I have 2 5TB and 1 4TB Seagate Expansion USB 3.0 HDDs running in my Windows 8.1 home media Storage Spaces Pool. All 3 of these drives have random disconnects. I either have to disconnect the power supply to the affected drive, or reboot my Windows 8.1 computer.

NB I have inadvertently associated this review with the wrong Seagate product in the Ciao catalogue -I have requested admin's help to resolve the error but meanwhile readers should take note of the discrepancy!

Genuinely portable, good read/write performance; Reputable manufacturer

The bundled software functioanality is limited; Bundled USB3.0 lead is a little short

very good, boots quickly, nice and large capacity, cable is a bit loose but that could just be mine and it stays on my desk anyway so its no issue

uncomplicated; quite; very good value; no manual on or off button

I needed to replace a USB hard drive that crashed. I immediately found what I needed and completed the order quickly. In a few days I was back up and running. Greatly appreciate the great service.

Excellent drive. Fast with massive storage space. Little bit on the noisy side but no problems

This is an excellent 2ND Storage System by SEAGATE for storing a lot of files!! For the price, it is an exceptional value!! I would recommend this purchase to a friend.

great price; great value

I purchased the drive to back-up my Linux server. Despite the specification saying only Windows and MAC support, I found on the Seagate website that although not officially supported by Seagate for Linux use, they say their drives should work and indeed I am pleased to say this one works fine.

Bought this drive as local backup but MS Backup fails everytime complaining of sector or related errors. Formatted the drive to try to clear the problem but still no go. Will probably have to return and try another drive.

High Capacity; Portable; Quiet

Unreliable

This is one of the best hard disk drives available in the market. The hard disk is very easy to use and operate. Just go for it friends.

Seagate 3.5" Seagate Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 2TB STBV2000300