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Seagate Expansion 16TB, USB 3.0 3.5, External Hard Drive-Black (STEB16000400-RC)

Name: Seagate Expansion 16TB, USB 3.0 3.5, External Hard Drive-Black (STEB16000400-RC)
SKU: v1|374698504866|0
Availability: InStock

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$385.75

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Source: eBay.com
Category: Seagate
Type: 16tb

About this product

The Seagate Expansion is a 16TB external hard drive, designed for desktop use with laptops and desktops. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and connects via USB 3.0, though the hard drive interface is also listed as USB 1.1. The device is black, with dimensions of 6.93 x 4.75 x 1.44 inches, and is a simple plug-in solution for adding significant storage capacity to a PC. It is a traditional HDD, supporting USB connectivity and also listing Bluetooth.

Our take

For anyone needing a massive amount of storage, this 16TB Seagate Expansion drive is certainly appealing. The 3.5-inch form factor means it's a desktop drive, requiring external power, so it's not ideal for portability. The USB 3.0 connectivity is standard for modern external drives, offering good transfer speeds for an HDD. However, the mention of a USB 1.1 hard drive interface is confusing and could imply slower internal performance, which is a concern for a drive of this size. It's a straightforward, high-capacity storage solution for archival or backup.