Spider-Man has always been a beloved superhero, and it’s not hard to see why. He’s got a great sense of humor, he’s loyal to his friends, and he’s a smarty-pants. He also happens to be one of the most powerful characters in Marvel comics. Now, Spider-Man fans can store their data with an officially licensed Marvel limited edition Spider-Man portable hard drive from Seagate.
Aside from this design, the drive also comes in 2 other unique designs, Ghost-Spider (aka Gwen Stacy) and Miles Morales, where the Spidey fans can pick their favourite.
The portable drive has an incredible capacity of 2TB, where you can store all of your files without worrying about running out of space anytime soon. The hard drive also has proprietary software that will automatically backup your files, mirror, restore files and many more —but what really makes this product stand out is its RGB lighting and the 3-year limited warranty and 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Service so users have peace of mind when the unthinkable happens .
The Seagate Spider-Man Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive is priced in the Philippines for PHP 6,190. For this review, we will be focusing on the Spider-Man design, the Red and Blue.
Packaging
The packaging for the Spider-Man design portable hard drive is pretty standard, but it’s got some nice touches. The box itself comes in a black with the combination of gray spider web. Since it is an officially licensed Marvel limited edition Spider-Man drive, you’ll see the MARVEL logo in every corner. The portable hard drive itself is packed in a transparent cover where the design can be easily seen from the packing.
On the back of the box, there’s nothing important but there are remarks mentioning Peter Parker “Designed with the power and resilience of Peter Parker himself” and the black background shows a spiderman symbol.
At the side of the box shows the features and is compatible with PC, Mac, XBOX Series X/S, and PS5.
Overall, this is pretty nice spidey packaging!
The Portable Hard Drive
The Seagate Spider-Man Special Edition Firecuda External Hard Drive is an ideal device that can be used for both work and play. The device itself has the matte color combination of the original Spider-Man, the Red and Blue. At the front it has a prominent red design featuring Spider-Man’s iconic pose. While at the top left corner, there is the carving logo of Seagate’s Firecuda.
At the side top portion, you’ll see the name of the Special Edition. In our unit, it shows the “Spider-Man”.
At the bottom portion, you’ll find the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and also has an LED indicator for the disk activity.
At the back, it shows a carved symbol of Spider-Man in solid blue color.
It also comes with a USB 3.1 cable that is braided for protection. It is compatible for most devices – although there is no type-c option in the packaging (You need a type-c adapter for it).
You will also get a bunch of free white stickers for Spider-Man and FireCuda.
Overall, the portable hard drive is made of high-quality plastic and has a matte finish, so it wouldn’t leave noticeable scratches. It has an intricate design that will appeal to Spider-Man fans.
Features
I have been using the Spider-Man Portable Hard Drive for about a week now and I am really impressed with its software features. One of my favorite features is the customizable RGB lighting. You can customize the color depending on your PC rig and environment—from simple white light to fancy RGB breathing effects. The front side of the portable hard drive is illuminated, which reflects light onto the surface. By default, it is set to a solid color.
Another feature I like is that this hard drive is the easy-to-use back up. You’ll be able to pick which files or folders you want to back up and how often you want to back up the files, or simply just create a snapshot. The ability to backup files automatically is a huge benefit for users who have important files such as projects, or even saved points in their favorite game.
Restoring your files is also simple. If you accidentally delete something important to your computer and happen to back it up with the device, you can easily recover those files in just a click. There is also a mirror that allows you to choose a folder on your computer and synchronize changes from that folder with another one located on your external hard drive. This means, any changes you make to the mirrored folder will create a copy of those changes on your external hard drive.
Storage and Warranty
The Special Edition Firecuda HDD also has an impressive storage capacity of up to 2 TB which means it can hold thousands of songs, videos, photos, documents and even installed games!
In addition, it comes with a three-year warranty and three-year Rescue Data Recovery Service to help users defend not just data but also budget against unexpected data loss for any mechanical, accidental or natural disaster.
Performance
The Seagate Spider-Man Portable Hard Drive is pretty fast, given it is a hard-drive and connected to a USB, it can handle a read and write speeds of up to 117 MB/s. With this speed, you can screen record your gameplay at 1080p or even 4K without problem directly to the hard drive.
Final Thought
This hard drive is a great choice and ultimate collectible for anyone who likes Spider-Man and wants to show off their fandom. It has amazing design, and the lighting can be changed to any color you like which means it will fit in with any room or office decor.
The drive itself is also quite affordable compared to other models. It’s might not be the fastest out there, but it’s still reasonable considering how much space you get for your money.
Overall, this portable drive is worth buying if you’re looking for something that looks cool and has plenty of storage space at a reasonable price point + Spidey!
Where to buy
The Seagate Spider-Man Portable Hard Drive and other design are available to purchase online via Lazada or Shopee. You may also check their official page at https://www.seagate.com/as/en/where-to-buy/.