Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive
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- GBP 64.45
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The 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Drive from Seagate is a desktop hard drive with a modular, upgradable design. It features a USB 2.0 interface, and using optional connectors, you can add USB 3.0 or FireWire-800 connectivity. The drive is pre-loaded with backup and encryption software, providing constant and automatic backups of your important data.
- Features USB 2.0 plug-and-play connectivity
- Automatic continuous backup
- Protects your privacy with powerful encryption software
- Upgrade to a faster interface to increase your transfer speeds when paired with another GoFlex Desk desktop adapter
- Illuminated capacity gauge
- 192-bit Triple DES Encryption
- Seagate Dashboard management tool for easy management of backup schedules, file encryption, and viewing drive statistics
- Vertical or horizontal orientation
- Works interchangeably on both PC and Mac computers
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Interface |
USB 2.0
1
Please Note:Upgradable Interfaces: FireWire-800, USB 3.0 close |
| 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 |
Windows 7, Vista, or XP (32/64-bit); Mac OS X 10.4.9 or higher USB 2.0 port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.9 x 6.2 x 1.7" (12.4 x 15.8 x 4.4cm) |
| Weight | 2.4 lb (1.1kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 22 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quiet (14)
- Easy to install (11)
- Highly compatible (11)
- Fast (9)
- Reliable (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- High-end multimedia (5)
- Photo storage (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (7), Heavy duty user (3), Infrequent user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (13), Business (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
This works well!
I am not an IT person--just someone who needed more space on my home computer, and wanted to back up all my photos...CDs don't work so well sometimes. FreeAgent GoFlex was...Read complete review
I am not an IT person--just someone who needed more space on my home computer, and wanted to back up all my photos...CDs don't work so well sometimes. FreeAgent GoFlex was simple to set up, and is very easy to use. My files were backed up quickly. I recommend it.
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Most Liked Negative Review
A fair warning to Mac users...
I bought this drive because it is, to my knowledge, the only drive on the market that works with both Macs & PC interchangeably. Or so Seagate advertises...
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I bought this drive because it is, to my knowledge, the only drive on the market that works with both Macs & PC interchangeably. Or so Seagate advertises...
I have an iMac desktop and a Lenovo laptop so I thought this drive would make a ton of sense for me. It has worked with my PC just fine, however, after two troubleshooting sessions with Seagate, it still does not work on my mac. I am able to read and write to the hard drive with my mac, however, after ~15 minutes (presumably when the drives sleep/idle), it freezes my Mac.
When Seagate was no help, I started searching around the internet for solutions and still haven't found one, although I have found that a ton of people seem to be having the same problem. I'm not terribly comforted by misery loving company.
I haven't exercised Seagate's concept of switching ports - hence the name goflex - but I think it's a great concept even though I suspect most users of the drive will stick with one port. Good to know that you can upgrade as technology evolves.
Final note, read & write speeds all seem to be what I'd expect from a USB 2.0 hard drive. I haven't benchmarked it; I'm sure you can find those numbers online if you're curious about the technical capabilities of the drive.
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Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
My Dish DVR was out of storage space so I purchased this disk to store programs I wanted to save. Hooked it up to the DVR, plugged it in and it reformatted and has worked flawlessly. Very pleased with the ease of connection and set-up. Older drives I have purchased were much more difficult to get to connect.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Difficult To Install
- Unable to install
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
Not working with XP 32 bit & Server2003
Just detecting in disk management
but not shown any drive in computer
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
PC/MAC COMPATIBILITY
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
I needed a way to provide my client, who uses PC's in their office, with materials I worked on with my Mac Pro. This drive comes with all the necessary drivers to easily use files on both Mac and PC without the hassle of reformatting or using dual drives. Thanks Seagate!!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Similar:
- Esata RAID, GoFlex 1TB Drives
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
its Great to backup purpose
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
Reliable and lightweight.
Pros
Cons
- Freezes or Crashes
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
I bought this drive because it is, to my knowledge, the only drive on the market that works with both Macs & PC interchangeably. Or so Seagate advertises...
I have an iMac desktop and a Lenovo laptop so I thought this drive would make a ton of sense for me. It has worked with my PC just fine, however, after two troubleshooting sessions with Seagate, it still does not work on my mac. I am able to read and write to the hard drive with my mac, however, after ~15 minutes (presumably when the drives sleep/idle), it freezes my Mac.
When Seagate was no help, I started searching around the internet for solutions and still haven't found one, although I have found that a ton of people seem to be having the same problem. I'm not terribly comforted by misery loving company.
I haven't exercised Seagate's concept of switching ports - hence the name goflex - but I think it's a great concept even though I suspect most users of the drive will stick with one port. Good to know that you can upgrade as technology evolves.
Final note, read & write speeds all seem to be what I'd expect from a USB 2.0 hard drive. I haven't benchmarked it; I'm sure you can find those numbers online if you're curious about the technical capabilities of the drive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
Easy to use and i love it.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- Disappears from desktop
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
So far, I am pleased with my new Seagate hard drive. I use it to back up my computer and primary external hard drive, using a particular program to make clones of each on a regular basis. There's nothing like the security of having all your *ish* backed up!
Though, I like the Seagate hard drive, it disappeared from my desktop during my first backup session. I attribute the disappearance to two things, potentially: 1. I had changed the icon on the hard drive to something other than the orange hard drive image, and 2. My computer went to sleep during the backup transfer. To remedy the problem, I reverted the icon to its original image and adjusted the settings on my computer so that it won't go to sleep during backup.
So far, the disappearing act has not recurred and I'm happy with the hard drive. It's quiet, seems to be reliable, and is a discrete new addition to my desk.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
Sleek design, simple and easy to use. I bought it because it will work with both a mac and a PC. You can't beat the price either for how much storage it can handle.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
I bought this to replace an obnoxiously loud Iomega external HD that pooped out on me after less than a year of ownership. I use this for backups with Time Machine. It's incredibly quiet. I can't hear it when it's in operation. The only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't use firewire but it's main use is for background stuff that I don't even pay attention to anyway.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
My husband bought it mainly to back up all my stuff so he could upgrade my computer. It seems to be working alright so far.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
I use this external hard drive to backup the application data on both my laptop and desktop. It took longer to setup up the first time I used it than I had expected.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Critical Data Backup
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
The true test of a hard drive is how long it lasts before failure. I just got this one, so I don't know yet, [...] took minutes to install and is so quiet I can't tell it's working. I use it for backing up my important stuff - primarily tens of thousands of photos. You should get one because your "C" drive will betray you eventually.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
use the 1TB hard rdrives to back up all my raw files (i am a professional photographer so i go through them quickly)
i have noticed if they get tipped over, even onto a soft carpet, they can lose all their data. this has happened to me twice. not good at all.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
Its fast and simple
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- 5-star performer
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
I bought it primarily because it is all 'automatic' for backing any files, etc. without prompting for an 'O.K.' to do so...
It is all 'hands free' backup....
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
B & H offers best price, the Free Agent 1 TB is great if you have a lot of music and photos on your hard-drive. It's always nice to have a back up plan in case of a computer crash.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
- No Power Switch
Best Uses
- Photo Storage
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
great to store photos
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Hard Drive:
I'm using the external drive as an additional drive for my extensive photo files, many in RAW format.
The drive was easy to set up, no fussy software, in fact, as I'm not using it for automatic backups it was easy to ignore the accompanying software, and my computer system (Windows XP) immediately recognized it for what it is. Solid connections.
Write time seems reasonable.
So far, I haven't found anything wrong with it; I haven't used it for very long though.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- Pre-Loaded Backup Software with Encryption
- USB Adapter Base with Capacity Gauge
- USB Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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