Is the "desktop" version of this expansion drive the same as the "portable" version --- mainly in size?
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No. It's much larger. Somewhat larger than a paperback book. Also has AC adapter. So not really travel friendly.
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Yes, I'm running the 8tb version and it has the full 8tb, but for some reason I think the device used the first drive closes to the power button first for storage in this setup, but yes it works!
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Its all in its purpose. Back up, expansion, paperweight, Golf tee. I have by default 2 physical drives in my computers at any given time., The second drive is "an expansion" of space, but is also physically separated so it will serve as a "Backup" with a windows system image as well as all of my other files, should the operating system drive go down.Most of that is marketing on the part of Seagate.
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I haven't been able to measure the item (I have it installed). What I can say is it's the same size, if not a little smaller than a floppy drive. As for how deep it goes, in my case it doesn't go far, not as far as a floppy drive would go. Hope that helps
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Most likely you will not have a problem with it. External drives from reputable companies pretty much all are compatible. It's a great drive and I'm running it on a mac mini so you should be fine on a windows.
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Yes this is exactly same as a normal drive in terms of function, only difference is the size and type (SSD vs. HDD). I have this in my ASUS G46VW, got Windows 8 installed on it as boot drive and my standard 2.5" drive as media drive.
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As far as size goes, it is not the data storage capacity as that is really only limited by the OS you are running and way you configure the drive (e.g. 1 GPT w/ 3-2TB partitions). On the physical side, the dock accepts 1-3.5" HDD, which is the standard size for desktops. If you want to use a 2.5" HDD, which are used in laptops and "portable" external HDD enclosures, you would not want to use this model of the Icy Dock. On the functional side, this enclosure has kept my HDD running at ambient temperature, even when under a prolonged writing session.
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I have had the drive as my main operating system, as well as mass storage drive for almost a year, and so far, it has been reliable, fast, and quiet. However, as the previous person responded, I am using Linux, which does put less stress on the drive and the file system is a bit better at file allocation, ETC...My experience is very positive in this environment. (Using the 3TB version partitioned into three sections)
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Yes Terry, this is a desktop hard drive, 3.5", will fit in any desktop !!!!
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This is a 2.5" size drive that is typical of a laptop. Most desktops use a 3.5" drive. With an adapter or a 3.5" converter it could be used.
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what do you mean by "pack"?It is 2.5-inch drive, most suited for notebooks, but can also me used on a desktop with a 2.5 to 3.5 drive adapter.
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Yes it is. I am using the 1 TB version currently on Windows 7, Ubuntu and XP. No issues ever with this one or any of my other Segate disks so far that I've been using.
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Do you mean the physical size? About the size of a normal USB drive, but mine went belly up last fall. I wouldn't recommend it now to anyone. I have two Magnavox 4gb players that work very well. I love them, but they have internal rechargeable batteries. I wanted a player that uses AAA's so I could take it camping with me and replace batteries. The Coby was supposed to fill that role, but all it is doing now is taking up space in the landfill.
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Most welcome. You might consider getting the 64 GB version of this drive instead of the 16 GB. It will give you a lot more flexibility, and at $24.99 you'll be paying 39 cents/GB instead of 63 cents/GB for the 16 GB drive. Just a thought.
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standard old fashioned pc box size before 2005 ish. form factor is way out of style, immobile desktop and all, but it's EXACTLY the office power tool I needed to run MS Office Accounting 08, fairly complex financial analysis work on excel, and a couple of in-house legacy apps. that I need to migrate to this machine from my previous machine, and XP Service Pac 3 environment. back to your question, this is by no means a smaller box. However, as expressed already, I am happy, happy, happy. Thanks for asking.
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I'm really only using them (I have several) on a Mac but I think they are interchangeable between platforms. It is a great drive. It is my "go to" whenever I need an external drive.
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It is about 5 3/16" long by 3 3/8" wide by 1/2" thick. It is about as small as you could make it and still get 2.5" drive inside.