Testseek.com have collected 72 expert reviews of the Seagate FreeAgent Go USB2 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate FreeAgent Go USB2.
December 2008
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The editors liked
Small
Huge capacity
Well-priced
Easy to carry
Attractive
Reasonably priced
Buspowered convenience
Included software is useful and/or amusing
Good data transfer rates
Compact and lightweight
Stylish
Brushed aluminum cover
Unique activity lighting
Available in multiple colors
Software is functional
And intuitive
No external power required
Competitively priced
5 year warranty
Fantastic warranty and support
Preinstalled software bundle adds significant value
Aluminum construction
Attractive accents
Device is well built
No vibration or rattling
Good performance
Light and durable construction
Encryption software
Backup scheduling software
Decent transfer rate
USB powered
Quiet
Auto-backup
Sync
And encryption capable
Carrying case and docking station available
The FreeAgent Go is a great USB 2.0 drive
Solid performance
Attractively styled
Price is basically the same with or without the movie
Attractive design with brushed metal finish
Automatic backup
Encryption
And synchronization software
500GB capacity. Five-year warranty. Hot swappable. Convenient optional docking station.
Huge storage space in a portable drive
Fast read times
Stylish and affordable add-on hard drive includes software that doesnt tax the brain
Slim
Lightweight design
Foolproof operation
Drive-management software includes backup and encryption functions
Sleek
Ultra Portable
Metal Top and Bottom Plates
Hot Swappable
3 USB 2.0 ports on the dock
Handy Carrying Case
Excellent Software Package
Powered by a Single USB Port
Inexpensive cost per GB
Modern design
Variety of colors and capacities
Thinnest drive on the market.
Sleek design
10 color choices
Models up to 500GB
Performance
Well designed
Attractive appearance
Includes backup
Sync and encryption software
Runs off one USB connection
Increased functionality with certain Seagate docks
The editors didn't like
The basic cradle should come packaged with it rather than be an add-on
Buspowered convenience means buspowered speeds (5400rpm drives)
Docking station and travel case are sold separately
Provided USB cable is rather short
Carrying case should be offered with HDD
Not the dock
Software may be too watered down for some power users
No hardware-level encryption
Backup software for Windows only
Backup software works on Seagate drives only
Accessories cost extra...
No carrying case included
USB cable integrated into the housing would be nice
Unlocking movie hopefully goes better for everyone else
Web portal to access movies is compatible only with Internet Explorer 7+
Movies only play in Windows Media Player 10+ or on FreeAgent Theater+
Not high definition
Movie has resolution of just 720x300
Separate Windows and Mac versions
Windows version lacks FireWire port
Windows-only software (in this model). Dock is optional. Software is document-storage-oriented.
A bit thicker
Heavier than other portable drives
Backup software is limiting and Windows-only
Some stability issues observed with backup app
A handy dock will run you an extra $30
And the drives packaging is tough to open
Short USB cable makes it inconvenient to use with some desktops
File encryption isn’t hardware-based
Packaging Needs an Overhaul
USB Cord for Drive is too Short
Metal Plates are not Securely Attached to the Casing
500GB capacity. Five-year warranty. Hot swappable. Convenient optional docking station.
Windows-only software (in this model). Dock is optional. Software is document-storage-oriented.
The Seagate FreeAgent Go is a great portable hard drive with its 500GB capacity, innovative dock, simple design, generous five-year warranty and included software. It gives you just about all you need from a portable external drive—most important, a...
Published: 2008-10-10, Author: Sean , review by: planetx64.com
Abstract: The Seagate FreeAgent GO and Dock is one of the best small external drives I have ever worked with. The software is simple to use, while keeping a low performance footprint. The ability to schedule backups and to sync between different systems is anoth...
Inexpensive cost per GB; modern design; variety of colors and capacities; thinnest drive on the market.
No support service available on the weekend; short USB cord.
The Seagate FreeAgent Go is our favorite portable hard drive to date and takes our award for Editors Choice. The drive is well designed, fast, and you wont find a better value for the price. Specifications: Compatibility: PC; Connector type: USB 2.0;...
Published: 2008-09-16, Author: John , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: A few years ago, a 512MB memory card was a huge deal. MP3 players used to have 128MB internal storage and the iPod was a monster at 40GB. Now time-travel into the future where the FreeAgent Go 500GB drive first half a terabyte of storage into a package...
Abstract: Seagate’s FreeAgent series have just undergone a redesign since last we looked at it, and the results are as eye-catching as they are expansive. The new Go packs a modest 500GB and a number of issues we had with the old model have been rectified. The d...
Abstract: Creeping into the portable storage market with a smaller footprint than its main competitors, Seagates FreeAgent Go drives have some advantages for photographers who want high-volume, highly-portable data storage. Although theyre available for both W...
Attractive design, good transfer speeds, runs relatively cool and silent, simple and useful bundled software
Expensive
The Seagate FreeAgent Go proves that beauty and brawn can go together, with modern chic and high performance in a great device. If you’re in the market for an external hard drive, and you can afford this unit, the Go is definitely worth looking at...
Abstract: The FreeAgent Go is to ordinary hard drives as metrosexuals are to hobos: These sleek drives feature a brushed-metal finish, a thin form factor and dynamic function lights that seem to "breathe" as the unit operates. The 5400 rpm drives come in 160GB, 259...
