The blue line represents read rates, while the red line represents write rates these are shown as access data rates on the left axis, plotted against percentage of the benchmark duration.īelow the graph, values are displayed for minimum, maximum and average read and write rates, also average access time. The green points and connecting lines indicate the samples taken these correspond to the right axis, showing access time, plotted against the bottom axis, representing percentage time elapsed during the benchmark. However, as a Linux user, I've gone ahead and reformatted the drive to ext4.
This format can be used interchangeably between Windows and Mac, as well as Linux without the need for additional drivers. Out-of-box the hard drive is formatted as NTFS (New Technology File System).
Ultra Slim is the thinnest of all Seagate’s portable drives within the Backup Plus product line. This pricing is MSRP and each drive model can be found at online retailers for considerably less.
This Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Slim Portable Drive is available in two different storage capacities, a 1TB or 2TB model - retailing for $114.99 and $144.99 respectively. Note to designers: Follow the Microsoft Windows design guide and stop trying to reinvent the wheel.The Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Slim Portable Drive is a physically small external hard drive with a moderately large 2TB storage capacity - emphasizing lightweight mobility, with a dash of visual appeal. My only, exceedingly minor complaint is about the very thin sliders on the file panes, which require far more precision with the mouse than they should. ToolKit does file-level backup very well, and it’s easy to use.
You might consider just keeping the drive backed up (check out our backup software reviews for recommendations), especially considering that the warranty is only two years. Why not just $5 a year, I couldn’t tell you. The price for Seagate’s data recovery service is $10 for two years, or $15 for three years. Note that there is no 100-percent guarantee that data can be recovered from a hard drive, though the success rate is exceedingly high. The online “wizard” also shills online data recovery plans.
Seagate ToolKit is a competent file-level backup utility, but you can skip the the mildly annoying download experience if you’re already set. Both programs are nicely rendered and quite capable, but I’m not a fan of being forced to download essential software or being upsold non-essential software.
You run StartHere.exe to go online to complete a registration process and get your software. Seagate also bundles its ToolKit backup/utility software and a year’s subscription to the Mylio online photo aggregator (from multiple online services such as Facebook, etc.) and organizer. However, there is a Type-A to Type C adapter included for the Micro-B to Type-A cable. The Ultra Touch sports a SuperSpeed Micro-B port on board rather than Type-C.