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Seagate® Hard Drives; Backup Plus™ Portable Drive, 500GB

Item # 901-757082 Model # STBU500100

• Storage Capacity: 500 GB • Data Transfer Rate: 300 Mbps • Interfaces/Ports: USB 3.0

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96% of respondents would recommend this

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Compact, portable backup for consumers who want to protect their entire digital life while traveling

Protect function lets you set up a one-click plan or customize your scheduled local backup Backup user-generated content from your favorite social networks with Dashboard feature Share feature allows multiple files to be uploaded to social networks at once from your computer Pre-loaded NTFS driver for Macintosh lets you use the drive interchangeably between PC and Mac computers without reformatting 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)* USB 3.0 interface can be upgraded to Thunderbolt™ technology or FireWire® 800 with additional adapter (not included) Up to 500GB storage capacity Compatible with Windows® and Macintosh Manufacturer's 2-year limited warranty Got a question? Give us a call and we'll help! Call 1-800-789-1331.

*Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

Media & Performance: Data Transfer Rate :

300 Mbps
Technical Information: Storage Capacity :

500 GB
Drive Performance: Access Time :

N/A
Product Information: Form Factor :

2.5"; Rotational Speed :

5400 RPM
Interfaces/Ports: Interfaces/Ports :

USB 3.0
Miscellaneous: Weight :

1.00 lbs. per Each; Brand :

Seagate; Country of Origin :

CHN
Weight: Weight :

1.00 lbs. per Each

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB

4.6

(based on 150 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (126)
Easy to set up (125)
Efficient (80)
Well built / quality (73)
Reliable (63)

Cons

No power switch (3)

Best Uses

Everyday use (85)
Organization (42)
Back-up (21)
Additional storage (13)
Photo storage (10)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Budget shopper (64), Midrange shopper (48), Casual user (15), Power user (8), High-end shopper (7)
- Primary use:
- Personal (111), Business (35)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (20)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (118), Yes (4)

Reviewed by 150 customers

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5/11/2013

5.0

Does the job

By Barb

from NH

About Me Casual user

Pros

Attractive Design
Compact
Easy To Set Up
Easy to use
Portable

Cons

Best Uses

Additional Storage
Backup
Photo Storage

Comments about Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB:

I bought the Seagate Backup Plus drive to backup my computer before a defective hard-drive was replaced. It did the job well and was easy to use. I plan to use it for backing up regularly.

5/3/2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great product!!

By Steve

from Columbia, MD

About Me Casual user

Pros

Attractive Design
Compact
Easy To Set Up
Easy to use
High Capacity
Portable
Quiet

Cons

Best Uses

Backup

Comments about Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB:

So far so good. Lots of storage in a very small package. Product has been very reliable. Easy to transport, easy to hook up, and easy to use. Nice that no external AC power supply is needed. A bit of a longer connection cord might have been nice...

5/2/2013

5.0

Easy backup

By Lee Lee

from Valparaiso, IN

About Me Casual user

Pros

Attractive Design
Compact
Easy To Set Up
Easy to use
High Capacity
Portable
Quiet

Cons

Best Uses

Backup
Photo Storage

Comments about Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB:

This is a simple, easy to use backup storage unit at a reasonable price with more storage space than my old reilable desktop.

5/2/2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Written set up directions- NOT!

By Kathy

from Newark DE

About Me Casual user

Pros

Attractive Design
Quiet

Cons

Best Uses

Backup
Photo Storage

Comments about Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB:

Needs some directions on installing software and how to set up backup for use. I shouldn't have to fumble around after hooking up to the computer to figure out what to do.

4/12/2013

5.0

A GREAT BUY!

By Cricket

from Philadelphia, Pa

About Me Casual user

Pros

Attractive Design
Compact
Easy To Set Up
Easy to use
High Capacity
Portable
Quiet

Cons

Best Uses

Additional Storage
Backup
File Transfer
Photo Storage
Video

Comments about Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB:

I'm very pleased with my Seagate Backup Plus external hard drive. I wish the connector cord was a little longer but other than that...it's great!

4/11/2013

5.0

works great

By jim

from winter haven fl

About Me Casual user

Pros

Attractive Design
Compact
Easy To Set Up
Easy to use
Portable
Quiet

Cons

Best Uses

Additional Storage
Backup
File Transfer

Comments about Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB:

works great easy to use

4/11/2013

5.0

Excellent Backup Drive

By WayneF

from Mead, WA.

About Me Power user

Pros

Attractive Design
Compact
Easy To Set Up
Easy to use
High Capacity
Portable
Quiet
Very Fast For Usb Only

Cons

None

Best Uses

Backup
Photo Storage

Comments about Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB:

I had another brand external hard drive for back up that started to fail, so thought it was time for a new one.
I have used Seagate internal drives for years without any problems so thought I would give this unit a try.
I was very apprehensive at first about a unit without external power and USB only, but this drive has no problems at all.
Very easy to setup and backup my files. First time I have used a USB3 drive and beings my computer has USB3 ports, it is so much faster than the USB2 drive I had before.
The Seagate dashboard software is very easy to navigate in and so much easier than my last drive.

4/11/2013

4.0

Pretty good.

By Dan the sign man

from Tifton, GA

About Me Casual user

Pros

Compact
Easy To Set Up
High Capacity
Portable

Cons

Best Uses

Additional Storage
Backup
File Transfer
Photo Storage

Comments about Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB:

Pretty good product. I have 3 pc's backed up on this and it wasn't at all difficult. Each computer backup is named with the name of the computer. 2 of the pc's are pretty close in name so it is a little confusing but it works. I'm not real sure how to change the name either so i'll live with what i have. Cheap and okay on the size. It will be cheaper in a month i know but it was needed for all of our pictures from the last 5 years. It also has a cloud option but it costs extra money and what is the point if you are buying a drive.

4/4/2013

4.0

Does everything I want it to do.

By By

from Washington, NC

About Me Casual user

Pros

Compact
Easy To Set Up
Easy to use
Portable

Cons

Best Uses

Additional Storage
Backup

Comments about Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB:

The unit is easy to program and can be set up to automatically back up all your files or only a select few on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis at a selected hour of the day.

4/4/2013

4.0

Does What It Shou.d

By Reliant Projects

from Pittsburgh PA

About Me Power user

Pros

Compact
Easy to use
Portable

Cons

No Power Switch

Best Uses

Additional Storage
File Transfer

Comments about Seagate� Hard Drives; Backup Plus� Portable Drive, 500GB:

Does what it should. Works like it ought to.

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Box Contents: The following items will be included with your purchase:; Seagate® Backup Plus™ 500GB hard drive; Seagate Dashboard pre-loaded on drive; NTFS driver for Mac pre-loaded on drive (reformatting for Mac may be required); USB 3.0 interface adapter; USB 3.0 cable; Quick-start guide; Warranty information