Testseek.com have collected 28 expert reviews of the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Pro Ultra-Portable Drive USB2 STAD and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Pro Ultra-Portable Drive USB2 STAD.
June 2010
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The editors liked
SATA drive interface yields higher performance
USB 2.0
3.0
ESATA
FireWire 800
Networking options
Price
Integration
Great Codec Support
Fast Interface
Everything Looks Great
Quick and Easy
Innovative connecting system
Stylish design
Desktop stand included with capacity meter
Three-year warranty
Offers choose-your-connection interface modules
Interchangeable "personality cables" add value in versatility and speed
Inexpensive
Works with Mac and Windows OS
Memeo backup software included
Swappable cables that can be used for any drive
No price premium.
The editors didn't like
Adapter cables are bulkier than simple USB and singlesourced
GoFlex Net performance could be better
I hope USB 3.0 is included and not an extra in Future Products
Connectors add to cost
Not the fastest drive
Modules can be unwieldly
Must remove module to insert into a dock
Three-year warranty
Compared with five years for older FreeAgent drives (still better than most portables hard drives)
Seagate’s FreeAgent GoFlex is as much an investment for future purchases as it is an enticing buy for the tech savvy consumer. The added cost of the optional upgrade cables will obviously inflate the price depending on what type of connection you want...
Price, Integration, Great Codec Support, Fast Interface, Everything Looks Great, Quick and Easy,
I hope USB 3.0 is included and not an extra in Future Products
So what are my thoughts on the GoFlex Line from Seagate? Well simply put I am impressed, Seagate has taken the time to make something else I never knew I needed until now. There isn't much you can really improve on when it comes to media in my opinion ...
Abstract: Seagate’s GoFlex is a modular external storage system. You start off with a base piece, like a 2.5-inch external hard drive and then you snap on the connection you want–USB 2.0, USB 3.0, eSATA, and so on. It’s a simple solution to the problem of data c...
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Published: 2010-05-27, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: In the world of external storage the upgrade path is obvious: slap a bigger drive in your enclosure and wait for people to fill it with media. Seagate’s GoFlex Storage System, however, takes a slightly more complex route; thanks to an array of intercha...
Abstract: You might already be familiar with Seagate’s FreeAgent Go lineup. It’s been the company’s line of portable storage for several years now. However, they’ve recently made some updates and tacked on the “Flex” at the end, but we’re not just only talking a...
Unless you require the modular flexibility this drive provides, competing models may make a more compelling choice--especially if you need to use the drive in a dock, and then remove it from the dock to take it along with you....
