Testseek.com have collected 24 expert reviews of the Seagate Replica Multi-PC USB2 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate Replica Multi-PC USB2.
May 2009
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The editors liked
Automatic and continuous backup
Attractive design
Easy to setup and use
Restore individual files quickly
Completely plug and play
Keeps multiple versions of files
Keeps multiple recovery points
Quiet
Continuous backup. Easy to set up. Complete PC backup
Including operating system and applications. 64-bit compatible. Supports multiple PCs.
Easy backup of multiple PCs
Intuitive browser backup window
Password protection
The Replica backs up the entire contents of a Windows PC hard drive
Operating system
And all
Simple setup
Restoring a system is easy
Step-up 500GB model offers option for backing up multiple PCs.
Easy to use
Supports multiple PCs
Low power draw
Insanely simple backup
Sleek design (500GB model includes dock)
Backs up entire system
Which can be restored with included bootable CD
Idiot-proof backups
Maintains file version history.
Sleek Design
Minimalhassle system backup
The editors didn't like
Connection via Wifi would sure be nice
Requires a CD to initiate system restore
Doesnt work with Macs... But they already have Time Machine
Needs C
Drives to be formatted as NTFS. Not Mac-compatible. Requires installation on a PC.
Can’t manually drag files onto hard drive
Lacks Linux and Mac compatibility
Large data transfers froze software
Only backs up your entire system
You cant selectively move files on and off the drive
No Mac support
Supplied USB cable is unusually short.
Slow
Particularly on first installation
Small capacity
Can’t drag and drop or copy and paste specific files to the drive
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Seagate’s Replica drive with Rebit backup is the first backup solution we’ve had in our lab that we can truly call foolproof when it comes to backup. You only have to attach the stylish 2.5” portable drive to your Windows PC, have the so...
Automatic and continuous backup, attractive design, easy to setup and use, restore individual files quickly
Connection via Wifi would sure be nice
Wow! Where was this when I was in high school? One of the cool things about being so involved with computers and technology is watching the pace of change. Dan mentioned that the other day with his look at an old 32 MB card vs his 32 GB iPhone. Th...
Published: 2009-05-20, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Replica backs up the entire contents of a Windows PC hard drive, operating system, and all; simple setup; restoring a system is easy; step-up 500GB model offers option for backing up multiple PCs.
Only backs up your entire system; you cant selectively move files on and off the drive; no Mac support; supplied USB cable is unusually short.
While Seagates Replica will seem silly and restricting to those looking for a flexible external storage option, others will welcome the singularity of its mission to back up your entire Windows PC.
Abstract: One thing that I’ve noticed about Seagate is that they are beginning to target the everyday end user. In other words, they’re focusing on making their hardware easier to use. We’ve seen this with their external hard drives such as the FreeAgent Go and ...
Abstract: Backing up your computer has never been as easy as it should be. This is a primary reason why most computer users tend not to do much more than occasionally rip a DVD or copy a few important files to an external USB drive drive… if that. Things like au...
