Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive
The 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive from Seagate is a high-capacity drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via USB 2.0, and a rotation speed of 7200rpm. The USB bus supports transfer rates of up to 60MB/sec.
The drive features a bold brushed metal design that will look great on your desk. It features a stunning patterned LED activity light display; these lights appear to "breathe" when the drive is active.
- Holds up to 75 hours of DV video, 212 DVD movies, or 250,000 MP3s
- Sleek, modern, brushed metal design
- Can lay flat or stand on its side
- Automatic backup software, with encryption support, for Windows is included
- Included software syncs data between the FreeAgent Desk and other hard drives
- Standard USB 2.0 interface
- All software is preloaded on drive
- Power management system puts the drive to sleep after 15 minutes of idle time
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Interface | 1x USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System Requirements |
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business SP1; Windows XP Home, Professional, Media Center Edition SP2 Hardware: USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 120VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 1.3 x 6.8 x 6.9" (3.4 x 17.2 x 17.5cm) |
| Weight | 2.2 lb (1kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 22 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (21)
- Large capacity / good size (21)
- Easy to use (19)
- Quiet (17)
- Attractive (16)
Cons
- No power switch (5)
Best Uses
- Additional storage (18)
- Back-up (18)
- Photo storage (14)
- Video (8)
- File transfer (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (11), Power user (11)
- Primary use:
- Personal (17), Business (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 22 customers
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
I am a real photography buff and use an old laptop, easy to figure I don't have enough drive space. I've moved all my photos to the new drive and will consolidate discs to it there also when I get the chance and everything will be in one place when I need to find it (I'm one of my Church's photographers thus the "need" to find something).
I don't have anything to say about it that would be in the "not so great" category - only good.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
This is a back up for my computer since I take a lot of pictures, it works perfectly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
I use the product to back up and store my home movies that I made from my Sony camcorder tapes. I have about 500 GBs of home movies, so I need a fast drive and plenty of storage space. I was able to copy about 1 GB per minute or 10 GB in 10 minutes. Recently I returned a major competitor's external drive because it took 3 hours to copy 10 GB. I thought it was defective so I returned it. As many Seagate users write, the drive needs an on/off button, and that is missing. Seagate needs to read its reviews and restore an on/off button. I own 3 Seagate external drives and have found Seagate's customer service department easy to contact.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
I use this product to back up data from my computer.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
Works great, easy to setup, I love that it has automatic backup software built in.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
I have been using this drive only for a little while but so far it has been great. It is a good price for 1TB and the 5 year warranty is a great bonus.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
I use the product to store photos and video clips, which I edit with Lightroom and Sony Vegas. The product was very easy to install and is working very smoothly thus far. I'm new at video editing, and my requirements are modest, so I'm not bumping up against any product limitations at this point. This is also the first external hard drive that I've used for anything other than backing up, so I don't have much to compare it to. So far, so good.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
I used this little hard drive to back up both of my laptops because they were running low on space (filling quickly with RAW images) and it has proven to be well worth the expense. I'm no longer paranoid about accidentally losing info on either computer. Setup was easy and syncing was fairly quick considering the size of the HDs. The vertical stand option is also a nice space saver. One terabyte is plenty for me and the ample warranty was a strong selling point too. Overall, I'd buy it again.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
This drive was purchased as a Time Machine drive for a MacBook Pro. After formatting for Apple OS it has been failure free and performs multiple backups of the laptop it is associated with. Purchased this drive because of past positive experiences with other Seagate FreeAgent drives. Have found no drawbacks for this particular USB drive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
Great product , high capascity, easy to use and low cost, a must buy.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
Great reviews and I see why. A real workhorse and simple to use. The warranty is great as well.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
- No MacBook self-power
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
I was very pleased to discover how easy it was to prepare this drive for my Mac when it was packaged for PC; its manual plainly pointed to step-by-step instructions online. 1t for less than $100 makes video archiving within reach for a semi-pro like me.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
Have used this new drive to backup a desktop, a laptop, network drive and network server, as well as a Seagate go drive. It performs as it should, and powers down to standby when not in use. Seems to be a solid drive and has worked flawlessly so far. The software is really not great, but I don't use it anyway. It is not needed as you just plug the drive in and it appears in "my computer" and you just "drag and drop" files. Simple and efficient.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
On Win-7 you might need to manually assign a drive letter before the drive is accessible; but then it works beautifully... Has no power switch, but I don't see any need for one. Unplug it from the USB & it automatically shuts down.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- 5 year warranty
- Can Partition Drive
- High Capacity
Cons
- Beware of click of death
- Data recovery costs huge
- Gets hot
Best Uses
- Additional storage only
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
This drive can be used with multiple partitions FAT, FAT32, NTFS, WBFS, Linux etc. Very hand and sleek, tends to get a tad hot if you run it for long periods of time, could use better heat-sink or way to cool down internal drive. Otherwise not bad drive considering the warranty. Just make sure you backup this drive and do not rely on it AS your backup source. Seagate has costly data restore methods.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Recommended:
- Backup another backup, do not just use this as a SOLE backup, Can be used for Wii USB Loader, Great for travel use to nab files from friends/family
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
My main use is storage of images, it is my second Seagate external drive. I find a tad too much technology to deal with but cannot complain as it does the intended job
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
I always liked Seagate and look for their products because I've used them before and they've been reliable up to now. I don't plan on getting any other brand of hard drives other than a seagate.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
Perfect!, Works right out of the box. quiet and fast, with back-up utilities built in. Great price and fast shipping. Even though there is no external on\off switch, it powers down when my computer sleeps or is shut down. Large storage capacity.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
I use it to securely store backups of my important data. It installed easily and it is simple to use.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Photo Storage
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive:
So far so good. Fairly fast
- Primary use:
- Personal
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