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Ultra Touch External Hard Drive
Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive offers a perfect blend of style, performance, and sustainability. Lightweight and universally compatible, it provides reliable storage in a sleek, eco-conscious design.
Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive is crafted with the planet in mind by featuring at least 30% post-consumer recycled materials by weight. Its 100% recyclable packaging furthers the eco-conscious design, making this drive a responsible choice for environmentally minded users. With Seagate, sustainable storage solutions are just the beginning of greener tech.
Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive is designed for seamless use across PC, Mac, and Chromebook, making backups and file transfers simple wherever you need them. Equipped with USB-C connectivity, it offers enhanced compatibility and faster transfer speeds compared to USB 3.1 and USB 3.2. This ensures quicker handling of large files, such as high-resolution videos, photo libraries, and important backups. Spend less time waiting and more time managing your data efficiently.
Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive is engineered for energy efficiency, drawing minimal power from your device while maintaining top performance. No external power source is needed—just plug in and go. It's perfect for long sessions, offering reliable performance without draining your battery.
Designed for life on the move, Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive features a lightweight, compact build that’s easy to carry anywhere—whether you’re heading to work, attending school, or traveling. Keep your important files at your fingertips, no matter where your day takes you.
Looking for a hard drive that offers superior protection? Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive takes data security to the next level. With built-in password protection and AES-256 hardware encryption—the gold standard used by the U.S. government and global intelligence agencies—you can trust your sensitive information is safeguarded. Keep your digital life secure, wherever you go, and experience peace of mind knowing your data is protected by the highest encryption standards available.
Streamline and elevate your photo and video management with a complimentary six-month subscription to the Mylio Photos plan. Organize and declutter your scattered media into a single, private, and secure library. Preserve cherished family memories effortlessly, ensuring they’re protected and accessible for generations to come.¹
Enjoy peace of mind with a six-month free trial of the Dropbox Backup plan, which automatically backs up one computer and one external drive. Safely store a copy of your files in the cloud and easily recover any accidentally deleted data, so your important documents are always protected and accessible.²
When the unexpected happens—like water damage or natural disaster—Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services help you defend against data loss and retrieval costs so you can rest easier.3
Find answers to commonly asked questions about the Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive.
Yes, Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive typically comes preformatted for Windows systems, using the NTFS file system. To use it with a Mac, you would need to reformat the drive to a Mac-compatible format such as HFS+ (mac OS Extended) or exFAT (which is compatible with both Windows and mac OS). However, Seagate also offers a Mac driver that allows Mac users to write to an NTFS-formatted drive without reformatting, making it usable right out of the box.
For PC (Windows)
For Mac
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To format your Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive for your MacBook Pro, follow these steps:
Step 1: Connect the drive.
Step 2: Open disk Utility.
Step 3: Format the drive.
Step 4: Erase and format.
Step 5: Confirm and eject.
Now your Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive is formatted and ready for use with your MacBook Pro!
Seagate Ultra Touch external hard drive is a versatile storage solution for backing up and expanding data. With up to 5TB of space, it’s ideal for storing large files like videos, photos, and documents from PC, Mac, or Chromebook. It supports automated backups with Seagate Toolkit or Time Machine and integrates with Dropbox for cloud backups. Lightweight and portable, it features USB-C compatibility for fast transfers, plus password protection and AES-256 encryption to keep your data secure.
Seagate Ultra Touch external drive is built for long-lasting durability and reliable performance. With proper care, it can provide years of dependable service, keeping your important files safe and accessible. Its robust construction, combined with Seagate’s commitment to quality, means the drive will continue to meet your storage needs well into the future, making it a trusted tool for both everyday use and critical backups.
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Not available in all countries. Six-month Mylio Photos subscription is redeemable during product registration. See the Mylio terms of service and privacy policy on the Mylio website.
Not available in all areas, including China. Six-month Dropbox trial is redeemable during product registration. Offer open to new Dropbox users and existing Dropbox Basic users. Customers may only claim the offer once. A credit card is required to create an account but, will not be charged until the trial ends. Internet connection required.
Not available in all countries.
