Testseek.com have collected 39 expert reviews of the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home Network Storage System and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home Network Storage System.
November 2010
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The editors liked
Gigabit LAN
Media files playable through web browsers
Upgradeable
Swappable storage
Easy remote web access setup and use
Quiet and low power
Easy to Use
Very Fats Connection Speeds for Both Wired and Wireless Options
Great Software
3 Computers or Mac's can be Backed up at the Click of a Button
HD Streaming
Small & Self Contained
Basic Backup Software Included
USB Port
Easy to setup
Tons of Sharing features
Works on both Mac and PC
Seamless integration with Time Machine
Streams media files to your game console without having your computer turned on
Speedy file transfers
Integrates with Windows Explorer
Creates user accounts to access the drive
Intuitive use
Supports Apple Time Machine
DNLA support
Gigabit Ethernet connection
Can expand storage by adding additional external hard drive
Compatible with GoFlex Desk drives
Easily setup for the novice
Share a printer across the network easily
The user interface (menus) are easy to follow and written in plain English
It uploads files 10% to 20% faster than other manufacturer's models
Use drag and drop to easily upload files fast
You can access files remotely and share with family/friends
Share photos directly from the NAS to Flickr and Facebook
Set up integrated RSS feeds for shared folders and subscribers will be notified wh
The GoFlex Home Network Storage System is a good performing
Simple NAS server that is compatible with Seagate's GoFlex Desk external hard drives. It supports Macs and PCs and works as a print server
Quick setup
Sleek appearance
Web access to your files
Ability to invite people to your “Shares”
Works as print server
DLNA Certified
Media server ability
Backup software
Easy to set up and use
The editors didn't like
Subscription required for premium features
Not all media types played in browserbased interface
Much lower write than read speed
No media import application
Limited to Only 3 Computers
Administrative Interface Is Not User Friendly
Flaky Time Machine Backups
Lack of SSH Access.
Free Backup software for PC not included
A bit pricier than comparable NAS devices
Need to spend $19.99 a year to unlock pro features
Some setup challenges (documentation could be better)
Transfer speeds over network can be sluggish
Not currently available as add-on for GoFlex Desk
Does not recognize GoFlex Desk as external drive
Personal files not secured
Can't share specific folders to only specific users
Memeo backup software is limited to 3 computers. You must pay a premium to backup more computers
When emailing the share link
It was rejected by some email clients like sbcglobal.net
The NAS design does not allow for adding SATA hard drive memory
Could not add files to some share folders after they were initially created
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The GoFlex Home doesn't support GoFlex Desk drives larger than 2TB. Its desktop software is rather useless and its Web interface is not easy enough for beginners. You must have an Internet connection to register the NAS with Seagate as part of its setup
Overall, the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home NAS device is an excellent piece of hardware. It is extremely responsive, has very good and solid transfer speeds, streams content flawlessly, and syncs seamlessly with a variety of hardware and software.Amidst t...
Abstract: Seagate brings a Cloud into your homeEveryone is talking about this “cloud” business. A network that can be accessed any place and at any time. You store your files onto it and load a program and next thing you know your files are accessible. Some devices...
Integrates with Windows Explorer, Creates user accounts to access the drive, Intuitive use, Supports Apple Time Machine, DNLA support
Some setup challenges (documentation could be better), Transfer speeds over network can be sluggish
The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home network storage system is a sensible choice for households or small offices with multiple users who want a centralized storage system that's easy to use. The software allows users to create accounts to access the driv...
Easy to Use, Very Fats Connection Speeds for Both Wired and Wireless Options, Great Software, 3 Computers or Mac's can be Backed up at the Click of a Button, HD Streaming,
Limited to Only 3 Computers
I have used a lot of products in the past: NAS, Windows Server Builds, and even sharing a drive on the network. None of these options had the flexibility of the Seagate Freeagent GoFlex Home Networking Storage System, You can access it at both blinding...
DLNA Certified, Media server ability, Backup software, Easy to set up and use,
Comes with licenses.
After taking a close look at the GoFlex Home we got a good feel for it. This particular unit would work marvelously in a home enviroment however it will not perform as expected in the more sophisticated work places. There are a lot of features which ar...
Abstract: When the Seagate solution is connected to a wireless router, its centralized storage system simplifies the backup and sharing process. You can wirelessly stream photos, movies and music to most network connected DLNA devices, such as game consoles ...
Abstract: Network Storage Review: Seagate GoFlex Home Security Without SweatSeptember 16, 2010By John P. Mello Jr.As sure as the sun sets in the west, when your household grows beyond a single computing device, you're going to want a wireless network to tie them...
Quick setup, Swappable storage, Sleek appearance, Web access to your files, Ability to invite people to your “Shares”, Works as print server
Additional features sold as a “Pro” upgrade, Runs slower on the Mac side
In the past I found network attached storage devices from the big name hard drive makers to be underwhelming either in function or software implementation. Seagate has changed this preconception, as the GoFlex Home system is robust and well designed. ...
Gigabit Ethernet connection, Can expand storage by adding additional external hard drive, Compatible with GoFlex Desk drives, Easily setup for the novice, Share a printer across the network easily
Not currently available as add-on for GoFlex Desk, Does not recognize GoFlex Desk as external drive, Personal files not secured, Can't share specific folders to only specific users
For the average home user, the Seagate GoFlex Home 1TB network storage system will be a nice addition to their network. It won't replace a more powerful server or NAS, but it is substantially cheaper and easier to manage. In addition, the GoFlex Home ...
