The drive comes with the Seagate Dashboard software, which can back up your data, share pictures and videos, and save media from your social accounts. That's a nice bonus for anyone who frequently hops between systems. It also includes drivers to run on a Mac, though, allowing you to use it on either operating system without reformatting. It's formatted NTFS out of the box, so it will work right away on any Windows PC. The only connectivity option is a single USB 3.0 port, for which an 18-inch cable is included. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Fantom Drives DataShield Portable SSD DSS1000 (1TB) Review The bottom portion is black, and the whole rectangular body is made of plastic. It's stylish, too, with a modish dimpled pattern on the top and a platinum finish (though it's also available in gold).

It can fit in your front or back pants pocket for travel, though it would take up most of the room since it's fairly wide. Living up to its name, the Backup Plus Ultra Slim ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) is a super-thin drive, measuring 0.37 by 2.99 by 4.46 inches (HWD) and weighing 4.3 ounces. The 4TB Seagate Backup Plus Portable Drive ($105.00 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) hard drive has more features and double the storage for $50 more, but if portability is your main concern, this drive is a straightforward and affordable way to have more than enough space for your files and media on the road. While extras are limited, the cost per gigabyte, thin design, and transfer speeds are highly appealing. The Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Slim ($99.99 for 2TB) is a travel-friendly portable hard drivewith a high storage capacity. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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