SAMSUNG T7 Touch Portable SSD 2TB
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About SAMSUNG T7 Touch Portable SSD 2TB
Overall Feedback:
90% positive
87% appreciated the ample storage capacity
I purchased a 500GB SSD, which is the entry-level storage capacity for the T7 SSD.
85% appreciated its wide compatibility, though 15% encountered issues with their device
When buying an SSD, it's important to consider the construction as not all SSDs are the same.
To initiate the driver setup phase, I need to allow permissions in MacBook security settings.
There are concerns about system compatibility with my hardware devices, such as recording video from my camera system and connecting with Linux servers for offline backups. Additionally, there are reports of systems running hot.
The Samsung Portable SSD software is not compatible with macOS Catalina.
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88% praised its rugged and durable design, though 12% experienced damage after a drop
I suggest that Samsung T7 and similar devices may be more durable than USB thumb drive predecessors.
I have noticed that the drive disconnects frequently even when it is stationary on the table.
89% praised for its fast data transfer speeds, while 11% experienced slow loading times
After reconfiguring, my external solid state drive's speed jumped up to 900 MB/sec and the bugs disappeared.
Compared to my previous backup device, a 4TB HD, the performance of the SSD is amazing.
When transferring a large amount of files or a single large file, the drive frequently stops working and restarts itself.
The actual write speed of T7 is about 10% of the stated performance, but the read speeds are reasonable and consistent.
89% liked its compact and lightweight design, while 11% found it bulky
I like the external solid-state drive for its portability and fingerprint lock.
The external drive is super slim and convenient/portable.
I have noticed that the drive disconnects frequently even when it is sitting flat on the table without any movement.
