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Reviewed on December 12, 2012 Check prices
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$699 to $880 at 7 stores $699.00 - B&H Photo-Video $880.99 - J&R Music and Computer World $839.99 - Datavision Computer Video Check prices

Promise Pegasus J4 (2TB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Pegasus J4 is currently the only good choice on the market if you're looking for a compact four-bay Thunderbolt storage device. Read review

Reviewed on March 23, 2012 Check prices
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$400 to $745 at 10 stores $400.00 - Amazon.com $569.00 - Document IO $562.02 - WIREDZONE.COM, INC. Check prices

WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo (4TB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo makes a very good external storage device for Thunderbolt-enabled Macs thanks to its comparative affordability, ease of use, and decent performance. Read review

Reviewed on January 6, 2013 Check prices
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$1,984 to $2,199 at 9 stores $1,984.94 - Amazon.com $2,199.00 - B&H Photo-Video $2,199.00 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

LaCie 5big Thunderbolt (20GB)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Though it lacks RAID 5, the speedy 5big Thunderbolt is still worth the hefty investment, and is a better buy than competing devices. Read review

Reviewed on February 14, 2012 Check prices
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$94 to $199 at 4 stores $94.35 - Amazon.com $104.01 - TigerDirect.com $106.99 - TheNerds.net Check prices

Silicon Power Armor A80 (1TB)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Silicon Power Armor A80 makes an excellent portable drive for travelers and home offices alike. Read review

Specs: 1 TB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, 2.5"

Reviewed on January 6, 2013 Check prices
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$1,079 to $1,200 at 9 stores $1,094.89 - Amazon.com $1,199.00 - B&H Photo-Video $1,200.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

LaCie 5big Thunderbolt (10TB)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Though it lacks RAID 5, the speedy 5big Thunderbolt is still worth the hefty investment, and is a better buy than competing devices. Read review

Reviewed on May 5, 2010 Check prices
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$126 to $246 at 2 stores $126.66 - Amazon.com $246.92 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Pro (500GB)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though other external hard drives offer a preset menu of ports, the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex cuts costs by letting you pick from a buffet of "personality cables" so that you buy only the connections that suit your system profile. We applaud Seagate for making data backups easier than ever, and recommend the FreeAgent GoFlex external hard drive for extra data storage now and easy upgrades in the future. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, USB 2.0, 3.5", 7200 rpm

Reviewed on June 12, 2012 Check prices
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$52 at 1 store $52.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Seagate Backup Plus (500GB, black)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Seagate Backup Plus carries the flexibility of the GoFlex portable drive while adding performance and style to portable storage. The new drive makes an excellent buy. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive

Seagate Expansion External Drive (3TB, USB 3.0)

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$149 to $271 at 2 stores $149.99 - Amazon.com $271.45 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Seagate Expansion External Drive (3TB, USB 3.0)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3 TB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Reviewed on March 23, 2012 Check prices
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$529 to $861 at 13 stores $529.99 - Amazon.com $599.00 - Buydig.com $656.13 - TigerDirect.com Check prices

WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo (6TB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Reviewed on September 23, 2010 Check prices
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$110 to $145 at 8 stores $110.95 - Amazon.com $128.00 - Abt Electronics $145.00 - eBay Check prices

LaCie Minimus (2TB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LaCie Minimus is a good-looking and compact 3.5-inch external hard drive that would make a good addition to a desktop computer that already supports USB 3.0. Read review

Specs: 2 TB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Reviewed on August 8, 2011 Check prices
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$2,291 to $2,499 at 3 stores $2,499.99 - Datavision Computer Video $2,291.56 - PCNation.com $2,399.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

Promise Pegasus R6 (12TB, SATA II)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you have a Thunderbolt-enabled computer, the Promise Pegasus R6's storage capacity, its features, and especially its performance are worth the hefty investment for those who demand fast external storage. Read review

Reviewed on March 28, 2013 Check prices
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$74 to $103 at 2 stores $87.06 - Amazon.com $103.99 - TheNerds.net Check prices

Silicon Power Armor A15 (1TB)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Fast and affordable, the shockproof Silicon Power Armor A15 is an excellent buy for mobile users, especially those working in rough environments. Read review

Specs: 1 TB, External hard drive, 2.5"

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$179 to $362 at 12 stores $199.99 - Dell Small Business $189.67 - Amazon.com $220.99 - Kmart.com Check prices

WD My Book (4TB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 TB, External hard drive

Reviewed on July 3, 2012 Check prices
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$157 to $313 at 9 stores $157.91 - Amazon.com $162.19 - TigerDirect.com $174.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt (500GB)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Versatile, good-looking, and fast enough for most applications, the Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt HD-PATU3 makes an excellent buy for those looking for a portable Thunderbolt storage device. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive

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$89 to $288 at 9 stores $89.99 - Amazon.com $120.99 - Dell Home $130.00 - Server Supply.com Inc Check prices

Western Digital Elements Desktop (2TB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: 2 TB, External hard drive, Hi-Speed USB

Reviewed on June 8, 2012 Check prices
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$0 to $1,854 at 11 stores $1,000.00 - Amazon.com $1,063.26 - BuySehi $959.95 - B&H Photo-Video Check prices

Promise Pegasus R4 (4TB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Pegasus R4 would be a very good investment for those who have a Thunderbolt-enabled computer, be it Windows PC or Mac. Read review

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk Kit (3TB, USB 2.0)

Reviewed on July 22, 2010 Check prices
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$139 to $369 at 2 stores $369.39 - Memory4Less.com $139.00 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk Kit (3TB, USB 2.0)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk is the largest single-volume external hard drive on the market and has arguably the best combination of design, performance, and storage capacity. Read review

Specs: 3 TB, External hard drive, Hi-Speed USB, 3.5"

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$69 to $185 at 5 stores $78.51 - Amazon.com $88.99 - Dell Home $74.99 - TigerDirect.com Check prices

WD Elements SE USB 3.0 (1TB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 1 TB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Reviewed on March 8, 2012 Check prices
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$489 to $519 at 3 stores $519.00 - Amazon.com $519.00 - J&R Music and Computer World $519.00 - Datavision Computer Video Check prices

LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series (4TB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series strikes a balance between capacity, performance, and price and would be a good choice for owners of Thunderbolt-enabled computers. Read review

Reviewed on June 12, 2012 Check prices
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$66 to $142 at 5 stores $66.89 - Amazon.com $95.00 - Server Supply.com Inc $69.00 - Abt Electronics Check prices

Seagate Backup Plus (500GB, red)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Seagate Backup Plus carries the flexibility of the GoFlex portable drive while adding performance and style to portable storage. The new drive makes an excellent buy. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive

Reviewed on September 7, 2011 Check prices
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$388 to $859 at 2 stores $388.25 - Memory4Less.com $859.97 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Seagate 4TB GoFlex Desk

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Like the previous version, the Seagate 4TB GoFlex Desk offers top capacity and comes in a superflexible design. Supporting USB 3.0, it also offers great performance. Read review

Specs: 4 TB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Reviewed on March 8, 2012 Check prices
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$669 to $1,297 at 2 stores $1,297.98 - Amazon.com $669.00 - PC Mall Check prices

LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series (6TB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series strikes a balance between capacity, performance, and price and would be a good choice for owners of Thunderbolt-enabled computers. Read review

Reviewed on March 28, 2013 Check prices
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$59 at 1 store $59.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Silicon Power Armor A15 (500GB)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Fast and affordable, the shockproof Silicon Power Armor A15 is an excellent buy for mobile users, especially those working in rough environments. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, 2.5"

WD My Passport Portable (1TB, USB 3.0, Blue, March 2012)

Reviewed on March 29, 2012 Check prices
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$88 to $196 at 6 stores $88.85 - Amazon.com $99.99 - Dell Home $115.00 - Server Supply.com Inc Check prices

WD My Passport Portable (1TB, USB 3.0, Blue, March 2012)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The WD My Passport Portable makes an excellent portable drive for use with both desktop and laptop computers, at home or while on the road. Read review

Specs: 1 TB, External hard drive

Reviewed on March 13, 2012 Check prices
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$399 to $464 at 5 stores $399.99 - Amazon.com $417.02 - BuySehi $464.99 - TigerDirect.com Check prices

Elgato Thunderbolt SSD (240GB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Elgato Thunderbolt SSD offers speed and convenience for a very high premium. With limited storage and a very high price tag, the drive is only suitable for Thunderbolt-enabled Mac owners with deep pocket and a dire need for a high-speed storage device. Read review

Specs: 240 GB, External hard drive, Thunderbolt

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