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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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Seagate 3 TB Backup External Hard Drive - Easy backup for your digital life on your computer and the cloud.

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.

  • 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
  • Via the Seagate Dashboard, use the Protect function to set up a one-click plan or customize your scheduled local backup
  • With the Save feature, user-generated content can be backed up from your favorite social networks
  • The Share feature allows multiple files to be uploaded to social networks at once from your computer
  • For even more flexibility, with the Seagate Backup Plus design, you can upgrade from the included USB 3.0 interface to ThunderboltTM technology or FireWire® 800 with the available additional adapter
  • Dimensions: 6.22"H x 1.73W x 4.88"D, 2.38 lbs
  • 2 year limited manufacturer warranty


With 3 TB of storage, you have plenty of room to keep everything on this device. This external hard drive is perfect if you want to save space on your main computer hard drive, and if something goes wrong, you will have a convenient way to restore all of your lost data.

  • Fast File Transfer
    • Using USB 3.0 technology, all your files will be transferred quickly. You will not have to wait hours at a time to move around a few gigabytes worth of data. With this feature, you can copy all of your files on this external hard drive in no time at all.Easy to UseThis desktop drive makes backing up files simple if you want to protect your digital lifestyle. It is also compatible with both PC and Mac, so it can be used by practically any computer.
  • Extra Features
    • There are several additional features that make this external hard drive useful. The Protect function allows you to create a one-click plan or customize a schedule for a local backup. The Save feature gives you the ability to upload multiple files to social networks at once all from your computer. The design even allows the USB 3.0 interface to be upgraded with a FireWire cable
  • Great for All Types of Users
    • This Seagate backup external hard drive is a great device for those that have special files they want to protect or if you simply want to make use of the extra 3 TB of storage. The ease of use makes operating the hard drive and backing up your files simple.

    What's in the Box?

    Seagate Backup Plus Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
    Seagate Backup Plus drive
    Seagate Dashboard pre-loaded on drive
    NTFS driver for Mac pre-loaded on drive
    USB 3.0 interface adapter with capacity gauge

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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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      5/23/2013
       
      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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        5/22/2013
         
        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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        5/16/2013
         
        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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        4/11/2013
         
        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

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            4/4/2013
             
            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

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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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

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                  • 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

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                  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

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                  • 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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