Forget Seagate, WD's 20TB External Hard Drive Is Now at a Record Low of Just $0.01 Per GB
Cloud storage is very convenient with instant access to your information wherever you are and automatic backup capabilities, but it can also rapidly become expensive (especially if you wish to store many terabytes of information). For the ultimate security and control over one's data, there's no substitute for having a physical external hard drive readily available, and one that can store enormous volumes of data at a cost cloud services just can't compete with. That's exactly why the WD 20TB external hard drive is one of the best deals going right now. What's great: it's now discounted on Amazon.
While the drive itself typically retails for roughly $360 on Amazon (it was initially listed at $499), it is currently available for only $279. To put it into perspective, the 22TB model is currently selling for $409, and the 18TB model is selling for $309. The fact that you can buy it for under $280 makes you receive a real bargain, especially when you compute the price per gigabyte (approximately $0.01 per GB).
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The WD Elements 20TB HDD is designed for people who need a lot of storage (photographers, videographers, content creators, or basically if you have an enormous amounts of digital documents). It supports 20TB capacity with an ability to store up to 2 million photos or about 2,500 hours of Full HD video and therefore ideal for both business and personal use.
It has a 3.5-inch HDD rotating at 7200 RPM and supports rapid read and write speed for the fast transfer of heavy data. Its USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, or USB 3.0 as it's also known, means you experience transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, ten times more performance than with the old USB 2.0 spec. This means copying massive files or backing up your whole computer in a matter of minutes.
Maybe one of the best features of this drive is its plug-and-play convenience: It is pre-formatted for Windows, so just plug it in and get started right away-no fiddly setup or extra software. If you're on a Mac, a quick reformat will have you up and running. The drive has an external power adapter and plugs in via a standard USB-A port and thus is supported by most desktop and laptop computers.
Unlike cloud storage where you're trusting a third party with your data, an external hard drive keeps your files physically in your possession. WD has a strong reputation for durability, and this drive is built with proven components to ensure your data stays safe. It also features a Kensington lock slot for added physical security and comes with a two-year limited warranty for peace of mind. Automatic backup features protect your files from computer failure, and transferring files off your main computer can even speed up your system by freeing up internal storage.
If you need an extra large external HDD, this one is a great choice – especially at this price point. Don't miss this opportunity: Seagate is now completely out of stock on the 20TB/24TB models, make sure you get yours at WD before it runs out of stock too.
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