Testseek.com have collected 68 expert reviews of the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop USB3 STCA / STDT / STFM and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate Backup Plus Desktop USB3 STCA / STDT / STFM.
June 2013
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68 Reviews
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The editors liked
The Seagate Backup Plus Desktop is capacious
Fast
Flexible
And affordable. The drive includes valuable backup software
The Seagate Backup Plus is fast
And good-looking. The drive's included backup software works well and is easy to use
The editors didn't like
The Seagate Dashboard backup software doesn't allow for keeping multiple versions of data
Nor does it work with non-Seagate drives. The two-year warranty is short for a drive of such capacity
The Seagate Backup Plus Desktop is capacious, fast, flexible, and affordable. The drive includes valuable backup software
The Seagate Dashboard backup software doesn't allow for keeping multiple versions of data, nor does it work with non-Seagate drives. The two-year warranty is short for a drive of such capacity
Fast and massive, the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop is an excellent backup drive for any USB 3.0-enabled computer or server....
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Published: 2013-10-28, Author: John , review by: bit.com.au
This is a great solution for backups if the amount of data, or your internet connection, precludes the use of cloud services.OverallSpecs$230 AUD(pricing info)...
Abstract: We all know how important it is to back up our data, but which hard drive does the better job for your needs? We take a look at four current models on the market to help you decide. SeagatePROS: Social media backup; performance; capacityCONS: Not avail...
The Seagate Backup Plus is fast, flexible, and good-looking. The drive's included backup software works well and is easy to use
The Seagate Backup Plus caps at just 1TB, and its price could be lower
Seagate Backup Plus carries the flexibility of the GoFlex portable drive while adding performance and style to portable storage. The new drive makes an excellent buy....
Warranty a little short, Needs an AC connection for the power supply
Fast and reliable compared to its competitors, the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive is an easy choice according to reviewers. Bonuses include software to make backing up social media content a snap and 200 GB of free cloud storage...
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Published: 2016-03-01, Author: Chris , review by: tomshardware.com
Easy integration into a local computer with backup scheduling, mobile and social media expansion.
Pricing is equal to products from Western Digital when comparing the samesize units. We would like to see Seagate issue a challenge on price, along with features.
The Seagate Backup Plus takes scheduled backup to a new level, with features designed to secure your digital life, not just your computer...
Cavernous capacity in a single drive, Reasonably priced on a cost-per-gig basis
Relying on one drive to back up so much data can be risky, Not as speedy (in some respects) as some lesser-capacity drives, Meant for backups, not installing and running software
Seagate's biggest-capacity-ever desktop backup drive is near bottomless and reasonably affordable. Just be sure your most crucial data is backed up somewhere else, too—8 terabytes of memories is a lot to lose. Read More…...
Industry leading 8TB in storage, Seamless backup functionality, Easy Mobile backups from iOS and Android; Social Media back up features
Poor sequential/random performance
The Seagate Backup Plus 8TB offers users with a seamless way to backup large amounts of data due to its huge capacity point. Couple this with its useful social media and smart phone functionality, and you have a highly recommended storage solution...
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Published: 2014-07-21, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: The Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive ($219.99) is basic, utilitarian storage designed to fit the widest possible strata of general users. This hard drive has lots of room for downloaded videos, holds multiple generations of historical backups, and is a r...
