![]() ![]() If you want something a little more rugged, the Fuel from Seagate-owned LaCie is the same drive in a tougher package that you should feel comfortable throwing in your bag. ![]() Computerworld got "respectable" transfer speeds out of it, and as a media server, Wired says playback was "flawless and basically buffer-free." Laptop Magazine got almost four hours out of the drive's battery, meaning you can squeeze in two movies or a few episodes of your favorite drama before having to plug it in. The Wireless Plus might be wire-free in every way, from its Wi-Fi capabilities to its built-in battery, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice performance for convenience. Price: $57 and up (Ultra) $80 and up (Slim) Seagate Wireless Plus/LaCie Fuel if you're willing to fork over a little more dough. So the My Passport Slim does appear to be a slightly better buy. And the My Passport Slim has a sturdy aluminum exterior that TechRadar says is "light and easy to carry." However, the Slim also offers decent "top tier" speeds according to Let's Talk Tech, and Computer Shopper says the solid construction means it will "hold up to the rigors of travel" more than the plastic-encased Ultra. The My Passport Ultra is billed as the faster of the two drives, with speeds "almost twice as fast as any other portable USB 3.0 disk" Expert Reviews has ever seen. The My Passport Ultra and My Passport Slim are siblings that share a lot of traits, but each offers a little something special to distinguish it from the other. ![]() ![]() Price: $209 and up Western Digital My Passport Ultra/My Passport Slim The largest one has 4TB of storage spread between two internal drives that delivered "zippy write speeds and average read speeds" for Computer Shopper, which may not match up to SSD speeds, but still serve up "as much speed as you can squeeze out of platters." Sure, if one of the drives fails, it's not user replaceable, but StorageReview notes this sort of setup is not uncommon for portable drives. Besides, you can at least take comfort in its three-year warranty. The Backup Plus Fast is a portable drive for those who need something big, but still fast for their files. ![]()
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