The data transfer rate complies with the expectations, but not the performance of the disc. Due to lack of refrigeration facilities in the simply equipped with a couple of holes on the bottom and the front end glued cheap plastic case she quickly achieved with load temperatures at which the warning display of CrystallDiskInfo blushes (some 57 degrees Celsius). This promises a little life, makes the Seagate unsuitable for a service life of more than 30 minutes and is unacceptable, despite the moderate price.