- #WD PASSPORT ULTRA VS SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS SLIM HOW TO#
- #WD PASSPORT ULTRA VS SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS SLIM FOR MAC#
- #WD PASSPORT ULTRA VS SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS SLIM PORTABLE#
- #WD PASSPORT ULTRA VS SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS SLIM PASSWORD#
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One can pick up a WD My Passport Ultra for as low as $60 for the 500GB model. We will be looking at the 2TB unit for this review
#WD PASSPORT ULTRA VS SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS SLIM PASSWORD#
In addition, the WD Security utility with password protection and its 256-bit AES hardware encryption also adds to the security of the backed up content.īacked by a limited 3-year warranty, the My Passport Ultra portable drives come in 3TB, 2TB, 1TB, and 500GB capacities as well as USB 3.0 compatibility (backwards compatibility with 2.0), the latter which allows for data transfer rates of up to 5Gb/s. In addition, users can use the Dropbox compatibility if they want to save to the Cloud. The ability to simply select a schedule and file folder makes this process quick and easy.
#WD PASSPORT ULTRA VS SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS SLIM HOW TO#
The My Passport Ultra features some pretty handy local and cloud backup software with WD Backup, allowing users to choose when, where, and how to back up their files.
#WD PASSPORT ULTRA VS SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS SLIM FOR MAC#
WD is also selling a version that is specifically formatted for Mac users, WD My Passport for Mac. Though it really doesn’t add anything new to the market, the Ultra is certainly a proven device, as it adds plenty of value to consumers with its speed and included software. The latest version comes with a maximum capacity of 3TB, comes in a variety of colors, and comes with a Grip pack of soft band accessories that encircle the device. The 7th generation My Passport Ultra is a USB 3.0 external HDD designed for ultimate portability with the ability to back up user data automatically and to the Cloud. The My Passport Ultra is a tried and true technology that WD has been selling for some time. The My Passport Ultra is a tried and true technology that WD has been selling for some time. Overall, the drive is plenty fast and perfect for its intended role as, yes-a backup drive.The 7th generation My Passport Ultra is a USB 3.0 external HDD designed for ultimate portability with the ability to back up user data automatically and to the Cloud. The older but universally compatible FAT file system is slower than NTFS is with small files, but the Backup Plus 5TB was indeed formatted to NTFS. So much so, that we double- and triple-checked the formatting, thinking it used FAT. But like its LaCie Porsche Design cousin (Seagate owns LaCie), it fell well off the pace writing small files and folders. The Backup Plus 5TB was a very good performer writing and reading large files, as well as reading small files. If you need to password-protect, look to WD and others. As an interested reader and new Backup Plus owner recently reminded me via Answer Line, there is no security software bundled with this drive. One thing you shouldn’t do is rely upon data recovery rather than maintaining multiple backup copies of your data, for the simple reason that it’s not always possible to recover the data. Indeed, most of mine have lasted more than three years. But it’s all about the odds–drives don’t always go bad. Data recovery without the warranty can cost many hundreds of dollars. What you do about that is your own affair. Recovery is not 100% certain, so keep your drive backed up. You can purchase recovery insurance, but don’t rely on it.
#WD PASSPORT ULTRA VS SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS SLIM DOWNLOAD#
Seagate provides a setup utility, which allows you to register, download the Seatools or Dashboard backup utilities, and offers you a data recovery warranty for $10 for two years, or $15 for three years. The unit features a micro-USB port and comes with a cable that plugs into standard USB Type A for transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps. But hey, if you want 5TB, you’re going to have to deal with a couple of extra ounces-it takes another platter or two to hold the extra data. That’s neither small or light for an external USB hard drive.
#WD PASSPORT ULTRA VS SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS SLIM PORTABLE#
The Backup Plus Portable 5TB measures about 3 x 4.5 x 0.75 inches and weighs about half a pound. The little black drive is always a classic.
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