When it comes to external hard drives for backing up data and for additional storage space, consumers have quite a few options. The FreeAgent GoFlex by Seagate is a 1 TB external hard drive that's a cut above the rest in terms of performance and reliability. With a 2 year limited warranty and the peace of mind that comes with purchasing a Seagate memory product, the FreeAgent GoFlex is an appealing option both for casual users and corporate employees in need of some convenient, portable disk space.
The FreeAgent GoFlex comes in the now standard 2.5” format that most external hard drives have adopted. Basically, it's a laptop drive with an enclosure. Running at 5400 RPM with 16 MB of disk cache, it's not as fast as your average desktop drive. However, it's equipped with the Seagate Dashboard management tool by default to make backups easier. You can easily reformat the drive to HFS+ for use with Mac's Time Machine as well. With nearly 1 TB of space, it can store up to 1,000 hours of digital video or 320,000 digital photos.
One of the biggest selling points of the FreeAgent GoFlex is its ability to easily upgrade its connectivity options through the use of additional Firewire 800 and eSATA cables. They plug into the rear of the drive much as the included USB 2.0 cable would, expanding your options when it comes to how you want to back up files. In terms of reliability, it gets some of the highest user reviews and ratings for any external hard drive on the market. It's a bit more expensive than some budget drives, but you'll get your money's worth over time with the 1 TB Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex.
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