Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST905003FGA2E1-RK (Silver) | 
| Brand: Seagate
Category: CE
List Price: $103.99
Buy New: $69.99
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Rating:  727 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1
CPU Type: AMD Athlon
Processors: 1
System Memory: 128000
Memory Type: DRAM
Hard Drive Size: 500
Graphics Card: This is the description of the PC Graphics
Graphics RAM: 256
Graphics Card Interface: AGP
Native Resolution: 640x480
Display Size: 669.2913385826772
Size: 500 GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 4 x 6.8 x 2
Legal Disclaimer: Shipping is 3-5 days FedEx or UPS with tracking number. Brand New. Continental USA street address ONLY, we do not ship to P/O box, APO, AE, or international addresses
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: ST905003FGA2E1-RK
Model: ST905003FGA2E1-RK
UPC: 763649008171
EAN: 0763649008171
ASIN: B001FWCDQG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 5,400 RPM Spin Speed, 8 MB Cache Buffer | | • | USB 2.0: up to 480 Mb/s | | • | Sync and back up quickly at your desktop without having to search for cables. | | • | Guard the privacy of important files and folders. | | • | Get your storage solution up and running quickly. |
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Product Description
bThe ultimate portable storage solution with the world's first hard drive docking station for easy access to all your stuff./bpliSleek, ultra-thin design that's as stylish as it is strikingliStore photos, music, and other filesliCarry your data anywhere you wantliSync data between computersliBack up files using the optional dockpbThe ultimate portable storage solution for your photos, music, videos, and more./bpEasily take your photos, music, videos, and documents everywhere with the Seagate® FreeAgent Go portable storage solution.pThe FreeAgent Go drive offers up to 640 GB of capacity, so you can comfortably store all your files. It includes easy-to-use software that lets you automatically back up your data, synchronize files, and encrypt important files and folders. Plus, it's the world's first portable hard drive with a convenient desktop dock accessory.Simply pop your drive into the FreeAgent dock whenever you want to access your files-no more fumbling for cables!pbBig capacity. Small package./bbrGet a lot without carrying a lot. And look good while you do itliAvailable in 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, 500GB or 640GB capacityliThe thinnest portable drive available. Even the cables are compactliTen different colors to suit your style and let you tell one FreeAgent Go from the nextpbSimple backup and sync./bbrIf it's not easy, it won't happenliAutomatic backup for peace of mindliEncryption technology keeps your files safeliEasy synchronization means you always have the most current version with youliFast data transfer with USBpbGo cable-free./bbrAn optional desktop dock makes syncing a snap.liAccess your files without fumbling for cablesliPreloaded software means easy setuppbAll the little extras./bbrYou don't choose a drive based on these things. But you love them once you have them.liPower management features save energyliFive-year limited warrantyp
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 727
 Excellent write speed (in my opinion) October 29, 2008
J. Holston
123 out of 132 found this review helpful
I downloaded 1.06 GB in 2 min 27.63 seconds (yes I used a stopwatch so I could post this review to help all of you reading this). There were multiple big files but also a lot of small files. There were a total of 107 files in that download. I was downloading from a network attached drive, which may have slowed it down a little, but I don't really know.
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br /I tell you these things because I found it very difficult to get "real" numbers when I was trying to decide which hard drive to buy. I cared mostly about write speed because for the most part I will only use it to back up my files. I took a chance with this drive based on opinions from people I talked to, and I am glad I did. It is very portable and very nice looking. I opened a file to test the read speed, and it seemed fine. I don't know how to time the read speed of a drive, sorry.
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br /I did not test the software because I don't plan to use it. I've heard that the software makes it faster, but I can't use it because I am on a public computer.
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br /If you are looking for a hard drive case, I highly recommend this one! Caselogic PHDC-1 Small EVA External Hard Drive Case (Red) I hope this helps you make your decision. Have a great day!
Works just fine, WD - you lost out due to your silliness November 30, 2009
Rahul Garg (Mumbai)
45 out of 46 found this review helpful
Pros: 1 TB capacity :) (931 gb actual available :( ), no external power needed, not a whole lot thicker than the 2 platter drives (see the 2 images I've added) (Update on this: Just recently, my cousin purchased a 500GB Seagate FreeAgent Go drive and this 1TB drive is nearly double the thickness of the 500GB drive...it's also thinner than my silver WD 500GB drive (which I have shown in the pics)...kinda sucks as to why my WD drive is not as thin as the 500GB FreeAgent Go drive), decent speeds, removable software, mini usb connector
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br /Cons: Not too much of cons for me:
br /Weight (feels almost double the weight of the thinner drives), thickness (hey, it would still be nice if these were thinner) - it's certainly not double the thickness, barely 0.3 inches thicker than my 500GB WD drive.
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br /Other Thoughts: In all honesty, I would never have considered buying this drive if I hadn't read all the negative reviews that have been posted for the comparable 1TB drive from WD (look for it's amazon page). I was shocked to read all those reviews since I was quite excited originally when WD released the 1TB hdd. This drive luckily does not suffer from those 2 main issues i.e. it uses a usb mini connector and the software is easily removed. I bet WD is having a hard time dealing with a lot of returns due to their silly move. Luckily for me I waited, read those reviews so I was able to make a better decision. Regarding the speeds, I copied some files over and here is what I got (approximately):
br /45.6 GB (~29,000 files) - ~80 mins
br /293 GB (~1,000 files) - ~7 hours (I did not see this through completion but XP informed me about 224 mins left after ~3 hours of copying files, so 7 hrs is going by that figure).
Perfect Item December 2, 2008
Florian Studer
39 out of 40 found this review helpful
Even though I have been using the hardrive for only a couple of days so far I am convinced that it was a great purchase.
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br /It comes in an extremely appealing shape - very slim, light and small, seems to be of very high quality and is fast enough for daily use. If you use a rather old computer with low USB power supply the single USB cable might be too less to run the drive; consider buying a Y-cable or a new computer then. For everybody else it's the better solution because the drive occupies only one plug. The delivered cable is short, however, that means better portability.
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br /The software is not powerful but still very useful. As long as you don't expect more than scheduled daily backups for specific files you should be fine.
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br /Mac users might go for the Apple version since it offers FW 400/800 and is a lot faster therefore. It's a bit thicker and heavier though...
BY FAR the best hard drive I've ever had. December 17, 2008
J. Riga (Columbus, Ohio United States)
34 out of 35 found this review helpful
Bought this Free Agent Go to replace a Western Digital My Book. Wanted to be able to take my files with me when I travel. I am surprised to say this is BY FAR the most quiet drive I have ever used. It spins silently and quicky. Works perfectly under OS X 10.5.6 and the free dock offer from Amazon made it a great deal. Can't recommend this drive enough! The built-in lighting on the drive is also very cool, it sort of pulses when it's accessing information.
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br /A single USB cable powers it just fine on my new late-2008 Macbook 2.4GHz. Also worked perfectly through the USB hub on my new 24" LED Cinema Display.
Portable spacious drive. December 9, 2008
T. Gunderman (Chicago, IL, USA)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I have used this for a week and I can already say that Seagate is a great brand for external hard drives.
br /I bought a Western Digital hard drive about a year and a half ago, and I can already see the difference. Seagate does not freeze as much as the WD did, and with the desktop interface option, it makes a great choice for anyone on the go.
br /I love the portability, but the only problem is that I have no idea where the ventilation area is located. When I use the hard drive, I would like to know how to position it to prevent overheating. But as long as you make sure not to use it on cloth or other non-ventilated surfaces.
br /The price is good for the size, and I love the fact that it only runs on the usb power; no more clogged outlets!
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