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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

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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

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£ 151.17

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

UnionSine

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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

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.

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

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

LaCie Rugged USB-C 5TB, Draagbare Externe Harde Schijf, PC Mac iPad & iPhone, Data Rescue Service (STFR5000800)

LaCie

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New USB-C connection for next generation computers
Protect your data with AES-256bit encrypted automatic backup
Gain lasting peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and two-year Rescue Data Recovery Services

£ 156.99

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£ 240.39

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Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO, 4 TB, USB 3.2 Gen. 1, 460 MB/s read, 460 MB/s write, External hard drive for Mac, PC, Android, Smart TVs and game consoles, Incl. USB-C cable, MU-PH4T0S/EU

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Contents 1 x Samsung MU-PH4T0S EU Portable SSD T5 EVO, 4 TB, Incl. USB-C cable, Dimensions (W x D x H) 95 x 40 x 17 mm, Weight 102 g
External hard drive for fast data transfers with up to 460 MB s read and write , up to 3.8 x faster than external Samsung HDDs
The free Samsung Magician software optimises performance for you and always keeps the drive up to date with updates

£ 178.00

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£ 259.30

£ 279.95

£ 315.15

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

Transcend

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Three-stage shock protection system
One touch auto-backup button that instantly backs up your data with just one press
Includes Transcend Elite data management software and RecoveRx Data recovery Software

£ 118.32

£ 179.55

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

SanDisk

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From SanDisk, the brand professional photographers worldwide trust to handle best shots on their toughest assignments
Help keep private content private with the included password protection featuring 256 bit AES hardware encryption (Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows 8, Windows 10 and macOS v10.9+ (Software download required for Mac, see official SanDisk website))

£ 89.99

£ 114.98

£ 127.19

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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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SABRENT Hard Drive Docking Station, SSD HDD 2.5 3.5 Inch SATA to USB Adapter, External SSD Enclosure Hard Drive Reader, Fast Data Transfer Hard Drive Enclosure, Tool-Free (EC-DFLT)

ULTRA-FAST USB 3.0 PERFORMANCE UP TO 5GBPS TRANSFER SPEED Experience lightning-fast file access with USB 3.0 hard drive dock and UASP support. Transfer HD videos, photos, or backups in seconds with this high-speed external hard drive docking station. Ideal for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs no delays, no lag.

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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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Netac Portable SSD 500GB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive External Hard Drive,Mobile SSD 500GB, Business Travel Essential, Deep Black

High Speed The External SSD equipped USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, up to 500 MB s read and 450 MB s write ultra speed.

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SanDisk Professional 6TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD, Dust, Drop, Shock and Water resistant, portable rugged external HDD, Up to 130MB/s, USB-C (5Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 1, Thunderbolt 3

The World s FIRST 6TB 2.5 PORTABLE Hard Drive

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

Xbox Series Playstation 5 For saving only; To play the game, it must be installed

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Intenso Memory Case 2 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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Storite 2.5" 1TB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD Backup Storage with Fast Data Transfer USB 2.0 Hard Drive Compatible with PC, Mac, Laptop and Desktop (Black)

All-in-One Compatibility The external hard drive is designed to work with Windows SE ME 2000 XP Vista Windows7 8 10 and MAC iOS, Laptops, Linux, Android and Smart TV for gaming purposes also stores all your files, movies, music, favorite pictures, etc.

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Seagate Portable Drive 2TB, External Hard Drive, Dark Grey, for PC Laptop and Mac, Data Rescue Services, Amazon Exclusive (STGX2000400)

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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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