Testseek.com have collected 30 expert reviews of the Seagate FreeAgent DockStar STDSA10G-RK and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate FreeAgent DockStar STDSA10G-RK.
February 2010
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The editors liked
Easy and simple setup
Works w/ up to 3 USB storage devices
Small footprint
Clean iPhone app
Simple webbased file sharing via Pogoplug service
No port forwarding or DDNS setup required
Links with Twitter
FaceBook and MySpace
Low power consumption
Transparent remote file access using drive connection client.
Super easy to setup and use
Expandable storage via the three additional USB ports
Includes a first year of the Pogoplug service
Very easy to setup and use
Usable as a basic NAS
Even without paying for PogoPlug service
Connect up to four drives
Including one FreeAgent Go placed in the dock
Small size
Automatic notification of updates to files connected to DockStar
No password needed to access files through PogoPlug makes things simple
Easy setup
Access to files anywhere that you have internet access
IPhone app to access and upload files
Provides access from anywhere to your USB drives or FreeAgent Go drive. Sleek and professional looking drive dock.
Lets you attach up to four drives
Easy setup and file sharing
Simple setup
Expandable storage (up to four USB drives)
Affordable
Easy to use
The editors didn't like
Costs $30/year after 1st year
Public link not easy to create
Music/movies can’t be downloaded to iPhone locally
Limited Seagate documentation
Limited management w/o PogoPlug service
Only includes one year of Pogoplug service Share
Intended for use with PogoPlug paid service for remote access
No password needed to access files through PogoPlug could be a security issue
Up front hardware cost and cost of maintaining PogoPlug access
Pogoplug service expires after 1yr. Subscription price is unknown
Must download TXT and PDF files to view them
Must reboot Mac to view drives locally after ejecting them
Users charged to access Pogoplug-based Web service for drive management.
Doesn't share files from PCs on the same network
Requires yearly subscription for Pogoplug service after first year
Abstract: There’s much more to the DockStar/Pogoplug combo than file storage. We love the iPhone and Android apps that bring full client functionality, including streaming, to your smartphone, for example. The only drawback we found is that the UI will let you batch select files but not..
Simple setup, Expandable storage (up to four USB drives), Affordable, Easy to use
Requires yearly subscription for Pogoplug service after first year, No printer support
The FreeAgent DockStar is the perfect solution for those not wanting to deal with online storage sites or the hassle of setting up a a dedicated NAS box. Transfer speeds are definitely slower than other networking solutions, but this is a trade off fo...
Abstract: We have been talking a lot lately about Seagate and their FreeAgent Go drives. I have to come clean and tell you that I am a huge fan of these portable drives, and have really been impressed by the quality and breadth of the accessories which are ava...
Easy setup, Access to files anywhere that you have internet access, iPhone app to access and upload files
Pogoplug service expires after 1yr. Subscription price is unknown, Must download TXT and PDF files to view them, Must reboot Mac to view drives locally after ejecting them
the DockStar is a solution for someone looking for the freedom to access their files anywhere while avoiding the downsides of fulltime online file storage....
