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WD 20TB Elements External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD storage, USB 3.0 compatible, Fast Transfer rates, Plug-and-play storage for all your pictures, videos, music and documents, Black

Western Digital

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PLUG-AND-PLAY SIMPLICITY. The WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive works right out-of-the-box with Windows 10+ PCs just plug into the USB port to instantly add storage.
IMPROVE PC PERFORMANCE When your internal drive is almost full, your PC slows down. Don t delete files free up space on your internal drive by transferring files to your WD Elements HDD desktop storage and get your computer moving again
FAST TRANSFER RATES. When connected to a USB 3.0 port, the WD Elements desktop hard disk drive delivers fast data transfer rates
WD QUALITY INSIDE AND OUT. We build the drive to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then, we help protect with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection
USB 3.0 AND USB 2.0 COMPATABILIY With this single drive, you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backwards-compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.

£ 350.00

£ 429.16

Seagate Expansion Desktop 6TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, Data Rescue Services (STKP6000400)

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Enjoy peace of mind with the included limited warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services
Fast file transfers with USB 3.0
Drag-and-drop file saving right out of the box
Automatic recognition of Windows and Mac computers for simple setup (Reformatting required for use with Time Machine)

£ 109.99

£ 117.79

£ 119.00

£ 129.95

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UnionSine HD2510 500GB USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD Compatible with PC, Mac, Laptop, Xbox, Xbox One, PS4 (Black)

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VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY - Compatible with multiple devices including TVs, game consoles, computers and Android phones. (Does not come with a Type-C cable. If you need to connect your Android phone and computer devices without USB ports, you need to purchase a USB to Type-C cable).
Lightning-Fast Transfers - Boasts ultra-fast transfer speeds of up to 120MB s read and 103MB s write, thanks to USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility.
Easy to Use - Simply plug and play with no software installation required. Plus, the aluminum anti-interference layer helps protect your data and dissipate heat.
Complete Package - Comes with everything you need, including a portable hard drive, USB 3.0 cable, user manual, and gift-type shell packaging. Plus, enjoy peace of mind with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty.

£ 30.59

£ 43.32

WD 2TB Elements portable external hard drive, USB 3.0 interface, portable external storage, Plug-and-Play, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1, Formatted for PC and Mac, Black

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Free trial version of the WD SmartWare Pro software for automatic and cloud data protection
Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
Compatible with Windows 10 or 8.1, reformat for MAC OS

Toshiba Canvio Partner 2TB Portable 2.5’’ External Hard Drive, USB 3.2, Mac & Windows compatible. Xbox, PS4, PS5 (HDTB520EK3AB)

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High Capacity The Toshiba Canvio Partner provides 2TB of storage space, allowing you to store a vast amount of data, including documents, photos, music, and videos.
Fast Transfer Speed With its USB 3.0 interface, this external hard drive provides a fast data transfer rate of up to 5Gbps, making it easy to transfer large files quickly.
Easy to Use Simply plug this external hard drive into your computer's USB port and start using it right away. No software or drivers needed, it's ready to use out of the box.
Portable Design The Canvio Partner is small, lightweight, and compact, making it easy to carry with you on the go. It's perfect for people who need to work or travel with their data.
Reliable Performance This external hard drive is built with Toshiba's quality and reliability standards, ensuring that your data is safe and secure. It also features shock sensors to protect your data against accidental drops or bumps.

£ 65.99

£ 91.28

£ 96.19

Sonnics 1TB Silver External Portable Hard drive USB 3.0 super fast transfer speed for use with Windows PC, Apple Mac, Smart tv, XBOX ONE & PS4

Sonnics

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Please note for XBOX ONE Users you will need the minimum 320gb version and above the 250gb and below will not work.
Runs straight from a usb 2.0 or usb 3.0 port no external power source needed, Reliable portable storage solution formatted to FAT32 for use with all operating systems mac os and windows
Connect it to your smart TV and record all your favourite movies and TV programmes on to the hard drive and play them back when ever you like, you can add and remove recordings with ease.

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB (up to 1050 MB/s read, 1,000MB/s write, NVMe SSD, USB-C, External Solid State Drive, IP65 rated for dust and water resistance, Updated Firmware) Black

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Help keep private content private with the included password protection featuring 256 bit AES hardware encryption. Password protection uses 256-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows 8, Windows 10 and macOS v10.9+
Easily manage files and automatically free up space with the SanDisk Memory Zone app

Seagate FireCuda Gaming Hard Drive 2TB, External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3/2, RGB LED lighting, Data Rescue Services (STKL2000400)

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Xbox Series Playstation 5 For saving only; To play the game, it must be installed
High storage up to 2TB of storage for the ultimate game library and all of your titles
Plug and play fast and uncomplicated power supply via USB 3.2 Gen 1 bus

£ 69.99

£ 211.00

Samsung T7 Portable SSD - 1 TB - USB 3.2 Gen.2 External SSD Titanium Grey (MU-PC1T0T/WW)

Samsung

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Encryption AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Security password protection

£ 78.99

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£ 91.99

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£ 111.00

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LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB, Draagbare Externe Harde Schijf, 2.5", voor PC Mac iPad and iPhone, Data Rescue Service (STJJ5000400)

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Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and two-yr Rescue Data Recovery Services
Compatible with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3. Micro B to USB C (included) . USB Micro B to USB Type A cable (not included)
Shock and drop resistant up to 1.2 m in non-operating mode

£ 144.99

£ 204.07

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ModusTech External Hard Drive 1TB – Portable USB 3.0/ Type-C High-Speed HDD –Compatible with Windows Mac Laptop PC Desktop PS4 Xbox One–Slim External Storage Backup for Data Movie Game & Photo(1 TB)

Ultra-Fast USB 3.0 Type-C Connectivity for Effortless Data Transfers The ModusTech external hard drive delivers lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 technology. Easily back up your files, transfer data, and store important documents. It s compatible with USB 2.0 and perfect for large files like HD movies, games, and videos.

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Maxone Portable External Hard Drive 500GB 2.5" HDD - USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Aluminum HDD Backup for PC/Desktop/Laptop/TV/Chromebook/Windows - Charcoal

What's Included Portable external hard drive, 19-inch(48.26cm) USB 3.0 hard drive cable, user's manual, 3-Year manufacturer warranty with free technical support service.

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Meyritech 1TB External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 Type-C 1TB Hard Drive for Portable External Data Storage, Macbook, iMacs, PCs, Laptops, Xbox One & PS4 Consoles

1TB WIDELY COMPATIBLE HDD Meyritech's 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive allows you to back-up data or add extra capacity to just about any device. Use our external hard drive 1tb for PCs, Laptops, Macs, Macbooks and even Xbox One & PS4 game consoles via a fast and stable USB 3.0 connection.

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Crucial X9 2TB Portable External SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, External Solid State Drive, compatible with Xbox, PC and Mac, USB-C 3.2 - CT2000X9SSD902

Expand your storage Skip the monthly cloud storage fee and save more of the games, photos, videos and files you love with read speeds up to 1,050MB s. Load files up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives and 100x faster than USB flash drives.

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WD_Black P10 6TB Game Drive, Portable External Hard Drive, Speeds Up to 130 MB/s, Works With Console, PC, Playstation, Xbox, Save Up to 125 games, Portable Game Drive, Black

Up to 6TB that can hold up to 150 games, so that you can save old favorites and still have room for new titles.

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SSK 1TB USB C Drive Up to 550MB/s, Fast USB-Stick Dual Drive Type-c +A USB3.2 Gen2 Solid State Drive, External SSD Memory Stick for Android Phone Laptop Tablet Mac Business Travel Essential

SSK External SSD Dual USB C + USB A Equipped with an USB-C port and USB-A 3.2 port,the dual usb ssd flash drive allows you transfer data between smartphone tablet and computer more conveniently. Instantly release space or quickly move pictures or movies on your OTG enabled Android Type C phone, tablet, MacBook, Windows computer, car audio system, smart TV and more.

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Transcend 4TB StoreJet 25M3S USB 3.1 Portable Hard Drive Rugged, Anti-Shock Resistant, Compact and Lightweight with Lightning-Fast Speeds and a One Touch Backup Button (Iron Grey) TS4TSJ25M3S

Three-stage shock protection system

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Lexar ES3 External SSD 1TB, USB3.2 Gen2 Portable SSD, PSSD up to 1050MB/s Read, 1000MB/s Write, External Solid State Drive Compatible with iPhone15 Series/Mac/PS5/XBOX/Laptop/PC (LES3XXX001T-RNSNG)

On The Go Lexar external solid state drive ES3's thin, stylish, and durable metal design, weighs 42g and is only 10.5mm thick, making it smaller than a card and easily fits in your pocket. It comes with a Type-C cable for plug-and-play convenience.

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Seagate Expansion Desktop 10TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, Data Rescue Services (STKP10000400)

Enjoy peace of mind with the included limited warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services

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Intenso Memory Case 5 TB Portable Hard Drive, Black

2.5 Inch (6,3cm) portable HDD with super speed 3.0 connection (compatible with USB 2.0)

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WD 16TB Elements External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD storage, USB 3.0 compatible, Fast Transfer rates, Easy add on storage for all your pictures, videos, music and documents, Black

Note This device should only be used with the compatible UL listed power supply

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ORICO Portable External Hard Drive 256GB, Up to 460MB/s, USB 3.0 and Type-C Portable External Expansion Storage for Phone, PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop Office Devices, Gaming Devices - B5PLUS

Effortlessly Portable Orico portable external hard drive boasts a sleek and compact square design, mini dimensions of just 6.9cm x 6.2cm x 1.26cm 2.71 x 2.44 x 0.5inches, making it easy to hold and carry. Whether for daily commutes, business trips, or long journeys, it fits effortlessly into your backpack or pocket, ensuring your data security wherever you go, and allowing you to keep valuable information at your fingertips, convenient and efficient.

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