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2022-01-05T09:54:17

Rated 5 out of 5

well needed because of its work effect

I have very many files such as video,music, pc games, ebooks and it is needed ith me because I have very many file s to keep

Jeffrey M.

2021-10-14T12:19:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Answer some of the basics like I asked in written form would help you and consumer as well

Hello Friends, My computer is full and so is my 2TB Seagate the 6TB hard drive will be replacing it. I use raw files in my photography so they are large and now I have to off load pics just to add more space. I believe this new 6TB will do the trick. I do have some questions though, do I uninstall my old hard drive and then install the new and store the old hoping it will come back online for me. 2nd I need to know if I leave this plugged in all the time or just once a month for photo backups. 3rd my older Seagate 2TB was constantly interfering with photo downloads when it was not plugged it. It would send me popups that I needed to do a backup and freezing my work time until I did this. I hope this will not be the case with the new hard drive. Any feedback is greatly appreciated as I am about to make the decision to uninstall my older unit. I don't need two devices if only one will be used for future backups. I like the size of this new 6TB unit and I am guessing I can jack my older unit into it and also a cell phone if desired. Where do I find this information to proceed. Thanks for the unit, Best Regards Robert Farrar

Robert F.

2021-08-01T16:30:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Works like it should.

Nice drive. Fast transfers. It was originally hooked up to my iMac. Since then, I got an NAS and now this is attached to that as a backup. So far so good.

PATRICK C.

2021-07-01T09:17:50

Rated 5 out of 5

The hard.drive appears to be well built and is performing properly so far.

it is doing exactly what I bought it for and doing it well.

Frederick F.

2021-06-20T08:41:53

Rated 4 out of 5

Works Great!

Works great! Stores that extra bit of data just fine.

STEPHANIE H.

2021-06-03T05:31:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value

Excellent external. Arrived on time and with proper functionality.

BLAKE E.

2021-02-01T08:17:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice drive

Seems to work as it should and fast backups. Easy to setup and just backs up as it needs to do. Very pleased with the drive and the price. Recommended.

GARY E.

2020-12-07T08:52:52

Rated 5 out of 5

There was nothing to dislike about this 6TB product. It met all the requirements that I bought it for. Good product.

This 6TB drive with its USB ports is an excellent product. it was very easy to set up with my Apple MacMini computer. I was able to move files for the computers HD, freeing up a good portion of the 1TB SSD in the computer. I also was able to copy files from several other HD drives to insure adequate backup for my system.

Harold F.

2020-09-23T09:14:09

Rated 4 out of 5

Great big drive!

Great capacity. I didn't realize it needed external power when I ordered it, but it sure is nice to have 8tbs of backup. The hub feature is cool, too

ADAM R.

2020-02-12T10:18:24

Rated 4 out of 5

Drive Works Well

The physical size of the unit was smaller than I expected. It seems to be working fine for my purposes. It is acting as the main drive on my iMac. Lightroom accesses the files on the drive with very little problem.

Steven B.

2019-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

8TB Seagate is Great!

Great and large hard drive! I use it to back up many files.

David C.

2019-07-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Seagate 6TB USB 3.0 Backup Test

I purchased this for an extra backup of files on my primary computer, it's a 6TB it runs smooth and quite, I have heard that the 8 TB and up virbrate and make noise, so I would recommend this one. As a plus this 6TB Hub has a place on the front of it to plug in 2 other USB Drives or other items!

George

2019-04-03T11:39:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Muy bueno

Excelente, trabaja bien y rápido.

JESUS F.

2019-02-19T07:25:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Hard Drive

The external hard drive was exactly as expected. Even though it was backordered, Adorama went above and beyond to expedite the order in a timely manner. I was very well pleased.

KEITH B.

2019-02-05T07:32:17

Rated 4 out of 5

It saves information as it should.

Although I just took it out of the box this weekend after ordering it about a month ago it seems to work well. The USB ports on the front are convenient. 4 stars vs 5... its a hard drive, nothing special.

WALKER C.

2019-01-01T19:45:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Back it up

After losing valuable files 2 years ago, I have put my trust in Seagate products. I have yet to run into any issues with Seagate and use 3 externals to backup files. I love the simplicity of this product and with 8TB I have enough space for both photo and video projects.

Russell T.

2018-12-26T08:39:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid product

My second seagate. They work great

John C.

2018-12-19T17:13:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly recommended

I’m satisfied with my purchase. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a backup solution

ALI A.

2018-12-16T06:12:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Big data saver

A few years ago I bought a 5TB drive from Adorama. I was pleased the the product and very pleased with the service. Now when I needed more space I came back to Adorama for an 8TB drive. Again the service was excellent and I'm pleased with the product.

TIMOTHY D.

2018-09-12T03:07:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Lots of storage at a good price

Another excellent product from Seagate. I bought 3 of these. Fast and reliable.

Robert K.

2018-06-13T19:15:54

Rated 4 out of 5

Does the Job

Bought this drive to complement another of the same kind of drive. Works as advertised, but the two front-side USB ports are REALLY slow. Not sure why and haven't had time to troubleshoot.

TOM J.

2018-05-08T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Back up program???

I wish that backup drives came with a program that would make it easier to set up a schedule and which files I want to back up

Perry

2018-05-08T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

This was a very good expansion to my small internal hard drive

I bought one of these about 6 months ago and it was everything I needed to consolidate 2 smaller external hard drives and my failing lap tops hard drive into one unit connected to my desktop - It worked perfectly. Unfortunately for me the always powered usb hub meant plugging whatever needed to be charged into it at any time, not paying attention I grabbed my wireless headphones (still plugged in and pulled the hub off its shelf where it made an easy eight inch drop to the carpeted floor but had a catastrophic internal failure no longer works - I. lost. everything.... My fault, not the hardwares, but I'm docking it a star for durability as I am now here to purchase a replacement. This one will be securely mounted this time... Lesson learned.

Josh S.

2018-05-08T15:47:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Good size for the money

Month old. So far so good. Good speed, I like the access at the front to plug other HDs

Alejandro B.

2018-03-27T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Gobs if space, but not a space saver...

I needed as many TB’s possible and the sale price Dell was offering I bought two to reach 12 TB for use with my WDcloud NAS. Responsive and quite, and spin-up from power-save is quick. My only complaint would be is about the case, WD’s take up less real estate as can placed vertically, whereas this design is long. Otherwise very, very pleased so far.

DC

2018-02-10T03:27:56

Rated 4 out of 5

Works

Instructions were poor. Called Seagate and got it mounted in 3 minutes. Works perfectly.

Steve E.

2017-10-04T08:43:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Easy setup on windows 10. Continually backs up my files.

Dee M.

2017-04-13T08:31:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Product, Great Price

This product is exactly what we needed at the office and it arrived quickly. Very pleased.

Freeda P.

2016-11-09T07:55:28

Rated 5 out of 5

No problems

I have always bought Seagate, The old 5T died, and now I have a new replacement. No problems, Some of my old Seagates, 2T and 4T have lasted over 4 years.

GEORGE S.

2016-08-10T08:53:17

Rated 5 out of 5

8TB Backup Does its Job

Got this to upgrade a 5TB drive, which upgraded a 3TB version. These photo and video collections really grow fast! Transfer via USB3 is as fast as expected, yet transferring the 4+ TB from the old drive still took an overnight session. FWIW, all of my Seagate backup drives work fine, even the 10-year old. I can still read from my one WD backup drive (2-years old), but can no longer write to it. Sample of one...

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Got this to upgrade a 5TB drive, which upgraded a 3TB version. These photo and video collections really grow fast! Transfer via USB3 is as fast as expected, yet transferring the 4+ TB from the old drive still took an overnight session. FWIW, all of my Seagate backup drives work fine, even the 10-year old. I can still read from my one WD backup drive (2-years old), but can no longer write to it. Sample of one...

There was nothing to dislike about this 6TB product. It met all the requirements that I bought it for. Good product.

By Harold F.

This 6TB drive with its USB ports is an excellent product. it was very easy to set up with my Apple MacMini computer. I was able to move files for the computers HD, freeing up a good portion of the 1TB SSD in the computer. I also was able to copy files from several other HD drives to insure adequate backup for my system.

The Seagate Backup Plus desktop drive simplifies backup for consumers who want to help protect their entire digital life locally, in the cloud, from mobile devices or from social networks. Via the Seagate Dashboard, use the Protect function to set up a one-click plan or schedule your automatic local backup. Keep multiple copies of your files in case disaster strikes. Install the free Seagate Mobile Backup app on an iOS or Android mobile device to back up all of the pictures and videos from the device to the drive or the cloud. Back up mobile devices via a Wi-Fi connection while at home or use services like Dropbox or Google Drive while on-the-go, away from home.

With the Save feature, user-generated content can be backed up from your favorite social network sites. Capture a memory, post it on a social networking site and let the Seagate Dashboard automatically back up any content posted, even photos that you are tagged in. The Share feature allows multiple files to be uploaded to social networks at once from your computer. Simply select files to upload, choose where to post them and even add comments. Managing your social profile has never been easier. Install the pre-loaded NTFS driver for Mac and use the drive interchangeably between Windows and Mac computers without reformatting the drive.

More Room for Your Whole Life
Backup Plus desktop drive from Seagate is the simple, one-click way to protect and share your entire digital life - without getting in the way of the rest of your life.

• Includes easy-to-use backup software
• Features mobile backup using the Seagate Mobile Backup App
• Save photos from your social networks automatically
• Easy to share files between PCs and Mac computers
• Massive capacity for a lifetime of memories

Back Up from Your Mobile Devices
Use the Seagate Mobile Backup App to easily back up photos and videos on-the-go directly from your mobile devices to your Backup Plus desktop drive.

Easy Backup Options
Backup Plus lets you back up your content using two easy, automatic backup options - scheduled or continuous backups.

Do More with Social Networks
Don't risk losing those great pics you've posted online. Backup Plus desktop drive finally bridges the gap between your online life and the rest of your life, letting you automatically back up your favorite memories from Facebook and Flickr. You can even share new videos to your YouTube account.

Key Features

  • More Room for Your Whole Life
  • Back Up from Your Mobile Devices
  • Back Up For Your Mobile Devices
  • Easy Backup Options
  • Time Machine-Ready
  • Do More with Social Networks

What's in the box:

  • Seagate 6TB Backup Plus External Desktop Desktop Drive
  • Seagate Dashboard Preloaded on Drive
  • NTFS Driver for Mac Preloaded on Drive
  • 4' USB 3.0 Cable
  • Power Adapter
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Seagate 2 Year Limited Warranty