Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive
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Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

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  • Capacity: 500 GB
  • Interface: USB
  • Enclosure: External
  • Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
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Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

The 500GB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive from Seagate is a high-capacity drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via USB 2.0, and a rotation speed of 7200rpm. The USB bus supports transfer rates of up to 60MB/sec.The drive features a bold brushed metal design that will look great on your desk.It features a stunning patterned LED activity light display; these lights appear to "breathe" when the drive is active.

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  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Large Capacity (2)
  • Reliable Performance (1)
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  • Bulky (1)
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Consumer Reviews

37

Nice external drive

byFekIhr Mar 8, 2009
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sleek design, quick.
Cons The vertical stand makes me cringe, the feet are worthless.
Recommended it? Yes

I've always been a fan of Seagate products, and this one does not disappoint.   It's sleek, reasonably fast, and secure. 

I do like the new style of the Freeagent drives - very cheery silver and white casing.   The new light in the front of the unit makes a cool looking display on your... Read full review »

98

Background backup

byaashtech Dec 19, 2009
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very easy to install and use
Cons None of consequence for me
Recommended it? Yes

A few years ago I stored most of my data on an external drive when my hard drive filled up and always planned to do regular backups.  I am sure you can guess what inevitably happened.  After the drive crashed a friend restored the data.  However, some was lost forever.

That... Read full review »

11

The FreeAgent Desk model provides good desktop backup for the price

byfrugal_crone Oct 1, 2009
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Low cost desktop back-up and storage expansion backed by Seagate support.
Cons Requires an electrical outlet in addition to a USB port, no pre-loaded back-up software.
Recommended it? Yes

I'm completely sold on the FreeAgent Go (see my separate review for details). The Desk model doesn't have all of the features that make the Free Agent Go such a great product, but it is a good way to back up the critical files on your desktop computer for a reasonable price. 

Unlike the... Read full review »

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Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500 GB External Hard Drive - Silver (ST305004FDA2E1-RK, Recertified)

The FreeAgent Desk storage solution includes easy-to-use software that helps keep your information safe and private with automatic backup and encryption of your important files and folders. Environmentally smart utilities help save energy by putting your FreeAgent drive in sleep mode once it has been idle for 15 minutes. Its design is sleek and modern, so you can take advantage of its flexibility to lie on its side or stand upright to maximize your workspace.

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN ST305004FDA2E1-RK

Key Features

Capacity 500 GB
Interface USB
Enclosure External
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM

Technical Features

External Data Transfer Rate 60 MBps
Average Latency 4.17 ms
Interface (Detailed) USB 2.0
Hot Swap Yes
Buffer Size 16 MB

Other Features

Compliant Standards Plug and Play
Platform PC, Mac
Brand Seagate
Package Qty. 1

Dimensions

Height 1.33 in.
Depth 6.77 in.
Width 6.89 in.
Weight 3.06 lb.

Warranty

Warranty 5 Years

Miscellaneous

Product ID 72438091
UPC 763649009567

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