The 500GB GoFlex Turbo USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black) from Seagate is a portable means of saving and backing up critical data on your laptop or desktop computer. This external hard drive spins at the fast disk speed of 7200rpm and stores up to 500GB of content. In addition, it comes with a USB 3.0 adapter and cable so you can transfer data up to 5Gbps. Because this drive utilizes the Seagate's GoFlex System, you can purchase and connect other adapters such as eSATA or FireWire 800. Plus, if any new interface technology is developed, you can purchase the adapter for this drive.
This drive is pre-loaded with premium data sync software for backing up your files as well as encryption software. It also is preloaded with a NTFS driver so that you can use the drive with both Windows and Mac computers. The drive also features a 2-year SafetyNet Data Recovery Service in case you need skilled technicians to recover your data.
This drive also features an easy-to-change interface. If a faster interface becomes available, simply swap out the GoFlex USB 3.0 cable to take full advantage of the newest technology
·Ensure automatic, continuous backup of your data
·Secure your backed up files and protect your privacy with powerful encryption software
·Easily manage backup schedules and file encryption
·Get at-a-glance drive statistics, including available capacity
Seagate's technicians can often recover your data over a reliable broadband Internet connection. And, if remote recovery doesn't work, there's still a good chance that Seagate will be able to recover your data in their lab
·Easily upgrade your GoFlex Turbo drive's interface if faster interfaces become available
·Change the Turbo drive's USB 3.0 interface to powered eSATA or FireWire 800
·Seamlessly access and share your files from anywhere in the world by pairing your GoFlex Turbo drive with a GoFlex® Net media-sharing device
·View your movies and photos on your TV when you combine your GoFlex Turbo performance drive with the GoFlex TV HD media player