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| Product | Seagate Backup Plus (500GB, blue) | WD My Passport Portable (500GB, USB 3.0, black, March 2012)  | Silicon Power Armor A80 (500GB) |
| Price | $69.00 to $167.03 | $64.98 to $179.58 | $149.95 to $171.12 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 4 stars | 1 stars |
| Release date | June 11, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Seagate Backup Plus carries the flexibility of the GoFlex portable drive while adding performance and style to portable storage. The new drive makes an excellent buy. | The WD My Passport Portable makes an excellent portable drive for use with both desktop and laptop computers, at home or while on the road. | The Silicon Power Armor A80 makes an excellent portable drive for travelers and home offices alike. |
| Product Description | Seagate Backup Plus STBU500102 - Hard drive - 500 GB - USB 3.0 | WD My Passport WDBKXH5000ABK - Hard drive - 500 GB | SILICON POWER Armor A80 - Hard drive - 500 GB |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Type | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive | Hard drive - External hard drive |
| Capacity | 500 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB |
| Features | Automatic backup | Hardware encryption | Water resistant Shock resistant Cable carry design Dust-proof Pressure-proof |
| Enclosure Color | Blue | Black | Blue |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.2 in x 0.6 in x 4.9 in | 3.2 in x 4.4 in x 0.6 in | 5.5 in x 3.7 in x 0.7 in |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 4.9 oz | 9.5 oz |
| Localization | South America North America | Latin America United States Canada | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 years warranty | Info unavailable | 3 years warranty |
| Data Transfer Rate | Info unavailable | 5.0 Gbps (SuperSpeed USB) | 5.0 Gbps (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Power Source | Info unavailable | USB bus | USB bus |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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