The top of the drive is made of metal and features a large circular pattern embossed in it. You will also find the model, serial number and other information printed in the corner following the design of the logo. The bottom of the drive is constructed of a hard plastic that is glossy around the edges and textured on the bottom with a smooth blown up Seagate logo. Both capacity options measure at the same 9.6mm thickness, have a footprint of 113.5mm by 76mm, and weigh only 135g. To put that into perspective an iPhone 6s Plus is 7.3mm thick.

The Backup Plus Ultra Slim is available in gold or platinum in either 1TB or 2TB options with the latter being the worlds slimmest 2TB drive at only 9.6mm thin. This is where Seagate’s Backup Plus Ultra Slim external drive comes into play. With everything being digital the age old excuse of “My dog ate my homework!” no longer applies especially when there are easy ways to prevent such situations. The problem with this reliance on technology is that when it fails, it is often catastrophic. While this often makes completing tasks and staying organized much easier, it also has made us become extremely reliant on our technology. Over the years more and more forms of education have moved to the digital realm. Time to put in long hours of lectures, labs, and study time, just to return home to hours of homework.

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