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Seagate 3TB Expansion Portable Hard Drive $99 @ Officeworks (In-Store Only, Out of Stock Online)

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Seagate 3TB Expansion Portable Hard Drive $99 @ Officeworks (In-Store Only, Out of Stock Online)
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RogueWolf on 31/08/2018 - 12:45 officeworks.com.au (5834 clicks)
Last edited 12/10/2018 - 07:26 by 2 other users

Seagate 3TB Expansion Portable Hard Drive

This Seagate Expansion Portable Hard Drive is perfect for backing up your important files and taking them on the go. It comes ready to go so you can start copying and organising your important documents, photos, videos, music and other files right away.
The hard drive has a compact design so you can easily carry it on the go.
The large 3 TB capacity provides plenty of room for your important files.
The hard drive connects to your computer via USB 3.0 and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
It's powered by the connection to your computer so you don't have to worry about extra power or adaptors.
It comes ready to go with the Windows operating system so you don't have to worry about installing extra software.
This hard drive comes with a 3 year warranty for added peace of mind.

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  • bbtlovebbt on 31/08/2018 - 12:52
    +3

    That is cheap

  • dTer on 31/08/2018 - 13:02

    What's in these? Are they shuckable?

    • michaelpls on 31/08/2018 - 13:10

      The same model 2tb is shuckable.

    • Saiya on 31/08/2018 - 13:11
      +4

      Yep sure are as I have these in my microserver.

      • PainToad on 31/08/2018 - 14:25
        +10

        I read that as microwave.

      • stephendt on 05/09/2018 - 15:42

        What thickness are these units? Are they 7mm, 9.5mm or thicker? Wondering if they will fit in a laptop.

  • Kybakz on 31/08/2018 - 13:03

    Bargain!! :)

  • alexGoodwin on 31/08/2018 - 13:06
    +1

    i have this. write speed is meh. just a heads up

    3GB video file copied from a Samsung SSD (internal) to it @ 55MB/s

    • outlander on 31/08/2018 - 13:17
      +12

      There's a funny thing I found with USB3 devices. The handshake protocol is performed in the first few seconds, and if it doesn't go right the device defaults to usb2 speeds.

      Sometimes I have to plug and replug my hard drive a few times to get full speed. For a device like this, a sequential transfer should go at >100MBps if the connection is usb3

      • alexGoodwin on 31/08/2018 - 13:21
        +1

        the funny thing is that my Toshiba also USB3.0 constantly write @ >100MB/s. maybe there's a difference in control chip.

        • outlander on 31/08/2018 - 13:39
          +1

          Possibly. The fact that its running at 55MBps heavily suggests its running at USB2 though (max theoretical speed of usb2 is 480mbps, or 60MBps. Minus overheads 55MBps is roughly what you would get)

        • bob19 on 01/09/2018 - 01:19

          My Toshiba is inconsistent, as described by outlander above

        • Ulysses31 on 01/09/2018 - 12:35

          @outlander: You’ve got your B & b mixed up.

      • RedHab on 31/08/2018 - 16:01
        +4

        I've found that after a Windows 10 update, many of my USB3 devices performed at USB 2 speeds.

        Windows 10 decided on new drivers for my chipset, and I had to download and install the older ones to fix the issue.

        • wittyusername on 31/08/2018 - 17:56

          I'm a bit slow computer wise, does that mean the upgrade made your USB ports max out at USB 2 speeds, and you got new drivers from somewhere to up the speed? Where did you get the drivers? Thanks.

        • RedHab on 31/08/2018 - 18:19
          +1

          @wittyusername: The original Windows 10 drivers ran the USB3 hardware ports at USB3 speed. After Windows auto-updated, it auto-installed drivers that ran the ports at USB2 speed.

          I re-installed the original motherboard drivers and it went back to USB3 speed. This seems to be a common problem with Windows 10 auto-updates, according to the forums I read.

          You can get the drivers on the CD that came with your motherboard, or on the motherboard manufacturer's web site.

  • pennypincher98 on 31/08/2018 - 13:31
    +20

    Don't forget Officeworks price beat for an additional 0% off!

    • s3n on 31/08/2018 - 13:55
      -1

      And dont forget 0% cashrewards
      And 0.0000000000000001% shopback (rounds to 0%)
      Doesn't matter I'm sure cashrewards will offer 0.0000000000000002% soon!

  • nitecafe on 31/08/2018 - 13:37

    Bought 1, been waiting for one.

  • tcoates on 31/08/2018 - 13:41
    +1

    Just bought one, thanks OP.

  • circusmonkii on 31/08/2018 - 13:44
    +1

    Nice one OP. Got one.

  • Hardicus on 31/08/2018 - 13:45
    +1

    Good price but I need a deal on a powered one for my RPI server! Tempting nonetheless.

    • CountDuckula on 31/08/2018 - 16:35

      As long as you have a decent 2+A power supply and a short power cable to minimise voltage drop, a rpi3 or 3+ (havn't tested on older) will power a USB HDD without any low voltage warnings.
      I set my sister up with a libreelec box a few months back, plays videos from her 4TB WD 2.5" drive fine.

      • Hardicus on 31/08/2018 - 16:38

        Thanks but I have an original pi running for a number of years now. But I did just remember I have a powered hub knocking about somewhere, think that should work ok to power a 2.5". I'll test it and see 🤞.

        • CountDuckula on 31/08/2018 - 17:14

          Ahh yep the original pi will very likely have issues. Powered hub sounds like a good plan.

  • nafe on 31/08/2018 - 13:51

    I've still got one leftover from the $119 special ages ago, didn't use them up as fast as I thought I would…..

  • Feeblely on 31/08/2018 - 13:52

    werent these $70 from amazon?

  • ShadowStealer7 on 31/08/2018 - 14:05
    -2

    Great deal, but why the heck is the delivery charge $25.95 to somewhere that isn't even remote and is close to cities!?

    • ozzbargainer on 31/08/2018 - 15:01

      It's free delivery… OW offers Free Standard Next Day Delivery for orders of $55 or more

      • gibbo_au on 31/08/2018 - 20:20
        +1

        Free delivery only if you are in a metro area. $25.95 otherwise.

  • whey4000 on 31/08/2018 - 14:05

    Whats seagate reliability like? I don't mind slower transfer speeds but I want the hard drive to last a few years….

    • PlushToys on 31/08/2018 - 14:08

      My 3tb has been connected to my tv for 3 years and still going. videos over 100MB/s (e.g. high bitrate 4K will lag for a few seconds).

      • whey4000 on 31/08/2018 - 14:12

        Thanks I might try the seagate then 99 bucks for 3tb sounds good to me. I have a few toshiba portable hard drives that have lasted several years and are still going strong so hopefully the seagate is just as good.

        • whey4000 on 31/08/2018 - 14:29

          Having second thoughts, read that seagate drives fail the most.

        • outlander on 31/08/2018 - 14:38
          +2

          @quickshot30:

          The whole 'which drive is better' argument is academic. With some exceptions (The seagate 3tb desktops from 5 years ago), virtually all consumer hard drives are pretty similar. I choose seagate mostly, and the reason for that is because their portable hard drives can be removed from the case. It gives you a good chance of recovering the data if something goes wrong.

          WD, on the other hand, have the connection permanently attached, making it very difficult to recover anything if something goes wrong.

          If you want it just get it. I've had about 20? seagate hard drives in the last 10 years, and I think only one has failed in that time, and it gave me plently of warning.

        • whey4000 on 31/08/2018 - 14:40

          @outlander: Hmm you have swayed me to get it I think

        • whey4000 on 31/08/2018 - 14:58

          @outlander: What sort of warning signs do you get by the way?

        • outlander on 31/08/2018 - 16:23

          @quickshot30:

          Scratchy noises usually. Thats the bearings going bad. Other signs are lots of errors or warning signs in the SMART info (you can use HDtune or CrystalDiskInfo to check that. Anything highlighted in yellow is cause for concern)

        • whey4000 on 31/08/2018 - 16:40
          +1

          @outlander: Thanks mate

      • Ulysses31 on 01/09/2018 - 12:38
        +2

        Your videos aren’t running 100MB/s

    • imurgod on 31/08/2018 - 18:03
      +3

      Might be luck but I've had nearly all my Seagate drive fail out of the blue.

      My WD and Toshiba ones have been reliable.

    • zealmax on 31/08/2018 - 18:13
      -1

      I had one last less than a week. All I did was drop it onto a concrete floor. Weak as. The ones that weren't dropped have been kicking for years.

    • Froot Loops on 31/08/2018 - 18:18
      +1

      I had two, both failed after about a year within a week of each other. Lost everything. Now run WD and Toshiba and they are great. Also now Backup so I don't need to redownload all my content again

    • Nilfunds on 15/09/2018 - 21:30

      had a 3TB western digital blue fail recently. just before warranty ran out

    • AssociatedSeagateSurfer @ Officeworks on 22/09/2018 - 05:42

      The drive comes with a 1 yr warranty.

  • niish150887 on 31/08/2018 - 14:54
    +1

    Cant find this on eBay officeworks to use it with PENNY5 to get 5% off :)

  • miguellin737 on 31/08/2018 - 15:05
    +1

    got one. THanks OP.

  • dqtl74 on 31/08/2018 - 15:36
    +4

    Have one from this sale that I haven't even opened. Don't need this.

    Bought anyway.

    • jabbawocky on 04/09/2018 - 23:00

      True ozbargainer!! Respect!

  • concatenate on 31/08/2018 - 15:53
    +1

    Thanks OP :) picked one up.

  • paulaus on 31/08/2018 - 16:15
    +7

    If you are an eBay plus member you can get the Western Digital WD Elements 3tb 2.5" USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive fir $95 delivered from computer alliance using PCSAVE code.

  • d39833 on 31/08/2018 - 16:29

    Picked up 2

  • Froot Loops on 31/08/2018 - 18:20

    BEWARE these are a bad rep. I personally had 2 fail within a week of each other. There also seems to be alot of others with issues with the 2.5" 3tb drives. I suggest only buy, if you plan on backing up data you put on them.

    • whey4000 on 31/08/2018 - 18:42
      +1

      Was it a bad batch from a year ago and they have improved or still issues?

  • nightshade0 on 31/08/2018 - 19:19
    +1

    Would this be ok for a PS4??

  • jhova on 31/08/2018 - 20:59

    WD Elements SE 4TB Portable Hard Drive is $149 at Officeworks and JB HIFI expires 5th September

    https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/wd-4tb-ele…

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/wd/wd-elements-se-4tb-portable-har…

    • thangnhoc on 31/08/2018 - 21:56

      Is this one same quality as the seagate posted? And is it shuckable?

    • prankster on 01/09/2018 - 01:40

      oh wow thats cool, how do you match price OW if its not in store?

  • g12345567 on 01/09/2018 - 09:00

    Personally I'd wait and get Western Digital. Harvey Norman always seems to have the Wester Digital Elements 3tb for $99 during there one day Super Saturday sales.

  • silverstone65 on 01/09/2018 - 20:32
    +2

    This is my first post and to RogueWolf, thank you. I just purchased a Hisense 55P7 UHD Panel and although they say it will only work with max 3Tb drives, plugged it in and it is perfect.

    Cheers and a huge thank you.

    • RogueWolf on 01/09/2018 - 22:05
      +1

      no probs.. good to hear it worked with your new tv

  • jeffr on 01/09/2018 - 22:43

    can anyone tell me why when this drive is formatted in the case, doesnt read directly in a pc when plugged in as SATA and vice versa

    • outlander on 02/09/2018 - 08:28

      Yeah. Its because of the way the GPT file system is implemented. Any drives over 2tb have this problem from what I've seen, although its possibly just seagates because I haven't had the opportunity to test others.

      • jeffr on 02/09/2018 - 13:44

        thanks. Trap for young players.

      • ssquid on 27/09/2018 - 14:41

        The USB adapter used by seagate drives makes >2TB drives look like they have 4KB sectors, but when connected directly to a PC they actually have plain old 512byte sectors.

        If you ever have to salvage data (off a dying drive) it's a very good idea to connect them directly, otherwise each single sector read is actually eight sectors and much more likely to fail.

  • Level100Rogue on 02/09/2018 - 12:45
    +1

    Is this any good as a game drive for Xbox One?

    • MrRobot on 25/09/2018 - 13:46

      I use this exact one on my Xbox One, no complaints. Works well.

  • SlappersOnly on 03/09/2018 - 15:18

    Why does the post say delivered? I got charged for delivery so ended up just picking up in store

    • RogueWolf on 05/09/2018 - 16:49

      its free for majority you may be in a outer area

  • AssociatedSeagateSurfer @ Officeworks on 12/09/2018 - 05:19
    +2

    Some sound advice on back ups.

    The conventional wisdom by tech experts on backups is known as the 3-2-1 method. Basically you want:

    3 copies of any data you don't want to lose
    2 different mediums it's stored on (so 2 different drives in your computer, for example)
    1 copy kept offsite, to prevent against disaster.

  • Weezaveli on 13/09/2018 - 13:40

    Would these be any good for ps4 - extended drive?

    • AssociatedSeagateSurfer @ Officeworks on 14/09/2018 - 01:42
      +1

      Yes, they will work.

  • Feeblely on 17/09/2018 - 19:56

    I bought the 3TB one 2 months ago. It just died :(

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