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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The editors liked
Its software is easy to use and can be programmed to run in hourly
Daily and monthly increments
Allows mobile backups from iOS and Android
Multiple copies of data can be stored
Easy to use software package
Industry leading 8TB in storage
Seamless backup functionality
Easy Mobile backups from iOS and Android
Social Media back up features
Fast
Reliable
200 GB of free cloud storage
Easy integration into a local computer with backup scheduling
Mobile and social media expansion.
Cavernous capacity in a single drive
Reasonably priced on a cost-per-gig basis
The Seagate Backup Plus is fast
Flexible
And good-looking. The drive's included backup software works well and is easy to use
High capacity. Low price. Comes with Dashboard software.
Impressive performance. Low power consumption.
The editors didn't like
Its plastic casing makes it susceptible to damage from accidental drops and mishandling
Short warranty for a more premium offering
Expected better sequential transfer numbers
Poor sequential/random performance
Warranty a little short
Needs an AC connection for the power supply
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.
Relying on one drive to back up so much data can be risky
Not as speedy (in some respects) as some lesser-capacity drives
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: 2013-03-06, Author: James , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: Seagate is a name with some strong credentials in the hard drive world, but external drives are easy to get right. What has this old-guard manufacturer done to distinguish itself from the competition, if anything?The answer, strangely, is to embrace the n...
Like a fire extinguisher, a great backup drive is something you'll hate yourself for not having when you need it. Do yourself a favor and get the best.Also published in GADGETS MAGAZINE April 2015Words by Ren Alcantara...
Great software, Lots of storage, SNS, smartphone integration
Some setup required
Like a fire extinguisher, a great backup drive is something you'll hate yourself for not having when you need it. Do yourself a favor and get the best.Specs:Storage: 3TBConnectivity: USB 3.0Power: External, 220VFeatures: Smartphone, desktop, SNS backups, ...
Abstract: We haven't sat down with a Seagate product for quite a while but we got the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop in our test bench right now to see what its capable of. Its quite obvious, there's really nothing new going on in the HDD segment of the market right n...
Published: 2012-12-24, Author: Rom , review by: techolo.com
Abstract: I've been a big fan of Seagate hard drives ever since. I prefer them over Western Digital, Hitachi or Samsung (before Seagate bought them). I already reviewed my personal 1TB Seagate Go Flex hard drive before and it's still my main Time-Machine-esque back...
