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| Product | Seagate Wireless Plus (1TB) | WD My Passport Edge | Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt (500GB) | Seagate Backup Plus (500GB, blue) |
| Price | $189.17 to $339.42 | $54.99 to $205.21 | $157.91 to $315.45 | $59.99 to $168.60 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 0 stars | 1 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | January 6, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | June 11, 2012 |
| Bottom line | If you have a digital library that's larger than the capacity of your
tablet and want to bring it all with you on the go, the Wireless Plus is arguably the best choice on the market. | Thanks to its compact physical size and bundled software, the WD My Passport Edge is a very good companion for mobile users. | Versatile, good-looking, and fast enough for most applications, the Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt HD-PATU3 makes an excellent buy for those looking for a portable Thunderbolt storage device. | 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. |
| Weight | 9 oz | 4.7 oz | 9.3 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Product Description | Info unavailable | WD My Passport Edge WDBK6Z5000ATT - Hard drive - 500 GB - USB 3.0 | BUFFALO MiniStation Thunderbolt Hard drive - 500 GB - USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt | Seagate Backup Plus STBU500102 - Hard drive - 500 GB - USB 3.0 |
| Packaged Quantity | Info unavailable | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Type | Info unavailable | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) |
| Capacity | Info unavailable | 500 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB |
| Interface | Info unavailable | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt | USB 3.0 |
| Features | Info unavailable | Password authentication Hardware encryption NTFS formatted Automatic backup | Apple Time Machine compatible Aluminum enclosure Bus Powered by USB | Automatic backup |
| Enclosure Color | Info unavailable | Titanium | Silver | Blue |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | 3.2 in x 4.3 in x 0.5 in | 3.2 in x 0.9 in x 5.1 in | 3.2 in x 0.6 in x 4.9 in |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 2 years warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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