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Seagate FreeAgent Pro Desktop 500 GB 3.5" USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive

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Seagate FreeAgent Pro Desktop 500 GB 3.5" USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive

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The FreeAgent Pro is an external hard drive with a sizable 500GB of storage capacity. What sets it apart from most other external drives is its ability to move that data to where you need it most. Automatically send a project to a flash drive, copy audio to your MP3 player, upload photos to Shutterfly, and put your entire "My Documents" folder on your website for anytime/anywhere access. Those are just a few examples of what FreeAgent Pro can offer you. To keep everything working smoothly, FreeAgent Pro can also perform automatic revisions of your content. Automatic revisions of your content help keep you safe from goof-ups 5-Year Limited Warranty Interfaces - USB 2.0 and eSATA PC Requirements - Windows 2000 Pro, XP Home or Pro, or Vista Mac Requirements - Power PC G3, G4, or G5 processor running OS X 10.3.9 (or higher), or Intel Core Duo or Core Solo processor running OS X 10.4.6 (or higher) (FreeAgent Pro software and drive formatting works only with Windows, but drive can be reformatted for Mac using Disk Utility) Unit Dimensions - 7.5 (h) x 1.4 (w) (w/o 3 wide base) x 6.3 (d)

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Product Details

Product Length:	8.5 inches
Product Width:	10.0 inches
Product Height:	5.0 inches
Product Weight:	6.0 pounds
Package Length:	10.0 inches
Package Width:	9.9 inches
Package Height:	5.3 inches
Package Weight:	4.05 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 32 reviews

Features

500 GB external hard drive connects to your computer via USB cable
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

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 3.5

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Seagate has lost a customer with this drive and their poor customer service. Oct 19, 2008
This is the first negative review I have ever left, and I hate doing it because I love Amazon and shop here way too much, however I feel the need to warn potential customers. This drive has never worked for me as an eSATA drive. And their supposed Tech support team was clueless as to why and even suggested it was a BIOS problem. Google this drive on the web and you will see how many other people are having the same problem. It works well as a USB drive, but I paid $40 more for an eSATA feature that has never worked. (I have another eSATA drive - not Seagate - that works perfectly). And Seagate refused to replace it insisting it was a BIOS problem - even though they have that 5 year warranty and the drive is less than 6 months old. I currently own 8 Seagate drives - internal and external. I will never buy another.

EXCELENT HARDWARE Jun 21, 2008
THIS IS EXCELENT
great 160Gb hard disk great shap i like it very much

Great item Jun 18, 2008
Got this item a few weeks ago, no problems with it, fast, easy to use, ton's of space!

Disappointing Jun 04, 2008
I was very disapointed with this particular FreeAgent model for the following reasons.
1. Even after tech support help, it did not "see" certain data folders on my hard drive, therefore it didn't back them up.
2. Light on the unit did not pulsate when reading or writing was taking place. Tech support told me some individual units do and some don't (not a good answer). If there is no visual conformation, you really don't know if it is really copying.
3. The base of the unite gets hot. To my experience this could be an indicate of a shorter life span. It also has an unnecessary large yellow light on the top of the unit in addition to the smaller one that should be pulsating. This consumes more power contributing to the heat issue.

I would rather reccomend the cheaper FreeAgent 500 Gigs. I returned this unit and bought two of the FreeAgents on sale at Best Buy for $100 each. They work perfectly. The software also is simpler and easier to get into.

On a positive note, the support was very good. The trick to get connected to competent support techs is to ask for a "Level Two" tech after you let the overseas tech who answers your call fumble around for a few minutes. The level two guys are really good. If you let them, they will connect to your computer to see where the problem is.

To sum up: Dont't buy this model(FreeAgent Pro), but consider the cheaper FreeAgent.

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would not like to be without it Apr 22, 2008
Seagate ST305004FPA1E2-RK FreeAgent Pro 500 GB USB/eSATA External Hard Drive

I already had installed a 300 GB Seagate internal harddrive for my desktop and it is just wonderful and now I have this one for my laptop. I backed up my laptop using Acronis and will be doing so every so often and I keep there my photos and videos. I like its appearance and it is truly just plug in and drag any files you want over to it, very very easy. Actually, on the ad the eSata model was listed only with a one year warranty but when I received my Seagate external hard drivem it also came with a 5 year warranty which makes me feel good.