Is there a difference between the Seagate Expansion Drive and the Seagate Backup Drive or did they just relabel the box? I don't want extra software.
1642169
I use this Seagate Unit as an expansion drive and a back up drive. It has lots of space. But I am not an expert at this. I expected to use it more as an expansion drive...but it works very well as a back up unit.
1642170
I really don't know the difference, but what I bought works fine, and I have not had any problems. If ever there is added software, just delete the installation program after you have it running, but keep the disc in case of any failures or having to reinstall.
1642171
I am not sure about the back-up drive. But I love the expansion drive, it does exactly what I want it to do. I am a film maker, photographer and digital artist, my files are often quite large, especially the high-def films. I use it to store my files on it. It did not have any extra software with it or attached to it. I hope that helps answer your question.
1642172
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.
1642173
The expansion drive worked perfectly without installing/running any program. There is something that is preloaded on the drive but I have never touched it. I use the drive on my home network to store movies and music. It fits my needs perfectly.
1642174
So far as I can tell, they're the same thing. The extra software is on the drive but can be put in a folder and hidden if you like. That's how I handled mine.
1128740
I have 3 westerns in my pc i havent had a seagate in awhile. I have a seagate external drive and its ran fan for like 7 years. So i would look up some reviews of both and see which one is best.
995073
The link is showing different drives (Western Digitial, Hitachi, Seagate and Toshiba). Which model are you referring to?
1273330
Actually, a few days ago I called 1-800-SEA-GATE (ONE, EIGHT HUNDRED SEA GATE) and told them my problem and the lady e-mailed me a download link for an actual SeaGate brand of software program called SeaGate Manager. So, now I'm able to use the drive again.
482507
i agree seagate is not even worth looking at now just taking up shelf space. i have older maxtor, WD and other drives and still running good. I got a seagate from an expensive company that sells decent computers but after 1st power up of a 1tb single disk plugged it in and drive shut down and stopped working. i got a WD for almost the same price.
2046248
Open up your Windows explorer and find the drive that the Seagate is listed as. Copy and paste the files you want to back up!
565628
The drive I got was a bare drive so it came with nothing extra.You usually pay more for one as a retail package with install disc and all.
875704
Mine came with the backup software already on the drive. It is part of the setup.
2069255
I would say one difference is that the Basics stipulates that it has "Internal Shock Sensor" to where the Connect doesnt. After losing so many hard drives in the past, that is the one feature I look for which Seagate does not even stipulate in the line.
1483980
That's a good question . . . . In my experience, the Segate drives are built a bit more durable than WD. I've had numerous issues them over the years. Not to say Seagate drives are bulletproof, but I prefer them.
1667133
I've looked into that and without the original sales receipt it would be reckoned from the date burned into the ROM. You would have 5 years from that date. I found this out by having a drive without a receipt and needing service. WD is so much better than Seagate. I've only had one that I needed service and almost all Seagate drives died within a couple of months for the warranty expiring. 5 years is forever in terms of drives. I got the 2GB version and on a 6Gb channel it's almost as fast as a USB3 flash drive. maybe faster. In short-it screams!
804325
I would go with the Seagate 1TB for the price. More space the better, and it is a very good price. I love Seagate drives, plus their DiscWizard in a great program.
268704
Yes, you can back up the applications, but why would you want to do that if you have the original software. Even if you do back up an application like MS Office you will probably have to reinstall it. I don't think it will run from the Seagate drive. At least, that's my understanding.
1336046
The one I bought for my sister 18 months ago shipped with a Seagate part number but with the Samsung part number included in its description (and carried a Samsung firmware ID). I think I've seen it advertized since without mentioning the Seagate part number but unless there were some left-overs from the good old Samsung days suspect these were also actually Seagate drives (though I've never seen any indication that the DESIGN was not still Samsung's).
1486641
Sorry, I can't find that info in my booklet. Try going to the Seagate website.
1983614
Don't. Get a Western Digital instead. I screwed up and gave Seagate a chance. Oops.
889570
This is a new drive. However, a recent report indicates that HGST and Western Digital have significantly better reliability than Seagate.