Customers find value in the G-DRIVE 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive's reliability and large storage capacity. Many users highlight its dependable performance, noting its suitability for professionals needing durable storage solutions. Positive feedback emphasizes the drive's ability to handle extensive media libraries. The drive's robust build and ample space are frequently praised.
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Reliability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So far it's working great
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These are high quality and super quiet as they don't appear to have any fan. However, because of this, I'd be careful to ensure each gets adequate ventilation so they don't overheat. Don't stack them and put a fan on them if it's hotter than 80F in the room they're in.In my experience, external drives like this easily overheat and that significantly shortens the time before failure.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Storage capacity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for creating a Airport Time Capsule
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I used this external hard drive to turn my Apple AirPort Extreme into a Time Capsule to automatically backup my home computers. Setup was simple and it works perfectly. I have more storage capacity than the largest Airport Time Capsule and can use the storage as a portable external hard drive if needed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Value!!
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USB 3 is all you need. For the price difference of the thunderbolt drive it's not worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Reliability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I have several
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of these external Hard Drives and they are excellent! I will continue to only purchase G-Technology external HD's because I have had great success with them for over 8 years.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Drive for Media Professionals
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We have used countless numbers of these on the television show we're currently shooting and they've performed great! Good read/write speeds and no failures yet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GRechvdrive rocks
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Got this as storage for my photos and Lightroom images . Unit easy to install and load my entire library went in easily as have about 1000 new shots made recently.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Reliability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great external harddrive
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I've been using my hard drive for a few months now and it has been working great. It's quick and reliable and it has a really nice build quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
perfect to be able to store lots of pictures
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This is a great drive to be able to store all of my 43,000 pictures!!!! I needed to clear up space on my computer's hard drive. This was the answer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
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The product was easy to set up. Other reviews commented on noise, but i find it very quiet.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Reliability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love these Drives!!!
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We buy them all the time for Projects! They are a workhorse!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
expensive, but these are the best drives for pros
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Vert expensive, but these are the best drives for creative pros that need to be sure they have drives that last. There is a reason G-Drive are so popular for video and photo professionals.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So far, so good
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Bought this to store my digital photo library. Only had it about two months, but it's doing it's job so far. Speedy and quiet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
no problems
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Easy to set up and performing as desired. No complaints.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great external drive for my daughter
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I purchased this for my daughter and it works great!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Storage capacity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use. Solid. Great price.
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Amazing how this little box holds more than I ever imagined. Making a film for a college assignment and it backed up the data flawlessly and quickly. The memory was more than enough and worked well with a Red camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Reliability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great backup drives
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I use these drives for time machine and other backups for each of my computers. They have been very reliable and last significantly longer than other brands.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Product had partition issues
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The drive does not format properly for pc. Would not recommend buying this drive unless you plan to use for mac only.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good performance, difficult setup
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Keep in mind that this hard drive is geared toward mac users. If you are a Windows user, you'll have to jump through a lot of hoops to get it set up. After a day of trouble shooting, I finally got my computer to recognize the drive. I haven't had any problems with it in the few months that I've been using it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Another great G-Drive for backups and more
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Another great G-Drive for backups and more.. we use these on video shoots for backing up data from Laptops and video cameras.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product!
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My daughter needed additional HD availability for her computer and this product fit her needs!