Seagate Expansion Portable Drive

The Seagate Expansion portable drive is a simple external hard drive for adding storage space to a computer. Key details include its plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity, which is bus-powered (no external power supply needed), and its compatibility with both Windows and Mac systems, though Mac users may need to reformat it. It offers drag-and-drop file saving and is available in various capacities (up to 5TB for portable models).

Key features Portability: It is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry.Plug-and-play: Connects via a single USB cable, is automatically recognized by Windows, and requires no software to be installed or configured.USB 3.0: Utilizes USB 3.0 for fast data transfer speeds, with backward compatibility to USB 2.0.Power: It is bus-powered, meaning it draws power directly from the USB port, so no external power adapter is needed.File management: Users can save files easily by dragging and dropping them.Compatibility: Works with both Windows and macOS, though Mac users may need to reformat the drive for full functionality (like Time Machine backup). The default format for cross-platform use is exFAT, but this is not recommended for built-in backup utilities on either operating system. Specifications (for 1TB model) Capacity: 1 TB (other capacities are available)Connection: USB 3.0 (Micro-B connector)Format: exFAT (pre-formatted)Form Factor: 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD)Dimensions: Approximately \(4.6\text{\ x\ }3.1\text{\ x\ }0.5\text{\ inches}\) (\(11.7\text{\ x\ }7.9\text{\ x\ }1.4\text{\ cm}\))Weight: Approximately \(0.3\text{\ lb\ }(0.1\text{\ kg})\)