- #Seagate backup plus slim 2tb usb 3.0 review for mac#
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If you use a hub and encounter detection problems, slower than normal transfer rates, random disconnection from your computer or other unusual issues, try connecting the hard drive directly to the computer's USB port. Q: Can I use my Seagate hard drive with a USB hub?Ī: Yes, the hard drive can be connected to a USB hub. However, the transfer rates are much slower with USB 2.0. Q: Will my Seagate hard drive's USB 3.0 port work with my computer's USB 2.0 port?Ī: Yes, the cable end that plugs into the computer (USB Type A) is compatible with both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. See Optional Formatting and Partitioning for instructions.
#Seagate backup plus slim 2tb usb 3.0 review mac os#
TIf you only want to use Backup Plus Desktop with Macs, you can format it as Mac OS Extended (Journaled). It allows Macs to write files to hard drives formatted as NTFS.
#Seagate backup plus slim 2tb usb 3.0 review for mac#
If you want to share files between Windows PCs and Macs, install the Paragon driver for Mac on your Mac. However, since it is formatted as NTFS, the Backup Plus Desktop appears as read-only on a Mac. Q: Can I use the Backup Plus Desktop with a Mac?Ī: Yes. For example, copy videos, photos, music and documents and then paste them to the Seagate hard drive. The hard drive can be used as additional storage space to compliment your computer's hard drive.
#Seagate backup plus slim 2tb usb 3.0 review software#
Q: Can I use my Seagate hard drive without backup software?Ī: Yes, the hard drive does not require any special software to work. Q: What is the hard drive format for the Backup Plus Desktop?Ī: The default hard drive format for Backup Plus Desktop is NTFS, native to Windows. For additional support resources, go to Seagate customer support. And for those wanting to carry the most with them for a long trip, on a drive that's compact enough to fit in their pocket, the 4TB Seagate Backup Plus is currently the only choice.For help setting up and using your Seagate hard drive, review the frequently asked questions below. Other than that, the new Seagate Backup Plus Slim is quite an excellent buy. This drive is a tad slower but comes with security feature and a longer 3-year warranty. For this reason, if you intend to store, backup sensitive data, I'd recommend the My only concern with the drive is the fact that it comes with a short 2-year warranty and the lack of security. Sure, you can get desktop drive with even larger capacities, but 4TB is a lot of space and most of us don't really need more than than when on the go.
#Seagate backup plus slim 2tb usb 3.0 review portable#
The fact that the drive has the top capacity, especially the 4TB version, means the storage gap between a portable drive and desktop is no longer an issue. The Seagate Backup Plus/Slim is one of the most convenient ways to backup your data, at home or on the go. Like the Fast, the Backup Plus/Slim also worked very well in my testing, emitting no noise, vibrations, or heat.
So to get the most out of its performance, you do want to use it with USB 3.0.
With USB 2.0, the drive averaged between 28MBps and 30MBps. Notes: (Longer bars indicate better performance)
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