This has been a great drive for me, I'm using it to backup home videos and pictures. Anyone keeping their home videos or pictures on their computer should look into buying this drive. DVD-R manufacturers say they'll discs will last 100 years, but I've read reports otherwise. To keep my memories I burn them to disc and then back them up on this hard drive so they are in two places.The drive is quite, fast transfer rate via USB 2.0. Would highly recommend.