Seagate Portable Drive 1TB, External Hard Drive, Dark Grey, for PC Laptop and Mac, Data Rescue Services, Amazon Exclusive (STGX1000400)

Bought on recommendation of someone who knows what they're talking about (as I don't really!) and all seems good so far. Drive came well packaged and protected, fired up and appeared on the laptop desktop straight away and the included USB cable allows for quick data transfer. Probably not pushed it's ability too much yet but have backed up a ton of photos and some fairly lengthy videos without issue and at surprising speed. Barely scratched the surface in terms available space too so if you're an average Joe like me and not looking to store a TV station worth of content, this little guy should do you well.

No problems with this drive so far. It connects quickly, and file transfers are seamless and fast. Some people mentioned that the cable could be longer, but I only use it to transfer data from my laptop, so the length hasn’t been an issue for me. The drive itself is sturdy and compact, so it doesn’t take up much space. It also doesn’t get too hot while in use - at least not that I’ve noticed. Overall, it’s a great portable drive, and I think it’s worth buying from a reputable brand like Seagate.

Just got a new TV, of the Samsung S90F series. At the same time, one of my external hard drives (an old 1TB hard drive rescued from an old computer 6-7 years ago, in a LiteOn enclosure), which I used as a backup for my computer, finally gave up the ghost. As the other backup drive I was using was a Seagate Basic Portable Drive, 2TB, I could buy this unit, format it to exFAT, and try it on the TV. If it worked I could get another one, and if it didn't, just reformat it for use as a computer backup. Which is exactly what I've had to do. Therefore 4 stars although maybe the blame is with the TV. There are any number of videos and pages on the internet telling you how to make an external drive work on a Samsung TV. But none of them go into enough detail nor make any recommendations about what drive to use. It's a decent, if slow, backup drive for my computer though!

When it comes to storing your files and backing up your data, nothing beats the reliability and convenience of a quality external hard drive. The Seagate Portable Drive 2TB External Hard Drive is a great, cost-effective choice for users who demand a large, reliable storage solution. First off, the Seagate Portable Drive looks good and feels sturdy. Its sleek black and silver design suits any desktop setup and its compact size makes it easy to take with you on the go. The drive also has a USB 3.0 interface, which allows for faster data transfer speeds and better power efficiency. This makes it perfect for backing up large files and transferring them quickly. The Seagate Portable Drive also has an impressive 2TB storage capacity. This is enough to store up to 500,000 songs, 1.5 million photos, or 250 hours of HD video. It also comes with a two-year warranty, so you can be sure that your hard drive is protected from any potential issues. In terms of performance, the Seagate Portable Drive is no slouch. It’s fast and reliable, with read and write speeds of up to 120MB/s. This makes it great for backing up large files and transferring them quickly. It also has a built-in shock absorber, which helps protect your data from being damaged by accidental drops or bumps. The Seagate Portable Drive also comes with a variety of useful features. It supports PC, Mac, and Android devices and is Microsoft Windows and Mac compatible. It also comes with the Seagate Dashboard software, which makes it easy to back up your data, manage your files, and monitor your drive’s health. Overall, the Seagate Portable Drive 2TB External Hard Drive is a great choice for anyone who needs a large, reliable storage solution. It’s fast, reliable, and comes with useful features like a built-in shock absorber and Seagate Dashboard software. It also looks good and is cost-effective, making it a great choice for anyone who needs a quality external hard drive.

I do like Seagate products as they work as described and the build quality and feel is second to none (at least in this price range). This drive is perfectly compact and easy to slip into a pocket, bag or even an envelope if needs be. The cable length is adequate, although I'd prefer a couple of extra inches - I'm sure I'm not alone in that sentiment. Another thing I like about the size, is the uniformity with other drives - for example, the width and length are exactly the same for a 3T and 4T drive - only the depth is different, which for me saves a lot of time and effort. I've had no issues using it, it has worked perfectly well since the first plug-in until now. Also, it seems fairly rugged and strong; it survived an accidental drop down a flight of stairs without even a scratch, unlike the phone that fell out of the same pocket at the same time!!

No issues with this external HDD - I wanted to make sure all my files were transferred over properlt from my old computer to my new onez and having 2TB was more than enough for me to backup what was necessary. Files transferred and copied quickly without much issue, and stores them well. Definitely worth the money and will hopefully last me years from now!

Makes no sound at least I don't think it does, just plug it into the computer and boom, an extra 4 terabytes. It connects with a normal usb port and is a small size for how huge the storage is. Perfect for gaming

I purchased the Seagate Portable Drive, 5TB, External Hard-drive via Amazon almost 2 years ago. I've regularly copied various documents, videos, photos onto it since with no issues, (approx' 2TB worth), ensuring I always clicked on `Remove External USB Drive` before disconnecting. The drive stopped working, even though the small white powerlight was on, and I could hear the internal of the portable hard-drive spinning confirming it had power ok, but my laptop was displaying a warning that `Windows cannot recognise this device...`. I replaced the USB-3 cable with a new one, but still no joy. I tried all the Device Manager options, `Uninstall USB Driver`, Restart laptop, and other potential options, even following many steps from YouTube videos, but everything was confirming it's a faulty hard-drive. I contacted Seagate online and they were very helpful, prompt and confirmed my hard-drive was still under the `Recover date warranty`. After various tests on the device they took me through (in case it was a problem with my Windows Drivers, or other), it was then established that it was a problem with the hard-drive. Seagate provided me with a Returns Label (to post the drive to their Data Recovery Department, which I did. I was kept informed throughout and a few days later got confirmation that all my data had been successfully recovered, which was then soon sent to me on a new hard-drive. Brilliant news!! I really can't thank Seagate enough for their AMAZING customer service, smooth and prompt data recovery, and for the new hard-drive. Highly recommended and I will certainly stick to the Seagate brand.