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What is an external hard drive?
An external hard drive is a portable storage device that can be easily connected to your computer or laptop to store and backup files externally. It provides additional storage space and allows you to transfer data conveniently.
Why should I buy an external hard drive?
There are several reasons to invest in an external hard drive. Firstly, it provides extra storage capacity, which is ideal for storing large files, multimedia content, and backups. Additionally, it offers portability, allowing you to conveniently carry your data wherever you go. It also serves as a reliable backup solution to ensure the safety of essential files.
What are the different types of external hard drives available?
External hard drives come in various types, including portable hard drives, desktop hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), and network-attached storage (NAS) drives. Portable hard drives are compact and easily portable, while desktop hard drives offer higher storage capacities. SSDs provide faster data transfer speeds, and NAS drives are designed for network storage and sharing.
How do I choose the right external hard drive?
When choosing an external hard drive, consider the storage capacity you require, the interface compatibility with your computer, the transfer speed, and the durability. Additionally, think about your budget and any specific features you may need, such as encryption or shock resistance.
Can I use an external hard drive for gaming consoles?
Yes, many external hard drives are compatible with gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox. By connecting an external hard drive, you can expand the storage capacity of your console, allowing you to install more games and store additional game data.
Do external hard drives require external power?
Portable external hard drives typically get power through the USB connection to your computer, eliminating the need for external power sources. However, some desktop external hard drives may require an external power adapter for operation.
Can I use an external hard drive on multiple devices?
Yes, external hard drives can be used on multiple devices as long as they are compatible with the operating systems and interfaces of those devices. You can easily transfer data between different computers or laptops by connecting the external hard drive.
Are external hard drives secure?
External hard drives provide a secure storage solution for your data. However, it is recommended to enable encryption or password protection features to ensure the confidentiality of your files. Regular backups are also important to protect against data loss.
€ 117
Easily store and access 1TB of content on the go with Seagate Expansion Portable. This external hard drive for Windows computers makes backup a snap—just drag-and-drop!
Lue lisää.Vitaliy
The 2TB Seagate Expansion Portable USB 3.0 hard drive is excellent expansion storage choice in an attractive package. This basic drive has a lot in common with other USB 3.0 compact drives including a similar price. This is the current model of the older and well received Seagate Expansion STBX2000401 still available on Amazon.rnrnI have used a number of Seagate and Western Digital external USB 3.0 hard drives. Over time the newer drives tends to operate a bit faster than my older ones. That is my sense with this Seagate 2TB USB 3.0 drive when used with USB 3.0.rnrnThis drive has been used in a Windows environment and it plays very nice. Some older Seagate drives did NOT play nice on Linux systems unless the drive's sleep mode was disabled with the Seagate tools. If you plan to use the drive on Linux you may need to change the settings using Seagate tools on a Windows computer before use on Linux or sleep mode might cause loss of access until it is re-plugged.rnrnIn my casual testing (copying a 9GB folder of updates, iso files, and many mixed large and small files) performance is on a par with other recent Seagate and WD drives I have for my own business and for clients. At this point I think the USB 3.0 external drive market is pretty much a commodity space.rnrnThe drive fits easily in a pocket and as typical it uses a single cable for power and data making connections simple. The drive is compatible with USB 2.0, albeit at slower USB 2.0 speeds. The form factor for the drive is similar to the WD MyPassport Ultra and thicker than the WD My Passport Slim which are both more expensive. We are not talking about any big difference in size.rnrnThe drive comes packaged with the drive itself, a shortish USB 3.0 cable, a quick start guide, and 1 year warranty. No fancy premium software is included. Just the basics.rnrnThe Seagate Expansion 2TB is an economical commodity storage expansion. It clearly hits the target for the commodity USB storage market. Because it works quite well for a good price I'm giving this drive 5 stars.rnrnUPDATE Nov 6, 2017:rnIn the just about 2 and a half years since getting this drive it still to works fine. First in it's role as a backup drive. Next as a carry along scratch drive in my kit for visiting clients. It has worked dependably as I was expecting for whenever purpose I've needed it. No problems.rnrnSince this drive was released as a top performer at the price in March 2015 this model has done. Now there are newer drives I would pick today. I see very few 2017 model drives from Seagate (or their subsidiary LaCie). I've had very good luck with recent WD My Passport drives though they seem to have uglyfied their cases...rnrnI think that while dated this Seagate Expansion drive has served me well and continues to do so. I still feel it deserves 5 stars..rnrnHope this helps someone.