Seagate Expansion 1TB External HDD - USB 3.0 for Windows and Mac with 3 yr Data Recovery Services, Portable Hard Drive (STKM1000400)

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I recently purchased this 1TB hard disk which is light weight. My main reservation is the high cost; I feel the price should be lower for what it offers. As I anticipated, the transfer speeds are quite slow, so it's not ideal for frequent, large transfers.On the positive side, it comes with a generous warranty period, which provides some peace of mind. Crucially, I believe it's safe to store important files on it, which is the primary purpose of a hard drive. Overall, I'd say it's an okay product for bulk storage, provided you're aware of the slower speeds and higher price point.

Under 5k it's More than Satisfactory. Good quality, not large size which I was thinking before buying and compatibility with linux, windows and MacOS. Not Heavy Weight, Recommended to you buy a cover separately to protect it from Damage, Currently I bought Sounce Hardisk Cover which completely fits the disk and have enough storage too.

value of money

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Transfer speed is nice. It's light weight. Value for money.

Working good. All my previous 2tb drives are gonr within one week of copying data and after replacement also same problems, all with USB pin on drive end and very stiff cable.This one working fine from last 6 months. Now a days drives are not reliable, 15 years back Seagate drives of 500 and 1 tb are so reliable, i still use them.Defineley u need data backup.

Recently, I ordered a 2TB Seagate HDD on Amazon, and it was delivered the same day. However, the real issue started after I received it. The HDD arrived in brand-new packaging and appeared to be in perfect condition, but when I connected it to my laptop, it was not getting recognized.I tried all possible troubleshooting methods available online, but nothing worked.Amazon Customer Support ExperienceWhen I contacted Amazon customer care, I was shocked to learn that they wouldn't offer a return or even a replacement. Instead, they asked me to take the HDD to a Seagate service center, saying it was no longer their responsibility and had to be handled directly by the manufacturer.# Service Center HassleUpon searching for Seagate service centers in Karnataka, I found that there was only one service center—located at SP Road, Bangalore.When I visited the center, the experience was terrible:- The support staff had a rude attitude and barely communicated properly.- They asked me to register a complaint on a third-party website instead of addressing the issue directly.- After raising the complaint, they didn't even check the device; they simply collected it and told me I would receive a replacement after a week.When I asked what if the replacement also didn’t work, they confidently assured me that it would. However, when they handed me an acknowledgment slip, I noticed something suspicious—it stated that since I was returning a new device, the replacement would be a refurbished unit, and I had to sign it.With no other option, I signed the document and left.# Refurbished HDD Instead of a New OneAfter a week, I received the replacement—which I assume was a refurbished unit. Fortunately, it worked fine, but the entire process felt like a scam.What I Learned from This Experience1. Possible Seller Scam – It seems like some sellers might be deliberately shipping defective units, knowing that many customers won't go through the hassle of visiting a service center.2. Amazon Doesn’t Help – Even for defective items, Amazon refuses to offer returns or replacements, forcing customers to deal directly with the manufacturer.3. Service Center Issues – Seagate has only one service center in all of Karnataka, and their support process is inconvenient and frustrating.4. Refurbished Instead of New – Even after paying ₹7,000 for a new HDD, I was forced to accept a refurbished replacement.This experience raises serious concerns about the authenticity of products sold on Amazon and the lack of customer protection in such cases.