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
Continuous backup. Easy to set up. Complete PC backup, including operating system and applications. 64-bit compatible. Supports multiple PCs.
Needs C: drives to be formatted as NTFS. Not Mac-compatible. Requires installation on a PC.
The majority of new Windows PC users can now back up their systems with the same level of security as Mac users have with Time Machine. The Seagate Replica is like a security blanket for your system....
Can’t manually drag files onto hard drive, Lacks Linux and Mac compatibility, Large data transfers froze software
Seagate set out to create a hassle-free backup solution, and the company has achieved its goal with the $199 Replica. For families or users with multiple PCs, the Replica is a foolproof way to ensure that a system failure is not permanent. The inabilit...
Insanely simple backup; sleek design (500GB model includes dock); backs up entire system, which can be restored with included bootable CD
Slow; can’t drag and drop or copy and paste specific files to the drive; you back up either everything or nothing
Seagate’s Replica backup drive is as dead-simple a backup solution as we’ve ever seen. You just plug in the USB cables and it works. But that level of simplicity comes with a few caveats that all but the most casual of PC users might not like...
The Seagate Replica external hard drive looks good, and can be a great time saver. The no-nonsense backup and easy restoration of all data make it an attractive tool in the kit of those who need to maintain systems (albeit systems with relatively low-capa...
The Seagate Replica Drive drive looks good, and can be a great time saver. The no-nonsense backup and easy restoration of all data make it an attractive tool in the kit of those who need to maintain systems (albeit systems with relatively low-capacity...
Easy to set up; works in the background without any need for intervention; small, neat design
Few manual configuration options available; capacity might not be enough for some users; restore procedure isn't idiot-proof
The Seagate Replica takes all the hassle out of backing up, but doesn't offer the most comprehensive set of options. Restoring files or partitions is still something of a pain too, while its limited capacity may also prove a stumbling block for anyone...
Abstract: know, I know. Backup isn’t exactly an exciting topic. Whenever we write about data safety and backup, our Web site statistics prove that graphics and processor reviews are more interesting to most readers. But everyone who has ever had a data disaster ...
Idiot-proof backups; maintains file version history
File restore options need refining; capacities may not be enough for all PCs; can't exclude folders from backups
Although not everyone will appreciate its wholly automatic approach, the Seagate Replica is an ideal solution for people who wouldn't usually bother with backups. It needs a few tweaks to make it perfect, and the 500GB model may not even be enough for...
Simple set-up; fully-automatic; can restore files or full drive partition
Quirky restore options; cant exclude folders
The Seagate Replica is by far the simplest backup solution we’ve ever used for a Windows PC and the only thing that prevents it from getting full marks is its quirky approach to file recovery. ...
Good looks and build, easy to use backup software, price
Slow speeds, no backup button
The Seagate Replica 500GB is a very viable backup option for not only your home PC but also for a small office, thanks to the provided dock. The drive sports elegant looks and is also quite rugged. The accompanying software makes backing up your PC a p...
