Hard Drive | 8 TB Desktop |
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Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
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Seagate (STEB8000100) Expansion Desktop 8TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop
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Digital Storage Capacity | 8 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 1.1 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | Seagate |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Desktop |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, PC, Mac |
Installation Type | Plug In |
Color | Black |
About this item
- Enjoy enormous desktop storage space for years to come for photos, movies, music, and more
- Designed to work with Windows computers, this external USB drive makes backup easy with a simple drag and drop
- Setup is easy; Just connect the external hard drive to your Windows computer for automatic recognition no software required
- Includes an 18 inch USB 3.0 cable and 18 Watts power adapter
- Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 1 year limited warranty.Please refer user guide below for better use.Built-in power management automatically ensures energy-efficient operation
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Storage Capacity | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Portability | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Tech Support | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Quality of material | 4.2 | — | — | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Easy to install | 4.6 | — | — | — | 4.6 | 4.6 |
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storage capacity | 8 TB | 10 TB | 12 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB | 6 TB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb | usb c | usb3.0 | usb3.0 |
compatible devices | PC, Laptop, Mac | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | PC, Laptop | Laptop |
form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | — | 3.5-inch | 5.25-inch |
read speed | — | 125 megabytes per second | 5 gigabits per second | 280 megabytes per second | — | — |
From the manufacturer
What Does a PC Crave? Extra Space.
For a laptop or desktop overflowing with files, Expansion Desktop delivers loads of add-on capacity. Take advantage of quick transfers and backups with drag-and-drop ease to help protect thousands of photos, songs, and more in one trusty place.
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Auto Backup Software | | |
USB 3.0/2.0 | Interface | USB 3.0/2.0 |
Windows/Mac Reformat | Works with | Mac/Windows |
160 MB/s | Max Speed | 160 MB/s |
0 | Extra Ports | 2 |
Up to 10TB | Max Capacity | Up to 10TB |
Auto Backup Software | | |
USB 3.0/2.0 | Interface | USB 3.0/2.0 |
Windows/Mac Reformat | Works with | Mac/Windows |
160 MB/s | Max Speed | 120 MB/s |
0 | Extra Ports | 0 |
Up to 10TB | Max Capacity | Up to 5TB |
What's Included
Expansion Desktop, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, 18W power adapter, Quick start guide
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Technical Details
Brand | Seagate |
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Series | Expansion |
Item model number | STEB8000100 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Item Weight | 2.09 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 6.93 x 4.75 x 1.44 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.93 x 4.75 x 1.44 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 8 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 1.1 |
Manufacturer | SEAGATE |
ASIN | B01HAPGEIE |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 19, 2016 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #202 in External Hard Drives |
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Product Description
Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion Desktop offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music, and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy—just drag and drop To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to a Windows computer for automatic recognition—no software required. For Mac computers, simply reformat. Included is an 18 inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Windows 8, Windows 7 operating system. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds or backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds).
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Customers like the performance, value, and ease of use of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's incredibly reliable, easy to setup and use, and reasonable for the price and storage level. Some are happy with storage space, and fit. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, speed, and noise.
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Customers like the performance of the hard drive. They mention that it continues to perform without issues, is incredibly reliable, and is still running strong. Some say that it works well as a backup device and is a dependable high density drive. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and reliability of this drive.
"...and graphic designers, this external hard drive offers a secure and spacious repository for your high-resolution files, allowing you to focus on..." Read more
"...But I still use this drive and it stop works flawlessly, of course I don't use it each day anymore but it does still work...." Read more
"...A Fortress for Files**: With Seagate's renowned reliability, consider this the fortress for your digital treasures...." Read more
"Removed from external enclosure, used as internal drive, dead after 3 months... Seagate says no to warranty.UPDATE..." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer drive. They say it provides excellent value for money, is not that expensive for 3 TB, and is reasonable for the quality of the storage. Customers also mention that it's reliable for the price and storage level.
"...With this drive priced at about 18 dollars per TB, it is a reasonable cost for this size drive...." Read more
"Excellent value. I purchase this as a used like new repackage warehouse deal so I took a gamble...." Read more
"...The price of the Seagate 5TB extended storage is very reasonable, especially for the quality of the product...." Read more
"...The price was excellent so I took a chance on it...." Read more
Customers find the computer drive easy to set up and use. They say it's plug-and-play for Windows XP, and can be easily connected to a router. Customers also mention that the drive has exceptional capacity for the size, and is plug-in, open, drag-and drop compatible. They also say the directions give a web address and are simple and readily accessible.
"...can keep all your digital treasures in one place, organized and readily accessible whenever you need them.The setup process is a breeze...." Read more
"...Plug & Play Majesty**: No tedious setup, no cumbersome installations. Like a trusted old friend, it's ready to help from the get-go...." Read more
"...for the PS4, it has to be formatted by the PS4 but that is quick and painless to do...." Read more
"...The result is that the drive really is plug and play for Windows XP...." Read more
Customers like the storage space of the hard drive. They say it has tons of storage, is an excellent storage device, and holds tons of game titles. Customers also say it's a reliable storage unit that doesn't rely on power from their Mac. They mention that all files are accessible and play perfectly. Customers say it comes formatted with GUID partition scheme, which is more realistic for use as an external hard drive for Macs.
"...With its ample storage capacity, you can store and install a vast library of games, ensuring that you never have to worry about running out of space..." Read more
"...And... well, it's got all 5TB of you covered.To vast volumes, speedy saves, and the undying romance of reliable hardware,..." Read more
"...It works great and stores all my files with plenty of room left over...." Read more
"...drive for couple of years and it is still running strong, storing my memories and data without any problem." Read more
Customers like the fit of the computer drive. They say it's pretty small, convenient size for 5TB, and sleek. They also say it has virtually no limitations on file size, has adequate capacity to easily store a weekly backup of their whole system, and is portable to an extent.
"...graphic designers, this external hard drive offers a secure and spacious repository for your high-resolution files, allowing you to focus on your..." Read more
"...As far as noise, it's low to me kinda like a light fan sound, it's relaxing, I like it, some don't...." Read more
"...Both of those drives were great for portability as well because of their small size...." Read more
"...It works great and stores all my files with plenty of room left over...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the hard drive. Some mention it's adequate, while others say it has terrible quality on crucial components.
"...With a whopping 8 terabytes of capacity, it offers an almost infinite abyss to store your ever-growing collection of movies, music, photos, and..." Read more
"...5th month now, still no issues, it may have disconnected once i think but went right back...." Read more
"...now works flawlessly (as far as I can tell) with this drive, Windows 7 was a bit flakey. That was remedied by installing SP1 for Windows 7...." Read more
"...It works great and I haven't had any issues yet...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the computer drive. Some mention that it's fast as hell, while others say that it didn't appear to be very fast. Some say that the data transfer speeds increased by 5X with a Thunderbolt USB power hub. However, some customers also mention that the drive is a little slow in the initial seeding of backup files and that it takes a while to start up.
"...With USB 3.0 technology, you'll experience fast data transfer speeds, ensuring that your files are swiftly moved between your computer and the hard..." Read more
"...To vast volumes, speedy saves, and the undying romance of reliable hardware,Yours in binary bliss and digital devotion,..." Read more
"...Alot of reviews complain the speed is slow but you have to format it so that your computer can format it to its settings, once I did that my speeds..." Read more
"...For smaller transfers, it's quick. I can transfer a 2GB movie from my Apple's SSD to this in under 1 minute...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the computer drive. Some mention that it is surprisingly quiet, while others say that it has a little noise to it when reading or writing. Some say that the drive starts making a whirring noise as though it was wanting to start up. However, some customers also mention that they can't hear the spindle spinning and that the HD beeped twice and then stopped humming.
"...There is a slight hum that comes from the hard drive, which isn't too distracting. It uses a USB 3 cable and a separate power cable...." Read more
"...has handled transfers smoothly, spins up rather quickly, quiet for the most part and still very fast...." Read more
"...(one star docked due to the fact that this drive is not particularly quiet, and can easily be heard from 12 feet across the room)...." Read more
"...sturdy 3.0 cable- surprisingly quiet operation!- recognized from my old Windows XP - Vista - newest 10Cons:-..." Read more
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The Seagate Expansion 8TB Desktop External Hard Drive is a true storage powerhouse. With a whopping 8 terabytes of capacity, it offers an almost infinite abyss to store your ever-growing collection of movies, music, photos, and documents. Say goodbye to the frustrating moments of having to delete files or transfer them to other devices just to free up space. With this external hard drive, you can keep all your digital treasures in one place, organized and readily accessible whenever you need them.
The setup process is a breeze. Simply connect the hard drive to your computer using the USB 3.0 cable provided, and you're ready to go. The drive is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, making it a versatile option for users across different platforms. Once connected, the drive is recognized instantly, and you can start transferring and backing up your files without any hassle.
In terms of performance, the Seagate Expansion 8TB delivers. With USB 3.0 technology, you'll experience fast data transfer speeds, ensuring that your files are swiftly moved between your computer and the hard drive. Whether you're transferring large multimedia files or performing regular backups, the speed and reliability of this external hard drive won't disappoint. Plus, the drive's sleek and sturdy design adds a touch of quirkiness to your desk setup, making it both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
The Seagate Expansion 8TB External Hard Drive is also a great companion for gamers and creative professionals. With its ample storage capacity, you can store and install a vast library of games, ensuring that you never have to worry about running out of space for your virtual adventures. For photographers, videographers, and graphic designers, this external hard drive offers a secure and spacious repository for your high-resolution files, allowing you to focus on your creative pursuits without the fear of losing valuable data.
Another notable feature of the Seagate Expansion 8TB is its reliability. Seagate, a trusted name in the storage industry, has a reputation for producing durable and long-lasting devices. With this external hard drive, you can have peace of mind knowing that your data is stored securely. Plus, the drive is powered by a built-in power management system, ensuring energy efficiency and minimizing power consumption.
In conclusion, the Seagate Expansion 8TB Desktop External Hard Drive is the ultimate solution for those seeking vast storage space, reliability, and a touch of quirkiness. Its massive capacity, simple setup process, and fast data transfer speeds make it a must-have accessory for anyone in need of extra storage for their digital life. So, embrace the quirky and dive into the infinite vault of digital treasures that awaits you with the Seagate Expansion 8TB!
5th month now, still no issues, it may have disconnected once i think but went right back. Still loads as fast as internal, i hardly use the internal for anything. I dont transfer stuff alot on it, but when i do my photosand videos i send them right to the drive and its very fast. I only currently have about 500gb on it but i just got a new cam and using lots of RAW files and my camcorder creates big files at 60fps so i needed this. I also should mention a few things again: 1 i formatted my drive before i transfered anything that way my pc can be more compatible per se. 2. It's only been hooked up to my one pc, if i wanna get something off another i use a flash drive between the two. 3. I dont move it, it sits on the floor where it's basically been since i got it, again i dust it and lift it to do that but that's it. Remember its a desktop external its not made to keep moving, get a portable for that.
So it's been 4 months now and the only thing that has happened is it seemed to disconnect twice but reconnected immediately, although that could have just been my computer but doubt it. Other than that it's still working perfectly fine. I keep up with what others write just to look for any red flags. I should also note that I hardly ever move or touch this drive, i moved it twice to dust it and that was minimal, its been sitting in the same spot laid on its front for the whole time. My data still loads as fast if not faster than the internal drive and has no lag. Seems this drive is hit or miss with other users. I saw these drives at walmart as well but didnt see the 5tb. This is my first external and have nothing else to compare it to, so buy at your own risk
I rated 5 because it's the first day. So I will explain as much as I can. First understand this device is as good as the device you connect it to. I use it for my pc, it's a great pc if you have a slow older pc it may not perform at its best. Alot of reviews complain the speed is slow but you have to format it so that your computer can format it to its settings, once I did that my speeds went to about 179mbps i transfered about 410gb in 20 min it flew by, also I used the 3.0 port which is 10 to es faster than 2.0. The drive doesnt have many vents, ut I laid it on its side with the bottom facing out so that it can breath, it only gets warm, hasnt gotten hot. Also I read some complaining about the cords, well my port is very tight so the cord stays in and I have the drive sitting by the power cord so I mever even had to unwrap that. Seagate claims to have a file online to turn off the LED light. As far as noise, it's low to me kinda like a light fan sound, it's relaxing, I like it, some don't. Other reviews clai ed once you format it to xbox u cant use anything else with it...unless of course you reformat it to whichever device you're trying to use. Now with ,y computer the device shuts down when ,y computer shuts down and it boots up right along with it. I also noticed after just leaving my computer idle for awhile the drive seemed to go into standby (indicated by the blue light going off) but i could still access the files on it and 2 sec later the light came back on.
So next thing I did was I wanted to see if I could access the files as quickly as my internal drive, I had a bu ch of HD videos and pics...in case you are wondering I used a HP slimline desktop very great computer and fast. Anyway, I was able to open my video just as fast as when I use my internal, same with pics, it actually seemed like it may have been faster at times. Now i dont know if it's because the drive is that good or because my computer is fairly new but like i said its as good as the device you hook it to. I also want to note that contrary to another reviewer this device has not slowed down my pc whatsoever. I forgot to mention I have the 5tb model.
Last thing I will say is, there was some reviews stating not to leave the drive running. Like i said it seems to spin down when not in use for awhile but i am ot 100% sure. Regardless hard drives are made to be used and running, my old crappy computer from 2009 i still have and i us3d to leave it running 24/7 for the better part of 6 years because i dont like restarting unless I have to and it still works. My current computer I also leave running 24/7 and no issues whatsoever. Lastly, understand this is a "desktop" expansion hard drive NOT a portable drive, meaning it's not meant to bounce around from place to place or even room to room in my opinion, desktops are stationary as should any desktop external drive connected to it. If you plan to switch between computers etc, should probably consider a portable drive. If you have any questions feel free to ask me.
UPDATE: So it has now been a month and this thing is still running smoothly, I haven't moved it it has been on it's side the whole month, has handled transfers smoothly, spins up rather quickly, quiet for the most part and still very fast. I really think the bad reviews come from people who move it around alot, like I said it's a desktop external not a portable, so if you get this get it woth the intention of keeping it stationary as opposed to moble. If any questions, just ask
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Um detalhe: para usar no Mac e PC é preciso formatar para exFat, pois ele só vem configurado para funcionar no PC. Apesar de vir um software pré-instalado para cada plataforma no drive, ele não é compatível com a versão atual do Mac.
Mas a formatação é simples e rápida. Perfeito para usar com o Time Machine.
Discret, sobre et discret.
Merci