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Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 1.1 |
Connectivity Technology | Firewire |
Brand | Seagate |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Portable |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 1 TB |
About this item
- Keep copies of your precious digital files, in case disaster strikes
- Impressive 1 TB storage capacity,Spindle Speed 5400 RPM
- Save feature enables user-generated content to be backed up from your favorite social network
- Share feature allows multiple files to be uploaded to social networks at once from your computer
- Install the pre-loaded NTFS driver for Mac and use the drive interchangeably between PC and Mac computers without reformatting
- Features USB 3.0 for quick data transfer rates; upgrade to Thunderbolt technology or FireWire 800 with the available additional adapter
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Storage Capacity | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Portability | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
Tech Support | 4.3 | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Durability | 3.6 | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 2.2 |
Easy to use | — | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.5 |
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storage capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb | usb3.0 | usb2.0, usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb3.0 |
compatible devices | Smartphone | Laptop | Laptop, PS4, Xbox, Gaming Console, Mac | Desktop, Laptop, Gaming Console | Desktop, Laptop | Desktop |
form factor | Portable | Portable | 2.5-inch | Portable | Portable | Portable |
read speed | — | 1 bytes per second | 120 megabytes per second | 120 megabytes per second | 120 megabytes per second | — |
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Technical Details
Brand | Seagate |
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Item model number | STBU1000100 |
Hardware Platform | PC;Mac |
Item Weight | 7 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.86 x 3.19 x 0.57 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.86 x 3.19 x 0.57 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 1 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 1.1 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Manufacturer | Seagate |
Language | English |
ASIN | B00829THO6 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Date First Available | June 12, 2012 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,843 in External Hard Drives |
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Product Description
The Seagate Backup Plus portable external hard drive simplifies backup for consumers who want to protect their entire digital life locally, in the cloud or from social networks. Via the Seagate Dashboard, use the Protect function to set up a one-click plan or customize your scheduled local backup. Keep multiple copies of your files in case disaster strikes. With the Save feature, user-generated content can be backed up from your favorite social networks. Many people now use their smartphones to capture priceless moments. While these devices are handy and readily available, storage is not their strong suit. Capture a memory, post it on a social networking site and let the Seagate Dashboard automatically back up any content posted. Even if the file gets accidentally deleted from the device, another copy can be waiting. The Share feature allows multiple files to be uploaded to social networks at once from your computer. The days of uploading individual files without creating a new album are gone! Simply select files to upload, choose where to post them and even add comments. Managing your social profile has never been easier. Install the pre-loaded NTFS driver for Mac, and use the drive interchangeably between PC and Mac computers without reformatting the drive. For even more flexibility, with the Seagate Backup Plus design, you can upgrade from the included USB 3.0 interface to Thunderbolt technology with the available additional adapter. Ships with: Seagate Backup Plus Drive, Seagate Dashboard pre-loaded on drive, USB 3.0 interface adapter, 18-inch USB 3.0 cable, Quickstart guide, 2-year limited warranty. System Requirements: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system or Mac OS X 10.6 or higher (reformatting for Mac may be required) and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds or backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds; compatibility may depend on user's configuration and operating system). What’s in the box: Seagate Dashboard pre-loaded on drive, NTFS driver for Mac pre-loaded on drive, USB 3.0 interface adapter, 18-inch USB 3.0 cable, Quick start guide and 2-year limited warranty.
From the Manufacturer
Back Up Your Digital Life
The Seagate Backup Plus portable drive delivers easy-to-use, highly flexible protection for your files in a full range of capacities. This drive also works seamlessly with your social media accounts so it's simple to back up and share your online photos, movies and more.
Create a backup plan with a single click for a set-it-and-forget-it solutionUnique adapter lets you quickly upgrade or change the drive's interface The Seagate Dashboard makes it simple to share your files with online social networks
Delivers easy-to-use, highly flexible protection for your files
One-Click Custom Backup Plans
The Backup Plus portable drive comes pre-loaded with premium backup software, included in the easy-to-use Seagate Dashboard. Create a backup plan with a single click using the 'Protect Now' feature for a set-it-and-forget-it solution. Quickly create custom backup plans to protect your files. Easy backup scheduling options include daily, weekly, monthly or specific times.
Save Your Social Life
The Seagate Dashboard makes it simple to share or save files associated with online social networks including Flickr, Facebook and YouTube. Automatically download copies of your photos, movies and more from social networking sites to your Backup Plus portable drive, and share files by simply clicking on your social network's icon within the Seagate Dashboard. Easily share multiple files with your social networks at the same time.
Powerfully Flexible
The Backup Plus portable drive features a unique adapter system that lets you quickly and cost-effectively upgrade or change the drive's interface. Take advantage of the newest, fastest connections--now and in the future: Choose from USB 3.0 (included), USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt technology.
What's in the Box?
Backup Plus Portable Drive, preloaded Seagate Dashboard, quick start guide, USB 3.0 adapter with 18-inch cable, warranty.
System Requirements
Compatible operating systems are Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit) and Mac OS X 10.6 or higher (reformatting for Mac may be required).
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, performance, size and back-up of the computer drive. For example, they mention it works well for getting large files from one PC to another, it's simple to set up and has very descriptive instructions. They appreciate the fast download time and the compact size. Customers also like the back- up, portability, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on sturdiness.
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Customers like the quality of the hard drive. They say it works well for getting large files from one PC to another. The performance and reliability have been great, and it's the best external hard drive that they looked at. Customers also say the price is right for 1 TB, and they have had no issues with it.
"...Mac OS and Windows Compatible- Decent Price PointCONS:- 'Nothing Special' Backup Software (its free for a reason)-..." Read more
"...have clearly done something wrong on their part because the product itself is superb...." Read more
"...The performance and reliability have been great...." Read more
"I've had the drive for a week and so far it has worked well. It is extremely light and quiet, also thin compared to most drives...." Read more
Customers find the computer drive easy to use. They mention it's simple to set up how they want the items backed up and when. They also appreciate the clear instructions and easy-to-access packaging. Customers say the drive has been problem-free and runs cool. They say it'll recognize everything with absolutely no problem.
"...Aesthetically Pleasing- Compact yet Sturdy Build- Super Easy Set-Up (2 step Process)- No forced use of Software / Bloatware-..." Read more
"...It was installed successfully and I had direct access to the files via USB cable.I also like the design of the portable hard drive!..." Read more
"...Minimal set up (all I needed was one quick format) put me on track and the drive has been working reliably for the month or so I have owned it...." Read more
"...The packaging is very simple and easy to access. Just two pieces of Seagate branded tape keeps from opening it...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the drive. They say it works blazingly fast, has a much greater transfer speed than the network, and has incredibly fast backups. They also appreciate the small size, fast download time, and good live tech support. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...No forced use of Software / Bloatware- Runs Quiet and Good Performance (in line with competitor read/write ranges)..." Read more
"...Transfer speeds via USB 2.0 are decent, and with the help of the IT guy at work, I was able to set up the partitions as planned...." Read more
"...It ran like a champ. I have it set to continuously back up my files...." Read more
"...Super fast drive if you have a compatible usb 3.0 slot. Total transfer back and forth was over 750 gigs of data and the drive barely got warm." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the computer drive. They mention that it is compact, runs cool, and fits just right in a Nintendo DS case. Some say that the solid state drives are excellent for system backups.
"...Aesthetically Pleasing- Compact yet Sturdy Build- Super Easy Set-Up (2 step Process)- No forced use of Software / Bloatware-..." Read more
"...As I pointed out earlier, the small footprint is really what I was going for to give me more desk space and this attractive unit is definitely that...." Read more
"...this particular drive that appealed to me are the drive's capacity, compact size, and USB power source...." Read more
"This external hard drive is small enough for me to pack in my computer bag with my computer...." Read more
Customers like the back-up of the computer drive. They say it is excellent for system backups, and does a great job of backing up files. They also appreciate the option to continually backup automatically with no complicated commands. Customers also mention that PC backup is a snap with many options to configure backup.
"...drive as a gigantic flash drive without partitioning and reliably retrieve the files again, although this isn't a priority function for my purposes...." Read more
"...After a call to tech support to answer a question I had, the back up was quick and easy: connected it, clicked "select disk" in Time Machine, chose..." Read more
"...On the positive side, it backs up all the files on your computer very quickly - in 15 minutes or so, depending on how much is on the computer...." Read more
"...And, as I found out the hard way, OOPS! Seagate does a great job of backing up your files. ... Want to seamlessly restore them?..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the hard drive. They mention that it is small, very portable, easy to carry, and easy to drop in your bag. It is also quick for a portable drive and is lightweight. Customers also like the slim, sleek, and attractive design. Overall, most love the product and find it handy for travelling.
"...I also like the design of the portable hard drive!Overall, I love it. No issues or problems. Simple and straight forward!..." Read more
"I've had the drive for a week and so far it has worked well. It is extremely light and quiet, also thin compared to most drives...." Read more
"This is a very nice portable hard drive which appears to be well reviewed and liked by most Amazon Customers...." Read more
"This drive is exactly what I wanted. Very portable, very fast, and it works on my Mac, PC, and the USB port for my TV...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the hard drive. They mention it's portable, good-looking, and stylish in blue. They are also impressed with the spectacular visual display of all the backups. The bright color is definitely worth an extra buck or two, and the sides have a glossy finish. The external finish is sleek and very quiet.
"...brushed metallic red finish on the top / cover plate which is aesthetically pleasing, as well as functional - in that it feels sturdy to the touch..." Read more
"...It's made of plastic but the finish on top looks very nice...." Read more
"...you will probably be impressed with the spectacular visual display of all the backups...." Read more
"...The drive looks pretty good, too. I bought the 1TB version in blue, which is pretty snazzy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the computer drive. Some mention that it is well-built and durable, while others say that it fails within few days.
"...Aesthetically Pleasing- Compact yet Sturdy Build- Super Easy Set-Up (2 step Process)- No forced use of Software / Bloatware-..." Read more
"...I got a message stating that the drive was corrupted and could not be accessed...." Read more
"...It does not glitch or randomly disconnect or any of that. I use this constantly, from 3 times a week, to all week long!..." Read more
"...The casing is made of plastic, it feels a little thin and sturdy at the same time." Read more
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- STYLING / STURDINESS (5/5): The Seagate Backup Plus 1TB Drive arrives in a 8" x 10" cardboard box (not much bigger than the dimensions of the actual drive) and includes just the bare essential components - the Portable Drive itself, 1 USB 3.0 connector cable, 1 Warranty Booklet and 1 Setup Instruction Guide. The Portable Drive itself (reviewing a red 1 TB version) weighs no more than a current generation dataphone (iphone etc) and boasts a brushed metallic red finish on the top / cover plate which is aesthetically pleasing, as well as functional - in that it feels sturdy to the touch and does not seem to attract fingerprints. Given that this drive is not advertised (and not priced) as a 'Rugged' or 'Drop resistant' portable drive, I did not 'Stress test' the drive and plan to treat it much as I would any other portable electronic gadget - eg. a laptop. The included USB 3.0 cable is 12-15" long (definitely portable, but admittedly on the short side) and of good quality with thick protective coating along the entire cable. The cable ports are USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0) on one end and a proprietary Seagate port on the side which plugs into the drive - which might irritate some buyers. The only drawback of this proprietary port is that you will have to buy a replacement / extra cable from Seagate and not any electronics retailer so you lose some of the convenience aspect to replacement - but given Seagate's reputation for reliability this should not be an issue for most folks.
- SETUP / EASE OF USE / SOFTWARE (5/5): The Setup Instruction Guide includes 2 steps - plug the included cable into the Seagate portable drive, and plug the other end into your computers USB port. It really is that simple - as it should be - hence my perfect score on 'Setup and Ease of Use'. Once you plug the drive into your computer (I used Win 7), Windows will automatically detect the drive and download the latest driver software to allow you to access it. This usually takes less than a minute and once this process has completed (you are notified via a popup window), you can access the drive by going to 'Start - My Computer' which will list all the available drives including your new Seagate Portable Drive. The drive is now ready for use - Two Step Simple - Incredible! Once you access the drive itself you will see the pre-installed files for the Seagate Dashboard Backup Software - Double click the Seagate Dashboard Installer icon to start installation of the backup software. I have traditionally preferred to not be tied to third party proprietary software and like to manage my backups manually so did not install it and cannot comment on that part of the product. If you do not want the software, do not double click on any icons but instead either delete the software files or create a new folder and dump all the pre-installed software files into that folder - in case you change your mind on using the software later. The drive is otherwise ready for use and you can create folders / drag and drop your files as needed. One point of note - a 1TB drive comes with only 930 Gigs of useable space out of the box - the rest taken up by the Seagate Dashboard software / formatting etc. Losing 7% of your capacity from the get-go is kind of annoying but similar to pre-loads on a new PC.
- PERFORMANCE / SPEED TESTS: (4.5/5): My PC is not USB 3.0 equipped so please note that my speed tests were based on USB 2.0 and therefore not indicative of the true performance capabilities of this product. Nevertheless, I was able to achieve transfer speeds - PC to Portable Drive - of 1.8 - 2.0 Gigs per minute while transferring ~150 Gigs of content in little over an hour. Additionally, the Seagate Portable drive has a white indicator light on one end that lights up when the drive is plugged in and flashes slowly while in use. The drive does runs slightly warm after an hour or so of continuous use (eg. during my initial transfer) but again this is something which is pretty common for most external drives and other portable electronics.
- RELIABILITY (N/A): Will not be able to comment on product reliability until I have consistently tested / used the product for 6-18 months, but based on the consistency of previous user comments and Seagate's stellar reputation as a bellweather in the industry, I expect this drive to hold up well over time. I will of course be sure to loudly voice my displeasure if this is not the case :)
- VALUE (4/5): This was one area where I felt Seagate could improve but $100 - $110 for a 1TB drive is in-line with the market / competitors in 2012. There are cheaper options (eg. WDs Passport 1TB for $90) and more expensive options (HP or LaCie - 1TB for $125 to $175 range) and Seagate's BackUp Plus runs right along the mid range between the two. One important point to consider - plan to get the highest capacity drive you can afford / or want to spend on storage, as the higher capacity drives present the best value - for example Seagate's 500GB drive is $90, 1 TB is $110 and 2 TB is $150. On a pure dollar / GB basis it is hard to ever recommend the 500 GB drive when for $20 more, you get double the storage capacity....and so on.
SUMMARY (PROS / CONS):
PROS:
- Seagate Brand / Reputation for Reliability
- Aesthetically Pleasing
- Compact yet Sturdy Build
- Super Easy Set-Up (2 step Process)
- No forced use of Software / Bloatware
- Runs Quiet and Good Performance (in line with competitor read/write ranges)
- Future Proofed (USB 3.0 standard, Backwards USB 2.0 Compatible and Future Proofed with removable Adapter options)
- Mac OS and Windows Compatible
- Decent Price Point
CONS:
- 'Nothing Special' Backup Software (its free for a reason)
- No Password Protection / Security Option
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, I compared a number of drives from different manufacturers before deciding on Seagates BackUp Plus - including drives from WD (Passport series), LaCie, HP, Buffalo Technology, Silicon-Power Rugged etc. This drive does not include some notable and desirable features of some other competitor drives - like Security / Password protection, Drop Resistance etc and everyone will need to weigh which features are indispensible / most important to them. But for me, Seagate's combination of stellar reputation in the industry for reliability, included features, overall ease of use, overwhelmingly positive user comments (or alternatively the glaring lack of mixed to negative feedback as some other products have), aesthetics and price point proved to be a winning combination. Very Highly Recommended A ++
I also like the design of the portable hard drive!
Overall, I love it. No issues or problems. Simple and straight forward!
UPDATE: I have now been using this for over six months! It is immediately recognized by my Macbook every time. It does not glitch or randomly disconnect or any of that. I use this constantly, from 3 times a week, to all week long! I have dropped it several times too from my coffee table and my desk and it is still perfectly fine. I have used almost half of the storage and I predict a few weeks into 2015 I will have used all the space, but by then I would have switched to the Seagate Wireless Plus 2TB Mobile Cloud Storage with Built-in WiFi Streaming since the constant plugging in and staying still is getting to be a nuisance. 10/10 I would recommend this product to anyone wholeheartedly!! Those who bash on this product have clearly done something wrong on their part because the product itself is superb. Feel free to ask any further questions, I'd be happy to answer them!
All that having been said, I am very pleased with the drive and am buying another as a backup safety for the first one. As I pointed out earlier, the small footprint is really what I was going for to give me more desk space and this attractive unit is definitely that. I'd recommend it but be sure you do all your reading carefully if you want to use it on both a Mac and PC.
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Laptop Specs:
I5-3210m processor
Windows 8
8gb ram
** PROS **
* transfer speed *
Large files I average about 75-85 mb/s , and with many small files it averages 30-50mb/s (which is still faster than I would get with a USB 2.0 drive)
* Software*
The backup software can let you set up automatic backups and you can backup files or photos from your social networks to save you time
* Ease of use *
Literally all that has to be done is plug in the cable to the hard drive and then to your laptop. I didn't have to install any drivers and None of the software is mandatory which is why i didn't bother with it.
** CONS **
nothing to do with this hard drive but i was really disappointed that the drive was delivered and left in my mailbox at -28 degrees outside. it was there for 2 days before i was able to get it.
Donc rien a redire excellent
Perfetto per portare i miei dati sempre con me.
Veloce affidabile ed esteticamente molto carino.
Un acquisto eccellente.