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eessy_nesyy

2021-04-19

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It was immediately recognized by the PC on Win10, and after formatting it to NTFS (it comes with FAT32 format), the transfer speed of data from external to external via USB3 hub was consistently above 160mb/s. I use it for storing movies, series, etc. and connecting to an Android TV.
Due to its intended use, I wanted it to have an on-off button, so that I can turn it on whenever I need it and not have it permanently on, and the Intenso has it.
The USB cable is very satisfactory in length.

Tip: If the TV does not recognize it, it is likely a size issue. After the split partition I did, 2 partitions in NTFS came out, each about 1.8GB, and it was recognized normally by the TV (both partitions by the built-in media player and by a player I have installed from Google Play).

Satisfied with the purchase.

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eliaskons

2023-06-07

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I first connected it to the laptop for formatting and then to the PS5 console. I also had an external hard drive from another company with 4TB and I decided to choose that one as it was 15€ cheaper... At first, it writes the first 2GB at a speed of 100MB/sec and then it gets stuck at 1MB/sec.
The worst and the difference!!!

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  takmob72

  2024-12-25
  This review is about the capacity: 8000 GB

  I have bought 4.
  Two worked and the other 2 were in very bad condition on smart. It's not worth the 10-15 euros that are cheaper; you will pay for the lost data....

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  spiroslioris

  2024-11-08
  This review is about the capacity: 6000 GB

  far from Intenso I just paid 150 to recover files because the disk crashed and I will pay another 150 to get another disk

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  sdim

  2024-06-11
  This review is about the capacity: 4000 GB

  I had bought 3 pieces in 2021.
  And all 3 disks crashed and I lost the files.
  I removed them from the case and made them internal, in case the adapter in the case was the problem.
  Every now and then, a disk gets corrupted, even as an internal one with SATA.

  It is highly recommended if you want to punish someone.

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  cy_jimmys_lim

  2024-02-28

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  I am using a lot of hard drive from different brands, i had used 8 and that one was my 9 if am not mistaken and its far the worst I had so far. But to be honest a read a lot of reviews about this hard drive so i wasn’t surprise that its bad. So the problem in my case was that I was transfer a lot of videos to a specific folder some videos went through and some other not. Then i create another folder for the rest videos and again the same problem. In other words I created 7 different folders to complete the transfer of all of the videos and am not sure if all the videos transfer has been completed successfully, or if i had lost any videos when I did the transfer..

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  1960christosdimis

  2023-09-26

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  This review is about the capacity: 8000 GB

  I use it once a month for backup. It's perfect for the job I need it for, very fast transfer.

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  ALEXANDROS_MPALIAKAS

  2023-09-05
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  First time I bought a disk, quiet, something I have for backup, and suddenly one day it stops working for no reason. I tried connecting it 20 times in 1-2 years. Truly disappointing. And now that I come here, I see the same problem in half of the comments.
  DO NOT buy it because it plays with probabilities against you.

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  gnot

  2023-02-28

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  This review is about the capacity: 8000 GB

  Very good and reliable external hard drive, I would give it 5 stars but I think it has a bit of a slow start-up from idle mode and loses some time there. However, it is not at all important for someone who is not concerned about speed, I use it for data backup and it is excellent for this purpose...

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  lonewolf47

  2023-02-15
  This review is about the capacity: 6000 GB

  It is a good disk, it does not raise temperature like an external Seagate 6TB that I have. The Intenso has a Western Digital inside which is quite fast, it took 9 hours to transfer 4.5TB. The power supply has small dimensions and fits easily into the power strip, unlike the Seagate which almost breaks its plug. The USB cable on the disk is type B and is 110cm long, and the power cable is 120cm long.

  EDIT: It disconnected after 3 days when I tried to transfer some files, but it turned out to be a problem with the USB port and not the disk. The mouse, keyboard, and USB stick work fine in this port, but not the Intenso.

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  john.barb

  2022-10-14
  This review is about the capacity: 4000 GB

  The Evaluation concerns the 4T. I had bought it 4 years ago on Black Friday for €75 from a well-known chain.
  Since then, with almost daily use for music (without overloading it), it works perfectly. However, I always make sure to safely eject it before removing the USB and of course, before turning off the switch. The switch is very useful because I believe it protects it from power outages and voltage changes. Also, the indicator light is very helpful as it changes color according to the disk's status, so you know when it is really safe to power it off. I am seriously considering buying the exact same one again for double backup and for use outside the house.

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  128bpm

  2022-04-19

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  This review is about the capacity: 6000 GB

  I have 3 out of 4Tb and one of 6Tb. I got another 6Tb which I haven't received yet but I'm sure it will be like the previous ones, meaning super.
  I have had the 4Tb ones since 2017 and the 6Tb one since 2019.
  They are still at 100% health despite the fact that I frequently add and remove files.

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  ef.chi

  2022-02-03

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  This review is about the capacity: 6000 GB

  I haven't made much use of this particular hard drive, so my comments are only of relative value. I will return with additional details once I complete a satisfactory usage time.
  Practically, it is a vfm choice for someone who does not have excessive usage demands. I use it for backing up other, smaller hard drives that I work with on a daily basis. It has a large comparative size, a good communication protocol for relatively fast file transfers, and a good purchase price. It is bulky compared to what we usually use in daily use, but on the other hand, it has clean lines and looks nice externally. The On/Off button on the back is convenient (see 2nd photo).
  I will return later with more details from my own experience. Generally, I trust Intenso - I have another model of theirs for a while - despite the objections and reservations of some. Everything is a matter of needs and intensive or non-intensive use.

  Update 2025: Everything is good with the disk. But one thing potential buyers should know. It is very slow in transferring many files! At one point I tried to back up some files over half a gig and I regretted it. It took me hours... This, of course, applies to the first time. If you sync your files, the time will be reduced afterwards. Nevertheless, I consider it an important drawback that someone should take into account if they will use it frequently...

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  stavroulastar

  2021-04-27
  This review is about the capacity: 6000 GB

  The Windows couldn't open it, it was giving errors, even the technician couldn't save my files, I lost movies, books, photos. Terrible choice! Not for me!

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  Tsobanegan

  2021-03-22

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  This review is about the capacity: 6000 GB

  Very good. I had the 3Tb (about 2 years) and I also got the 6Tb.
  Light usage of course, mostly for storing large files in my case.
  Writing speed is about 130mb/sec.

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  thor_bampougias

  2021-02-19
  This review is about the capacity: 6000 GB

  I see negative comments here, but I have 5 disks - 3, 5, and 4 TB, purchased 4 years ago. I also have two 1 TB disks that I made NTFS. I have movies on the larger ones and PS3 and Xbox 360 backup games on the smaller ones, with no problems. I don't have any issues with removing plastic USBs, etc.

  The Memory Station disks are great for storage. If someone wants continuous operation, they can go for 400 euros and above for the larger TB disks.

  In conclusion, these are the best disks for 4, 5, and 8 TB in this price range

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  George_Kougioumtzis2805

  2020-12-26
  This review is about the capacity: 4000 GB

  While it is an economical storage solution, and while it does indeed contain a branded disk, it requires special attention in its use. If you open it for occasional use and backup, then it's okay. If you plan to keep it open all the time, then it's better to buy another product. I have purchased three of these disks, and all of them have issues with the external power supply (poor quality), which after hours or days of continuous use does not provide proper power, resulting in writing or reading failures and constant requests for disk checks by Windows. I also lost a significant amount of data in one case. To find peace of mind, I disassembled them and placed them as internal components in the tower, and then I finally found peace. If you already have it and are facing such problems, do the same or try with a better external power supply 12V.

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  aspirinit

  2020-07-20

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  This review is about the capacity: 3000 GB

  I have it for 3 years with one use. Simple design, beautiful alcohol color when it lights up. Overall, I am very satisfied with the intenso, it doesn't matter to me to have a beautiful design, only good price and reliability with the 3GB

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  jkxania

  2020-05-11
  This review is about the capacity: 3000 GB

  Children, stay away....
  I had bought the 3TB at a good price but I regret it now.
  I am into photography and I back up on 5 hard drives. I bought it because of the capacity requirements as I have 3 500GB WD 3.5" and 2 small 2.5" ones (each 1TB).
  This particular one hasn't completely failed, but it has this paradoxical behavior:
  About a year ago, it started to slow down, specifically when reading certain folders, and during file copying it would suddenly drop to 0kb/s and freeze. So I formatted it and bought a diagnostic tool for disks, which showed it in good health, just with one sector in moderate condition. However, it passes all the tests successfully. After I connected 2TB to it, it started doing the same thing again. Practically useless, I have no trust in it, it's going to be retired!

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  Ritter21

  2020-04-14
  This review is about the capacity: 3000 GB

  I have had it for 2 years and something, I haven't had the slightest problem, I am thinking of getting a second one.
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  I have had it for about 5 years, and the disk is slow, with frequent use.

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  panm

  2019-12-30
  This review is about the capacity: 3000 GB

  Don't even think about it!!!

  I bought 2 hard drives, 3TB each. The first one crashed after 2 months. The other one failed just after 14 months without serious use, as I only had them for backup.

  The result: countless data lost and countless hours of work wasted. Thankfully, the store where I bought them compensated me, but what good is it when you've lost so much data...

  Stay away and buy something else!!!!!!!

  If you have already bought it, then back up everything. When it starts acting up, for example, it requires scanning from Windows, doesn't recognize files and folders, etc., then its last days are near and try to save whatever you can.

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  G68

  2019-11-26
  This review is about the capacity: 4000 GB

  I have 2 identical discs that work flawlessly for 3 years now. They have a small convenient size and very good ergonomics so you can place them on top or next to each other without slipping. They don't have amazing speed, but they are perfect for movies, photos, and videos

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  Unboxer

  2019-07-27
  This review is about the capacity: 4000 GB

  I bought it on Black Friday 2018, 69€ (an incredible price back then for 4GB) and I have it as a file backup. I keep it closed and when I want to save or view old files, I open it. I haven't noticed any problems, it's relatively fast even though I have set it to go into sleep mode after 9 minutes, it only takes a while to start up when you request it.

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  I bought a second one and I synchronize them, they changed the packaging from orange to classic yellow and the price to 85€.
  They are permanently closed, I open the old one to take backups and sync the new one every 10-20 days. It's impossible to lose my precious files and data, or at least I will realize it in time!

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  Sakis.p

  2019-07-15
  This review is about the capacity: 3000 GB

  The first one I got lasted 2 days. No computer could read it and they gave me the same one. So far, everything is fine except for the negatives I see. Generally, no matter what brand you get, it may break. I have gotten everything and everything has broken after a period of time (depending on usage). So, there is no "get this one, it's good, it doesn't break," etc...

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  andypas

  2019-03-17
  This review is about the capacity: 6000 GB

  I got him to store my videos and photos. For no reason, after a few months, data started getting lost. And the worst part is that they can't be recovered at all. The worst thing I've ever bought

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  JohnAxaireutos

  2019-03-13

  I have bought it several times due to its very good price per terabyte. However, I always strip it from its plastic construction and use it either as an internal or external drive, but with a different USB connection board and NOT THE FACTORY ONE. As many people write, it mostly contains a Seagate Barracuda disk. It is quite fast (7600rpm) and can withstand continuous downloading until it is full. But in general, it is for storage and ALWAYS after removing its casing and the USB connection board. The disk comes formatted in FAT 32.
  The steps I would suggest are as follows:
  1. Make sure it works before voiding its warranty.
  2. Strip it from its plastic and the USB card. Not the disk itself, the USB.
  3. Connect it internally to a PC (preferably to the SATA controller on the motherboard), delete all partitions, and reformat it as GPT in NTFS. Quick format is also fine.
  4. Write it with some files.
  5. If you have a docking station or a USB board for Seagate/Toshiba Canvio.E external drives of equal or larger capacity, then connect it. Optionally, download the Seagate tools and check it.
  6. The product is worth its money for the disk it contains. The same disk is found in more expensive Seagate external drives. There, you pay for the name, the USB board, and the software.
  Those of you who have written it without stripping it from its board should transfer your data to another disk as soon as possible. Personally, by writing it as it comes from the factory, I couldn't read it in any way as an internal or with a different board from a reputable and more expensive external drive.

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  kostas_koumoutsakos

  2019-01-25
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  I bought 2 pieces since I play music professionally for buck Up and the result was constant errors and after fixing the Windows I lost all my files

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  L_D

  2018-12-10
  This review is about the capacity: 3000 GB

  It has not had any problems for a year now.
  I save movies, delete and transfer others again - absolutely no issue.
  It is worth its money and more, it requires power but that is not such a problem.

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  paparoachh

  2018-08-20

  It was purchased for permanent storage of some data, but in the end it is being used permanently on a PC for torrents, etc. It is quieter and -4 degrees compared to the previous one, so they probably installed a different disk inside. It has never bothered me. It has been working perfectly for 1 year

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  ismini_nas

  2018-06-09
  This review is about the capacity: 4000 GB

  The purchase was made on 9/5/2018 and since then, one month later, it has crashed 3-4 times, resulting in me losing all the files I had transferred each time! If possible, when you buy something, you expect it to work correctly! From Monday, I will contact the service to see what they will tell me and go from there. Although after a year I saw that I hadn't updated it quickly, while their diagnostics showed that it was working, they did the same thing to me, so they refunded me with a coupon for another purchase. (of course, a different brand that works perfectly since the summer of '18!)

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  Bavaria23

  2018-04-18

  I bought it 3 years ago for 100 euros.
  It is still alive without any issues.
  It needs an external power source.
  It makes a small noise, especially when loading, but it is silent when idle.
  The star rating is only lost because the USB 3 cable behind the hard drive does not fit well and comes out easily. Be careful not to lose data or panic that it burned.
  Good purchase! I would buy it again.
  The star rating was given because it is very reliable for 70 euros.

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  rigas basil

  2018-04-13

  With sadness, I noticed that it has SEAGATE ST5000DM003-2FH18L. During backup, the temperature remains stable at 39-40 degrees. I have lost data in the past with a Seagate drive and I have always had WD or TOSHIBA. The 3TB I have for the last 3 years is INTENSO with TOSHIBA - flawless. I hope the 5TB turns out good... As new, it keeps losing data... it keeps asking for formatting... wasted money...

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