Questions about Seagate Expansion Portable

Of course you can, why shouldn't you? The hard disk behaves like any other storage medium on the PC. But remember... Accessing an external 2.5 inch hard disk via USB is slower than accessing an internal 3.5 inch or even an SSD. Personally, I would always go for internal disks when gaming. External ones only for data backups or any kind of outsourcing if necessary.

In principle, any hard disk can be used for backup. The hard disks differ only in their speed. This is a normal hard drive. As a rule, it does not matter how long a backup takes, so you can use it well.

Hello all I have several such plates in use and have not had any problems yet. Of course, sometimes you can have bad luck. Basically, the problem is also due to the backup strategy. I personally store my data in a cloud and also on a NAS. It doesn't matter which disk goes down, you don't lose any data. This also makes sense in the case of user errors.

Yes, a short USB 3 Cable is include

Yes, of course. However, on the latest models (which no longer have a USB Type A socket) you need an adapter from USB Type A to USB Type C (e.g.: Steffen USB-C to USB-A (USB-A) ) or alternatively a connection cable with USB 3.0 micro B connector and USB C connector on the other (e.g.: StarTech USB-C to Micro B Cable 0.5m - USB 3.1 (10 Gbit/s) - USB 3.1 Type C to Micro USB Type B Cable - Thunderbolt 3 Compatible (0.50m) ). But it's a lot cheaper at other retailers like Amazon or especially Aliexpresd ;)

It is a hard disk (not an SSD) with power supply via the USB port. In other words, it needs a bit more power than a USB stick or an SSD. Probably too much for a mobile phone. There are cables that allow a power supply to be connected. But that's more like tinkering. I would use a USB stick or SSD disk.

E.g. Toshiba Canvio Desktop, but all alternatives are more expensive (also per TB).

I think so. Otherwise, I would recommend a Samsung t5 SSD ;). They are still on sale here at the moment. Games also load faster with it

Ja, Quote Manual: "Seagate drives conserve power by spinning down when you set your computer to sleep mode." Funktioniert bei mir am Mac perfekt.

Hello Nitze I bought this hard drive this week and use it exclusively with my Mac. I formatted it first after receiving it. It works perfectly.

Thanks for the info!

3.0 exactly as described on the website

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