HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive
The 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive from Hewlett-Packard is a desktop hard drive, designed for use as a backup drive for Windows systems. The drive automatically backs up data on your computer's hard disk, without the need to install any software. A true plug-n-play device, the SimpleSave ensures that you will not lose data due to a hard drive crash.
- Easy to use HP SimpleSave automatic backup software
- Glossy black finish and attractive compact design
- USB 2.0 interface
- Formatted with the NTFS file system
- Cool, quiet, fan-less operation eco-friendly drive
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System Requirements |
Windows XP, Vista, 7 USB port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 110-220VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C) Storage Temperature: -40-149°F (-40-65°F) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.1 x 6.3 x 5.1" (5.4 x 16.9 x 13cm) |
| Weight | 2.2 lb (1kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 24 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (22)
- Easy to use (21)
- Large capacity / good size (21)
- Quiet (20)
- Attractive (19)
Cons
- No power switch (4)
Best Uses
- Photo storage (20)
- Back-up (19)
- Video (19)
- Additional storage (18)
- File transfer (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (14), Casual user (9)
- Primary use:
- Personal (22)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Simple to use; slow initial backup
Easy to install - just plug it in. Disappointing that the initial backup of hard disk on computer (about 300 GB) took about 11 hours.
Easy to install - just plug it in. Disappointing that the initial backup of hard disk on computer (about 300 GB) took about 11 hours.
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Most Liked Negative Review
What was HP thinking?
What was HP thinking? Everything was working just fine right out of the box until I was cued to download the "new software". Everything crashed and I was on the ph...Read complete review
What was HP thinking? Everything was working just fine right out of the box until I was cued to download the "new software". Everything crashed and I was on the phone to HP who explained that their software engineers were working on the problem. "Until then just don't opt for the new". Why didn't they take that option off line and how were they planning on notifying everyone when they didn't give me the option of registering the produce etc. I processed a return and have moved on. Not to an HP product!
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
Overall it is not bad. But it is not perfect. The transferring rate is low when you want to transfer for example 20 GB. It takes hours. And you must be connected to internet to use it otherwise it is useless because your windows doesn't recognize it. I tried with my laptop (Windows 7) and my desktop (Windows XP). Both couldn't recognize it when I was disconnected from the internet.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
CHEAP PRICE, GOOD QUALITY AND TRANSFER FILE FAST
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
I used this external drive to make more room on my computer. I moved all my music, photos and videos onto it and made my computer as fast as it used to be. The drive was a snap to install and use. The price was the best I found online, the ordering was fast and simple and the drive arrived ahead of schedule. [...]. A highly recommended seller!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
It's a really good External Hard Drive, with Hewlett-Packard quality!
For it's internal capacity of 2TB it even surprised me about it's size: it's not that big!
Though it's not that kind that don't need to get connected in any kind of energy source, it has enough wire to make that not to look as a down side.
I would recommend this product: very good for a not expensive price at all!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
The hardware works well, but needs more options for the interface. I was not happy with the backup software that comes with it. The software works well as designed, but you are limit in what you can select to backup.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
I personally check the products in the store, and all those in this list was the best in their price, I use it to backup all my projects
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- Cannot Disable Virtual CD
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
This hard drive has no problems if you use it for storage. It runs relatively fast and quiet, and hasn't failed or had any problems. The only problems are related to the software that comes with the drive, and the Virtual CD that automatically installs the software as soon as you plug it in.
If you want to just use it as storage, be sure to turn off auto-play on CDs before plugging it in, then delete the software on the drive and format it, then disable the Virtual CD in the drive manager or device manager on Windows.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
Precisely as its intended purpose for a large capacity, simple to use backup external hard drive is how I use this fine device. It's been a pleasing source of cheap insurance for my file security. The absence of a power control switch is of little consequence, since it is designed to power up and down in conjunction with the computer it serves and otherwise I have its external power source plugged into a separate external power strip.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
- Runs Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
It's fast uploading and downloading. My music plays just as fast on 2TB External Hard Drive as my internal C Drive. It's quiet and takes all my files as fast as I can load them. I will get another one when I need it. The price was good [...] BJ
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
2 gigs for [$]and it works. quiet, as fast as a USB2 connection will allow. Great deal!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
[...] I love tis product and will buy from this seller again.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
I am more than elated to have this HP 2TB external desktop hard drive. [...] I immediately connected it to my computer and began transferring movies to it. This is my second Simple Save external drive --- the first one is only a 1TB drive --- and with this drive I can, of course, store more movies that I can watch on my big screen TV.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
What was HP thinking? Everything was working just fine right out of the box until I was cued to download the "new software". Everything crashed and I was on the phone to HP who explained that their software engineers were working on the problem. "Until then just don't opt for the new". Why didn't they take that option off line and how were they planning on notifying everyone when they didn't give me the option of registering the produce etc. I processed a return and have moved on. Not to an HP product!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
Item showed up quickly and and perfect shape. The drive setup without any any difficulty and seems to be very quiet. Amazing amount of storage for the price. Very satisfied with purchased. I would recommend this unit.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
Used to back data on hard drive.
Plug it into usb - plug in power, that's it.
Wait for it to backup what files you specify- Done
14,000 photos on hard drive took about 10 minutes.
Software is in the unit.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Backup
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
Easy to set up, 1.8 tb total hard disk space
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
I use it to store media files such as music, pics and mostly movies. Very handy cheap and useful its also easy to use very user friendly. Only thing is it didn't have a fan but its fully ventilated. I would recommend not to use it over a period of time just to save and go.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
Plugged it in, connected to the computer, just that simple.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
The best storage for my music!!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 2TB SimpleSave External Desktop Hard Drive:
plug and play... no problems
- Primary use:
- Personal
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