I have just bought a 500 GB USB 3 hard drive Verbatim model number 53029.
(Would you believe: Do not use the Verbatim portable Hard Drive when the ambient temperature is below 10°C or above 35°C.
If the Verbatim portable Hard Drive is moved from a cool environment to a warmer environment, please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before operating the device. Failing to do so may lead to condensation within the drive enclosure, which in turn may cause the drive to malfunction.) No wonder I got it cheap.
The scanner/printer at the local library couldn't see it. It may need formatting or perhaps their security prevented access. I would like to using it there occasionally to scan stuff. It's primary role will be at home distributing archived folders between my computers. I am using Mageia 4.1 and the local libraries use Windows 7.
The intro page the "read only" files say that I have the choice of opening software for a MAC or a PC. The drive is designed for all Windows up to and including Windows 7. Presumably, I may be safer with Microsoft.