$1400 External Drive and Mirror from Seagate! - CES 2016

In the opening segment, Linus walks viewers through the Seagate Suite, highlighting the three tiers of products and focusing on the premium external SSD that will cost $1400. He details the slim 7 mm drive housed in a 9.6 mm plastic enclosure, the dual USB‑3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 connectors, and the metal enclosure designed by Porsche Design, noting the beveled edges and honeycomb aesthetic. Linus explains the 4 TB and 8 TB variants, the 3.1 Gen 2 USB‑C power delivery, and the internal M.2 SSDs that give the drive a total capacity of 1 TB with read speeds of 1 GB/s. He also touches on the external power option that lets users charge a MacBook while using the drive, and the “mirror” finish that adds a touch of elegance. The second half of the video dives into performance and connectivity details. Linus showcases the drive’s 10 Gbps throughput via the USB‑C connector, the dual M.2 SSDs inside, and the magnetic base that locks the enclosure onto the desk. He demonstrates the drive’s read/write speeds, compares it to other external SSDs, and explains how the design supports a NAS build with a NUC and a USB‑3.1 hub. The segment ends with a call to action for viewers to subscribe to Linus Tech Tips and to use the Squarespace offer code for a 10% discount on their first purchase.

Viewers praise the drive’s premium design and performance, noting the 10 Gbps speed and the magnetic base. Comments highlight Linus’s humor and the Squarespace partnership, with several users mentioning the drive’s affordability and the potential for a NAS build. The community also appreciates the clear explanation of specs and the call to action for a discount code.

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