gadgetsmagazine.com.ph Updated:
2018-01-21 02:54:24
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As far as desktop hard drives go, the Backup Plus is pleasantly plain. Its monolithic design is bare of anything save for the USB 3.0 port in the back, next to the AC jack; and a power and space indicator light at the front. It's about the height and dept...
Like a fire extinguisher, a great backup drive is something you'll hate yourself for not having when you need it. Do yourself a favor and get the best.Also published in GADGETS MAGAZINE April 2015Words by Ren Alcantara...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2018-01-21 02:54:24
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You can never have enough storage, this much we know. For extra storage, you can turn to an external hard drive. We tested no less than 15 external hard drives for this article so that you can choose the best one for your needs. There's an external ha...
After having looked at a total of fifteen drives, we can conclude that the Seagate Backup Plus Fast 4 TB is the most interesting from a technical point of view. It also performs very well, thanks to its two disks in RAID 0. We awarded this drive the Har...
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Seagate recently announced capacity increases to several of its HDD products. Prior to that, the company released the latest iteration of its Backup Plus Desktop Drive. The new version is an 8TB model that supersedes the previous 6TB flagship.The Backup P...
Easy integration into a local computer with backup scheduling, mobile and social media expansion.
Pricing is equal to products from Western Digital when comparing the samesize units. We would like to see Seagate issue a challenge on price, along with features.
The Seagate Backup Plus takes scheduled backup to a new level, with features designed to secure your digital life, not just your computer...
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As sure as the sun rises in the east, hard disk manufacturers are constantly pushing the envelope and giving us hard disk drives with bigger capacities. The latest developments in the hard disk drive space now sees manufacturers capable of squeezing 4TB o...
Highly portable and fairly compact, Excellent Seagate Dashboard utility, Good overall performance, Single drive solution, arguably more reliable...
Only comes in black, Pricey...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2018-01-21 02:54:24
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External hard drives as an accessory will always continue to be an important requirement for every PC and Mac user out there, with storage options ranging from 512GB all the way to 2TB. But if those aren't big enough to backup all your digital data, then...
Fast transfer, Large 4TB space, Lightweight, Affordable...
Thicker than usual drives, Two year warranty...
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This is the first 8TB hard disk drive we've received at TechRadar and the biggest external (single-drive) hard disk currently on the market. This particular model – the Seagate Backup Plus – was announced earlier this year but uses an enterprise-grade dri...
Impressive performance, Price, Bundled software, Power consumption...
Not keen on the design, Lack of power button...
The Seagate Backup Plus 8TB is hard to resist if you're looking for a portable storage solution with acres of space to spare. It sips power, doesn't cost the earth and is blazingly fast – what's not to like?...
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While we highly recommend RAID devices and NAS boxes for certain situtation in small businesses where backups are needed, another cheaper option for some people is to get a simple external backup drive. Here is one that received a recommendation from our...
This is a great solution for backups if the amount of data, or your internet connection, precludes the use of cloud services.OverallSpecs$230 AUD(pricing info)...
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We haven't sat down with a Seagate product for quite a while but we got the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop in our test bench right now to see what its capable of. Its quite obvious, there's really nothing new going on in the HDD segment of the market right n...
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micromart.co.uk Updated:
2018-01-21 02:54:25
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Seagate is a name with some strong credentials in the hard drive world, but external drives are easy to get right. What has this old-guard manufacturer done to distinguish itself from the competition, if anything?The answer, strangely, is to embrace the n...
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macworld.com.au Updated:
2018-01-21 02:54:25
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We all know how important it is to back up our data, but which hard drive does the better job for your needs? We take a look at four current models on the market to help you decide. SeagatePROS: Social media backup; performance; capacityCONS: Not avail...
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When it comes to buying an external hard drive, most would not be too picky about their exact choices as long as it had the right amount of space, all within an allocated budget.Although some may be brand loyal, I personally haven't had any issues with pa...
Included software which allows instant back up from your computer which has a simple interface dashboard, Back Up from Facebook and Flickr, and includes uploads to those sites as well. If you have video files, you can upload to YouTube. Seagate says that...
There are differences between interfaces on both Windows and Mac, which may be annoying if you use both operating systems e.g. Protect feature is only on Windows, There isn't much price difference between hard drive capacities, it might be more worthwhile...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2018-01-21 02:54:25
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In a world teeming with portable hard drive choices, Seagate’s GoFlex line is noteworthy for its versatility and sprightly performance. As successor to the venerable GoFlex line, the newly-minted Backup Plus line represents Seagate’s next wave of drives...
The Seagate Backup Plus is fast, easy to use and versatile, making it a worthy successor to the formidable GoFlex line of portable hard drives...
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I've been a big fan of Seagate hard drives ever since. I prefer them over Western Digital, Hitachi or Samsung (before Seagate bought them). I already reviewed my personal 1TB Seagate Go Flex hard drive before and it's still my main Time-Machine-esque back...
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techindustriya.com Updated:
2018-01-21 02:54:25
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When we used USB 3.0 we had an average of 69.08 MB/s in 102.66 sec to Write and 63.64 MB/s 111.43 sec to Read for the Big file. For the Small file we got 65.16 MB/s in 74.05 sec to Write and 50.07 MB/s in 96.39 sec to Read.That's a pretty big increase fro...
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Seagate’s Backup Plus Desktop has a removable connector in its base that lets you swap out the USB3 interface for an alternative one. Currently, only Thunderbolt and FireWire 800 adaptors are available, but it means that should a new interface replace USB...
A very fast hard disk with a lot of storage for a low price and the bundled software is excellent, too...
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Expert reviews...
Fast, Reliable, 200 GB of free cloud storage...
Warranty a little short, Needs an AC connection for the power supply...
Fast and reliable compared to its competitors, the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive is an easy choice according to reviewers. Bonuses include software to make backing up social media content a snap and 200 GB of free cloud storage...
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MORE: How We Test HDDs And SSDs MORE: All Storage Content MORE: Latest Storag...
Easy integration into a local computer with backup scheduling, mobile and social media expansion.
Pricing is equal to products from Western Digital when comparing the samesize units. We would like to see Seagate issue a challenge on price, along with features.
The Seagate Backup Plus takes scheduled backup to a new level, with features designed to secure your digital life, not just your computer...
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maclife.com Updated:
2018-01-21 02:54:24
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This is the first 8TB hard disk drive we've reviewed at Mac|Life and the biggest external (single-drive) hard disk currently on the market. It uses a new technology called SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) which allows the cramming of more bits on a given...
Impressive performance. Low power consumption.
Very “harsh” blocky design. Lack of power button...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2018-01-21 02:54:24
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Between commodity-priced backup drives and enough free or cheap cloud services to count on two hands, it's easier than ever to back up your most important data. But with the ongoing explosion of social media and the ubiquity of smartphones—some of which a...
Cavernous capacity in a single drive, Reasonably priced on a cost-per-gig basis...
Relying on one drive to back up so much data can be risky, Not as speedy (in some respects) as some lesser-capacity drives, Meant for backups, not installing and running software...
Seagate's biggest-capacity-ever desktop backup drive is near bottomless and reasonably affordable. Just be sure your most crucial data is backed up somewhere else, too—8 terabytes of memories is a lot to lose. Read More…...
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The Seagate Backup Plus 8TB is the latest addition to their portfolio of external desktop drives, offering users with the largest available single-drive solution available on the market. The availability of an 8TB model is certainly a very important relea...
Industry leading 8TB in storage, Seamless backup functionality, Easy Mobile backups from iOS and Android; Social Media back up features...
Poor sequential/random performance...
The Seagate Backup Plus 8TB offers users with a seamless way to backup large amounts of data due to its huge capacity point. Couple this with its useful social media and smart phone functionality, and you have a highly recommended storage solution...
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The Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive ($219.99) is basic, utilitarian storage designed to fit the widest possible strata of general users. This hard drive has lots of room for downloaded videos, holds multiple generations of historical backups, and is a r...
High capacity. Low price. Comes with Dashboard software.
Wall-wart power adapter...
The Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive (5TB) is incredibly spacious, reasonably fast, and since it has a class-leading 5 terabytes of storage, it costs only pennies per gigabyte...
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The Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive 5TB is an external hard drive with plenty of capacity. With more devices creating content, consumers find that they need more and more room to backup or store their data. Storing all one's data from a desktop, laptop...
Allows mobile backups from iOS and Android, Multiple copies of data can be stored, Easy to use software package...
Short warranty for a more premium offering, Expected better sequential transfer numbers...
The Seagate Plus Desktop Drive 5TB is a external drive with plenty of capacity, OS flexibility, and lots of options for use with social media for those looking for a reliable central repository for all of their files and media...
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The last Seagate drive that I reviewed was the 1TB portable version of Backup plus . The one that I've recently received from Seagate is the desktop 3TB version. Unlike the portable version, the desktop version requires an AC adapter to power up the drive...
Barracuda is a good choice for a drive with media backup utility. As can be seen on the 98.39GB Assorted movie file transfer and 1.34GB Assorted photos folder transfer, its quick or a 3 platter drive. Main concern is heat. Tests like HD Tune Pro and 98...
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toptenreviews.com Updated:
2018-01-21 02:54:25
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On our lineup of the best external hard drives, the Seagate Backup Plus is notable for its flexibility and performance. A USB 3.0 port delivers swift transfer speeds, and an interchangeable interface allows you to upgrade to a Thunderbolt or FireWire c...
Its software is easy to use and can be programmed to run in hourly, daily and monthly increments...
Its plastic casing makes it susceptible to damage from accidental drops and mishandling...
The Seagate Backup Plus Slim is a lightweight and portable external hard drive, and you can use it in conjunction with backup software or with traditional click-and-drag methods. Its two-year warranty could be better, but it gives you plenty of time to id...
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Seagates new line of Backup Plus drives is a convenient way to ensure data from your computer and from social networking sites is backed up.Seagate is moving away from its GoFlex branding with a new series of external drives dubbed Backup Plus, which will...
Seagate knows hard drives, and it has done a nice job making an easy-to-use portable helpmate with this one. Lucas Mearian covers storage, disaster recovery and business continuity, financial services infrastructure and health care IT for Computerw...
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