{
  "id": 16904876,
  "title": "Seagate's 16TB external HDD falls to 0.025 cents per GB at Newegg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/seagates-16tb-external-hdd-falls-to-0-025-cents-per-gb-at-newegg",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-hdds/seagates-16tb-external-hdd-falls-to-0-025-cents-per-gb-at-newegg-this-storage-deal-is-usd50-cheaper-than-even-its-prime-day-sale-price"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seagate's 16TB external HDD has dropped to $399.99 at Newegg, marking a $150 price reduction from its original $549.99 price tag. This is also $50 less than its Prime Day price, offering a notable discount in the current high storage market. Despite the substantial savings, this HDD remains cheaper than the pricing observed during Prime Day earlier this month.\n\nThe Seagate Expansion Desktop 16TB HDD is designed as an all-in-one solution, featuring an integrated HDD and enclosure. It enables easy, plug-and-play data storage or backup for users across various platforms. Pre-formatted with ExFAT, the drive ensures compatibility with virtually all systems right out of the box. However, users have the option to reformat the drive to their preferred file system.\n\nPopular among those who consider shucking - removing the Hard Disk from the enclosure - the Seagate drive is also an attractive option for those seeking to install a more economical HDD in a NAS or PC setup. It includes its own power supply, which connects to a standard electrical outlet, and utilizes a USB 3.0 cable for easy, plug-and-play file transfers to a PC or laptop.\n\nShould the HDD encounter failure, Seagate covers the cost of data recovery through its Rescue Data Recovery service, providing users additional peace of mind. The Expansion Desktop 16TB External Hard Drive connects via USB 3.0 and functions with ExFAT formatting by default, supporting multiple platforms without additional setup.\n\nThis deal on the Seagate Expansion Desktop 16TB HDD at Newegg is one of the most appealing storage offers currently available, particularly for those in need of 16TB of storage at prices lower than those seen during the last Prime Day.",
  "summary": "Save $150 on this 16TB Seagate Expansion Desktop External HDD when you make use of this Newegg deal.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}