Three stars mean "not bad", so ok That's been my impression. As already described by others, the hard drive is so closely packed in sturdy plastic enormously that one is at a loss for a moment. With great scissors have to somehow move this mummification to grips with that one the hard disk itself does not tilt or damaged. Eventually succeed. This packaging orgy is hardly deter one from buying, so probably nothing will change the fact ... The brushed aluminum surface looks really great, but is also sensitive. The device already came with a little damage on an edge. It is very compact and lightweight (good for mobile applications). Pleasant: When first you have to not dig through software. Programs are indeed on the plate ready but do not start spontaneously, I can move it to a folder, and will not be bothered. I use almost only USB 2.0 ports and have a series of external hard drives in use. This is the slowest. Uploading of 250 GB took about 5 hours. The start (run-up) after connecting lasts several times longer than that of my senior by years (as well as smaller) panels. Does not bother me, because I save only sporadically. With USB 3.0 might be the completely different (faster).