Seagate 500GB FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable Hard Drive (Silver)
The Seagate 500GB FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable Hard Drive (Silver) includes a 500GB GoFlex Ultra-Portable Drive and USB 3.0 interface adapter, which provides up to 10x faster data transfer rates compared to USB 2.0 interfaces. It ensures automatic continuous backup and protects your privacy with powerful encryption software. The GoFlex drive is designed to work with alternate interface upgrade cables (sold separately) for maximum flexibility and increased transfer speeds. This kit includes the USB 3.0 adapter, which is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 interfaces as well. The kit also includes Seagate's Dashboard management tool for easy management of backup schedules and file encryption, as well as viewing drive statistics on your computer. The GoFlex Ultra-Portable Drive is compact and bus-powered for use with laptops and mobile devices. It's also compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems.
- USB 3.0 Connectivity
- This drive features an adapter for connecting to a computer via USB 3.0 interface, which is capable of providing transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 interfaces. It ensures automatic continuous backup of your data and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 as well
- Dashboard Management Tool
- The FreeAgent GoFlex features preloaded backup software with encryption for easy management of backup schedules and file encryption, as well as viewing drive statistics on your computer
- Alternate Interface Adapters (Sold Separately)
- The FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable Drive lets you upgrade to faster transfer speeds and customize your experience to suit your digital life. Adapters are sold separately
- Portable & Flexible
- The Ultra-Portable Drive is bus-powered for use with laptops and other mobile devices. It's also PC and Mac compatible
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Portable |
| Color | Silver |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0) |
| Encryption | 192-bit Triple DES |
| System Requirements | Windows 7, Vista, XP (32-bit & 64-bit) Mac OS X 10.4.6 Tiger or higher, 10.5 Leopard, 10.6 Snow Leopard (the 32-bit kernel) Reformatting for Mac may be required USB 2.0 port |
| Power Requirements | Bus-powered |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.3 x 4.3 x 0.6" (8.4 x 10.9 x 1.5 cm) |
| Weight | 5.3 oz (149.7 g) |
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Pros
- Cool Look
- Highest Tech Config
- Pocketsize
- Superfast Transfer Speed
- Superlight Weight
Cons
- Little bit Costly
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Mass Storage
- Multimedia
Comments about Seagate 500GB FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
with USB 3.0 it gave me 75 Mbps transfer speed...
and 54.7 Mbps with USB 2.0...
amazing speed...
cool silver look...
500 GB is enough for general use with 500 GB laptop...
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Seagate 500GB FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I have a couple of these guys, they are indeed a good servants, no need for electrical chord and the size like a bumblebee.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Small
Cons
Best Uses
- Videos storage
Comments about Seagate 500GB FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable Hard Drive (Silver):
I wanted an HD that would be light and small enough so I would carry it around with my netbook without adding too much weigh in my backpack. Great size for my videos, music and photos.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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Cables & Adapters
- Price: $99.99
Hard Drive Sleeves & Cases
- Price: $12.99
Host Adapters
- Price: $14.99
Hubs & Adapters
- Price: $37.99
What's in the Box
- GoFlex Ultra-Portable Drive
- GoFlex USB 3.0 Interface Adapter
- 18" USB 3.0 Cable (45.7 cm)
- Preloaded Backup & Encryption Software
- Preloaded NTFS Driver For Mac
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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