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Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 (80 GB)

Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 80 GB SATA II Hard Drive

Seagate FreeAgent Desk (500 GB)

Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

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Product Description
Barracuda 7200.9 is a member of the Seagate 3.5-inch family of high-capacity desktop drives targeted at mainstream and high-performance PCs and advanced storage applications. The product... More
Barracuda 7200.9 is a member of the Seagate 3.5-inch family of high-capacity desktop drives targeted at mainstream and high-performance PCs and advanced storage applications. The product enables OEMs and system builders to qualify one family of drives from a premier provider for a wide range of storage applications. Less
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... More
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. Less
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Key Features   
HDD Form Factor   3.5' x 1/3H (Low Profile) -
Capacity 80 GB 500 GB
Interface Serial ATA USB
Enclosure   Internal External
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM 7200 RPM
Technical Features   
External Data Transfer Rate   300 MBps 60 MBps
Seek Time   11 ms -
Special Features S.M.A.R.T Technology -
Average Latency 4.17 ms 4.17 ms
Sound Emission 25 dB -
Interface (Detailed)   Serial ATA II USB 2.0
Hot Swap - Yes
Buffer Size 8 MB 16 MB
Other Features   
Compliant Standards - Plug and Play
Platform   PC PC, Mac
Brand Seagate Seagate
Package Qty. 1 1
Dimensions   
Height 1.03 in. 1.33 in.
Depth 5.79 in. 6.77 in.
Width 4 in. 6.89 in.
Weight 1.52 lb. 3.06 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 28041011 72438091
UPC 2900005384441 763649009567
Product MPN   
MPN ST3808110AS ST305004FDA2E1-RK
 
Consumer Reviews
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 (80 GB)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 80 GB SATA II Hard Drive
From $27.44
Seagate FreeAgent Desk (500 GB)
Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive
$129.94

Consumer Reviews

193

A Great SATA II drive

bypaulphoto Jul 9, 2006
54 Helpfuls 55 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros fast, quiet and fast, low heat. Overall excellent performance!
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

The Barracuda SATA II 7200.9 80GB (ST3808110AS)

At the current rage of the storage technology, a hard drive with an 80GB capacity is probably not a hot debate any more. Hard drives with capacity of a hopping 750GB have appeared recently. It seems logical, especially with the vast amount... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 4 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Simple Setup (3)
  • Fast (2)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Large Capacity (2)
  • Reliable Performance (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Slow (1)
Good For
  • Backup (3)
  • Everyday use (3)
  • Music (3)
  • Travel (2)
  • Multimedia (2)
  • Desktops (2)
  • Video (2)
  • Laptops (2)
  • Home (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 »

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