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HP / Hewlett Packard 3TB SimpleSave External Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drive

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  • B&H # HESSHD3
  • Mfr# WDBW2A0030HBK-NESN

Product Highlights

  • USB 3.0 Interface
  • Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0
  • HP SimpleSave Automatic Backup Software
  • Stylish Design
  • Windows XP, Vista, 7 Compatible

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The 3TB SimpleSave External Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drive from Hewlett-Packard is a desktop hard drive that boasts blazing fast transfer speeds and a huge storage capacity. With a storage capacity of 3TB, you will have plenty of space for storing data, music, video, images, and whatever else from your computer. Moreover, the built-in USB 3.0 port sweetens the promise of this drive because it transfers data at a rate that is much faster than USB 2.0. Even if you are transferring large files to this external drive, the transfer will take less time than if you were using a drive with a USB 2.0 port. Since the USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, you can connect devices that only support the latter interface. Along with the drive, you will receive HP's SimpleSave Automatic Backup software that quickly and easily saves all your valuable files to the external drive. Stylish, speedy, and ready to save your data, this external drive is a fabulous buy that is compatible with your Windows 7, XP, or Vista computer.

Vast Capacity
This external drive is capable of storing a vast 3TB worth of data from your computer
Speedy Interface
The USB 3.0 interface is capable of transferring data between the drive and your computer at a real-time speed that's up to three times faster than USB 2.0
Backward Compatibility
The USB 3.0 interface is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices, so you can connect devices with both kinds of interfaces
SimpleSave Backup Software
Once you start the included backup software, it finds and backs up all your valuable data. After the first backup, it frequently checks for file changes so your backup is always up to date
Stylish Design
The stylish design complements your desktop or laptop computer while providing extra storage and backup for your important files
Performance
Capacity 3TB
Interface USB 3.0
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices
Drive Speed Not specified by the manufacturer
Buffer Not specified by the manufacturer
Average Seek Time Not specified by the manufacturer
Sustained Data Transfer Rate Not specified by the manufacturer
System Requirements An available USB 3.0 or 2.0 port
One of the below operating systems:
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
RoHS Compliant Yes
General
Mounting Desktop
Power Requirements Input voltage: 110 to 220 VAC
Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Environmental Requirements Operating temperature: 41° to 95°F/ 5° to 35°C
Non-operating temperature: -40° to 149°F / -40° to 65°C
Dimensions (WxHxD) 6.71 x 5.13 x 2.15" / 17.04 x 13.03 x 5.46 cm
Weight 2.01 lb / 0.91 kg

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HP / Hewlett Packard3TB SimpleSave External Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drive
 
4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Back-up (4)
    • Video (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (3)
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC (4)

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    4.0

    HP SimpleSave may be the safe choice

    By Dr. Doom

    from Harrisburg, PA

    About Me Casual user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Compact
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Easy to use
    • High Capacity
    • Portable
    • Quiet

    Cons

    • No Power Switch
    • Slow

    Best Uses

    • Additional Storage
    • Backup
    • Photo Storage
    • Video

    Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 3TB SimpleSave External Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drive:

    I recently purchased an HP SimpleSave 3 TB external drive for backing up my growing collection of music and photos. I already have a 2TB HP Simple Save drive that is now 3 years old. I use the latter for backing up my desktop. The older SimpleSave has performed reliably and was very easy to install and use. So far, the new drive, which I use on a more limited basis also performs well. I decided to reformat both drives and use the Windows7 backup utility on my desktop instead, since I'm already using it for my laptop with the network storage at my workplace. Since my PC only has USB 2.0 ports, I cannot take advantage of the USB 3.0 capability of the newer SimpleSave. Like other reviewers, I have found the data transfer to be relatively slow (my reason for 4 stars.) Having read many negative reviews other major brands of external HDDs (on other websites) which repeatedly raise issues of catastrophic disk failure and other forms of unreliability, I think HP may be the safe choice.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC

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    3.0

    Had it for a week

    By Zee

    from New York

    About Me Power user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Easy to use
    • High Capacity
    • Quiet

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backup
      • File Transfer
      • Video

      Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 3TB SimpleSave External Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drive:

      Only had this for a week, it's hooked to my pc alright . Left it to do all the auto back ups and everything.. It's fast really fast. I just dont the like built quality, it feels cheap.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

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      5.0

      FABULOUS, FABULOUS DRIVE

      By VLQ

      from ST. LOUIS, MO

      About Me Casual user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backup
          • Video

          Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 3TB SimpleSave External Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drive:

          COULN'T BE BETTER SETS UP EASILY AND PERFORMS FLAWLESSLY!!!!!!
          ALL PROS
          NO CONS

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Computer Platform:
          • PC

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          4.0

          Fast, big and reliable

          By foxcloud

          from Gurnee, IL

          About Me Professional, Student

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • 3tb storage
          • Fast
          • Good backup software

          Cons

          • Large size

          Best Uses

          • Backup

          Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 3TB SimpleSave External Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drive:

          This drive preforms fast, has huge storage capacity and is reliable.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Computer Platform:
          • PC

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          5.0

          Incredible

          By Mack

          from Nashville, TN

          Verified Buyer

          Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 3TB SimpleSave External Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drive:

          My first hard drive in 1981 was 10 Mb for my IBM, and it cost over $300. The only thing wrong with a drive this big is that if you decide to format it (I always do), you need to start today and come back two days later.

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          5.0

          Great tool depending on computer.

          By Zugadore

          from Fort Worth TX

          About Me Business Owner

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Highly Compatible
          • Professional Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Complex Projects

            Comments about HP / Hewlett Packard 3TB SimpleSave External Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drive:

            I upgraded from 2tb to 3tb storage with the Simplesave. Intuitive, flawless plug & play in windows 7 64 bit. The issue is speed. On a Fujitsu Lifebook A6110 in a USB2.0, it's clean & compatible but don't expect turbocharged backups. I installed a USB3.0 express card adapter and speed improved marginally. Can't wait to see how it performs on a Core/i7 system with USB3.0 ports. Get it.

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            What's in the Box

            HP / Hewlett Packard 3TB SimpleSave External Desktop USB 3.0 Hard Drive
            • USB Cable
            • Power Adapter
            • Quick Start Guide
            • 2-Year Limited Warranty
             
             
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