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Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black)

Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black)

Item: 758290    Model: STCA3000101

Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black)
4.5stars
( 34 reviews)
  • 3TB / USB 3.0
  • Desktop / PC & MAC compatible
  • The Seagate® Backup Plus desktop drive simplifies backup for consumers who want to protect their entire digital life locally, in the cloud or from social networks
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black)
 
4.5

(based on 36 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (25)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Reliable (18)
  • Easy to set up (16)
  • Easy to use (13)
  • Fast (13)
  • Compact (12)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Back-up (12)
    • Additional storage (7)
    • Photo storage (7)
    • Everyday use (5)
    • File transfer (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Budget shopper (10), Midrange shopper (9), Power user (8), High-end shopper (5), Casual user (4)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (30), Business (5)
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC (9), Mac (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (6)

    Most Helpful Positive Review

     

    I Like IT, BUT!!!

    Love the Seagate products, have a 1tb and it works flawlessly. Bought the 3tb to back-up my back-up if that makes any sense. The 3tb comes with its own software, don't format or ...Read complete review

    Love the Seagate products, have a 1tb and it works flawlessly. Bought the 3tb to back-up my back-up if that makes any sense. The 3tb comes with its own software, don't format or delete it cause you're going to need it if you plan on backing up your internal hard drive from your PC. When you try to use microsofts back-up software it fails, some other software I've used doesn't like it either so there are some issues with the 3tb and playing well with other software applications. Copy and paste and "send to" works fine but trying to use software for back-up other than seagate will cause frustration

    VS

    Most Helpful Negative Review

     

    Average Hard Drive Nothing Special

    Only gave 3 stars because to make use of the Firewire 800 adapter or Thunderbolt adapter you have to purchase directly from Seagate their own proprietary cable!!! Sucks!

    Only gave 3 stars because to make use of the Firewire 800 adapter or Thunderbolt adapter you have to purchase directly from Seagate their own proprietary cable!!! Sucks!

    Reviewed by 36 customers

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    5.0

    Love it!

    By stevepsych

    from CA

    About Me Casual user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Easy to use
    • High Capacity
    • Portable
    • Quiet

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Additional Storage
      • Backup

      Comments about Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black):

      This has been a perfect solution.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

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      4.0

      Good Investment

      By doubleaces

      from Lehigh Valley, PA

      About Me Power user

      This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Easy to use
      • High Capacity
      • Portable
      • Quiet

      Cons

      • No Power Switch

      Best Uses

      • Additional Storage
      • Backup
      • File Transfer
      • Photo Storage

      Comments about Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black):

      Have had this unit for approx. 2 months. I purchased it for much needed additional external computer general hard drive backup and storage of music files, photo's and important documents. I have not had any noticeable incidents with it so far and I DO LIKE the auto back up feature.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

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      4.0

      Great Value

      By Bill

      from Boston, MA

      About Me Power user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Easy to use
      • High Capacity
      • Quiet

      Cons

      • Requires Standalone Power

      Best Uses

      • Additional Storage
      • Backup
      • File Transfer
      • Photo Storage
      • Video

      Comments about Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black):

      I switched to an SSD for my internal drive. As everyone is well aware, sizes on those (at reasonable prices) are terribly limited. Although I already have a dedicated Time Machine backup drive for my Mac, I needed some additional everyday space. It's perfect for holding things that I can download again if need be, but would be inconvenient to do so. I say this because it's always unwise to use a drive that isn't backed up for things that you want to keep.

      The cost per terabyte was great.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • Mac

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      5.0

      Finally! something that works correctly!

      By Coiner2

      from St Albans, WV

      About Me Midrange Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Fast
      • Reliable
      • Rugged

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black):

          This was not my first Seagate external hard drive. As I expected set up was easy-plug in and go, and so far I haven't had trouble with this drive. Also this was my second HDD the first was a Toshiba which didn't work, and to make it worse the computer I was trying to use it on was a Toshiba.
          Will no longer use anything but Seagate drives from now on.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

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          5.0

          Workd Great as expected. Easy set up.

          By DT

          from East Lansing, MI

          About Me High-end Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Fast
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Seagate Backup Plus 3TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black):

              Haven't had any issues with this Hard Drive.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              • Q:

                can i download files into this or does it only back things up?
                Asked on 10/7/2012 by thoan

                1 answer

                • A:

                  The Seagate external hard drive is a fully functional external drive, so you can store files directly on the drive.

                  Answered on 10/7/2012 by Community Answer from None
              • Q:

                Is this product... Item: 758290 Model: STCA3000101 (Seagate 3TB External hard drive) compatible with USB 2? Or only USB 3?
                Asked on 9/1/2012 by none

                1 answer

                • A:

                  This hard drive is compatible with USB 2.0, since USB 3.0 is fully backwards compatible with all versions of USB. However using it with a USB 2.0 link will be considerably slower in data transfers.

                  Answered on 9/1/2012 by Community Answer from None
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