| Reviews : Seagate FreeAgent Pro 1 TB USB 2.0/FireWire 400 Desktop External Hard Drive ST310005FPA1E3-RK |
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Technical Details
- 1 TB external hard drive connects to your computer via USB cable, eSATA, or FireWire 400
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for high-speed performance and fast read times
- Footprint is no bigger than a stapler; Just plug it in and you're ready to go
- Backup CDs, DVDs or store files and programs for on-the-go
- Includes external drive, USB 2.0 cable, AC power adapter, and quick start guide; 5-year limited warranty
Product Description
Ideal for accessing your content from anywhere, sharing it with anyone, and syncing it to almost anything, FreeAgent Pro allows you to automatically move your content to multiple locations, share your pictures online and automatically update without even thinking about it, and many more.Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description For the person who needs access to their digital content away from home, at work, or online, while also allowing that same content to be shared in a secure setting, look no further than the Seagate Free Agent Pro Portable Hard Drive. This powerful portable hard drive delivers high-speed transfers, while also giving you the ability to share content with others safely and securely from a remote location or even online.
 Powerful storage device with a sleek new design. |
 This hip-looking hard drive takes up less room on your desk than an ordinary stapler. |
 Share your content with others safely and securely. |
The Free Agent Pro is also ideal for those who want quick and painless transfers of their data from their computer to their drive, and from their drive to online accounts (such as Shutterfly or email). Simply plug it in to any power source and connect the USB cable to any computer, and you're ready to go. This hip-looking hard drive takes up less room on your desk than an ordinary stapler--1 x 3 x 5.2 inches (H x D x W)-- giving you more space for your other desktop items. Meanwhile, the hard drive only measures 7.5 x 1.4 x 6.3-inches (H x D x W) and it matches its small base.
High Speed Synchronization and Sharing
The Free Agent Pro data mover automatically duplicates and moves selected content from your hard drive to multiple locations, such as copying your contact lists and emails to your iPod, or photos to a Shutterfly account. This feature also allows you to move your entire 'My Documents' folder to the Free Agent, or move it to your own online space where you (or others you choose) can access it from any browser 24/7. The Free Agent software also offers the feature of rolling back your system to better time if something should happen to your PC while automatic revisions of your content help keep you safe from goof-ups.
Move files or other content with either USB 2.0/eSATA/FireWire 400 allowing a maximum transfer rate of 480Mb/sec for USB, and 3Gb/sec for eSATA, while delivering a high performance spindle speed of 7,200 RPM. The unit also comes with a sophisticated touch point power on/off switch.
The Free Agent Pro software and drive formatting works only with Windows, but the drive can easily be reformatted for a Mac with OS X's Disk Utility. This portable hard drive is also compatible with Windows Vista (as well as Windows XP and Windows 2000), allowing you to backup your content regardless of operating system upgrades. A five-year warranty is also included, giving you complete peace of mind. Now with the ability to take your data with you anywhere you go, your digital content finally has room to breathe.
What's in the Box
FreeAgent Pro data mover drive, Free Agent software (preloaded) and electronic documentation, USB2.0/eSATA/FireWire 400 interfaces, USB 2.0 cable, FireWire cable, AC power adapter, and a quick start guide.
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Customer Reviews
By MiBo (Scottsdale, Arizona USA)
The most important function of a disk drive is to store information, then make it available when you want it. This one doesn't. I'm on my second failed drive. The quality is so bad, I guess you are supposed to feel good if Seagate will replace it every time it fails. I'd prefer one that never failed.
I'm not going to send it back for replacement because I don't need another paper weight.
Since I don't know enough to know why it failed, I'm willing to paint with a broad brush and say I will avoid Seagate products from now on.
Seagate also owns Maxtor, and I have a dead Maxtor drive next to my now-dead Seagate drive. I think we can see their poor track record of quality.
By W. Avery (naples)
Stay away from Freeagent pro. I, like others, have constant problems with my pc not recognizing it half the time. I have to pull plug in and out, press restart (it has a press switch,difficult to use) and try numerous other things to get it to work. In fact, after writing this I'm throwing it in the trash and sticking with Mybook drives which as of today have given me no trouble.
By MJ
I was jumping on here to see if it was still available, and it appears there is now a newer model. However, I must say I was surprised to see some negative reviews. All I can say is that I bought this in July 2008, and it has been on almost 24/7 for the year. I bought my iMac shortly before this. I store over 30,000 songs on my Mac, and had over 200 movies. It works perfectly with Time Machine and never had one issue or worry. I had an old Iomega 500gb drive that I use as a second backup now. I moved all my movies on to that and off my Mac. But those files are still on my Seagate, and the Seagate is actually backing up the backup. Lastly, I do a lot of video projects with iMovie and Final Cut, and have the project directory save a backup directly to the Seagate. If for any reason the Seagate fails, I'm still covered, but I have nothing but full confidence with this drive. I will actually consider getting the new version now, and simply replace my Iomega and rotate. The new 1.5tb version is a great buy if it's as good as this one!
By W. Culbertson (Palo Alto, CA USA)
I bought a Seagate FreeAgent Pro to backup my laptop. After using it, and the backup software that came with it, for about a month, and getting daily "backup succeeded" messages, I decided to test if I could restore a file. I couldn't. I ran the diagnostic that came with the drive and it said the drive had failed and needed to be returned to Seagate. I also verified that the file really wasn't on the FreeAgent disk (despite the "backup succeeded" messages), although most of my laptop files were there.
I phoned Seagate, and they told me to download their more elaborate "SeaTools" diagnostic, which they said could repair the disk. I ran SeaTools, but all the tests passed, while the original test continued to report a failure. So, I returned the disk to Seagate.
I received a second drive from Seagate. Exactly the same thing happened, namely, I ran it for a month, tried a restore which failed, and ran the diagnostic, which failed. I returned the second disk.
I received a third drive from Seagate. This time, I ran the diagnostic on the disk before doing anything else. It said the disk had failed and needed to be returned. Then I tried it on another computer and, again, the diagnostic reported a failure. Again, SeaTools did not help. I give up, I want my money back.
By SDEFINITION (San Antonio, Texas)
I love Seagate Drives, they have out-last all.
Must be re-formated for OSX.
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