G-Technology1TB G-DRIVE Mobile USB-C (USB 3.1) Portable External Hard Drive, Space Gray - 0G10265

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I needed to back up my Mac computer. I had TONS of photos that were taking up too much space on my hard drive. I bought this back up drive last year and backed up an old computer. I ordered a second one last week to back up my current computer. It's fast and can store a lot of pix. Love it!

This drive worked right out of the box for my 2018 MacBook Pro running Mac OS 10.15.2, Catalina. Good quality product.

I have purchased all of my hard drives from Amazon, but I had not purchased a new one for at least a couple of years. When I did my new Mac Mini set up, I decided to purchase a 2 TB hard drive to add to it. When it arrived, I thought something was wrong. Surely they had given me the wrong size! The photo shows the new drive next to the 256 GB LaCie Rugged that I purchased about five or six years ago – which still works on my old computer by the way – and I was blown away by the difference in size.It connected easily to my new Mini, and the computer saw it right away. I was able to partition it with no problem and it has proven, so far at least, to be quite a workhorse and incredibly fast. I am always amazed at the speed of the evolution of technology, and this is definitely no exception. Recommended.

I ordered this item as was advertised 5tb memory. I received a package which was marked G- Drive 5TB. when opened it and connect it it was 4TB. I returned the package and next day I received another package marked as 5TB again opened it and it was actually 4TB (3.6) actual memory. It is a good product I like it but seems there has been a wrong packaging in their shipment to US, all have the same problem.

..it's why I bought it.This newest G-drive is being used as my local backup drive for a Surface laptop. I have an older G-Tech external drive I've been using (for many years) as my Time Machine backup for my Mac. I also have a third G-Tech portable external drive (mounted in a shock resistant, water proof casing) I use for local backup of my photo library.I have read of G-Tech reliability; they trend as the preferred choice of professionals (videographers and photographers in particular). The reputation of G-Tech drives seems to be quite good and my experience thus far has done nothing to make me think otherwise. G-Tech drives tend to cost a little more but, IMHO, their consistent reliability makes it worth it.And that's why I bought this one; it's a G-Tech.

I've been using this G-Drive for over a year now. I am a photographer and storing my photos are extremely important to me. After having two brand new Western Digital hard drives crash on me, G-Drive was recommended to me by one of my professors and it hasn't disappointed me! I purchased an online backup as well where I can plug in my G-Drive and it automatically backs up in a second place, just in case. I highly recommend this drive and will continue to purchase it in the future.***Some common mistakes by those who do not know how to properly care for any hard drive are not keeping it on a hard surface, not keeping it still, and not ejecting it. This goes for all hard drives and are required in order for any drive to work properly! If you see these complaints, the owner is simply not using the drive right.

I bought this HD to go along with my mac mini. I love that its USB C so I know that I would get faster read and write speeds. I plugged it in and it worked awesome and Time Machine was a breeze. I dont even hear them. The only way I know they are working is because of the LED light. I also love the design and color. I feel they wanted to match Apple colors which was another reason I got these. Actually I got 2 of them. And they both work flawless. I have them hidden and double sided taped on my wall. They are always in use. I use one for my backups and one for my Photo Editing. Great product. Im thinking of buying another soon for my MacBook air. I highly recommend to anyone.