Samsung T7 Shield 2TB Portable SSD (Black)

I was looking for an external ssd for my new laptop and spotted this one afternoon. It was on sale so I bought it. It was a lot smaller that it looked in the picture (a good thing). The drive is encased in a rubber-like substance and has a USB-C port next to a small LED that shows the drive is operating and transferring data on one end. It comes with two small connectors: one has a USB-C connector on both ends; the other has a USB-A 3.0 connector on one end and a USB-C connector on the other. This allows connection to most computers available today (including quite a few older ones). Its dimensions are 3.5" x2.3" x 0.3" or smaller than a 3" x 5" spiral top note pad.I use it for projects and work-related files but this would be perfect for a gaming computer. ... MoreI was looking for an external ssd for my new laptop and spotted this one afternoon. It was on sale so I bought it. It was a lot smaller that it looked in the picture (a good thing). The drive is encased in a rubber-like substance and has a USB-C port next to a small LED that shows the drive is operating and transferring data on one end. It comes with two small connectors: one has a USB-C connector on both ends; the other has a USB-A 3.0 connector on one end and a USB-C connector on the other. This allows connection to most computers available today (including quite a few older ones). Its dimensions are 3.5" x2.3" x 0.3" or smaller than a 3" x 5" spiral top note pad.I use it for projects and work-related files but this would be perfect for a gaming computer. Plugged into a USB-A 3.2 USB port, this thing transfers files very fast but plugged into a USB-A Thunderbolt 4.0 port transfers are nearly instantaneous. While running projects the external drive behaves just like the internal SSD on my laptop. Transfers and updates are in the "blink of an eye", so to speak.If your computer is short on SSD space, this device is an excellent choice for additional hard drive space for gaming, photographs, videos, etc.Another use for this is taking photos from your digital camera or phone and archiving them. Depending on the camera/phone, you may need a port adapter.All in all, a superb peripheral with a tiny footprint but huge storage capacity at a modest price. Highly recommend.

I happen to already have a lot of Samsung devices, but when I was looking for portable storage to be able to easily store my pictures and videos from my drone, I was just looking for the most affordable option. So it was a very pleasant surprise that the best value I could find happened to be from a very reputable brand that I've already had very good experience with, like Samsung. No other option had the combination of storage capacity, speed, while also being rugged with protection against shock and water, as the Samsung T7 shield. The fact that it's very sharp looking in a convenient package, and made by Samsung, were all bonuses that made it a no lose easy choice for me. 1 year later, it has been as good and reliable as expected. And speed at which I'm able to ... MoreI happen to already have a lot of Samsung devices, but when I was looking for portable storage to be able to easily store my pictures and videos from my drone, I was just looking for the most affordable option. So it was a very pleasant surprise that the best value I could find happened to be from a very reputable brand that I've already had very good experience with, like Samsung. No other option had the combination of storage capacity, speed, while also being rugged with protection against shock and water, as the Samsung T7 shield. The fact that it's very sharp looking in a convenient package, and made by Samsung, were all bonuses that made it a no lose easy choice for me. 1 year later, it has been as good and reliable as expected. And speed at which I'm able to transfer huge files from my phone, still surprises me.

I’ve been a fan of the Samsung T-series external hard drives for some time now…they’re commonly regarded as among the fastest portable SSDs you can buy, and while the price is not trivial, they’ve been in the space for some time and have demonstrated decent reliability.The T7 Shield is another portable SSD from Samsung with a sort of “encrypt” function which optionally locks down the hard drive (provided you install the Samsung software) with a password. It is cross platform capable, supported on Windows, Mac (although not iOS, sort of) and Android.Without the software, it is just an external hard drive. It has a rugged, rubberized design and comes with two USB-C cables (one A to C and one C to C). As such, without the software, it can be used on virtually any ... MoreI’ve been a fan of the Samsung T-series external hard drives for some time now…they’re commonly regarded as among the fastest portable SSDs you can buy, and while the price is not trivial, they’ve been in the space for some time and have demonstrated decent reliability.The T7 Shield is another portable SSD from Samsung with a sort of “encrypt” function which optionally locks down the hard drive (provided you install the Samsung software) with a password. It is cross platform capable, supported on Windows, Mac (although not iOS, sort of) and Android.Without the software, it is just an external hard drive. It has a rugged, rubberized design and comes with two USB-C cables (one A to C and one C to C). As such, without the software, it can be used on virtually any platform supporting external storage (including iOS).With the software, and assuming the drive is locked down, only the read-only partition shows up on iOS devices. The only way to unlock the drive is with the software and the password, and without the password any stored data is inaccessible (it would be a pain if you forget the password, so make sure you store it in a vault or can remember it). When connecting the drive while it is “locked,” without unlocking it your computer will show a read-only partition with the installation media…so you won’t have to worry about being in front of a computer without the software installed.The software is super basic - allowing you to name the drive (although that doesn’t show up in the naming of the partition), and to turn on and off the drive lock. It’s a relatively simple installation unless you use a modern Mac. On a Mac, you need to boot to system security settings (something that I would bet most casual Mac users have never done) and adjust what kind of software is permitted for installation on your computer. It’s fine that it has to happen that way, but I really think the instructions for this should be included with the device.Other than the somewhat irregular installation requirements for Mac users, there isn’t a lot to complain about here. The price at $239 is in line with what I’d expect to pay for Samsung’s drives (considering their speed capabilities) currently, and having added functionality allowing locking down access to the drive is a nice bonus.