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| Product | Seagate Backup Plus (1TB, blue) | Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt (1TB) | Buffalo DriveStation DDR (3TB)  | Seagate Backup Plus (500GB, blue) |
| Price | $89.00 to $164.56 | $179.99 to $371.82 | $177.99 to $183.75 | $69.00 to $167.03 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | June 11, 2012 | Info unavailable | May 6, 2013 | June 11, 2012 |
| 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. | 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. | The Buffalo DriveStation DDR is by far the fastest single-volume external drive on the market and makes USB 3.0 a true alternative storage connection to Thunderbolt. | 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. |
| Product Description | Seagate Backup Plus STBU1000102 - Hard drive - 1 TB - USB 3.0 | BUFFALO MiniStation Thunderbolt Hard drive - 1 TB - USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt | Info unavailable | Seagate Backup Plus STBU500102 - Hard drive - 500 GB - USB 3.0 |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | Info unavailable | 1 |
| Type | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) | Info unavailable | Hard drive - External hard drive ( Portable ) |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | Info unavailable | 500 GB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt | Info unavailable | USB 3.0 |
| Features | Automatic backup | Apple Time Machine compatible Aluminum enclosure Bus Powered by USB | Info unavailable | Automatic backup |
| Enclosure Color | Blue | Silver | Info unavailable | Blue |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.2 in x 0.6 in x 4.9 in | 3.2 in x 0.9 in x 5.1 in | Info unavailable | 3.2 in x 0.6 in x 4.9 in |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 9.3 oz | Info unavailable | 7.9 oz |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 years warranty | 3 years warranty | Info unavailable | 2 years warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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