Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 1TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC1T0T/AM, Gray : Electronics

Great, quick upload and read speeds. Very small, comes with wires for both USB types, and tons of storage for a super cheap price.

I’m not the most tech savvy and wanted backup on an external drive for graphics heavy work and photos. I remember the challenge of making my last external drive compatible and especially deleting old files, so I was a little anxious trying to find a solution.In case it helps someone else, I work primarily on an iPad Pro in a design program (Affinity) and needed a backup storage solution besides the Cloud. I didn’t really want a second cloud solution to be backup and can’t use an external drive with the iPad. I also have a MacBook, which has massive storage, but can’t be backed up to ICloud, while the ipad can backup to iCloud. My workaround for immediate file saving is to create shared files which are stored on iCloud (I call them Desktop) on the ipad. Desktop is stored on the hard drive of the MacBook and gets updated via ICloud device sharing even though I can’t initiate an iCloud backup from the MacBook.Inside Desktop I have labeled files as usual and a parent file for graphic design from the Ipad, broken down into 100 named project files and sub files. Whenever I save from the ipad, I save to Desktop (in iCloud) and then choose the appropriate file within Desktop to save. This way I have the folders on the hard drive of the MacBook as interim backup, and am working around not having iCloud backup storage available when I’m on the MacBook. The T7 comes in as secure and portable physical data storage.The T7 drive is the hard copy backup of the files shared between the iPad and MacBook, I think necessary in case of some dreadful software issue, fire, or other unanticipated loss of access. I plan to have more than one as soon as I can afford it, to rotate.Again hopefully this may help someone like me who spent some solid hours figuring out a better way to secure my data and workaround the Mac user experience.Since I am wanted to do manual backups I needed the process to be easy so I wouldn’t avoid doing them, for obvious reasons. Though we don’t need to get into it here I don’t want to use Time Machine on my Mac to back up the disk. So I had to figure out something else.The T7 is great, easy to use, no time at all to install, self explanatory pretty much. I dragged folders full of work from the desktop (yes I like to see them, don’t judge) to backup. The initial backup was very quick and painless, most files were a few seconds. The graphics heavy files perhaps took about 10 minutes? These are massive, not a problem, and may have been quicker than this, I expected it to take more time. (My last iCloud backup was over 13 hours of anxiety - I kid you not and have since deleted almost all the working files from the drawing app after saving them in Desktop so they happen more quickly now, but still, I thought this was a daylong project). I experimented with dragging an old file to the trash from the T7 disk pane, and it worked as expected. I had to read online about how to go about copying my photos library (Mac) to disk, but it wasn’t hard. I have over 40,000 images, and it took about 20 minutes as I recall, if longer probably max 25. I tested the backup by remaining in the open pane and opening the photo files, which worked. Amazingly all this data barely touches the capacity of the drive, maybe 10% or less of a TB? Minuscule, anyway. 2 TB is overkill for me, especially since old files can easily be deleted.(This may be different for a user in Time Machine because it keeps multiple versions of your backups, and maybe more settings etc. which can take up a lot of space?- not tech savvy, as I said, but I had trouble with my older system and Time Machine and being unable to delete backups which rendered my backup disk unusable, and I didn’t want to deal with this again even though it’s less convenient to do it manually).I think the T7 drive will fail before I need more space, which is a great problem to have. I’m planning to get another disk (with less storage) and use it as a failsafe backup- ideally storing it in a safe or out of the house just in case, and keeping a rotation to protect against loss.On the critical end, I’d love it and think it would be much safer for data if the user pane of the T7 was visibly different from the one on my desktop. It’s the same color, font, everything, as my desktop window (maybe that’s just how these things work?), which makes me triple check when I’m deleting or updating. Don’t do this on a Friday night after an adult beverage….I’d also love it if there was a simple tutorial available when you opened the disk up, just for ease of first use, a how to (experimented with a throwaway file deleting because it wasn’t obvious that dragging files to the trash would work) for most, and as a reminder for others. I hesitate getting one for my parents because of this. But I’m happy and will buy another, looking forward to the peace of mind it gives me.

I was getting tired of the standard portable HDD's and decided to try the Samsung T7 SSD. Works great for my needs and offers a good value. Very good speeds and super portability. Will be buying more in the future!

The SAMSUNG SSD T7 is blazing fast, with read speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s. This means you can transfer large files, like movies and games, in seconds. I was able to transfer a 50GB file in less than a minute!Compact and portable:The T7 is small and lightweight, making it perfect for taking on the go. It's about the size of a credit card, so it will easily fit in your pocket or bag.Durable and rugged:The T7 is built to last. It's drop-resistant from up to 6 feet and is also water and dust resistant. This means you don't have to worry about it getting damaged if you accidentally drop it or spill something on it.Stylish design:The T7 comes in a sleek and stylish design that looks great with any laptop or computer. It's available in three colors: black, red, and blue.Easy to use:The T7 is plug-and-play, so you don't need to install any software to use it. Just plug it into your computer and you're good to go.Security:The T7 comes with AES 256-bit hardware encryption to help keep your data safe. This means that even if someone loses your drive, they won't be able to access your data without the password.Overall, the SAMSUNG SSD T7 is an excellent portable SSD. It's fast, durable, and stylish, and it's easy to use. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great way to store their data on the go.Here are some additional positive things to mention about the T7:It comes with a three-year warranty.It's compatible with PC, Mac, and Android devices.It includes two cables: USB Type-C to Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-A.It's energy efficient, so it won't drain your battery.

The Samsung T7 Portable SSD is a game-changer in the world of external storage. With a sleek, pocket-sized design, it’s incredibly portable without sacrificing performance. The 1TB capacity is perfect for all your storage needs, whether you’re a photographer, videographer, or just need to back up important files.One of the standout features is its impressive speed. Boasting transfer rates of up to 1,050MB/s, the T7 makes file transfers a breeze. Whether you’re moving large video files or extensive photo libraries, this SSD handles it all with ease, significantly cutting down on wait times compared to traditional hard drives.The USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices, and the drive works seamlessly across various operating systems. Setup is straightforward, and the included software adds an extra layer of security with optional password protection and AES 256-bit encryption.In terms of reliability, the T7 feels sturdy and well-built, with shock-resistant construction that can withstand drops of up to 6 feet. It’s a perfect blend of speed, durability, and portability, making it an ideal choice for anyone on the go.Overall, the Samsung T7 SSD is a top-tier external drive that delivers on all fronts. If you’re looking for fast, reliable, and portable storage, this is it!