Pros & Cons
Cons
Seagate's warranty expired 2 years before i bought it. Was a dud. Sent back for a refund.
Highlights
Quality
That i can confirm because it is what i've been doing with the one i've been using most.
Have been using for a few days and judging by the storage used it will last over 4 weeks before over-writing, so i am happy.
The hdd on my main pc failed, the new hdd was easy to fit, works fast and is quiet, it is also double the size of the old one a... Read More
It is a bit of mystery exactly why that is happening but it seems to be to do with the external usb enclosure i was using.
Price
I know storage is getting cheap, but this is a good drive with a good rpm and is at a very attractive cost.
Competitiveness
I recommend using this alongside a 120gb ssd, and putting your operating system and programs on the ssd, while all games, photo... Read More
This one replaced a very old 80gb device which was still performing perfectly well.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Original factory sealed antistatic wrapping with all the correct authentication labels and stickers
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Although the two seagate hdds received are as listed theyre slightly different in design from the accompanying listing photos
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However one of the things ive had trouble with using another make of hdd a wd also specified as an af type is for cloning an existing windows os on an older hdd
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Theres some sort of usb incompatibility as the problem is resolved if you connect it up internally via sata
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Anyway the point is ive not yet tried the seagate af ones for this purpose
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So if that is what you are going to use them i can not confirm whether or not theyre suitable
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Great hdd for its price either for a pc or otherwise
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Used this in my home cctv security system fitted it and it was plugplay so not setting up