No such problems on a Mac (even if Time Machine is running using a partition on the drive). Backup Plus Slim eBay Product ID (ePID) 219345412 Product Key Features Storage Capacity 4TB Cache 256MB Form Factor 2.5 in Features USB-Powered Rotation Speed 5400RPM Type Portable Transfer Rate 220MB/S Interface USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Product Line Backup Plus Dimensions Weight 0.54lbs. However, I find it almost impossible to eject the drives under Windows 10-it is always "in use" (either because of Dashboard, or Windows Backup, or Norton Utility and I have to shutdown the machine to remove it. I had the 2TBs for over a year an d they perform well. I also have the 4TB Backup Hub and it is very bulky in comparison (its advantage is it has its own power and can connect other drives to it).
Please note that there are many Seagate 4TB models, and not everyone is a slim one (the box DOES NOT say it is slim, but it is if you have the Model STDR40000100. The 4TB has the same footprint as the 2TB, only a bit thicker. Now I can simply take the drive on a trip and boot up any iMAC. It is certainly not the fastest drive but good enough for my day-to-day archiving purpose as well as running it as a boot disk on USB (even USB 2.0 on a 2009 iMAC (whose internal HD died, and buried inside since I don't want to open the iMAC).
The 4TB model tested here today enjoys a $129.99 MSRP $20 lower than the previous generation.The Backup Plus Slim series of HD are excellent (I have two 2TB and 1 4TB) and affordable. In closing, the Backup Plus Portable is still the tried and true workhorse we all need it to be, and with its latest refresh enjoys a sizeable price cut. In testing, I was able to reach 110/120 MB/s, which is pretty decent for a portable HDD. With that said, there isn't a real need for increased performance within the enclosure of the Backup Plus lineup, the drive used internally is your basic Barracuda 5400RPM drives. ago Because right now, these are about 20 cheaper at costco than the regular 2TB 2.5' drive at amazon. Keeping costs down, Seagate has also chosen to stick with the micro B USB 3.0 interface for this run which does take away from consumers that have upgraded to USB-C. 4TB Seagate Backup Plus Portable 2.5' 109.99 4TB Seagate 2.5' 179.50 (ST4000LM024 is the newer drive thats found in the Backup Plus Portable). Seagate continues this with-it latest refresh offering the same high capacity solutions of the last generation with a new blend of plastic enclosure and colored aluminum. The Backup Plus portfolio for the longest time has been one of the best bangs for your buck lineups in portable storage. Performance of the Backup Plus Portable came in at 110 MB/s read, and 120 MB/s write. Get the Seagate Backup Plus 4 TB external hard disk and store all that you need, and not just movies and TV shows.
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