Is this the retail version or a bare drive?
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It's been a while since I ordered this, but I *think* it was the bare drive. Can't be sure, but on another note, I wouldn't recommend Seagate. I own a computer repair shop, and we see more Seagate drives crash than any of the other brands combined. Go with a Western Digital!
1928470
Mine came on disk, but there was an update available that I downloaded and just used the license number from the retail package
1642170
I really don't know the difference, but what I bought works fine, and I have not had any problems. If ever there is added software, just delete the installation program after you have it running, but keep the disc in case of any failures or having to reinstall.
276587
I don't know if it was a retail version, but it was securely packaged. There was no cable and software is not needed. However some choices on the vendor list come with cable and software. It is a very good drive nevertheless.
95936
I opened mine and the label on the disk says it is SATA. For what it is worth. But these new "My Passport" drives are plagued with a partition which pretends to be a read-only CD (it is called a virtual CD). It looks like U3 technology but U3 tools don't work on it. Many people have tried and failed to remove it. If you google "WD My Passport VCD" you will see what I mean. And you will probably decide to buy a Seagate drive instead.
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This is a full install dvd, but only for a clean drive. I'm guessing the one for $199 is an upgrade...I would suggest Win 8.1.
896666
No. No cd/DVD drive. Most programs have online drivers so i haven't missed having a physical drive.
597893
This is the complete drive. You simply swap the old one out with this one. All drive components are included.
541888
It's definitely OEM with no media. There is a recovery partition which contains everything you need should you need to rebuild, etc...and as a side note, the drive is partitioned C: and D: by default. I was able to delete D: and extend C:, since I prefer one contiguous space...cheers
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The unit that I received did have the 1TB drive installed. It booted great. The interface was nice to work with and very functional. I used it for one of my customers who does not have a lot of technical skills and just needs it "too work". Hope that answers your question.
228084
No, it is a bare bones drive. I ordered a SATA cable separately from amazon.
1531894
Yes. The populated version comes with WD Red drives. Should read that in the description.
85217
I ordered the 2TB model, and it came without a drive. I imagine that there is something incorrectly listed in the 2TB model listing.
34965
Yes it is diskless. You can chose what size disks you want for the total size
2126488
Yes it is. I am using the 1 TB version currently on Windows 7, Ubuntu and XP. No issues ever with this one or any of my other Segate disks so far that I've been using.
565628
The drive I got was a bare drive so it came with nothing extra.You usually pay more for one as a retail package with install disc and all.
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It comes with all the software you need to do anything with the drive. That is if you get the retail box and not the oem version which is bare bones drive.