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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
Abstract: Интерфейс USB 3.0 уже практически стал стандартом для настольных ПК и ноутбуков. Развивается и рынок мобильных накопителей, имеющих его поддержку. И это неудивительно, ведь, несмотря на возрастающие объемы твердотельных носителей (SSD), жестким дискам по-...
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Published: 2011-09-15, Author: Дмитрий , review by: fcenter.ru
Abstract: В прошлый раз мы рассмотрели пару накопителей USB 3.0 производства Kingmax и Kingston, которые пока условно можно назвать двумя полюсами из известных нам флэш-накопителей USB 3.0. Если модель Kingmax полностью провалилась в работе с мелкими файлами и сейч...
Apenas a interface USB 2.0 está presente, USB 3.0 e eSATA são vendidas separadamente
O HD externo Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex é uma boa pedida para o usuário que precisa de velocidade na hora de transferir dados e praticidade na hora de escolher a interface a ser utilizada....
Abstract: STAA500206 500GB jest uniwersalnym dyskiem przenośnym należącym do systemu archiwizacyjnego GoFlex. Jest to dysk średniej klasy, w srebrnym wariancie kolorystycznym, z wymiennym adapterem USB 3.0. Pracujący wewnątrz dysk 5400 obr./min z 8-megabajtowym buf...
Published: 2012-01-20, Author: Edward , review by: pcworld.pl
Duża pojemność, Niski koszt 1 GB, Szybki interfejs
Wysoka cena
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1,5TB oferuje najpojemniejszy dysk 2,5 calowy jaki możemy obecnie kupić i to jego największy atut. Doceniamy też dołączane funkcjonalne oprogramowanie, które sprawdza się o wiele lepiej niż jego darmowe odpowiedniki. Oczywiście mo...
Published: 2012-01-04, Author: Edward , review by: pcworld.pl
Interfejs USB 3.0, Funkcjonalne oprogramowanie
Niska wydajność
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex ma świetne oprogramowanie i nietypową konstrukcję umożliwiającą zastosowanie różnych adapterów czy stacji dokującej. Jego wydajność jest jednak niska a to przecież istotna cecha dobrego dysku zewnętrznego. Szkoda, bo dysk według n...
Abstract: 사진이나 음악, 동영상 등의 멀티미디어 콘텐츠의 품질이 하루가 다르게 향상되면서 이들 콘텐츠들을 담기 위한 저장 장치의 용량 역시 커지고 있다. 몇 년 전에는 수십 GB(기가가이트) 용량의 하드디스크도 충분했지만 지금은 GB의 1,000배인 TB(테라바이트)급 정도는 되어야 대용량 취급을 받는다.그런데 콘텐츠의 용량은 날이 갈수록 커지는 반면, 이를 다루는 IT기기의 크기는 오히려 작아졌다. IT기기의 대명사인 PC만 하더라도 요즘은 데스크탑 보다는 노...
