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The editors liked
Quick and easy upgradeability
Portable yet stable design
Included software based encryption
Software is preloaded on the drive
Seamless automatic data backup options
GoFlex adapters can be used on any SATA drive
Free movie is nice bonus feature that encourages registration (to get unlock code)
Uses a detachable and easily replaced USB 3.0 cable
GoFlex USB 3.0 cable is no longer a proprietary design
Wide variety of attachments and accessories that actually extend the capabilites of the drive
The GoFlex Net Media Sharing Device is an easy and fun way to share your files on the network
Using the optional cable attachments can greatly increase the performance of the drive
Ultra-portable design makes it easy to carry a ton of files anywhere
PC and Mac read/write out of the box makes it great for multiple platform families
GoFlex cabling system is ideal
Additional docks and media player add to the versatility
Attractively priced
Only pay for what you need
No need of CD/DVD to install it
Compact housing packs in 1.5TB of storage space
Needs just one cable for data and power
Includes simple and useful backup software
Bundled with a "free" movie and access to many others (for a fee)
Compatible with FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD media player
Compact and quiet
Very flexible system - can easily upgrade interface cables
Compatible with both Windows and Mac computers
Windows and Maccompatible and its subtle design blends into any environment
First 1.5TB portable to market offers gargantuan capacity
Includes USB 3.0 connector
Interchangeable adapters. Connects to Seagate peripherals
Like TV HD Media Player and Net Media Sharing Device. USB 2.0
FireWire 800
USB 3.0 drive
And eSATA connection options.
Swappable
Upgradable interfaces
NTFS for Mac software
The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-portable offers great flexibility
USB 3.0
And a large amount of storage. It also works with both Macs and PCs without having to be reformatted
Cabling / Connector system allows for lots of choices
Decent performance overall
Includes decent software suite
Can encrypt drive with high level of encryption
GoFlex system itself works in conjunction with other GoFlex products
The editors didn't like
No active cooling
Still only a 2 year warranty on a hard drive that usually has three
Sealed unit so hard drive replacement will be difficult
No power On/Off switch for drive...
User Interface for the GoFlex TV HD Media Player needs work
Taking advantage of all the accessories the product has to offer can get expensive.
Could not get the eSATA to work
Encryption key is stored in an unencrypted XML file
Firewire and USB 3.0 kit are quite expensive.
Short USB cables (only 18 - 20 inches)
Proprietary cable means expensive cable replacement
2 year warranty is extremely short compared to older model's 5 year warranty
Transfer rates don't show what USB 3.0 can really do
$200-$230 price tag
This is not a con for me
But some people may prefer disks with external power supplies
You have to buy separate adapters in order to use the drive with bus interfaces other than USB 2.0.
Connector modules can be unwieldy
Must remove module to insert into a dock
Adapters come in only one color. Adapters are extra. Memeo Premium backup is trialware.
Only moderate USB 2.0 speeds
Additional interface cables are costly
The GoFlex Ultra's USB 3.0 performance could be better and the drive doesn't include a USB 3.0 add-in card for computers that don't yet have this connection
Must have powered eSATA port to use the eSATA cable
Could get expensive with the addition of several connection types
The GoFlex Ultra Portable USB 3.0 returns tidy performance for an acceptable price. If you've got the speedy ports to make the most of it, we'd say that this drive will treat you quite well indeed.
Flexibility to select your own connection, USB 3.0
No uninstaller for some parts of the included software for Macs
The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-portable Drive is a fantastically versatile storage system. It allows an investment in compact and portable hard drives up to huge capacities, that can then be easily connected to any computer with a USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Fi...
To be honest, we'd have been happy with a more conventional design that simply built the USB and FireWire interfaces straight onto the drive itself. However, the GoFlex Ultra Portable drive for Mac is reasonably priced and performs well, and its 1.5TB cap...
The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-portable Drive is a fantastically versatile storage system. It allows an investment in compact and portable hard drives up to huge capacities, that can then be easily connected to any computer with a USB 2.0, USB 3.0...
We're not a fan of Seagate's GoFlex connector arrangement but we relish the idea of a high-capacity portable drive. We have to give Seagate kudos for being first out of the gate with a portable drive of this size. If you buy the Seagate FreeAgent GoFl...
