 Excellent write speed (in my opinion) |
| Review Date: October 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Holston, |
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.
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.
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.
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
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| Review Date: November 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Rahul Garg, Mumbai |
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
Cons: Not too much of cons for me:
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.
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):
45.6 GB (~29,000 files) - ~80 mins
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
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| Review Date: December 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Florian Studer, |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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| Review Date: December 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Riga, Columbus, Ohio United States |
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.
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.
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| Review Date: December 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: T. Gunderman, Chicago, IL, USA |
I have used this for a week and I can already say that Seagate is a great brand for external hard drives.
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.
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.
The price is good for the size, and I love the fact that it only runs on the usb power; no more clogged outlets! |
Great portable data storage device
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| Review Date: December 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: HDN, California |
This is a fast and convenient way to back up your hard drive, or sync two computers, or migrate files from one computer to another. At 320 GB, it has enough capacity to store what most people need to keep or carry around. It comes with pre-loaded software that allows you to set up automatic back-up, once a day or any day of the week.
It is decently fast at data transfer, and runs cool and quiet (it makes a very slight spinning sound at start-up, but you have to listen closely to hear it).
The entire device is very light and would fit in a large shirt pocket. It comes in a slim case with brushed aluminum plates on the top and bottom (the bottom surface is rubberized for non-skid). This gives it a sleek and elegant look, and I think nicer than some other brands that have a plastic case, not as sturdy and more prone to fingerprints.
There is no protective sleeve included with this FreeAgent Go. You can get an optional docking station from Seagate that comes with a leatherette case. The FreeAgent Go package includes a USB cable (it uses one USB port on your PC). If you choose to use the dock instead, it requires two USB ports, one for power and the other for data. A Y cable is provided).
Highly recommended. |
Great Drive!
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| Review Date: November 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: G. Johnson, Washington, DC United States |
| True "plug and play". It just works. On XP, it works. On Vista, it works. On my Mac, it works. Love it. |
Another Solid Seagate Drive!!
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| Review Date: November 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Joel Dauteuil, Bethlehem, NH USA |
| Amazing size, weight, and build quality as usual. I've been sticking with Seagate drives for years now and they continue to impress. I wish the price was a little lower but for this size, a USB powered 500GB is worth it for anyone who travels a lot. I'll probably buy another. Perfect for backups as well as taking all your music and a whole lot of movies and TV rips. |
What's Not to Like about it.
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| Review Date: October 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: , |
I bought one to use for photgraphs storage and to backup my data directory for my desktop PC. This unit is also compatible with Western Digital's multimedia player & requires no outside power source when used with this player, or with your computer. It copies quickly, have had no problems with it whatsover, it is lightweight & easy to take anywhere in your shirt pockect, the availability of a docking stand for it adds even more vesatility. The commentary saying that it is only 500MB is just plain wrong, my 640 has 596 available MB not including the backup program that is on it that you can elect to use or ignore. I did use the backup software & it is good to go, especially if you want to target certain directories & backup at automatic intervals (like maybe every night at 3:30 AM.)
Bonus- It is an attractive drive, very sleek & colorful, for those of you that like your stuff to look cool.
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Love it so far! Hey Mac users, DON'T get the Mac version!!!
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| Review Date: February 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Lurie, NE USA |
This is an attractive little external for a great price. The 5-yr warranty and excellent reputation from Seagate can't be beat. I bought this to use with TIme Machine on Mac OS 10.5. Mac users can easily format this themselves and save a lot of money, so please buy this version and take the two seconds to reformat it yourself! Score yourself a tiny little victory in the constant overpricing taking jabs at us Mac users. ;)
I have it lying flat on my desk b/c I really didn't want to use up two USB ports on my Mac, otherwise I would have bought the stand, too. I've only had it for about a month, but so far, so good! |
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