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The editors liked
Easy install
Simple minimal packaging
Definite speed improvement over USB2.0
Good performance
4TB of storage in one fairly compact device
PC and Mac compatible without having to download software
Massive space without setting up a RAID. Works well for folks who use both Macs and PCs.
Seagate's USB 3.0 4TB GoFlex Desk offers great performance and the highest capacity to date among single-volume external storage devices on the market. The drive works with both Windows and Mac OS X out of the box and comes in a flexible design that makes
Massive capacity in a compact
Single-drive enclosure
Very fast over USB 3.0
Swappable base station lets you upgrade to a new interface without replacing drive
Stylish and compact design
Ability to use multiple bases
USB 3.0 is backwards compatible
Good software package
The editors didn't like
None Really
All 4TB of your data is counting on the survival of just one drive
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Proprietary cable means expensive cable replacement
No active cooling and not much vents
Drive runs bloody HOT after extended use
Only 2 years of warranty
Replacing hard drive will be difficult
No power on / off switch for drive...
Thin plastic case
No AES hardware encryption
A bit expensive
Connection adapters tough to remove
* Case prone to smudges
Plastic construction doesn't provide much physical protection
Enclosure too narrow
Which makes it prone to tipping over. FireWire 800 adapter will cost you another $50.
The Seagate 4TB GoFlex Desk is comparatively expensive
And its other connection adapters cost extra. The drive also topples rather easily
Relying on a single drive to back up so much data can be dangerous
USB 3.0 has finally arrived, and as expected hard drives were among the first devices to be fitted with the new interface. As we've seen from the raw numbers in this review, it seems to have been worth the wait. However, this isn't without a fair amo...
Abstract: The FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 3TB USB 3.0 is the desktop variant of the GoFlex Ultra-portable and it boasts the same GoFlex technology: the base of the drive can be detached and replaced with one that supports eSATA, FireWire or Thunderbolt. None of those ...
Seagate's USB 3.0 4TB GoFlex Desk offers great performance and the highest capacity to date among single-volume external storage devices on the market. The drive works with both Windows and Mac OS X out of the box and comes in a flexible design that makes
The Seagate 4TB GoFlex Desk is comparatively expensive, and its other connection adapters cost extra. The drive also topples rather easily
Like the previous version, the Seagate 4TB GoFlex Desk offers top capacity and comes in a superflexible design. Supporting USB 3.0, it also offers great performance....
Interchangeable between USB 2.0, USB 3.0, eSATA and Firewire. Fast transfer speeds
Other cable options are pricey extras
Seagate's innovative multi-interface approach saves the GoFlex from being just another USB 2.0 external hard drive, but you'll pay handsomely for the flexibility of choice....
Excellent performance over USB 3.0, Choice of 2 TB, 3 TB or 4 TB models, Optional accessories boost compatibility (USB 3.0, eSATA, Firewire).
Software design, could be easier to use
The Seagate GoFlex Desk offers excellent data transfer speeds, partly thanks to the USB 3.0 interface. Over USB 3.0, it's one of the fastest external hard drives we've seen yet! ...
At 6p per gigabyte, the 4TB Seagate GoFlex Desk isn't extortionately priced for a first-of-its-kind massive capacity disk. It's not suitable for all projects and it's not quite as fast as we'd like, but if you need 4TB of storage in one box and can liv...
