and light weight are also frequently praised.
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Ease of use, Storage capacity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great backup for my PS4
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This is a great usb storage device for my PS4. Very easy to use, just plug it in, format it and you're ready to go. It seems like plenty of storage for now, but I may eventually opt for the 4 TB in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly the Backup I Needed
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I bought a Western Digital MyCloud NAS last year and realized that while it was a great solution to centralize the pictures, files and videos from around my family's computers, laptops, phones and tablets, what would I do if it died? Luckily, it has a USB 3.0 plug on the back so I bought this portable HDD and plugged it in. In the MyCloud menu the new USB drive was instantly acknowledged and I was able to setup a scheduled backup to the USB. I went to bed, got up and checked my computer and it had a notification that the backup was completed. Very easy!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good product
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Love these external hard drives I have a few of them and have never had any issues using them, like how compact they are doesn’t take up to much space, very good price on sale!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Storage capacity, Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It is what I thought it was.
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It's an external drive that I use for my PS4. Plugged it in. Formatted it. It works. Didn't need the "cloud backup" frills of the higher more expensive model. I only use WD drives.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Storage capacity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best election for big storage
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Is the best hard drive for store my entire photos, videos and documents!
And wih it compact size, is very portable and conveniently to transport in my backpack!
Great product!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So easy to use!
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This is literally plug and play out of the box.it helps me save my files and free up space on my laptop. So easy to use and so small and convenient to carry and store.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Storage capacity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small form factor and large storage capacity
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Very easy to use, just plug and play. If you need a large capacity external storage drive for pictures and videos, then this will suit your needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up. Small size.
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I was looking for a way to back up important files like photos and videos and this external drive did the trick in a small package. Easy to use right out of the box.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good quality
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Hired a tech person to download pictures from my old tower and it was easy to do
I would recommend this to a friend
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Storage capacity, Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works with PS4
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I bought this to add storage to my PS4. With the new system software for PS4 this HD works great for storing and playing games. No problems connecting and using.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple and stout
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Purchased this for an Xbox; set up was extremely easy and the price was right. Perfect for my needs, and seems to be working flawlessly so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Portable Storage
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I purchased this product due to the excellent price Best Buy offered. I am very happy with the size, weight and capacity of this product as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Storage capacity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Speeds
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I bought this because I went cheap and got the MacBook with 128GB. I am able to move photos and videos back and forth from devices with ease
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size, Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little hard drive
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This is a great little hard drive! It’s very slim and I love that it is USB powered. Perfect backup drive for my PS4!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Portable Hard Drive For A College Student
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My daughter needed a portable hard drive to backup her college files from her MAC. This was an awesome deal on a Best Buy Deal of the Day. We researched the product before purchasing and our daughter has been very pleased with it. I was so surprised how little it was great size for a college student to be able to carry with her laptop when she is going to classes or traveling.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
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Just what I needed to add space to my Xbox. Small, light and automatically powers down with the xbox. No extra power cables.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price, Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works with PS4
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Works great with PS4. Notice no difference once formatted to PS4 when playing games stored on this external. Good price too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic drive!
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I bought this for my xbox and it works GREAT! Easy to install and works like a breeze! It is quiet and fast.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Storage capacity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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Just plug and play. Works great. Plenty fast and lots of storage capacity at a reasonable price.Just what I was looking for.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GOOD BANG FOR BUCK!
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BEST external drive ever--small, portable, runs quickly on my computer with usb--load music, etc.