Seagate USB 2.0 3.5inch Mobile External Hard Drive Storage Device (1000GB/1TB)

Product Description

Specifications:

• Storage Capacity: 1000GB/1TB
• Hard Drive Type: 3.5in HDD
• Interface Type: USB 2.0
• Speed (r / min): 7200
• Transmission Speed: 30MB/S
• Size: 207.08 x 125.91 x 39.79mm/8.2 x 5.0 x 1.6in(L x W x T)

Features:

• Easy portability and Installation
• Supports plug and play
• Standard mini USB interface
• Portable, Slim size hard drive, fits in shirt pocket or trouser pocket
• Less time you'll spend waiting for your computer to access files, very low noise
• External backup storage via USB
• Hot-swappable-Don't have too reboot the computer
• USB Powered; No Power adapter required
• Compatible With Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Mac OSX 10.4.8 or later
• Store games, music, downloaded trailers, levels, demos and community-created content from Xbox Live marketplace and more
• Support hard drive game
• This USB hard drive is compact and perfect for on-the-go
• Simply plug it into just about any computer anywhere for backup, video storage and large data volume exchange
• Very small for its vast capacity, this lightweight, compact Seagate hard drive has a fashionable finish
• This Seagate hard drive allows massive data storage and backup while you are on the move
• Instantly add more storage space to your computer and take large files with you when you travel  
• Effective protection of disk physical security, better heat dissipation

Details:

• Very small for its vast capacity, this lightweight, compact mobile external hard drive has a fashionable finish

• Less time you'll spend waiting for your computer to access files, very low noise

• Instantly add more storage space to your computer and take large files with you when you travel  

• This Seagate hard drive allows massive data storage and backup while you are on the move

Size in Detail:

Why does my computer report less hard drive space?

• The unformatted capacity of any hard drive will always be greater than the formatted capacity. In the hard drive industry the partitioned size will be less than the printed capacity on the label. This is consistent whether it is Western Digital, Seagate, Samsung, etc. This is due to the fact that computers calculate capacity based on 1024 bytes/kilobyte, while the hard drive calculation is based on 1000 instead of 1024. Hard drive manufacturers define a gigabyte as 1,000,000,000 bytes, which is a decimal (base 10) measurement. Computers define a gigabyte as 1,073,741,824 bytes, which is binary (base 2) measurements. This is why the two different industries will report different capacities for the same drive. The number of bytes is the same, but a different number of bytes is used to make a gigabyte. If you take your hard drive size and divide it by 1074 rounding up you will get the approx. size in Gigabytes available on thecomputer. If you have A 60GB hard drive it will show up as 55.8GB. A 80GB hard drive it will show up as 74.4GB. A 100GB hard drive it will show up as 93GB. A 120GB hard drive it will show up as 111GB. A 160GB hard drive it will show up as 149GB. A 200GB hard drive it will show up as 186GB. A 250GB hard drive it will show up as 232GB. A 320GB hard drive shows up as 298GB. Likewise a 500GB drive shows up as 465GB & etc.

Does the external hard drive require 2 USB ports to power?

• We recommend using 2 USB ports to power the hard drive althought 90% of the users are able to get it work with only 1 USB port

How to Choose a Hard Drive? 

About Hard Drive:

• A hard drive is the computer's long term memory. Available in several different storage capacities, IDE or SATA connections, internal, external, or solid state, it is easy to see why choosing a hard drive for your computer may be a difficult decision. Don't worry though, because by the time you finish reading this you'll know what all these terms mean, and how to go about making the right choice for you and your computer needs

Things You'll Need:

• Online Store such as TigerDirect.com OR
• Conventional store such as Best Buy
• Budget

Step One:

• Determine the amount of money you have available to spend on the new hard drive. This is the most important step, because you do not want to present yourself with a hard drive you cannot afford. Aim for $75-$150 for a decent amount of space, though you could possibly spend less, and you could possibly spend more. This budget will give you the means to get a good drive, and give you a little bit of "wiggle room" so to speak, in case you find a better deal

Step Two:

• Determine if you need an external or internal drive. Usually, you can get an external and a low cost (through an online vendor) casing that will allow the hard drive to become an external that connects through USB 2.0. Sometimes it will come out cheaper just to outright buy an external drive. This is a fairly easy decision to make, because you either need an internal drive for your desktop or laptop; or you need an external drive to take with you wherever you go

Step Three:

• Determine if you require IDE or SATA. Most hard drives these days are SATA, but this requirement is really dictated by your motherboard. The IDE/SATA requirement only refers to how the hard drive attach's to your computer, but they are not interchangeable. If you have an older computer, you can pretty much count on needing an IDE drive, but if you are unsure, you'll need to consult your computer manufacturer just to be sure. Generally, if you need an IDE, you'll be spending a bit more money on the same amount of storage space in GB than if you need a SATA drive. Tiger Direct has an adapter for $20 that you can buy that will attach to your IDE drive to make it a SATA drive

Step Four:

• Determine the physical size of the drive. Desktops need 3.5'' drives, and laptops need 2.5'' drives. This is perhaps the simplest step of the process

Step Five:

• Determine the space requirements. Generally, you want to upgrade from whatever you have. The maximum you'll be able to get in one drive is 1TB, or 1000GB. 160-750GB is plenty for most people, so just consider how much storage space you want to have. The more music, videos, and photos you have, the more storage space you want. Very rarely will you actually run out of space (a common thing with older computers)

Tips, Warnings, and Other Information:

• Shop around. Generally you will find online stores cheaper than conventional stores, if you can wait on shipping. You may even find a great sale.
• Solid State drives are much more expensive because they do not have moving parts, which preserves the drive and the data. This is why they are much more expensive than traditional drives ($1000 for 64GB!)

How to Protect a USB Hard Drive?

Universal Serial Bus (USB) hard drives are a convenient, portable method for storing data from your computer externally. USB drives are typically available in two formats: solid-state memory (flash drive or thumb drive) and standard external hard drive (HDD). While the USB flash drive has no moving parts and therefore is quite easy to protect, a USB hard drive is actually another standard hard disk drive enclosed in a separate casing

• Protect your USB hard drive from moisture, heat and shock by keeping it enclosed. The USB hard drive is a spinning disc, so dropping it or getting it wet can very easy destroy the functionality. Many USB drives on the market are sold in enclosures, which helps protect the internal components
• Keep the USB cable away from moisture and disconnect it from the hard drive after each use. The USB connection relies on the rectangular metal casing at the end of the cable, so it is important not to get this piece wet or corroded. Typically, the USB connector is left uncovered, so check for dust and dirt before connecting it to your hard drive and computer. Disconnecting the cable after use will prevent it from bending or disfiguring the USB connectors in your hard drive
• Install USB protection software (such as Windows' BitLocker) to keep your data secure. In addition to keeping the physical components safe, protect the sensitivity of the data you have stored

 Capacity Measurements:

Package Included:

• 1 x Hard Drive Storage Device
• 1 x Data Cable
• 1 x Power Adapter

1 x User Manual