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Seagate Expansion 500GB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STBX500100) (Old Model)
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Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 1.1 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | Seagate |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Portable |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
About this item
- External portable hard drive formatted for Windows out of the box
- Drag-and-drop file saving
- USB 3.0 powered
- Includes 2-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan, redeemable by January 31, 2020
- For Mac compatibility this hard drive requires reformatting. Reformatting the drive will erase all content unless it is backed up to another drive. Refer to Application Guide for guidance on this.
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Easy to install | 5.0 | 4.4 | — | — | — | 5.0 |
Storage Capacity | 4.2 | 4.4 | — | — | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | GeckoDeals22 | UnionSine-US | xinxinmanhuai | 212 Distributors (blue light serial #'s recorded) | Phoenix Multimedia | 212 Distributors (blue light serial #'s recorded) |
storage capacity | 500 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
hardware interface | usb | usb3.0 | usb c, solid state drive | usb | usb | usb3.0 |
compatible devices | Desktop | Laptop, Desktop, xbox, PS4 | Laptop | Desktop | Desktop | Laptop |
form factor | Portable | 2.5-inch | Portable, 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | Portable, 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
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Technical Details
Brand | Seagate |
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Item model number | STBX500100 |
Hardware Platform | Mac |
Item Weight | 5.9 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.81 x 3.19 x 0.61 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.81 x 3.19 x 0.61 inches |
Color | Black |
Computer Memory Type | DRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 1 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 1.1 |
Manufacturer | Seagate |
Language | English |
ASIN | B00834SJSK |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 12, 2012 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #2,424 in Internal Hard Drives |
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The Seagate Expansion Portable hard drive provides up to 4TB of extra storage for an ever-growing collection of files. Consolidate files into a single location and free up computer space. The drive is automatically recognized by the Windows operating system so there’s no software to install or configure. Saving files is easy—simply drag-and-drop. Take advantage of fast data transfer speeds with the USB 3.0/2.0 interface.
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Customers like the storage space provided by the hard drive. They mention it's a great way to transport large amounts of data when you're travelling. Customers are also impressed with the sleek design and the matte black finish. The speed of the hard-drive is also a plus point, with customers saying it runs at USB 3 speeds. Customers appreciate the quality of the drive, stating it' a very well made and reliable hard drive that's perfect for backing up your work. Customers also appreciate the value of the product, mentioning it''s an inexpensive way to back up your data. Customers have also expressed their happiness with ease of use.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the hard drive. They mention that it performs perfectly fine for their usage, has no problems, and works out of the box without any issues. Some customers also say that it runs fine on PC and does everything without them having to do anything. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of this product.
"...hour HD recorded TV show in under 40 seconds makes it practical to use in that capacity without getting bogged down...." Read more
"...3, but this drive is backward compatible with USB 2 and performs perfectly fine for my usage...." Read more
"...This 1TB (931GB out of the box) hard drive is simple and does everything I need it to...." Read more
"...Overall: 4 stars*. Excellent device that does what it says. The lack of rubber pads to grip the surface it's resting on is a slight shame...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the hard drive. They say it is well-made, reliable, and solid. Customers also say that it is perfect for backing up their work and is a good start towards a backup solution.
"For my use, this drive is just perfect, and the price was great for a 2TB capacity storage device, even better pricing at Amazon than Costco!..." Read more
"...It is easy to use, more secure than most packages, and more reliable than most packages...." Read more
"...Pros:Sturdy construction, doesn't feel cheap at allUSB 3.0 capabilityHigh transfer speeds..." Read more
"...My laptop no longer recognizes the drive, and reports that it is malfunctioning. I was scared I was going to lose 2 decades of my music collection!..." Read more
Customers like the size of the computer drive. They say it is fast, light, and compact. It fits in their hand, and is super portable. It comes in a small case, and it fits nicely. It has been easy to carry the Seagate back and forth from work rather than worry about.
"This external drive is simple. It comes in a small case, not much bigger than the drive itself...." Read more
"...runs quiet and doesn't generate much heat, and it's small enough to easily fit in a coat pocket...." Read more
"...Being compact and portable means you can carry it along in the event you need that additional capacity on the road...." Read more
"...This is a very small drive, it fits in my hand. I like that it is powered over the one USB cable...." Read more
Customers find the computer drive easy to use. They mention it's plug and play, and can copy folders right away after installation. It installs flawlessly, and connects easily. It's a great little no-hassle drive, and works with the tablet. It comes with a minimum of documentation.
"...This drive was easy to work with out of the box...." Read more
"...In conclusion this hard drive is simple and should work for anybody with file storage needs, and it's also proven to work great with the PS3." Read more
"...Seagate to my new Verizon Tablet and was delighted that it easily worked with the Tablet which means my tablet now has much more utility for me...." Read more
"...It is easy to use, more secure than most packages, and more reliable than most packages...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the computer drive. They mention that it is a good and inexpensive way to back up their data, and it is of good quality. Some say that the construction is fine and sturdy.
"For my use, this drive is just perfect, and the price was great for a 2TB capacity storage device, even better pricing at Amazon than Costco!..." Read more
"...highly recommend the Seagate 500 GB Portable Drive as it is reasonably priced, lightweight and easy to use." Read more
"...-Competitively priced: this is a good price for 1TB of space.Cons:-No rubber feet on the bottom...." Read more
"...Would buy again if I needed another drive. Great price and quality." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the computer drive. They mention that it is fast, runs at USB 3 speeds, and has smooth write/read performance.
"...So far the Hard Drive runs very smoothly. File transfers are reasonably fast, even when using a USB 2.0 port...." Read more
"...Easily visible activity light on the top of case(+) Fast file transfers speeds with USB 3.0 capability..." Read more
"...The drives seem fast which is a must for gaming, I chose this drive because of other's reviews showing they usually reach their advertised speeds...." Read more
"...Of course, thanks to USB 3.0 it is also much faster than my older drive. As you can see, all my files barely put a dent in the storage capacity...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the storage space of the computer drive. They mention that it has a lot of space, it helps them store all their school work, and it's a great way to transport large amounts of data when they're travelling.
"...500 GB Seagate Expansion Portable Drive has been a great tool to store unwieldly huge data files that would otherwise have been impossible to store..." Read more
"...The extra storage is great, my drive was almost full after installing 10 games (disk), and one digital game...." Read more
"...Anyway, the drive is tiny, holds 2TB, and I have about 800GB of saved info now...." Read more
"...We record everything and watch when desired, so it holds a lot of shows. Connects easily...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer drive or storage. They say it is sleek, small, and unassuming. The SMART parameters look good, and they are expecting good reliability after they place them into the drive. They also say that it is not at all disturbing or distracting.
"...This TB drive is super portable and adorable, it's quite functional for what I was expecting...." Read more
"...The only thing that ran was the product registration wizard.-Looks nice: slim little black box, that is made from a matte plastic that does..." Read more
"...The drive is fast and the price was right. It is also small and sleek, and it is powered by the USB port (no external power cord)...." Read more
"I give my full recommendation for this product! It is so sleek and small, I can take it anywhere!..." Read more
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For many users, the need for large external drives is based on the need to store large multimedia files. For practical purposes, a drive needs to be fast enough to stream smoothly and potentially stream several files at once, and possibly even record multiple TV programs at once. It's also helpful if large files can be copied quickly. Although a 7,500,000 KB file for a one hour recorded TV show might seem big, when you stream it in real time over 3600 seconds, it means reading well under 2.5 MB/sec. So using this drive to record four television programs at once while watching a previously recorded one and simultaneously streaming a video to another part of the house in real time will still leave plenty of overhead. And the ability to copy a one hour HD recorded TV show in under 40 seconds makes it practical to use in that capacity without getting bogged down. My tests were made using Microsoft's native WTV format, so if you are using common formats such as MP4, which take up much less space, you will have much more capacity and will be able to copy recordings of similar lengths in a fraction of the time it took me in these tests.
The bottom line is that it won't be as fast as an eSATA drive, but makes up for it in practicality, compatibility with any computer with a USB 2.0 port or above, it means that you can use it with just about any current laptop. You will need a USB 3.0 port to get full speeds, and the speed you get might be more or less than what I got, depending on your computer. But if it's less, it's not because of an inherent limitation of the drive.
This drive was easy to work with out of the box. My MacBook Pro can't make use of USB 3, but this drive is backward compatible with USB 2 and performs perfectly fine for my usage. I like the idea that one day, when I upgrade, this drive will give me the maximum speed available via USB.
I once had a Seagate drive that went bad after a few years, and I contacted the manufacturer to exercise the warranty. The drive was promptly replaced, without any questions or hassle. It's made me a loyal Seagate customer to know that they stand behind their products.
If you're looking for a portable drive with 2TB, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Seagate Expansion Portable External Hard Drive.
In order to make it compatible with the PS3 you have to format the hard drive to FAT32. Unfortunately Windows doesn't support this, so I downloaded a quick program ([...]) that formatted it in mere seconds. The problem with FAT32 is that it only accepts files under 4GB, so you can't have Blu-Ray quality DVD rips on here.
So far the Hard Drive runs very smoothly. File transfers are reasonably fast, even when using a USB 2.0 port. The unit runs quiet and doesn't generate much heat, and it's small enough to easily fit in a coat pocket. I also think it's important to say that prices on this thing fluctuate like crazy on Amazon. One week the 1TB drive was $100, then $65, and now about $80. So if you can, have some patience and wait for a price drop because the price changes frequently.
In conclusion this hard drive is simple and should work for anybody with file storage needs, and it's also proven to work great with the PS3.
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I save ALL my works and last/replacing backups on external drives (I don't trust clouds) -- so, I have a huge bunch of. Working 12-15 hours by day with my computers, I've killed several internal disks, but Seagate never disappointed me.
During these long years, only one of my Seagate drivers ( 2T, USB3) showed some fatigue singes, but I immediately transferred the data from it and have my work intact.
One trick to keep an external drive in good health and for long time is to put files in distinct folders without clustering to much. A folder containing folders with files is OK, but a folder containing folders which contains other folders containing folders where are other folders is much less OK. Also, having a driver for backups and another (others) for data is wiser than a mix-all.
So, keep your data stored in a simple manner and enjoy the long life and easy to use of your Seagate.
- con hard disk di fabbrica,tempo di installazione di un videogioco:20-30 secondi (già esiguo a mio dire).
-con questo hard disk : 5 secondi scarsi....non so se mi spiego!
Le operazioni per prelevarlo dal l'involucro di plastica non sono troppo complesse e quest'ultimo può essere utilizzato per rendere esterno e portatile l'hard disk prelevato dalla PS4. Se doveste utilizzarlo come me per potenziare la vostra PS4,vi ritrovereste con una consolle più veloce e con molta memoria in più rispetto a prima,e con un hard disk esterno da 500 gb ( o 1TB se avete acquistato la corrispondente versione di PS4). Altrimenti si tratta di un ottimo hard disk esterno,prestante e compatto.